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Blueberries are one of those superfoods that does not get much love. The health benefit goes without saying. It is one of the best berries for you. Hence one of the main reasons I love blueberries. Plus, it is my excuse for adding them to recipes, smoothies, and yogurt every chance I get.  I had some frozen blueberries at home and decided to use some to make blueberry jam.  That was the best decision ever.

I love adding jams (see strawberry jam) to buttercream recipes (strawberry buttercream). It takes the buttercream from great to awesome. We love our buttercream around here.

How to make blueberry Jam

The thing that’s unique about blueberries is the seeds are really not that noticeable like strawberries. You can strain if you like, but I don’t think it’s necessary.

When making blueberry jam I try to keep it simple. For me, that means blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and corn starch which is totally optional. I do not add pectin the lemon juice gives enough. Plus, I like to keep everything I make as natural as possible.

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Blueberry jam as a filling

Blueberry jam as a filling for cakes is absolutely delicious. However, if you are using it as a filling then you might have to strain the tiny seeds. The seeds are really small though. Strain them using a cheesecloth. This time I added the jam to my lemon blueberry buttercream that was paired with lemon blueberry cupcakes #yum. that

So how do you make blueberry jam?

Materials

• Blueberries (frozen or fresh)
• Lemon (medium)
• Saucepan
• Sugar
• Corn starch
• Nutribullet
• Mason Jar

Steps

• Measure 2 cups blueberries and add to a saucepan
• Add the sugar
• Then add the lemon juice and turn the stove to medium high
• Cook until it starts to bubble and thickens
• Check to see if it is thick enough. If it isn’t, add about a teaspoon of cornstarch.
• I added the entire thing to the Nutribullet and gave it a few pulses and the result is a delicious and smooth blueberry jam.

Easy Blueberry Jam Recipe

This easy blueberry jam recipe needs only a few ingredients. All natural no pectin added.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 1 cup

Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups Blueberries frozen or fresh
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 medium lemon
• 1 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

 

• Measure 2 cups blueberries and add to a saucepan
• Then add sugar and lemon juice
• Turn the stove to medium high
• Cook until it starts to bubble and thickens
• Check to see if it is thick enough. If it isn't, add about a teaspoon of cornstarch.
• While it is still hot, add the entire batch to the Nutribullet and gave it a few pulses
• Then strain if you don’t want seeds (optional)

Keyword blueberry jam

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