Blueberry Jam- Jam Maker

Preserving Method: Water Bath Canning

Makes about 4 (8 oz) half pints 

You will need

• 3 Tbsp. Ball^® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
• 2 2/3 cup blueberries-wash; crush 1 layer at a time with potato masher
• 2 Tbsp. bottled lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine
• 3 1/3 cups sugar
• 4 Ball^® (8 oz)  half pint jars
• Required: Ball^® freshTECH Jam + Jelly Maker

Directions

Fresh, homemade jam Blueberry Jam is now easier and more delicious than ever. Enjoy this Ball® FreshTECH Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker recipe, inspired by you! Delight your friends and family with a jar full of one of this tasty treats.

1. Sprinkle pectin evenly over bottom of the Pot fitted with the Stirrer. Add blueberries evenly over pectin. Pour lemon juice over blueberries. Add butter/margarine to help reduce foaming.
2. Press jam button – the cook time will automatically default to 21 minutes. Press enter. WAIT 4 minutes for appliance to sound 4 short beeps indicating that it is time to add sugar. Add sugar gradually while Stirrer continues running. Place the Glass Lid on the Pot.
3. The appliance will continue to automatically stir your ingredients while it cooks. Stay within earshot of the Jam & Jelly Maker, the appliance will beep again at the end of the process signaling jam cooking is complete. Press cancel, unplug the appliance and immediately remove Glass Lid.
4. Remove Stirrer using a pot holder. Skim foam, if necessary, from top of jam.
5. Preserve the blueberry jam immediately, using 1 of the 3 ways listed here.