Balsamic-Cinnamon Blueberry Jam Recipe
Ingredients
- Based on “East Coast Blueberry Jam” by Rachel Saunders
- 2 1/2 lbs. blueberries (I used frozen.)
- 1 lb. 14 oz. sugar
- 5 oz. fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz. balsamic vinegar
- 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
- 1/4 t. pure vanilla extract
View Full Recipe at Eliots Eats
Adding to Planner
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1248g | |
| Calories 677 | |
| Calories from Fat 30 | 4% |
| Total Fat 3.56g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat 0.32g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1039mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs 173.29g | 46% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.4g | 88% |
| Sugars 115.07g | 77% |
| Protein 8.65g | 14% |
.%20%20%20%20%20Fourteen%20pounds%20of%20Oregon%20blueberries%20had%20been%20languishing%20in%20the%20freezer%20in%20the%20original%20big%20plastic%20bag%20they%20had%20been%20delivered%20in.%20%20%20%20(I%20am%20such%20a%20slob,%20I%20didn%E2%80%99t%20even%20reseal%20the%20bag%20after%20breaking%20into%20the%20bounty%20after%20they%20were%20delivered.%20%20%20It%20is%20a%20wonder%20I%20didn%E2%80%99t%20have%20blueberries%20spilling%20everywhere%20in%20the%20freezer.)%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ESo,%20while%20I%20was%20resealing%20berries%20into%20smaller%20portioned%20bags,%20I%20decided%20to%20make%20some%20blueberry%20jam.%20%20%20I%20hadn%E2%80%99t%20ever%20attempted%20this%20before.%20%20%20%20I%20can%E2%80%99t%20say%20that%20anymore%20and%20these%20two%20jams%20are%20on%20the%20%E2%80%9Cmust%20make%E2%80%9D%20list%20every%20spring%20from%20now%20on.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EBalsamic-Cinnamon%20Blueberry%20Jam%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ECombine%20all%20ingredients%20in%20a%20large%20kettle.%20%20%20Place%20the%20pan%20over%20medium%20heat%20and%20cook,%20stirring%20constantly.%20%20%20When%20the%20mixture%20gets%20%E2%80%9Cjuicy,%E2%80%9D%20stop%20stirring%20and%20let%20it%20cook%201-2%20minutes.%20%20%20%20Then,%20turn%20heat%20higher%20and%20stir%20well%20and%20frequently.%20%20%20%20After%20mixture%20reaches%20a%20boil,%20cook%20for%2010-20%20minutes,%20stirring%20often,%20until%20jammy.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EAfter%20it%20reaches%20the%20desired%20consistency%20(remember%20it%20will%20set%20up%20a%20bit%20more%20in%20the%20jars),%20remove%20cinnamon%20stick%20and%20take%20off%20heat.%20%20%20If%20needed,%20skim%20off%20foam.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPour%20into%20sterilized%20jars,%20place%20on%20lids%20and%20tighten%20rings.%20%20%20%20Process%20in%20a%20water%20bath%20for%2010%20minutes.%20%20%20%20Carefully%20remove%20from%20water%20and%20let%20sit%20undisturbed%20while%20you%20listen%20for%20pings%20of%20the%20jars%20sealing.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EStore.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EYields:%20%20%206-7%20half-pint%20jars.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe%20addition%20of%20the%20balsamic%20is%20attributed%20to%20Rachel.%20%20%20She%20states%20in%20her%20book%20that%20%E2%80%9CThis%20is%20a%20subtle%20jam%20in%20the%20tradition%20of%20blueberry%20jams%20of%20the%20past,%20which%20often%20contained%20vinegar%20in%20place%20of%20lemon%20juice.%E2%80%9D%20%20%20%20%20I%20can%E2%80%99t%20really%20tell%20you%20how%20delicious%20this%20jam%20is!%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EI%20also%20made%20Rachel%E2%80%99s%20Blueberry%20Jam%20with%20Mint%20and%20used%20chocolate%20mint.%20%20%20%20%20If%20you%20want%20that%20recipe,%20and%20trust%20me%E2%80%93you%20do,%20you%20will%20need%20to%20buy%20her%20book.%20%20%20%20It%20is%20so%20aromatic%20and%20unique%20(as%20are%20most%20of%20her%20combinations).%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EPlease%20note%20that%20these%20jams%20do%20not%20use%20pectin.%20%20%20%20So,%20be%20prepared.%20%20Sometimes%20you%20end%20up%20with%20blueberry%20syrup.%20%20%20Hey,%20that%20is%20just%20fine%20and%20dandy,%20too!%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThese%20roses%20are%20on%20the%20back%20fence.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ERemember%20Abigail%20today.%3C/p%3E){kind=link}