Small batch spiced blueberry jam is a the perfect addition to your home pantry.
Course Breakfast, Preserve
Cuisine American
Keyword blueberry, brunch, canning, preserves
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 3half pints
Ingredients
2poundsfresh blueberries(about 4 cups)
1cupgranulated sugar
1/2cupwater
2tablespoonslemon juice
2teaspoonsground cinnamon
½teaspoonground cloves
¼teaspoonground nutmeg
Instructions
Prepare your jars and lids as per proper water bath canning procedures.
Combine all of the ingredients in a wide, heavy bottomed jam pot or sauce pan. Bring to boil over medium high heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir frequently to keep the bottom from burning.
Remove the pan from heat, and transfer the berry mixture to a blender (in batches if necessary). Puree until smooth. Return the syrup to the pot and bring to boil again, letting it reduce 2-3 minutes longer.
Transfer the mixture to the sterilized jars with ½ inch of headspace. Process in a water bath at 15 minutes and let stand overnight for best results.