Homemade Blueberry Preserves without Pectin



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SERVES: 8 ozs

Cuisine: American

Category: Sauces and Condiments

PREP TIME: 5 mins

COOK TIME: 20 mins TOTAL TIME: 25 mins

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups blueberries (frozen and thawed or fresh)
  • 3/4 cup honey (you can use more or less depending on how tart your berries are)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions:

  1. Place the blueberries in a medium sized sauce pan and crush them with the back of a fork or using a potato masher.
  2. Add the honey, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir frequently while the mixture boils for 15-20 minutes and it starts to thicken. The best way to test if it’s done is to put a spoonful in the freezer for 5 minutes. If it won’t easily pour off of the spoon when you remove it from the freezer, then it’s done.
  3. Skim off any foam, then ladle the jam into a sterilized jar.
  4. Store tightly covered in the fridge for a couple of weeks or you can use canning methods to store in a pantry for longer storage.


Keywords: breakfast, dairy free, egg free, gluten free, nut free, paleo, sauces and condiments, vegetarian