Source: M.studio, AdobeStockDelicious and healthy blueberries are relatively rarely used for winter preparations compared to cranberries or currants. This is because blueberries are rarer and consequently more expensive. But if you don't have problems with your harvest, then our selection of recipes will definitely come in handy!
1. Quick Blueberry Jam for Winter
Source: postila.ruWhen you really don't want to spend a lot of time at the stove.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg sugar, 2 pinches of citric acid.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar and leave for several hours or overnight. Then bring to a boil and add the citric acid. Cook the jam for 5-7 minutes, stirring, and seal in sterilized jars.
2. Blueberries in Their Own Juice Without Sugar for Winter
Source: akulovka.comA delicious and very simple recipe, striking in its ease.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries.
Preparation: Fill jars to the top with blueberries, place them in a pot of water, and sterilize for 30-40 minutes over low heat after boiling. Gradually add more berries as they settle. When the juice fills the jars, seal them for winter.
3. Blueberry and Apple Compote for Winter
Source: pinterest.comCompote made only from blueberries can be a bit bland. But this way – it's just right!
You will need: 600 g blueberries, 600 g apples, 500 g sugar, 1.5 tsp citric acid, 4 liters water.
Preparation: Slice the apples and rinse the blueberries. Arrange them in sterilized jars, pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 10 minutes. Then drain this water, add sugar to it, bring it to a boil again, and add the citric acid. Pour the resulting syrup back into the jars and seal for winter.
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4. Blueberries in Their Own Juice for Winter
Source: ok.ruAn original jam that requires both berries and a little juice.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 cup blueberry juice, 1.2-1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Place all ingredients in a basin or enameled pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over low heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring. Seal the blueberries in their own juice in sterilized jars.
5. Raw Blueberry Jam for Winter
Source: pinterest.comAny raw jam should be stored in a dark and cold place.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 500 g sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Blend the blueberries with sugar, add lemon juice and a little zest to taste. Spoon the raw jam into sterilized jars and store. You can also freeze it in the freezer instead of ice cream.
6. Five-Minute Blueberry Jam
Source: pinterest.comThat very five-minute jam, cooked in several stages.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar and leave for several hours or even overnight. Then bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Let the jam cool and cook again for 5 minutes. Repeat the previous step one more time. After the last cooking, seal the hot jam in sterilized jars.
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7. Blueberry Jam for Winter
Source: cookpad.comIf you want the jam to be completely smooth, blend it.
You will need: 500 g blueberries, 600-700 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar and mash them with a potato masher, completely or just a little – as you prefer. Bring the jam to a boil, cook for 15-20 minutes over low heat, and seal in sterilized jars.
8. Blueberry Compote for Winter
Source: pinterest.comA refreshing compote for those who prefer subtle and pure flavors.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 500 g sugar, 2 pinches of citric acid, 3 liters water.
Preparation: Arrange the blueberries in clean jars, pour boiling water over them, cover with lids, and leave for 10 minutes. Drain this water, add sugar to it, and bring to a boil again. Simmer the resulting syrup for 2 minutes, add the citric acid, and pour it over the blueberries. Seal the compote for winter.
9. Blueberry Jam with Gelatin
Source: cont.wsThe main advantage of gelatin is that the jam won't need to be cooked for a long time.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 800 g sugar, 2 tbsp gelatin, 80-100 ml water.
Preparation: Mix the blueberries with sugar and leave overnight. Then bring to a boil, remove from heat, and let it cool. Repeat this step one more time. The third time, bring the jam to a boil, and at the same time, dissolve the gelatin in water according to the package instructions. Remove the blueberries from heat, pour in the gelatin, mix thoroughly, and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
10. Blueberry Jam with Honey for Winter
Source: pinterest.comFor those who love sweets but avoid caloric and unhealthy white sugar.
You will need: 1.5 kg blueberries, 400 g honey, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Gently mix the blueberries, honey, lemon juice, and zest. Heat the mixture over low heat and simmer for a few minutes. Blend the resulting jam until smooth and seal in sterilized jars.
11. Blueberries in Syrup for Winter
Source: dzen.ruBlueberries prepared according to this recipe remain almost whole.
You will need: 500 g blueberries, 250 g sugar, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Boil a syrup from water and sugar, and cook it for a few minutes until smooth. Add the rinsed blueberries and bring to a boil again. Cook the mixture for 7-10 minutes, stirring several times during the process. Seal the blueberries in sterilized jars for winter.
12. Blueberry Jelly for Winter
Source: dachnyesovety.ruThat beloved thick jelly that both children and adults enjoy so much.
You will need: 500 g blueberries, 500 g sugar, 30 g gelatin, 200 ml water, 1.5 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Pour water over the blueberries and cook for 5-7 minutes. Drain the liquid, but do not discard it. Cool and mash the berries through a sieve, and dissolve the gelatin in the cooled liquid.
Mix the berry puree with sugar, bring to a boil again, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Then remove from heat, add lemon juice and gelatin, mix thoroughly, and pour the jelly into sterilized jars.
13. Blueberry and Blackcurrant Compote for Winter
Source: liveinternet.ruSurprises and delights with a successful combination of ingredients.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 500 g blackcurrants, 700-800 g sugar, 2 pinches of citric acid, 3-4 liters water.
Preparation: Sort and arrange the blueberries and blackcurrants in sterilized jars. Boil water with sugar, cook this syrup until smooth, pour it over the berries, and add citric acid. Sterilize the preparations for 10-15 minutes in boiling water and seal for winter.
14. Blueberry and Bilberry Jam for Winter
Source: ideireceptov.ruThese berries are very similar, so they always harmoniously complement each other.
You will need: 500 g blueberries, 500 g bilberries, 700 g sugar, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Cover the bilberries and blueberries with sugar, add lemon juice, and simmer for half an hour over low heat. For a smoother consistency, you can mash the mixture through a sieve or simply mash it a little with a potato masher. Cook the jam for another 5 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
15. Blueberry Jam with Agar-Agar for Winter
Source: mirtesen.ruA recipe for lovers of the thickest jams, which are so convenient to use in baking.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 600 g sugar, 5 g agar-agar.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar and leave for several hours. Then bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Dissolve the agar-agar in a small amount of berry syrup, pour it into the blueberries, and cook the jam for another 2-3 minutes. Seal in sterilized jars.