WILD BLUEBERRY PRESERVES

Steps:

• Remove the stems from the blueberries and gently rinse them in cool water; drain well.
• (if using frozen blueberries, do not defrost or rinse).
• In an 8-quart pot, alternately layer the blueberries, water, and about half of the sugar.
• Over med-low heat, stirring often to prevent sticking, gradually heat the mixture until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
• Add in the remaining sugar, 1 cup at a time, stirring gently between each addition.
• Heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
• Increase heat to med-high and bring mixture to a full, rolling boil, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the all the pectin; return to a full, rolling boil, stirring constantly.
• Boil/stir constantly, for 1 minute; remove pan from heat.
• Skim off foam.
• Gently stir in the butter and cinnamon until combined.
• To prevent floating fruit, let preserves cool 5 minutes before filling jars.
• Gently stir the preserves to distribute the fruit.
• Ladle the preservers into hot jars, leaving ¼ inch headspace.
• Wipe jar rims and threads with a clean, damp cloth.
• Cover with hot lids and apply screw rings.
• Process half-pint jars in a 200°F water bath for 10 minutes, pint jars for 15 minutes.