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Blueberry Jam

Small-Batch Blueberry Jam without pectin, a quick and easy homemade jam recipe that is ready in well under one hour. It's made with only 3 ingredients and fresh blueberries, and it can be used as it is or in cakes, cookies, and so much more.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 1 jar
Calories: 806 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 400 g fresh blueberries
  • 150 g caster sugar (or granulated sugar)
  • juice from half a lemon

Instructions

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  1. Rinse the blueberries with cold water, then drain the water well.
  2. Transfer the blueberries to a mixing bowl together with the sugar and lemon juice.
  3. Mix well to combine.
  4. Add the mixture to a pan set over a medium heat, and leave it to simmer until the blueberries are mushy, but there is still a bit of liquid left in the pan.
  5. Preheat oven at 200 degrees Celsius (390 Fahrenheit).
  6. Rinse and pat dry a jam jar, transfer it to a tray and into the oven to sterilise for 10 minutes.
  7. Carefully remove it using an oven glove, and pour in the hot jam - if there is a bit left, it can be transferred to a ramekin or small container and refrigerated until ready to use.
  8. Tighten the lid well, and place the jar upside down to allow the jam to cool down completely.

Notes

  • Sterilising the jar and tightening the lid well to avoid air spoiling the jam ensure a good preserving for up to 2 years. If you plan to use the jam in the next few days, you can just transfer it to any container, and refrigerate.
  • There is no need at all to add any water to the fruit before cooking it, as blueberries have a high water content anyway, and they release plenty of liquid quickly.
  • Do not cook the jam until it's thick, as it cools down, it thickens further, and you will end you with a lump of jam, rather than one that's easy to spread.

Nutrition Information

Calories 806kcal (40%) Carbohydrates 207g (69%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g Sodium 6mg (0%) Potassium 311mg (9%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 190g (380%) Vitamin A 216IU (4%) Vitamin C 39mg (43%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1jar

Amount Per Serving

Calories 806

% Daily Value*

Calories 806kcal 40%
Carbohydrates 207g 69%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Potassium 311mg 7%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 190g 380%
Vitamin A 216IU 4%
Vitamin C 39mg 43%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.