So I decided to share.
Garnered from one of the best canning cookbooks on the market, The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving
this luscious jam has a hint of spice and a smooth, creamy texture that begs for fresh bread.Also, for those of you just entering the world of canning, this is a fantastic book. I have found so many amazing recipes within it's pages.
Blueberry Honey Jam Recipe
2 1/2 c. coarsely chopped blueberries
2 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. honey
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 liquid fruit pectin
Before we begin, please note: No matter how tempting, do not double this recipe. Make separate batches.
Combine blueberries, sugar, honey, lemon juice and nutmeg in a large stainless steel saucepan.
Remove from heat and stir in the pectin.
Ladle into hot jars, topping with seals and rings. Process for 10 minutes.*
Congratulations! You just made a jam that will cause your husband and children to worship you.
Enjoy!
*Do we need to talk about processing? Here's the quick scoop. Processing your canned goods in a hot water bath requires the jars to be submerged in boiling water - at least an inch over the top of the jars - for, in this case, 10 minutes with the canner's lid on. Then, turn off the heat, remove the lid and let the jars "rest" in the water for another 5 minutes.
13 comments:
Oh, Mandy. I could kiss you.
I love me some canning, and I'm jealous you can make it sound as simple as it is, because most instructions I read make it sound very daunting--which is why it took me twenty years to try it.
I have a bag of frozen u-pick blueberries that have been waiting for a good project.
Now where is my honey? ...
Note to self: get some canning gear! We get the most delicious blueberries at the farmer's market and the uneaten ones end up in the freezer. I'd so rather enjoy them like this! YUM!
And how about a threeway kiss fest? Just saying. And CDG, come over my way, I've got you some honey!
That sounds HEAVENLY!!
I am just not there yet, I will be soon I promise. Meanwhile my fellow hippie hot pocket, you will be pleased to know that I watered my plants with yesterday's bath water!!! How cool is that? It only took an hour or so :)
Wow! You're a water conservation rock star! I tried that once and accidentally drowned a plant. *sigh*
It's SO good. As in, fight for the last jar good.
LOVE it!
This recipe works really well with frozen berries. When I find them, I can half and freeze the rest. If I can it all at once, The Jam Bandits eat it too quickly.
*muah* <= That's supposed to be a kiss. Bah!
I have the best honey. No, really. I do. It's local - less than fifteen miles from my house - and made from...are you ready for this?...sage. He sells clover too, but the sage? Magical.
I'm so glad you can. I know a lot of people who tell me it's too intimidating, but the truth of the matter is that it's easier than making cookies!
Especially since I burn cookies.
LOL...I'm reading these comments backwards. I was wondering who the kiss fest was with, but just assumed it would be Rob Lowe. (Too obvious?)
Since I read & loved your corruption of blueberries, I just had to see what you've done to that innocent little fruit! ;> And I'm glad I did. That would certainly make my kidlets go nuts for blueberry jam! :>
This sounds awesome! I love anything blueberry! I'm co-hosting Canning Week on my blog and invite you to come by and link up your recipe! We're having a recipe contest and canning related giveaways all week. I hope you stop by!
Jen @ Mess Hall to Bistro
http://messhalltobistro.blogspot.com/2011/08/canning-week-linky.html
Blueberries are like bacon and chocolate. They make everything taste awesome. We recently purchased some new canning jars and are looking forward to trying your recipe. Thanks!
I'm so glad! Enjoy!!
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