Source: Svetlana Kolpakova, AdobeStockWho doesn't love that homemade jelly our mothers and grandmothers used to make? Blueberry jelly, for example. What's more, there are many different ways to prepare it, as every hostess has her own nuances and secrets. We're sharing 15 of the best recipes with you – simply with sugar, with various thickeners, or without them!
1. Blueberry Jelly with Sugar
Source: aroma-avenue.ruThe most classic recipe – just blueberries, sugar, and a little water.
You will need: 500 g blueberries, 250 g sugar, 50 ml water.
Preparation: Sort the blueberries, add water, and cook until soft for a couple of minutes. Strain the mixture through a sieve, add sugar, and bring to a boil again. Cook the jelly for 10 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
2. Five-Minute Blueberry Jelly
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruAnother good way to get thick jelly without gelatin or agar-agar.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 700 g sugar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Add water to the blueberries, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Strain through a sieve, mix with sugar, and let the mixture cool. Bring to a boil again and cook for another 5 minutes. Cool again, cook for a third time for 5 minutes, and pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
3. Blueberry Jelly Made with a Meat Grinder
Source: moi-zametki.ruInstead of a meat grinder, you can use a blender – whichever is more convenient for you.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg sugar, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Pass the blueberries through a meat grinder and strain through a sieve if desired. Add water and sugar, bring to a boil, cook the mixture for 10 minutes, and seal the jelly in sterilized jars for winter.
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4. Blueberry Jelly with Gelatin
Source: koketta.ruA traditional way to make jelly almost instantly.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 800 g sugar, 300 ml water, 15 g gelatin.
Preparation: Blend the blueberries, add sugar and 200 ml water, and bring to a boil. Cook for 5-7 minutes. Dissolve gelatin in the remaining water, pour into the blueberries, mix the mixture, and remove from heat. Pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
5. Blueberry Jelly with Gelfix
Source: koketta.ruGelfix is specifically designed for winter preserves, so working with it is a pleasure.
You will need: 1.5 kg blueberries, 500 g sugar, 1 packet of Gelfix.
Preparation: Mix Gelfix and a couple of spoons of sugar. Blend the blueberries, strain through a sieve, and add Gelfix. Bring the berry puree to a boil and add the remaining sugar. Cook the mixture for another 5 minutes and pour into sterilized jars.
6. Blueberry Jelly with Agar-Agar
Source: mavink.comAgar-agar is great because it's suitable even for vegans – it's entirely plant-based.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 400 g sugar, 200 ml water, 4 tsp agar-agar.
Preparation: Dissolve agar-agar in water. Extract juice from blueberries by any available method and mix it with sugar. Bring to a boil, cook for 10 minutes, and pour in the agar. Cook for another 10 minutes and seal the jelly in sterilized jars.
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7. Blueberry Jelly with Pectin
Source: dzen.ruPectin must be mixed with sugar, otherwise, it will clump.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 700 g sugar, 1.5 tbsp pectin.
Preparation: Blend the blueberries, strain through a sieve, and bring to a boil. Mix pectin and a few spoons of sugar, and add the remaining sugar to the blueberries. Cook the jelly for 10 minutes, sprinkle in the pectin while stirring, and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Pour the mixture into sterilized jars.
8. Blueberry and Raspberry Jelly
Source: pinterest.comA very harmonious and at the same time very accessible combination of garden berries.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 500 g raspberries, 700 g sugar, 1 tbsp gelatin.
Preparation: Extract juice from raspberries and blueberries by any convenient method. Dissolve gelatin in a small amount of juice according to the instructions. Mix the remaining juice with sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 7-10 minutes. Pour in the gelatin, mix, and pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
9. Blueberry and Currant Jelly
Source: ideireceptov.ruIt's best to mix two types of currants for a balanced flavor.
You will need: 400 g blueberries, 300 g red currants, 200 g black currants, 600 g sugar.
Preparation: Chop the blueberries and all currants by any available method and strain through a sieve. Add sugar, bring the mixture to a boil, and cook for 10-15 minutes until thickened. Pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
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10. Blueberry Jelly with Vodka
Source: mavink.comThanks to vodka, the jelly stores perfectly all winter in a dark place.
You will need: 700 g blueberries, 25 ml vodka, 500 g sugar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Pour water over the blueberries, cook for 3-4 minutes, and strain through a sieve. Add sugar, bring to a boil again, and pour in the vodka. Cook the jelly for another 3-4 minutes and pour into sterilized jars.
11. Blueberry Jelly with Lemon
Source: pinterest.comYou can add a little mint or basil for a more original aroma.
You will need: 600 g blueberries, 1 lemon, 200 g sugar, 20 g gelatin, 100 ml water, 3 cloves.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in water according to instructions. Blend the blueberries and strain through a sieve. Add sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice and crushed cloves, and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in the gelatin, mix the jelly, and pour into sterilized jars.
12. Blueberry and Apple Jelly
Source: blogspot.comDue to the high pectin content in apples, the jelly will thicken on its own.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg sour apples, 700 g sugar.
Preparation: Extract juice from blueberries and apples by any method. Bring it to a boil, reduce by a third, add sugar, and cook a little longer until thickened. Seal the jelly in sterilized jars for winter.
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13. Blueberry Jelly with Starch
Source: foodinformer.ruAnother original way to thicken jelly – regular cornstarch.
You will need: 600 g blueberries, 300 g sugar, 140 ml water, 1 lemon, 2 sprigs of mint, 2 tbsp starch.
Preparation: Dissolve starch in half of the water. Pour the remaining water over the blueberries, add sugar, lemon juice, and mint, and cook for 5 minutes after boiling. Remove the mint and strain the mixture through a sieve. Bring to a boil again, pour in the starch while stirring, and cook for another 1 minute. Seal the jelly in sterilized jars.
14. Sugar-Free Blueberry Jelly
Source: spmguild.ruThis jelly is more suitable for desserts than for canning in jars.
You will need: 200 g blueberries, 500 ml water, 20 g gelatin, sweetener to taste.
Preparation: Pour water over the blueberries, bring to a boil, cook for 2 minutes, and remove from heat. Let the decoction steep for 20 minutes under a lid. Pour off 1 glass of compote, let it cool, and dissolve gelatin in it according to instructions. Pour it into the main mixture, add sweetener, and heat everything until the gelatin dissolves. Pour the jelly into molds and refrigerate to set.
15. Blueberry and Grape Jelly
Source: mavink.comChoose dark grape varieties – they pair more harmoniously with blueberries in color.
You will need: 400 g blueberries, 400 g grapes, 30 g gelatin, 2 cups water, 200 g sugar.
Preparation: Dissolve gelatin in a small amount of water. Pour the remaining water over the mixture of blueberries and grapes, cook for 5 minutes, and strain the mixture through a sieve to remove seeds and skins. Bring to a boil again, add sugar, and cook for 7 minutes. Pour in the gelatin, mix the jelly, and pour into sterilized jars.