Easy to make Homemade Blueberry Jam recipe is like summer in a jar. Sweet, jammy, slightly tart, perfect for freezing or canning.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Condiment, jam
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberry jam
Servings: 12
Calories: 126kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $8
Equipment
1 sauce pan
Ingredients
1 3/4cupgranulated sugar
juice and zest of one lemon
2cupsfresh blueberries
Instructions
Add the sugar, lemon juice and zest to a medium saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir the sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the blueberries to the pan and continue to cook over low heat for 35-40 minutes until the mixture is at a low boil. (The mixture should be thickened a bit and almost the consistency of loose jam.)
Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
Transfer to 2 pint jars and seal with the lid.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.
Notes
Your Blueberry Jam can be processed for canning using a water bath method or you can freeze in a freezer friendly container for up to 6 months.