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10-Minute Blueberry Jam

Jammy, thick, and spreadable in minutes — no canning gear required. Perfect warm on toast, cream cheese, or straight from the jar.

Total time
10 min
Servings
8
Calories
68
10-Minute Blueberry Jam
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Squeeze lemon juice and add to a heavy saucepan with blueberries and sugar.

  2. Step 2

    Heat over medium-high, stirring often, until it reaches a rolling boil, about 2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Boil without stirring for 3 minutes until the surface looks glossy and wrinkles form.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat and let cool 2 minutes, then transfer to a jar.

  5. Step 5

    Serve warm or chilled on bread with cream cheese.

Tools you’ll need

  • medium heavy saucepan
  • wooden spoon
  • jar

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