Surejell Blueberry Jam Food

SURE.JELL FOR LESS OR NO SUGAR NEEDED RECIPES - BLUEBERRY JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain jars well before filling.
• Stem blueberries. Place blueberries in blender or food processor container; cover. Pulse on and off to evenly chop. (Do not purée.) Measure exactly 6-1/2 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot.
• Combine 1/4 cup sugar and pectin. Add to prepared fruit in saucepot; mix well. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 4-1/4 cups sugar. Return to full rolling boil; cook exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.) Let prepared jars stand at room temperature 24 hours. Store unopened jams and jellies in cool, dry, dark place up to 1 year. Refrigerate opened jams and jellies up to 3 weeks.

PEACH-BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Immerse 8 pint jars in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Combine peaches, 5 cups sugar, and lemon juice in a large stainless steel or other nonreactive pot over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and cook for 10 to 20 minutes.
• While peaches are cooking, combine blueberries and remaining sugar in a separate pot over medium heat. Bring to a low boil and cook until just starting to thicken, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add blueberries to the pot with the peaches and cook until thickened to the consistency of jam, about 10 minutes more. Remove from heat, add butter and almond extract, and stir well.
• Pack jam into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any 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 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.

BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Thaw and drain blueberries.
• Crush blueberries one layer at a time.
• Combine 3 cups crushed blueberries and lemon juice in a large saucepot.
• Stir in Fruit Jell pectin.
• Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Add sugar, stirring to dissolve.
• Return mixture to a rolling boil.
• Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat.
• Skim foam if necessary.
• Preserve It-.
• Ladle hot jam into hot "Ball" 8-oz jelly jar to 1/4 inch below rim.
• Wipe jar rim clean.
• Place lid on jar and tighten band, just until a point of resistance is met.
• Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
• Cool for 12 to 24 hours.
• Remove bands.
• Lids should be concave in middle.
• Yield: About 6 half pints.

BLUEBERRY-BLACKBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Inspect 8 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust; discard any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jam is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
• Toast the almonds in an ungreased skillet until lightly colored, 3 to 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Place crushed blueberries and blackberries in a large pot and add pectin. Slowly bring to a full rolling boil. Add sugar and lemon juice and stir to dissolve. Return to a full rolling boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Skim off any foam with a ladle or a large spoon.
• Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in gin and toasted almonds.
• Ladle jam immediately into the prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any spills. Top with lids and tightly 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 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart. Let rest for 24 hours without moving the jars. Gently press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

SURE.JELL BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
• Stem and crush blueberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 4 cups prepared fruit into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred on high heat), stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to a full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

BLUEBERRY VANILLA JAM

Steps:

• 1. Wash the berries carefully removing all the stems and soft berries that you wouldn't eat. (The berries you wouldn't eat now will spoil the whole jam). Check where stems come off make sure no white stuff is in that center that may be mold.
• 2. Put the berries in a large pot at least 4 to 5 times taller than the berries in the bottom. Add the pectin, lemon juice and about ½ to 1 cup water. The water just helps it from scorching in the very beginning.
• 3. Bring it to a rolling boil you cannot stir down. Put 2 heavy metal large cooking spoons in the freezer NOW or before you start.
• 4. Carefully add all the sugar and stir quickly. I say carefully because when it pops up it will burn you, I know from experience! LOL!
• 5. Cook jam until another full rolling boil. Then cook for 5 minutes longer. I use a good candy thermometer to check and make sure it is 220 degrees and stays there for about 5 minutes. Add the vanilla now even if you are going to have to cook it longer it will be ok. Add the vanilla now. Even if have to cook it longer.
• 6. Best way to make sure is to get your spoon out of the freezer add 1 tablespoon of the hot jam and wait 30 seconds. Now take your finger and swipe it across the jam. It should stay apart leaving a streak down the middle where your finger swiped the jam.
• 7. Now ladle into hot jars and process at least 10 minutes I usually process 15 minutes. Please look in the sure jell box for more instructions on canning. This is the basic recipe.
• 8. About the foam, in this jam it will almost all go away by the time it is ready to put in the jars. If it doesn't just skim off the water parts and put in a dish. You can spread it on crackers or toast if you want, it is perfectly safe to eat. If you have a ton of foam at the end you can add ½ teaspoon or margarine and cook about a minute longer.
• 9. I always let my jam set for about 10 to 20 minutes before putting it in the jars. If you have foam that also will help with the jam absorbing the foam.

LOW SUGAR BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Prepare water bath canner. Wash jars and lids thoroughly in hot, soapy water and rinse well. Add jars to canner and cover with water 1 inch above the jars. Let jars sit in hot water until ready to use.
• Pour boiling water over lids and let sit in hot water until ready for use.
• Combine the fruit, juice or water and lemon juice in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in pectin. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil (one that can't be stirred down.), stirring constantly.
• Add sugar, if using. (see notes below) Return mixture to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down. Boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim foam, if necessary.
• Ladle hot jam into hot jars. Cool to room temperature, if not canning. Then refrigerate immediately.
• If preserving, ladle hot jam into the hot jars, leaving 1/4" headspace. Wipe rims clean with paper towel.. Center lids on jars. Apply bands and adjust to fingertip tight.
• Place filled jars in canner ensuring jars are covered by over 1" water. Bring to a gentle, steady boil.
• Process jars for 5 minutes, under 1000 feet, adjusting for altitude. (see notes below) Turn off heat. Let jars rest in hot water for 5 minutes.
• Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down in the center, when pressed. Store jars in a cool place.

EASY SMALL-BATCH BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Mix blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until thickened, about 30 minutes.

BLUEBERRY-LEMON JAM

Steps:

• Prepare jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions.
• Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon peel, and lemon juice in a large saucepot.
• Bring to a rolling boil over high heat; stir frequently.
• Stir in pectin.
• Boil hard for 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and skim foam (if necessary).
• Immediately ladle into hot jars, leaving a 1/4 inch headspace.
• Cap and process for 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.

SURE.JELL® BLUEBERRY-RASPBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Bring boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
• Stem and crush blueberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 2 cups prepared blueberries into 6- or 8-qt. saucepot. Crush raspberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 4 cups prepared raspberries into blueberries in saucepot; stir until well blended.
• Stir pectin into prepared fruit in saucepot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred) on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to full rolling boil and boil exactly 1 min., stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
• Ladle immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.) Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.)

BLUEBERRY-CHERRY JAM

Steps:

• Measure berries, then crush.
• Pit and finely chop cherries then measure.
• Mix fruit into 8 qt pot.
• Add pectin to fruit in pot.
• Bring to a full boil over high heat.
• Add sugar and stir.
• Return to a boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat, skim off any foam and ladle into hot jars.
• Wipe jar rims and threads, top with two piece lids, tighten lids.
• Process for 10 minutes in hot water bath.

BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• Place blueberries in a large pot over medium high heat.
• When they begin to boil stir in butter and pectin.
• Once the Berries reach a rolling boil stir in 3 cups of sugar and allow to reach a boil again.
• Boil for 1 minute and then place in sterile canning jars.
• Process jars for 10 minutes in a boiling water canner.
• Store unopened for up to 1 year in a cool dry place, or open for 3 weeks in the fridge.

GRANDMA'S BLUEBERRY PEACH JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Clean and crush berries. Put in large saucepan.
• Cut peach slices into pieces and grind in food processor or food mill. Add to berries.
• Mix pectin and cinnamon into the fruit mixture and cook over high heat until mixture comes to a boil; stirring constantly.
• Add sugar all at once. Bring to a full boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove from heat. Skim and stir to remove foam. Ladle into hot jars and seal.

SURE-JELL RASPBERRY-BLUEBERRY FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
• Stem and crush blueberries thoroughly, 1 layer at a time. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups crushed blueberries into large bowl. Mash raspberries. Measure exactly 1-1/2 cups mashed raspberries into bowl with blueberries. Stir in sugar. Let stand 10 min., stirring occasionally.
• Mix water and pectin in small saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Continue boiling and stirring 1 min. Add to fruit mixture; stir 3 min. or until sugar is almost dissolved and no longer grainy. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
• Fill all containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Jam is now ready to use. Store in refrigerator up to 3 weeks or freeze extra containers up to 1 year. Thaw in refrigerator before using.

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY BLUEBERRY JAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Prepare your jars and lids by washing in hot soapy water. Check for cracks or chips and discard any damaged jars.
• Prepare a large hot water bath canning pot that is large enough to submerge all of your jars in at once. Fill Hot Water Bath canning pot half-full with water and add jars. Add more water if needed to allow for the water to be 2 inches over all the jars. Bring the water to to a boil then reduce the heat and allow the jars to sit in the simmering water.
• Wash the strawberries, drain well and stem. Slice and measure until you have 4 cups of sliced strawberries. Crush the strawberries in a large bowl and set aside.
• Place the blueberries in another bowl and crush, leaving some whole berries.
• Add the 7 cups of sugar to a large pot.
• Measure 4 cups of the crushed strawberries and 4 cups of crushed blueberries and pour the fruit into the pot with the sugar.
• Turn the heat on low and add the butter to the pot to help reduce the amount of foam that will form on the top of the pot.
• Stir to mix the sugar with the crushed berries.
• Once most of the sugar has dissolved increase the heat to high and bring to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn't stop bubbling when stirred), stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
• Stir in pectin once heated to a full rolling boil. Return to a full rolling boil and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly.
• Remove the pot from heat and allow to settle for a few minutes.
• Skim off as much foam as possible with metal spoon and discard the foam.
• Remove one jar from the hot water bath canner and place upside down on a soft towel to drain for a few seconds. Carefully flip the jar right side up using a towel to protect your hands from the hot jar.
• Place the wide mouth funnel in the top of the warm jar and ladle the hot jam into the hot jar, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Wipe the jar rim and threads with a damp paper towel.
• Place a flat lid on top of the jar then screw a band on the jat just until finger tight. Place the filled jar on a folded towel as you continue to fill each of the jars with jam.
• Once all of the jars are filled with jam place them on an elevated rack in your hot water bath canner. Carefully lower rack and jars into canner. (Water must cover jars by at least 2 inches. Add boiling water to the pot to bring the level up, if needed.)
• Cover the pot; bring water to gentle boil and place a lid on the pot. Process the jam jars for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the jars from the hot water bath with a jar lifter and place upright on a towel to cool completely overnight.
• After the jars are cool, check seals by pressing the middle of the lid with a finger. (If lid springs back, lid is not sealed properly and the jam will not be able to be stored in a cabinet or pantry. You can refrigerate any jars that do not seal to eat immediately.

30 MINUTES TO HOMEMADE SURE.JELL BLUEBERRY FREEZER JAM

Steps:

• Rinse 7 (1-cup) plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoroughly.
• Stem and crush blueberries thoroughly, one layer at a time. Measure exactly 3 cups prepared fruit into large bowl. Stir in sugar. Let stand 10 min., stirring occasionally.
• Mix water and pectin in small saucepan. Bring to boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Cook and stir 1 min. Add to fruit mixture; stir 3 min. (A few sugar crystals may remain.)
• Fill containers immediately to within 1/2 inch of tops. Wipe off top edges of containers; immediately cover with lids. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year. (If frozen, thaw in refrigerator before using.)

BLUEBERRY JAM - SMALL BATCH

Steps:

• If using frozen berries, allow them to defrost in a saucepan.
• If using the wrinkle test for the setting point, place a couple of side plates in the freezer.
• Put your jam jars in a small roasting dish in the oven to sterilize at 100°C/220°F/Gas Mark 1 while you make the jam.
• Place the fruit in a large saucepan. Simmer gently until soft. If using fresh fruit, add a splash of water. (Frozen berries will be wet enough to use without adding any.)
• Once the fruit is soft, add the sugar and lemon juice. Simmer the mixture to dissolve the sugar. Keep stirring.
• Once all the sugar has dissolved, turn up the hob and heat the jam quickly to a rolling boil. After a couple of minutes, start testing the jam's set using your favourite method.

BLUEBERRY JAM CANNING RECIPE (LOW SUGAR)

Steps:

• Sterilize your jars and clean all of your supplies.
• In a large pot, place chopped blueberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and the lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add the rest of the sugar and return to a boil. Let boil for 1 minute and then remove from heat.
• I do a wrinkle test to ensure that my jam is set up properly.
• Ladle the blueberry jam recipe for canning into clean and sterilized jars. Use a bubble popper around the jar to remove air bubbles. Wipe the top clean.
• Place the lids on the jars and put on rings. Tighten rings fingertip tight.
• Process the Sure Jell low sugar blueberry jam recipe in a water bath for 10 minutes. Start the timer once the water starts boiling.
• Remove jars from the water using a jar lifter. Then set on a towel or other heat proof surface. Let sit undisturbed for 24 hours.
• After 24 hours, test the seals. If one did not seal, either process it again or store it in the freezer or put in the fridge to enjoy right away.

DIABETIC BLUEBERRY JAM

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan bring blueberries and 1/4 cup water to a boil. Cover.
• Reduce heat and simmer til berries are soft.
• Dissolve cornstarch in remaining water.
• Add to blueberries and stir until jam thickens.
• Remove from heat.
• Cool slightly.
• Add artificial sweetener.
• Mix.
• Serve warm or chilled.