Blueberry Jam with Lemon

Blueberries are very healthy and are high in potassium and vitamin C. We will show you how to cook blueberry jam with lemon. You will learn how to make homemade, all-natural blueberry jam with lemon in your own kitchen. We will use the lemons and lemon zest to remove the extra sweetness of the blueberry jam and add a little bitterness.

How to make blueberry jam with fresh blueberries

 Cooking Time: 55-65 minutes

Preparation Time: 70-80 minutes

Blueberry jam ingredients

• 5 lb/1.7 kg fresh blueberries
• 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons minced lemon zest
• 5-5 cups white sugar
• 1-2 teaspoons vanilla powder

 Follow the recipe, and you will find out how to make blueberry jam with lemon from scratch:

1. Rinse the blueberries under the cold water.
2. Prepare the kitchen pot. Transfer the blueberries into the pot and top with the white sugar.
3. Place the pot with the blueberries and sugar on the stove. Then bring the blueberries to an active boil, reduce the heat and cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes without covering. Remember to remove the foam from the blueberry jam while boiling. Use a dipper or spoon to remove the foam.
4. Then peel and cube the lemons. Add them to the pot with the blueberries and sugar. Spoon the vanilla powder and minced lemon zest. Stir the blueberries using a long handled spoon.
5. Cook the blueberry jam on low heat for 20 minutes. Remove the foam from the blueberry jam surface and keep stirring.
6. Preheat the oven to 200-220 degrees Fahrenheit and place the empty jars in the oven.
7. Ladle the blueberry jam with the lemons and sugar into the hot sterile jars. Next, cook the jars in a pot on low heat for 10-15 minutes. Then seal the jars. Transfer the jars with the blueberry jam and lemon into the cold place.

How many calories in homemade blueberry jam

Homemade Blueberry Jam Nutrition Facts

Calories: 53; Total fat: 0.8 oz; Total carbohydrates: 2 oz; Protein: 1.4 oz