BLUEBERRY JAM

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Use to top ice-cream,your favorite scones,toast, etc.! Makes a great gift wrapped with a pretty ribbon!

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Lemon

Time 50m

Yield 6 half pints

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 pints frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 (3 ounce) envelope 100% fruit pectin (Ball brand recommended)
5 1/4 cups sugar

Steps:

  • Thaw and drain blueberries.
  • Crush blueberries one layer at a time.
  • Combine 3 cups crushed blueberries and lemon juice in a large saucepot.
  • Stir in Fruit Jell pectin.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Add sugar, stirring to dissolve.
  • Return mixture to a rolling boil.
  • Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Skim foam if necessary.
  • Preserve It-.
  • Ladle hot jam into hot "Ball" 8-oz jelly jar to 1/4 inch below rim.
  • Wipe jar rim clean.
  • Place lid on jar and tighten band, just until a point of resistance is met.
  • Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
  • Cool for 12 to 24 hours.
  • Remove bands.
  • Lids should be concave in middle.
  • Yield: About 6 half pints.

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