Source: Viktoriya89, AdobeStockFive-minute jam is very simple – it gets its name from the short cooking time. This is the best way to preserve the integrity of the main ingredient, especially when it comes to a delicate berry like blueberry. We've gathered 12 excellent recipes for every taste!
1. Quick Five-Minute Blueberry Jam
Source: heaclub.ruThis is the express option when you really don't want to spend time at the stove.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar and leave overnight. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes, stirring gently. Pour the jam into sterilized jars.
2. Five-Minute Blueberry Jam – Classic Recipe
Source: cookforyourlife.orgThe traditional method involves three cycles of cooking and cooling.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar and leave for a couple of hours. Bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, and let the jam cool. Repeat the previous step. Then, for the third time, cook the jam for 5 minutes, and then pour it into sterilized jars.
3. Five-Minute Blueberry Jam in Syrup
Source: mskproduct.ruThis recipe requires a little more water.
You will need: 800 g blueberries, 600 g sugar, 150 ml water.
Preparation: Make a uniform syrup from water and sugar, and cook it for 5 minutes. Add the blueberries, bring to a boil again, and cook for another 5 minutes. Remove the jam from the heat and seal for winter storage.
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4. Smooth Five-Minute Blueberry Jam
Source: koketta.ruThis jam will have a texture similar to a preserve or fruit butter.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 800 g sugar, 100 ml water, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar, add water, and leave for a couple of hours. Bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, and blend with an immersion blender. Add citric acid, bring to a boil again, and cook the jam for another 5 minutes.
5. Five-Minute Blueberry Jam with Lemon
Source: 4baby-shop.ruA slightly more complex, but very delicious, preservation option.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 lemon, 1.5 kg sugar, 300 ml water.
Preparation: Pour water over the blueberries, cook for 5 minutes, and drain in a colander. Add sugar to the liquid and cook until dissolved. Add lemon juice, zest, and blueberries, and cook the jam for another 5 minutes. Seal in sterilized jars.
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6. Five-Minute Blueberry and Wild Strawberry Jam
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThese two delicate berries are best cooked using this method.
You will need: 700 g blueberries, 700 g wild strawberries, 900 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover all the blueberries and wild strawberries with sugar and leave overnight. Bring to a boil, cook for 5 minutes, and let cool. Then repeat once more. For the third time, cook the jam for 5 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
7. Five-Minute Blueberry and Raspberry Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruDelicious and incredibly aromatic jam – no one will be able to resist it.
You will need: 700 g blueberries, 500 g raspberries, 800 g sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Make a syrup from water and sugar, and cook until uniform. Add all the raspberries and blueberries, bring to a boil again, and cook the jam for 5 minutes. Seal in sterilized jars.
8. Five-Minute Blueberry and Redcurrant Jam
Source: fermilon.ruA wonderful combination, simple preparation – what more could you ask for from preserves?
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 600 g redcurrants, 1.2 kg sugar, 2 cups water.
Preparation: Make a syrup from water and sugar, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Pour the syrup over the blueberries and redcurrants, and let cool. Bring the mixture to a boil, cook the jam for 5 minutes, and let cool again. Then cook for another 5 minutes and seal in sterilized jars for winter.
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9. Five-Minute Blueberry Jam with Orange
Source: ideireceptov.ruOptionally, add a little cinnamon, vanilla, or a couple of mint leaves.
You will need: 800 g blueberries, 2 oranges, 700 g sugar.
Preparation: Squeeze juice from the oranges, add a little zest and sugar, and cook the syrup until uniform. Pour the syrup over the blueberries and let them cool. Bring to a boil again, cook the jam for 5 minutes, and pour into sterilized jars.
10. Five-Minute Blueberry and Apple Jam
Source: ecopeak.ruThis jam has a very unusual texture and pleasant taste.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 400 g apples, 1 kg sugar, 1.5 cups water, 1 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Peel and finely chop the apples, or you can grate them on a coarse grater. Make a syrup from water and sugar, add the apples, and cook for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool, add the blueberries, and cook for another 5 minutes. Cool the jam again, add cinnamon, and cook for the final 5 minutes.
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11. Five-Minute Blueberry and Strawberry Jam
Source: pinterest.comIf the strawberries are too large, it's best to cut them a little.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 700 g strawberries, 1.2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries and strawberries with sugar and leave for a couple of hours or overnight. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool and cook for another 5 minutes. Then repeat the previous step once more. After the last cooking, pour the hot jam into sterilized jars.
12. Five-Minute Blueberry and Bilberry Jam
Source: obitel-minsk.ruDespite their visual similarity, these berries have completely different tastes.
You will need: 600 g blueberries, 600 g bilberries, 1 lemon, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cover the bilberries and blueberries with sugar, add lemon juice, and leave for 2-3 hours. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Let the jam cool and cook for another 5 minutes. If desired, repeat the cooking once more – adjust based on consistency. Seal the hot jam in sterilized jars.