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Blueberry & Lavender Jam

Blueberry & Lavender Jam: A Sweet Honey Delight

A delightful Blueberry & Lavender Jam made with honey, perfect for elevating your breakfast or brunch experience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Canning Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 half-pints
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 450 g Blueberries fresh or frozen (do not thaw)
  • 227 g Honey acts as a natural sweetener; substitute with natural cane sugar if preferred
  • 3 tbsp Fresh Lavender Buds fresh is best, but dried can be used (reduce to ½ - ¾ the quantity)
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh lemon juice is ideal for the best taste
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest choose organic lemons to avoid pesticides
  • 3 half-pints Canning Jars essential for preserving the jam; remember to sterilize before filling

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • mortar and pestle
  • canning jars
  • tongs
  • clean kitchen towel

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by grinding the fresh lavender buds using a mortar and pestle until they reach a fine consistency; this should take about 2-3 minutes. Set the prepared lavender aside.
  2. To ensure your jam stays fresh, sterilize three half-pint canning jars in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Once sterilized, remove the jars using tongs and let them cool on a clean kitchen towel.
  3. In a large skillet, combine the blueberries, honey, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest over medium heat. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle simmer, mashing the blueberries slightly with a fork or potato masher for about 5-7 minutes.
  4. As the jam mixture bubbles, gently scrape off the foam with a spoon and set it aside.
  5. To determine if your jam has reached the desired thickness, perform the freezer test after about 10-15 minutes of cooking. Place a teaspoon of the jam on a cold plate and return it to the freezer for 5 minutes.
  6. Once the jam has set to your liking, promptly remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the finely ground lavender.
  7. Carefully spoon the hot jam into your sterilized canning jars, leaving about a quarter-inch headspace at the top. Seal the jars with lids and process them in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 0.2gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh blueberries and lavender for the best flavor. Store unopened jars in a cool, dark place and refrigerate after opening. Consume within a month for optimal taste and quality.

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