Jams & Jellies

Blueberry Lavender Jam

Jams & Jellies

Blueberry Lavender Jam

Bursting with the fresh taste of blueberries and a unique touch of lavender, this Blueberry Lavender Jam is the perfect addition for spreading on warm biscuit or spooning on top of whipped ricotta toast to elevate your morning meal.

Makes:

about 5 pint jars (16oz) or 500 mL jars

Processing Time:

15 Minutes


INGREDIENTS

12 cups blueberries (about 4 pounds)

1½ cups white grape juice

5 tablespoons bottled lemon juice

6 tablespoons Low/No Sugar Pectin

1½ cups honey

2 teaspoons dried lavender petals

Water Bath Canning

DIRECTIONS

FIRST, LET'S PREP!

Icon Text List Image

Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready to use, do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set aside with bands.

Icon Text List Image

Wash blueberries under cold running water then drain.

Icon Text List Image

Assemble and measure ingredients.

Icon Text List Image

DID YOU KNOW?

To guarantee the most delicious preserved foods, always begin with the best-quality produce at its peak of ripeness.

NEXT, TIME TO COOK!

Icon Text List Image

Crush blueberries one layer at a time with a potato masher. Combine blueberries, white grape juice, lemon juice, and pectin into a wide saucepan or jam pot. Stir in pectin until well combined. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Stir the honey into the fruit mixture and return to boil. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Icon Text List Image

Turn off heat, skim off foam as necessary, and stir in the dried lavender.

NEXT, LET'S CAN IT!

Icon Text List Image

Ladle hot jam into a hot jar leaving ¼-inch headspace. Remove any air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar and apply band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar on the rack in boiling-water canner with simmering water (180°F). Repeat until all jars are filled.

Icon Text List Image

Water must cover jars by 1 inch. Adjust heat to medium-high, cover canner, and bring water to a rolling boil. Process pint jars 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat and remove cover. Let jars cool 5 minutes. Remove jars from canner; do not retighten bands if loose. Cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed.

HAPPY CANNING!