Here’s an oldie but goodie. I love fresh jams. Put a little on a nice toasted English muffin in the morning and I’m happy! I’m not an expert in preservation in terms of canning, so I just make sure to keep the finished product in an air tight container and consume within 2-3 weeks. It never seems to last that long 😉
This was the first jam recipe I ever tried and I was pleasantly surprised how easy and tasty it was. This one in particular incorporates some warm spices that give it that extra something special.
Take 2-12oz packages of frozen blueberries. Yes, you can use frozen!
Throw them in a large pot.
Add pectin and spices.
Pour in the lemon juice and cider vinegar.
Bring to a boil.
Then, mash it good, mash it real good!
Add in sugar and water.
Bring back to a boil for 1 minute.
Let it cool to room temperature. That’s it folks, you’ve just made jam!
Spread it on some crackers or toast.
Store in an air tight container, refrigerate and enjoy for the next 2-3 weeks.
Make some jam and have a lovely weekend!
XO, Sarah
- 2 -12-ounce bags frozen blueberries
- One packet dry pectin (1¾-ounce)
- ¼ teaspoon star anise, ground fine
- 10 to 20 grinds fresh nutmeg (or ¼ teaspoon pre-ground)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 5 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups sugar
- ½ cup water
- Place blueberries in saucepan over medium-low heat. Sprinkle with pectin then anise, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Pour in the lemon juice and vinegar.
- Bring to a boil. Lower heat slightly and boil gently for five minutes occasionally mashing mixture.
- Add sugar and water to the pot. Grab your masher and mash it all together to desired consistency. Bring back to a boil for 1 minute.
- Cool completely. Store in an airtight container in your refrigerator and enjoy within 2-3 weeks.
I’ll be sharing this delicious jam recipe with my friends over at the Fiesta Friday Party co-hosted by Steffi @ Ginger & Bread and Andrea @ Cooking With a Wallflower.
I love everything from cake to kale. Life is all about balance. I like to live, laugh and love to the fullest! Our time is too short not to enjoy ourselves.
Have a GREAT weekend!!!
Thanks! You too <3
I love that frozen blueberries can be used. I am saving this for when I pick up some pectin. I wonder how this would taste on vanilla ice cream. Your jam looks gorgeous Sarah:-)
It’s perfect for those off peak months! I bet this would be AMAZING over some vanilla ice cream. Great idea 🙂
So many nice ways I can think of using this delicious blueberry jam.
Thanks, Hilda!
There is nothing like homemade jam. Love your blueberry jam Sarah.
You are so right! Thank you 🙂
Love your version of blueberry jam – one of the two jams I like to make; the other is strawberry 🙂
I haven’t made strawberry yet, but I would love to! Those are my 2 favorite as well 🙂
I love a good jam an a scone or english muffin, and your recipe looks so easy. I’ll be trying this one Sarah.
My favorite way to have jam too! Thanks, Julie 🙂
I love jam and this one looks soo tasty! And I love that you added different spices to it. Thanks for sharing at FF!
The spices just add a little something special 🙂 Thanks and happy FF!
Love it, love it, love it! You’ve put me right into the mood for blueberries, and for blueberry jam 🙂
Happy Fiesta Friday, Sarah, and thanks for sharing this gem!
Thank you! Happy FF 🙂
Sarah, this looks so good!
Thanks so much, Debbie!