Blueberry Jam
Makes 3 cups|
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Ingredients
- 5 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt. Mash with a potato masher or wooden spoon until the berries have released their juices.
- Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened, 18 to 25 minutes. Transfer to containers and refrigerate for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 1 year.
Nutritional Information
- Per ServingServing Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories 17
- Fat 0g
- Sat Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 10mg
- Protein 0g
- Carbohydrate 4g
- Sugar 4g
- Fiber 0g
- Iron 0mg
- Calcium 1mg
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Quick Tip
This recipe can also be made with two 10-ounce bags of frozen blueberries instead of fresh. Cook the frozen berries for 2
to 3 minutes before mashing, then reduce the total cooking time to 15 to 17 minutes.
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