blueberry jam
This is a wonderful jam. The bay leaf gives this jam a delightful fragrance.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
50 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
4 x 8oz jars
Ingredients
- 1 kilogram blueberries, fresh
- 8 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
- - zest of two lemons
- 1 - fresh bay leaf
- 1 kilogram jam sugar
How To Make blueberry jam
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Step 1Place the blueberries lemon juice and zest and the bay leaf into a maslin pan or large saucepan / stock pot. Slowly bring to a simmer and simmer for 10 minutes. Now remove the bay leaf.
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Step 2Lower the heat and add the sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar has dissolved. If you are not sure if the sugar has dissolved then continue stirring for another couple of minutes.
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Step 3Increase the heat and boil, without stirring, for 6 minutes. Test for setting point. If not ready continue boiling and testing at 1 minute intervals.
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Step 4One ready, remove from heat and skim off any scum. Allow the jam to cool for 5 minutes then pour into hot sterilised jars and seal. Allow to cool fully beofre labelling.
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Diet:
Vegetarian
Category:
Jams & Jellies
Keyword:
#blueberry
Keyword:
#Jelly
Keyword:
#jam
Keyword:
#jellie
Ingredient:
Fruit
Culture:
English
Method:
Stove Top
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