Blueberry Refrigerator Jam Recipe
This Blueberry Refrigerator Jam is a simple, fresh, and naturally sweetened preserve made with fresh blueberries, sugar, and lime juice. Prepared on the stovetop with no need for traditional canning, this jam is perfect for spreading on toast, topping yogurt, or mixing into desserts, and can be stored easily in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 1 ½ to 2 cups of jam 1x
- Category: Jam & Preserves
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Blueberry Jam Ingredients
- 454 grams fresh blueberries (about 3 cups), rinsed clean and patted dry
- 150 grams granulated sugar (¾ cup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice (or lemon juice)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest (or lemon zest)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium heavy-bottomed saucepot, combine the fresh blueberries, granulated sugar, fresh lime juice, and lime zest. Stir to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Bring to Boil: Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and burning. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle boil.
- Simmer Until Thickened: Place a few metal spoons in the freezer while the jam cooks. Continue heating the mixture on medium for 15 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. During this time, the blueberries will break down and the mixture will start to thicken.
- Test for Doneness: Remove a metal spoon from the freezer and dip it into the hot jam. Lift the spoon and observe how the jam falls off. The jam is done when it falls off slowly in one thickened mass. If it falls off quickly or is too runny, cook the jam for another 5 minutes and test again.
- Cool and Store: Once the jam has reached the desired consistency, transfer it carefully into heat-proof, airtight containers or jars. Leave the jars uncovered at room temperature until the jam cools completely. Then cover them tightly and store the jam in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Use fully ripe, fresh blueberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Placing metal spoons in the freezer helps accurately test the jam’s thickness as cold spoons facilitate quick setting of the jam on contact.
- If you prefer a smoother jam, you can gently mash some of the blueberries during cooking or blend slightly after cooling.
- This jam does not require traditional canning methods and should be refrigerated to maintain freshness.
- You can substitute lemon juice and lemon zest if lime is unavailable.
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