Blueberry Jam is magical when reheated and served over ice cream at a dinner party. It'll turn all the guests teeth blue and is great for a late evening last laugh!
We make most jams using the same procedure, regardless of the fruit. Using the ingredients below, follow our technique for Making Jam, with a 20 minute cook time, and then Canning Jam.
Ingredients per 1/2 pint of jam:
Blueberries
1 pound per 1/2 pint jam jar
Water
1/8 cup per 1/2 pint jam jar
Sugar
1-1/3 cup for each pound of fruit
Lemon (organic or chemical free)
1 for every three 1/2 pint jars
Other ideas:
After the jam is thick enough to can, try turning up the highest heat setting possible for five to ten minutes to let it darken in color.
A few toasted almonds are great in jam.
Apricot jam is good when made with a little basil.