Vanilla Blueberry Jam
This sweet and fragrant vanilla blueberry jam is perfect for when you only need a small batch. It’s simple and easy to make at home without pectin and the vanilla really gives it that little something extra.
Ingredients
- 12 oz blueberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash the blueberries and pick out any stems or overripe fruit.
- Add the blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a small saucepan and bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring frequently.12 oz blueberries, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Boil the blueberry mixture for approximately 15 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 220 degrees Fahrenheit (105 degrees Celsius).
- Towards the end of the cooking time, crush the berries with a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon.
- Turn off the heat and add the vanilla extract and lemon zest.½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- Transfer to jars and allow to cool before refrigerating.
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 0.3mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.1mg
* Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content may vary based on brands of ingredients used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
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