How to make homemade blueberry jam | Namibia

pectin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Agar-agar is a plant-based gelling agent.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor and is a natural sweetener.

Wash blueberries thoroughly under cold water.

Combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a large pot.

Mash the blueberries slightly with a potato masher.

Cook the mixture over medium heat until it begins to boil, stirring frequently.

Add pectin and stir until fully dissolved, about 1-2 minutes.

Bring the mixture back to a rolling boil and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Remove from heat and skim off any foam with a spoon.

Stir in a small amount of butter to reduce foaming, if desired.

Pour the hot jam into sterilized jars, leaving some headspace.

Seal jars with lids and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Remove jars from water and let cool completely on a clean towel.

Check seals after 24 hours and store any unsealed jars in the refrigerator.

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