Description
A delightful and tangy blueberry lemon jam that combines the sweetness of blueberries with the zesty flavor of lemons.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the mixture thickens, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
Notes
- Ensure the blueberries are ripe for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste preference.
- This jam can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Blueberry Lemon Jam, homemade jam, fruit preserves, blueberry recipes