Blueberry Jelly

Blueberry Jelly Recipe made with fresh blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. It serves about 10 and takes around 40 minutes to make. This jelly is sweet, smooth, and perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or adding to yogurt.

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Blueberry Jelly Recipe

• Naturally sweet with a bold blueberry taste.
• No artificial coloring or flavors.
• Perfect for toast, pancakes, or cheese boards.
• Freezer-friendly and shelf-stable when canned.
• Kid-friendly and homemade with love.
• Easy to follow, even for beginners.

🍇 Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
• ½ cup water
• 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
• 3 cups granulated sugar
• 1 packet (1.75 oz) fruit pectin (like Sure-Jell)

👩‍🍳 Directions

1. Place blueberries and water in a large pot.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes, then mash berries well.
3. Strain through a jelly bag or fine mesh to get clear juice.
4. Measure 2½ cups of juice and return to a clean pot.
5. Stir in pectin and lemon juice. Bring to a full rolling boil.
6. Add sugar all at once, stir constantly.
7. Boil 1 minute, then remove from heat and skim off foam.
8. Pour into sterilized jars. Wipe rims, seal, and process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes.
9. Let jars cool completely before storing.

💡 Recipe Tips

• Use ripe blueberries for best flavor and color.
• Don’t skip the lemon juice — it helps the jelly set and adds brightness.
• Always measure juice after straining to keep the jelly ratio accurate.
• Sterilize jars properly to avoid spoilage.
• For thicker jelly, use slightly less juice or an extra ½ tbsp of pectin.

🍞 What To Serve With Blueberry Jelly?

Serve Blueberry Jelly on warm toast, biscuits, or scones it’s also great in PB&J sandwiches, as a glaze on cakes, or spooned into plain yogurt. Try it with pancakes or soft cheeses like brie for a sweet-savory combo.

🧊 How To Store Blueberry Jelly?

• Room Temp (Canned): Store sealed jars of leftover blueberry jelly in a cool dark place for up to 12 months.
• Fridge (Opened): Keep leftover blueberry jelly in the fridge after opening and use within 3–4 weeks.

🔥 How To Reheat Leftover Blueberry Jelly?

• Microwave (for softening): Heat leftover blueberry jelly a spoonful for up 10–15 seconds to loosen.

FAQs

📊 Blueberry Jelly Nutrition Facts (1 tbsp, approx.)

• Calories: 50
• Carbs: 13g
• Sugar: 12g
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sodium: 0mg