Simplest Blueberry Jam

Name: Simplest Blueberry Jam
Yield: Makes 1¼ cups
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries; 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries; 1 cup granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation info

Makes
1¼
cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Blueberries

By Julia Rutland

Published 2019

About

This easy recipe uses time and heat to thicken the berries into a rich jammy texture. The mixture reduces to a small amount that’s not really worth processing in canning jars. Just keep in the fridge and enjoy while it lasts.

Ingredients

4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
1 cup granulated sugar

Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and salt in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 25 to 30 minutes, crushing berries with back of spoon to release juice. Mixture will be thick and chunky.