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    Home » Breakfast » Blueberry Preserves

    Published: Jun 9, 2015 · Modified: Sep 9, 2019 by Lisa Johnson

    Blueberry Preserves

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    glass jar filled with blueberry preserves with a spoon sticking out of the side and surrounded by fresh blueberries

    Blueberry Preserves, jam, jelly, fruit spread, so many different names for cooked fruit in a jar, LOL. Okay, there is probably a distinct difference between each type of fruity, gelatinous substance that can be spread on toast, used as a filling in Blueberry Sweet Rolls, and mixed into ice cream.....

    Blueberry Preserves {made without pectin} | cookingwithcurls.com

    but I have chosen to go with the standard Blueberry Preserves to keep things simple, at least for me. 😉

    There are just as many recipe variations as there are name variations, but I have opted to share this simple version that does not use pectin.

    Why are you not using pectin in your Blueberry preserves?

    I don't really have a good answer, I just couldn't really figure out why it was necessary. Pectin is made from fruit and blueberries have a good amount of pectin naturally, so I opted to just skip it....and it turned out perfectly!! These are the Blueberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Glaze that I mentioned.....

    Blueberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon Glaze | cookingwithcurls.com

    They were in desperate need of new images so I was forced to recreate them. 😉  Have I ever mentioned how much I love my job?

    How to make Blueberry Preserves:

    This is a seriously simple recipe!! Start by cleaning and removing all of the stems from your blueberries.....

    Blueberry Preserves stems cookingwithcurls.com

    Yes, my cutting board is tilted!! Place the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and zest into a large saucepan.....

    Blueberry Preserves pan cookingwithcurls.com

    Bring to a boil, squish/mash the blueberries with a potato masher. Continue boiling, stirring frequently until the mixture thickens, about 15 to 20 minutes.....

    Blueberry Preserves simmer cookingwithcurls.com

    Pour preserves into a glass jar, or sealed container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.....

    Blueberry Preserves - perfect for breakfast and dessert cookingwithcurls.com

    I make preserves to use immediately in recipes, like this dairy-free Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream.....

    Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream {dairy-free} | cookingwithcurls.com

    or as a delicious filling for Kolaches.....

    Kolaches | cookingwithcurls.com

    Note:

    If you would like to make a double batch and "can" it for future use - place preserves in glass jars. Seal with cap and bands and place in boiling water for 15 minutes to seal.

    more delicious blueberry recipes:

    Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins

    Very Berry Cobbler

    Fresh Berries Cookie Pizza

    Now wasn't that easy? Have you made your own preserves before?

    Enjoy!!

    glass jar filled with blueberry preserves with a spoon sticking out of the side and surrounded by fresh blueberries

    Blueberry Preserves

    Easy Blueberry Preserves {made without pectin} makes the perfect filling for desserts, and a great breakfast spread!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Condiment, Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: blueberries, jam, filling, recipe, no pectin, easy
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 24 Servings
    Calories: 49kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • 2 ½ cups fresh blueberries cleaned and destemmed
    • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
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    Instructions

    • In a large saucepan combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and zest.
    • Bring to a boil and squish/press the blueberries with a potato masher.
    • Continue to boil, stirring frequently until preserves thicken, about 15 to 20 minutes.
    • Pour preserves into a sealed container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

    Notes

    • I make preserves to be used in specific recipes, not to can and store.
    • If you would like to can your preserves, place in glass jars with cap and bands. Place in boiling water for 15 minutes to seal.
    • This recipe make 1 1/2 cups of Blueberry Preserves.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Potassium: 11mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1.8mg | Calcium: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Seana Turner says

      June 10, 2015 at 8:05 am

      I've never made them, but they sure look good. I seriously think I would weigh 300lbs if I lived anywhere near your kitchen:)

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    2. Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says

      June 10, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      Yes - they must be de-stemmed 🙂 This looks great Lisa! I love how it goes with ice cream - tis summer!

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    3. Laura @ Petite Allergy Treats says

      June 12, 2015 at 10:48 pm

      LOVE how easy but AMAZING this turned out! I love using real fruit preserves. Pinned.

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    4. Cathy says

      June 16, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Yum!! I made some last year and I was so pleasantly surprised at how easy it was and how yummy it came out! As always Lisa your recipes are mouth watering amazing! 🙂
      Cathy

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    5. jess says

      June 17, 2015 at 7:27 am

      Totally I wish I could lick my computer screen and take a bite of this! You have such amazing recipes and beautiful photography! Pinned and shared! Thank you for being a part of Totally Terrific Tuesday link party!!
      Jess 🙂

      Reply
    6. Kimberly says

      June 22, 2015 at 4:57 pm

      I'm in love with this! Thank you for sharing this with us! Pinned and tweeted! I hope to see you at tonight's party. We are always so impressed with your creations and can't wait to see them! Lou Lou Girls

      Reply
    7. Sharda LLewis says

      February 23, 2016 at 8:26 pm

      Hello, I was wondering if you could use frozen whole blueberries?

      Reply
    8. Allison says

      July 22, 2016 at 4:08 pm

      ugh - first attempt at making preserves. They turned rock hard in the refrigerator. Thoughts on what I did wrong?

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      • Lisa Johnson says

        July 23, 2016 at 9:16 pm

        Hi Allison, if all the ingredients are correct {which I'm sure they are} then the cooking time/temp is the only thing that comes to mind. Maybe your stove cooks hotter than mine?? The final image of the preserves in the jar with the spoon was taken right after I made the preserves, so that shows the consistency that mine are. I hope that helps. 🙂

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