Seasonal Fresh Fruits can be preserved in many different ways to put them to multiple uses throughout the year. Blueberry Freezer Jam is one such fresh fruit preserve recipe which not only preserves the fresh Blueberries but retains its fresh taste as well.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2 (8oz) containers
Ingredients:
| 1 2/3 cups crushed Blueberries (approx. 2½ cups whole blueberries) |
| 2/3 cups Sugar |
| 2 tablespoons Ball® RealFruit™ Instant Pectin |
| 2 (8 oz) containers |
Directions:
1. Rinse and dry containers and lids in the dishwasher.
2. Ball brand instant pectin is used in this recipe.
3. Wash blueberries and drain them.
4. Stem and crush blueberries using a potato masher in a bowl, one layer at a time or crush them in a food processor. Don’t crush them to a smooth puree.
5. Take 2/3 cups sugar and 2 tablespoons of pectin in a large bowl.
6. Stir well using a spatula or a wired whisk.
7. Add crushed blueberries.
8. Stir constantly with a wired whisk for 3 minutes.
9. Ladle prepared blueberry jam into dry containers. Keep 1/2 inch headspace for allowing expansion of jam during freezing. Clean the rim and outer sides of the containers. Place lid over containers close them immediately and let them stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sweet Blueberry Freezer Jam is ready. Label each container with its name and date. Store in a refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or store in a freezer for up to 1 year. Once the jam container, consume it within a week and keep it in the refrigerator.
Tips and Variations:
- Take the exact given measurement of sugar and blueberry for best results.
- To set the jam perfectly, don’t crush the fruit to a smooth puree, and don’t reduce the stirring time after adding fruit to the sugar-pectin mixture.
Taste: Sweet
Serving Ideas: Serve this jam as a spread for bread, sandwiches, muffins, and pancakes. Use it to prepare delicious blueberry milkshakes, juice, etc when fresh blueberries are not available. It is a great accompaniment to any meal and enhances the taste of roasted meats, poultry, etc.