Source: Saharosa, AdobeStockJam differs from regular preserves in that it is thick, yet either smooth or with pieces. Otherwise, there's no significant difference. But the main thing is that it's simply delicious, so we've gathered 20 of the best blueberry jam recipes for you. They'll be perfect during peak season!
1. Classic Blueberry Jam Recipe
Source: koketta.ruThe simplest recipe without additives – just berries and sugar.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 700 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with half the sugar and let sit for 1 hour. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10 minutes. Let the mixture cool, blend with an immersion blender, and add the remaining sugar. Bring to a boil again, cook the jam for another 15 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
2. Five-Minute Blueberry Jam
Source: pro-orehi.ruThe classic five-minute cooking method is also applicable here.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 800 g sugar.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes. Let the mixture cool, then cook for another 5 minutes. Let cool again, mash everything with a potato masher, and cook the jam for a final 5 minutes. Seal in prepared jars.
3. Blueberry Jam with Lemon Juice
Source: koketta.ruThe simplest way to balance the sweetness of thick jam is to add a little lemon.
You will need: 1.5 kg blueberries, 1 kg sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with half the sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Let the mixture cool, blend with an immersion blender, add the remaining sugar, lemon juice, and a little zest. Cook the jam for another 15 minutes over low heat and seal in sterilized jars.
4. Blueberry Jam with Gelfix
Source: fb.ruThick jam with gelfix is even suitable for vegetarians, as it contains no animal gelatin.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 40 g gelfix, 400 g sugar.
Preparation: Lightly mash the blueberries, cook for just a couple of minutes, and blend with an immersion blender. Mix gelfix with a couple of spoons of sugar, add to the pot, and bring to a boil. Add the remaining sugar and cook for another 5 minutes. Seal the jam in sterilized jars for winter.
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5. Blueberry Jam with Water
Source: aroma-avenue.ruAnother cooking method where you first need to make a syrup!
You will need: 1.7 kg blueberries, 2 cups water, 2 kg sugar.
Preparation: Cook the water with sugar until completely dissolved. Blend the blueberries and add the berry puree to the sugar syrup. Bring everything to a boil again, cook for 10-15 minutes, and seal the jam in prepared jars.
6. Blueberry Jam with Pectin
Source: melikedacha.ruPectin is a natural thickener found in many fruits and berries, making it excellent for jam.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg sugar, 1 packet of pectin.
Preparation: Mix blueberries with sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 20 minutes. Mix pectin with a couple more spoons of sugar, carefully stir into the jam, mix, cook for another 5-7 minutes, and seal in sterilized jars.
7. Blueberry Jam with Starch
Source: koketta.ruA good way to add more thickness to jam is with simple cornstarch.
You will need: 450 g blueberries, 250 g sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 30 ml water, 15 g cornstarch.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar, bring to a boil, add lemon juice, and cook for 10 minutes. Dissolve the starch in water, pour into the jam, cook for another 5 minutes, and pour the mixture into sterilized jars.
8. Blueberry Jam with Lime and Mint
Source: ru.dreamstime.comUnusual fresh notes that complement blueberry jam very originally.
You will need: 500 g blueberries, 500 g sugar, 1 lime, 3 sprigs of mint.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with half the sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Let them cool, add the remaining sugar, lime juice, and mint, and cook for another 10-15 minutes. Remove the mint and seal the jam in sterilized jars for winter.
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9. Blueberry Jam with Gelatin
Source: koketta.ruDissolve gelatin in water beforehand according to the instructions, as they may vary.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 750 g sugar, 2 tsp gelatin.
Preparation: Cover the blueberries with sugar, let sit for 1 hour, and cook for 10 minutes. Skim off the foam, lightly mash the berries, and cook for another 10 minutes. Carefully pour in the dissolved gelatin, mix, cook for another 10 minutes, and seal the jam in sterilized jars.
10. Blueberry and Apple Jam
Source: ecopeak.ruThis jam turns out very thick due to the natural pectin contained in apples and blueberries.
You will need: 400 g blueberries, 400 g apples, 800 g sugar.
Preparation: Finely chop the apples with their skins, add the blueberries, and cover everything with sugar. Let sit for 2-3 hours, bring to a boil, and cook the jam for 5 minutes. Let it cool completely, then cook for another 30-40 minutes. Seal the jam in sterilized jars.
11. Blueberry and Orange Jam
Source: dentmoroz.ruYou can also use any other citrus – the principle is the same.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 orange, 50 g sugar, 10 g pectin.
Preparation: Blend the blueberries, and zest and juice the orange. Mix everything with sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Mix pectin with 0.5 cup of jam, and immediately pour into the main pot. Cook everything for another 3-5 minutes and seal in sterilized jars.
12. Sugar-Free Blueberry Jam
Source: traktirsuzdal.ruThe healthiest and most diet-friendly jam for those following a healthy diet.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 2 tsp gelatin, 3 tsp stevia.
Preparation: Blend the blueberries, mix with stevia or another sweetener, and cook for 20 minutes. Dissolve gelatin in water according to instructions. Pour into the blueberries and cook for another 20 minutes. Seal the jam in sterilized jars for winter.
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13. Blueberry Jam in a Slow Cooker
Source: uspeh-dacha.ruFor variety, you can replace 1 kilogram of blueberries with another berry to taste.
You will need: 2 kg blueberries, 2 kg sugar, 5 g citric acid, 250 ml water.
Preparation: Place blueberries with sugar and water in the slow cooker bowl, and cook for half an hour on the "Stew" mode without the lid. Strain the blueberries through a sieve, add citric acid, and cook the jam for another 20 minutes on the same mode. Seal it in sterilized jars.
14. Blueberry and Blackcurrant Jam
Source: pinterest.comA wonderful combination of flavors, aromas, and a bright, rich hue.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg blackcurrants, 1.7 kg sugar.
Preparation: Pass both berries through a meat grinder, mix the puree, add sugar, and bring to a boil. Cook the jam for 30-40 minutes over low heat until thick and seal in prepared jars.
15. Blueberry and Bilberry Jam
Source: pro-orehi.ruOne of the simplest, most obvious, and at the same time winning combinations.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg bilberries, 1.5-2 kg sugar, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Cover blueberries and bilberries with sugar, bring to a boil, and cook for 10 minutes. Let cool, blend everything with an immersion blender, bring to a boil again, and cook for another 15-20 minutes. Add citric acid and pour the jam into sterilized jars.
16. Blueberry and Strawberry Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruInstead of strawberries, you can use wild strawberries – it will be just as delicious and aromatic.
You will need: 1 kg strawberries, 1 kg blueberries, 2 kg sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 0.5 tsp citric acid.
Preparation: Blend strawberries and blueberries and mix with sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 15 minutes over low heat. Strain it through a sieve, bring to a boil again, and add cinnamon. Cook for another 10 minutes, add citric acid, and after 3-4 minutes, seal the jam in sterilized jars.
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17. Blueberry and Raspberry Jam
Source: dzen.ruNot only delicious, but also very healthy, especially in winter.
You will need: 500 g blueberries, 500 g raspberries, 700 g sugar.
Preparation: Heat blueberries with raspberries, cook for a couple of minutes, and mash with a potato masher. Add sugar and bring to a boil again. Cook for 5 minutes and let the mixture cool. Cook for another 5 minutes and wait for it to cool. Cook the jam for a final 5 minutes and seal in prepared jars.
18. Blueberry and Lavender Jam
Source: fb.ruDried lavender is one of the most unusual, yet harmonious additions to blueberry jam.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg sugar, 2 tbsp dried lavender flowers, 2 tbsp lemon juice.
Preparation: Mix blueberries with sugar and lavender, and let sit overnight. Add lemon juice, bring the jam to a boil, and cook for about half an hour. Seal it in sterilized jars.
19. No-Cook Blueberry Jam
Source: spmguild.ruNo-cook jam is best stored in a cold cellar or refrigerator.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1.5 kg sugar.
Preparation: Strain the blueberries through a sieve. Gradually add sugar and stir until dissolved. Seal the finished jam in sterilized jars.
20. Blueberry and Gooseberry Jam
Source: ideireceptov.ruFor a more harmonious, uniform color – choose dark gooseberries.
You will need: 1 kg blueberries, 1 kg gooseberries, 1.4 kg sugar, 1 lemon, 100 ml water.
Preparation: Cover gooseberries with water, cook until the berries are soft, and strain through a sieve. Blend the blueberries and also strain them. Add lemon juice and sugar, bring everything to a boil, and cook the jam for about 30 minutes. Seal it in prepared jars.