Description

Indulge in the delightful sweetness of homemade blueberry jam, a perfect way to capture the essence of fresh blueberries. This simple yet flavorful recipe uses no commercial pectin, allowing the natural fruit sugars and acids to create a luscious spread. Enhanced with hints of vanilla and balsamic vinegar, this jam is ideal for breakfast on toast or as a unique addition to desserts. Whether you share it as a thoughtful gift or keep it for yourself, this blueberry jam will elevate any meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 dry pints blueberries (20 oz)
16 oz sugar
1.5 oz lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
0.5 oz balsamic vinegar
1/2 vanilla bean (split and scraped) or 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Prepare your ingredients by measuring them out.
In a large pot, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and balsamic vinegar. Stir gently over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Once bubbling, add the scraped vanilla bean or vanilla extract. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes until thickened to your liking.
Remove from heat and ladle hot jam into sterilized jars. Seal tightly and let cool before refrigerating.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 50
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 0mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Use fully ripe blueberries for optimal flavor. Fresh lemon juice balances sweetness and enhances taste. Adjust sweetness during cooking to suit your preference.