Blueberry Hot Pepper Jam Food

BLUEBERRY PEPPER JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare the blueberries by washing them and removing any stems.
• Crush the blueberries by using the bottom of a glass. This works much better then a potato masher for the small berries.
• Measure 2 2/3 cups of the crushed blueberries into a bowl and stir in the lime juice.
• Finely chop the poblano pepper and add to the bowl with the blueberries and mix in.
• Measure sugar into a bowl and set aside.
• Add the pectin to the bottom of the Jam Maker with the Stirrer in place. Add the crushed blueberries and lemon juice evenly on top of the pectin.
• Add the margarine to the Jam Maker.
• Press the jam button on the Jam & Jelly Maker and press enter.
• Allow the machine to run for 4 minutes until you hear 4 short beeps
• Immediately add the sugar slowly to the Jam Maker.
• Place the lid on the jam maker.
• Allow the Jam Maker to run for the remaining 18 minutes on the timer undisturbed. Do not lift the lid during cooking time.
• When the Jam Maker beeps again the jam is done.
• Carefully remove the lid by first lifting the back end that is farthest away from you to allow the release of the built up heat and steam. Warning the glass lid will be hot. Place it on a towel out of the way.
• Fill your jars with the jam leaving a 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe the lip of the jar and place a flat lid and screw a band on.
• Process the jam in a hot water bath for 20 minutes.
• All the jars to cool for five minutes in the pot. Remove jars and place on a towel. Allow to cool for 24 hours.
• Check the lids for a proper seal. Store sealed jars,

RASPBERRY HABANERO JAM

Steps:

• Blend vinegar, green bell pepper, and habanero peppers together in a blender until smooth. Stir pepper mixture, sugar, raspberries, and pectin together in a large stockpot; bring to a boil and cook until jam is smooth and sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

SAVORY BLUEBERRY-ONION JAM

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, tarragon, thyme, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 30-35 minutes or until liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally., Add blueberries, honey, vinegar and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 50-55 minutes or until mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat., Carefully ladle hot mixture into 6 hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

BLUEBERRY PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• Sterilize half-pint jars and lids and set aside.
• Place bell peppers, jalapenos, sugar and vinegar in a large saucepan over high heat. Bring to a rolling boil, about 5 minutes. Add the blueberries and mash with a spoon to break up and extract juices (this take about 2-3 minutes). Return to a boil; add Certo and bring to a full rolling boil again, stirring constantly; cook for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat. Let stand 1 or 2 minutes and skim off foam.
• Ladle mixture into waiting jars. Put a flat lid and ring on each jar, tighten until snug and process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. (The jars must be covered by at least 1 inch of water.).
• Remove from pot and allow to cool. Allow jars to sit untouched for 12 hours. (After 1 hour, check to see if the jars have sealed. If the center of the lid can be pushed down, it hasn't sealed. Store any unsealed jars in the refrigerator.) Label and store, preferably in a cool, dark place.

OLD-FASHIONED BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• In a Dutch oven, bring blueberries and water to a boil; mash and stir for 5 minutes. Add sugar and honey; boil gently, uncovered, over medium heat for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. , To test for doneness: Remove from heat; spoon about 1 tablespoon of hot jam onto a chilled plate and set plate in freezer until the jam has cooled to room temperature, 1-2 minutes. When the cooled jam holds its shape when mounded with a spoon, the jam has reached its desired thickness. If necessary, return to heat and repeat test after additional cooking. , Skim off any foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. of headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in boiling-water canner.