Blueberry Spread

Blueberry Spread
  • PREP TIME
    5 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    12 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    106

Transform the humble blueberry into a luscious spread with this simple recipe. Bursting with fresh fruit flavor, this spread is perfect on toast, scones, or as a delightful addition to your cheeseboard.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    5 g
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    0 g
  • Sodium
    1 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the blueberries, 1/2 cup of water, and lemon juice. (Prep time: 2 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until the blueberries have softened and the mixture has thickened slightly. (Cook time: approximately 8 minutes)

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Recipe View While the blueberries are simmering, soften the gelatin by sprinkling it over the remaining 1/4 cup of cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom.

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04 Step

Recipe View Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the bloomed gelatin and sugar until completely dissolved. (Mixing time: 2 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Pour the blueberry spread into hot, sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal the jars according to canning instructions.

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06 Step

Recipe View Allow the jars to cool completely at room temperature for about 12 hours before storing them in the refrigerator.

For a smoother spread, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture after simmering.
If you prefer a less sweet spread, reduce the amount of sugar to taste.
Sterilizing the jars ensures a longer shelf life for the spread. If you plan to consume it within a week, sterilization may not be necessary.
This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled, depending on your needs.
The pectin level of different fruits varies; blueberries are relatively low in pectin, hence the use of gelatin for thickening.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.2/ 5 ( 35 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Gillian Green

    Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. A wonderful addition to my homemade gift baskets.

  • Flavio Roob

    My kids love this spread more than store-bought jam. I halved the sugar and it was still delicious.

  • Vladimir Pfefferhoeger

    I made this with frozen blueberries and it worked perfectly. Great way to use up those berries from the freezer.

  • Alexys Hauck

    This is so easy to make and tastes amazing! I put it on my morning toast every day now.

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