Honey Sweetened Blueberry Jam
Canning sugar-free jam is so simple! Honey-sweetened jams are versatile, tasty, and healthier than sugary jams.
Servings 6 half pints
Equipment
- Large Wide Pot
- Potato Masher
- Long Handled Spoon
- Half Pint Mason Jars
- Funnel
- Ladle
- Jar Lifter
- Waterbath Canner
Ingredients
- 3 pounds blueberries, 2 quarts
- 1⅓ cup honey
- 1½ tablespoon bottled lemon juice
Instructions
- Add the berries to a large, wide pot. The lower the better.
- Mash well.
- Stir in honey and lemon juice and allow to rest for a few minutes until the honey dissolves.
- Bring the berry mixture to a boil and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- When the jam has thickened, pour it into clean, hot jars.
- For canning, process in a hot water bath for ten minutes.
Notes
Canning is not necessary. If you prefer not to can, simply pour into clean, hot jars and allow to cool. This jam should last for three or four weeks in the fridge.