Fruits & Vegetables

Blueberry Syrup

Fruits & Vegetables

Blueberry Syrup

Use fresh blueberries and lemon to make the perfect syrup to top a morning waffle or an afternoon scoop of ice cream.

Makes:

about 3 pints (16 oz)

Prep:

2.5 Hours

Processing Time:

10 Minutes


INGREDIENTS

8 cups blueberries, crushed (about 3-1/2 lb)

6 cups water, divided

1 Tbsp lemon zest

3 cups granulated sugar

2 Tbsp lemon juice

TOOLS & PRODUCTS USED

3 Ball® (16 oz) pint glass preserving jars with lids and bands

Optional:  Ball® freshTECH Electric Water Bath Canner + Multicooker


DIRECTIONS

FIRST, LET'S PREP!

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Combine blueberries, 2 cups of the water and lemon zest in a large stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat and boil gently for 5 minutes.

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Transfer to a dampened jelly bag or a strainer lined with several layers of cheesecloth set over a deep bowl. Let drip, undisturbed, for at least 2 hours.

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Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set bands aside.

NEXT, TIME TO COOK!

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Combine sugar and remaining 4 cups water in a clean large stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, and cook until temperature reaches 230°F, adjusting for altitude. Add blueberry juice. Increase heat to high, bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

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Ladle hot Blueberry Syrup into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.

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DID YOU KNOW?

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

NEXT, LET'S CAN IT!

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Process jars in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

HAPPY CANNING!