Description
This healthy blueberry jam recipe calls for just 6 basic ingredients and can be made with fresh or frozen blueberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 Ib. (16 oz.) wild blueberries (Maine wild frozen blueberries work well)
- 1/2 teaspoon agar agar powder
- 1/4 cup demerara sugar (I prefer Florida Crystals)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of stevia (optional)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional, see note below)
Instructions
- Add the wild blueberries to a pot. Mix with agar agar powder while still cold.
- Turn on the stove and bring to a rolling boil while stirring. Let it cook for a couple of minutes.
- Turn off heat. Add sugar, optional stevia, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
- Optional step: If you prefer a smoother jam, blend jam in blender before putting in jars. Be careful as the jam is hot.
- While the jam is still hot, add it to a pint size jar. The jam will thicken as it cools. Store in fridge.
Notes
Because the American wild blueberries are less tart than the Norwegian blueberries, you get a better result if you add in 2 tsp. of fresh lemon juice.
To store: Once your jam is made, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you want to store it for longer, you can also freeze it for up to 6 months.