Easy Blueberry Jam
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
24
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Calories
46 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Easy Blueberry Jam
Description
Easy Blueberry Jam features fresh blueberries cooked together with sugar, lemon juice, and a pinch of cinnamon. Heating the mixture over medium heat while stirring frequently breaks down the berries and dissolves the sugar, allowing the fruit's juices to combine with the other ingredients. The lemon juice adds acidity which helps preserve and enhance overall flavor, while cinnamon gives a subtle warm undertone without overpowering the blueberry taste.
The jam reaches a thick consistency after around 30 minutes of cooking, ready to be cooled and stored in the refrigerator. Its flavor and texture are classic, making it useful as a tabletop spread, an addition to desserts, or a component for breakfast dishes.
Once cooled, transfer the jam to a covered container and keep refrigerated for freshness. This recipe offers a straightforward way to preserve summer blueberries without pectin or other additives.
Ingredients
- 4 cups blueberries fresh
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Add blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon to a pot on medium heat, stirring frequently for 30 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and let cool before refrigerating in a covered container.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 46kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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