I hope you can join me there! I decided I wanted to make jam for him as a thank you. (Yea, I'm kind of dorky that way) But seriously a homemade blueberry jam without pectin and low sugar that sets! Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot. Place into prepared hot water bath canner. Much as I enjoy jams and jellies from our summer harvests, one less step of having to push berries through a sieve to collect the seeds is a plus in this Mamma's busy days. I’m so happy to here it! Make sure jars are covered by 1 inch. I tried copying them and emailing them to myself, but unfortunately the ads were still there. Bonus, the fruit acidity and pectin level chart! Return mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Pour finished jam into prepared jars, seal with 2 part lids. You can test the set of the jam by the sheeting test. This recipe is shared from The Made-From-Scratch Life. Just in case. How long will this last for in the refrigerator? Classic Zester- this little beauty makes getting that pectin luscious lemon zest into your strawberry jam without the bitter pith so easy. You start the processing time after water has begun to boil. Thank you!! Smash or puree 5 and 1/2 cups of blueberries. Melissa lives with her husband and two children in their own little house in the big woods in the foothills of the North Cascade Mountains. This low sugar blueberry jam recipe uses no store bought pectin and might just be the best jam I've ever inhaled tasted. I am deathly allergic to lemons so I stay away from limes also. Thanks for your recipes. I'm not sure if it's from reading Blueberries for Sal as a child or because when they burst on your tongue it's like tasting summer. You know how some people are wine connoisseurs, not my thing, but jam connoisseur, why yes, l'll offer up my palate any time of day… or night. I will certainly make this again! When it comes to canning jam, some people think that sugar must be added in order to preserve the fruit, to achieve a proper gel, or to retain the fruit’s color. Check seals and store blueberry jam in the pantry and out of direct light. With almost an hour cook time, it might have actually gotten too hot, which will it cause it not to set as well. YOU LOOK SO YOUNG HOW DO YOU KNOW ALL THIS STUFF ? You can also use one large grated up green apple or a 1/2 cup of red currant juice. Thanks a million for this recipe! Last week, I processed the berries in a food processor first and it took 25 minutes to jell. That is the most beautiful comment, I’m so happy you enjoyed it! I make a lot of jam and this was the easiest one I have ever made! Per the printed recipe at the bottom, it’s 4 cups pureed blueberries. Add sugar, if using. (Sorry, just saw this these many months later). Ladle the hot jam into clean, hot half-pint jars, leaving a 1⁄2-inch headspace. .Graham crackers and cream cheese with jam on top. Thoughts? I have to tell you I licked the spoon and may have eaten a few spoonfuls… or three or four, but not half the jar, definitely not half the jar. Foodie Pro & The Genesis Framework, Ball Canning Regular Mouth Half Pint Canning Jar 8 oz. I was simply mesmerized to see it changing color from deep purple to darker abysses, the tiny red seeds sparkling like icy snow on a frosty day. He is diabetic and 7 cups of sugar in jam recipe is a no go for him. Allow to cool slightly then transfer to a jar. I was looking for a low sugar, no pectin blueberry jam recipe and this is a great one! Ps. Hope you enjoy the recipe and this should work with wild or store bought. The trick is to not rinse blueberries beforehand, just toss them in your freezing container. Melissa K. Norris inspires people's faith and pioneer roots with her books, podcast, and blog. Would you please clarify the following question for me before I take action. Don't touch jars for 12 hours. . (Yea, I'm kind of dorky that way) But seriously a homemade blueberry jam without pectin and low sugar … Blueberries are high in natural pectin, which means you don’t need to add any. Get your spoon ready… Or maybe 4. Low-Sugar Blueberry Jam Without Pectin - Real Food - MOTHER EARTH NEWS Low-Sugar Blueberry Jam Without Pectin This low-sugar jam … Copyright 2020 - Melissa K. Norris Pioneering Today LLC. After 10 minutes, turn off heat and remove canner lid. For this blueberry jam recipe, I switched out the conventional sugar for raw honey. Either will make a fine and tasty jam. After 10 minutes, turn off heat and take off lid. Tastes pretty good, but the lime taste overrides the blueberry taste. This jam was perfect. It’s good on the shelf for at least 12 months. Thanks Ron N. Ron, try downloading it again, it sounds like it didn’t finish the download all the way. Many fruits can be safely canned without sweeteners at all, although I do prefer to sweeten my jams with local honey. Boil hard for 1 … Interestingly and despite my childhood learning, I have never used pectin when making jam. If you don’t want to can, I’d freeze some of it and just keep a couple of cups in the fridge. HI! Make sure you get the low sugar pectin and not the regular. Could I use that in place of lime zest? Add to a large pot. […], Podcast Make Homemade Jams and JelliesMelissa K. Norris, […] Our new favorite low sugar no pectin Blueberry jam recipe! Or I may just have a thing for purple-colored foods. Pour into just washed hot jars to a 1/4 inch headspace. We are thinking to use your recipe to make jam as his wedding favor. Remove the lid and cook on a medium heat for ca 15 minutes, stirring regularly. Whip up a batch of Homemade Blueberry Jam with fresh or frozen blueberries. Wipe clean the rim of the jar and put on lids and bands. Easy to make with only 2 ingredients and 10 minutes! A silky smooth, soft and aromatic blueberry rhubarb jam that doesn’t rely on pectin to set. Not only is this low sugar strawberry jam recipe healthier, but it's also much more frugal without pectin from the store and loads of sugar. The hint of lime makes this sing on your taste buds, dare I call it, sublime. You don't have to make big batches nor do you have to can every jam. Using a metal spoon, ladle out a spoonful of blueberry jam. So happy to hear you enjoy it as much as we do. Many people don’t realize that the large amount of sugar in regular jam recipes acts as a preservative. Depending on the size of your blueberries it may take you more or less of them in whole form to reach the 4 cups pureed. WILL BE LOOKING OUT FOR YOUR E-MAILS MOST DEFINITLY , GOD BBLESSED YOU WITH A GIFT I’M GLAD YOUR SHARING IT WITH PEOPLE LIKE ME . Will it still set up? Blueberries, a low-sugar fruit which is high in antioxidants. Stainless Steel Canner– (Safe for glass top stoves) this water bath canner won't rust like the granite wear runs and will be your trusty side kick in the kitchen for years to come. Went blueberry picking a couple weeks ago and whipped up another batch tonight! I don’t have a recipe for that, but it sounds wonderful. I may have asked you before but what can I use in place of the limes. Wait 5 minutes before removing jars to a towel on the countertop. Are there anymore like it? […]. Other than that, I followed your recipe exactly. . Lime or lemon, I like the lime with the blueberries, you can try cutting back on the zest and juice, just adding in more if it doesn’t seem to be reaching the gelling point. This week, I used the immersion blender and my mixture was a little thinner so it took 30 minutes to jell. Let it simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes. Would lime be suitable with any fruit? It needs to reach 220 degrees Farenheit and the more volume, the longer it might take to get there. Remember, you don't want that sugar to scorch. Made without white sugar, artificial sweetener or pectin, this healthy jam recipe is vegan and paleo, made with just three raw ingredients:. I don't make this claim lightly. Add fruit juice, stir. I love the small amount of sugar compared to other recipes and had no issues with it setting up. Can I use honey instead of sugar ? I experimented a bit and added a bit of tequila (1/3 cup)to the batch with lime – yum! Leva, Thanks for sharing and I’m so glad you enjoy the recipe. Taking longer than recipe calls to set up-been 25 mins and still runny. I simmered it for 30 min and it reduced some but never set. Miss hearing you on Periscope. Meanwhile take a little liquid from the pot and add to the cornstarch to make a mixture. There is a strong lime essence, it’s really nice. Say hello to your new favorite jam! I would like to make it if no zest is required. I have made Blueberry Lime jam for YEARS.. Could I use essential oils instead of juice? 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