Blueberry Jam

5 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 c. crushed blueberries (1 1/2 to 2 qt. fresh berries)
  • 2 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 box powdered fruit pectin
  • 1 bottle (1 pt.) light corn syrup

Directions

  1. 1
    Scald enough glasses and lids for 1 1/2 quarts jam; drain.
  2. 2
    In a 6 to 8-quart kettle, stir the blueberries, lemon juice and fruit pectin.
  3. 3
    Cook over high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils.
  4. 4
    Stir in sugar and corn syrup.
  5. 5
    Stirring constantly, bring to a full boil; boil 1 minute.
  6. 6
    Remove jam from heat.
  7. 7
    Skim off foam.
  8. 8
    Stir occasionally for 5 minutes, skimming off foam as it rises to the surface.
  9. 9
    Fill glasses quickly, leaving 1/2-inch space at top.
  10. 10
    Cover immediately with a 1/8-inch thick layer of melted paraffin.
  11. 11
    Cool.
  12. 12
    Cover.
  13. 13
    Makes about 1 1/2 quarts.

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