BLUEBERRY PRESERVES

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This recipe for blueberry preserves is from "Mes Confitures: The Jams and Jellies of Christine Ferber." Try it on Popovers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 1/4 pounds blueberries
3 3/4 cups sugar
Juice of 1 small lemon

Steps:

  • Rinse the blueberries in cold water without soaking them.
  • Place blueberries in preserving pan with the sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
  • Pour simmering mixture into a ceramic (or glass) bowl. Cover with parchment round and transfer to refrigerator. Refrigerate overnight.
  • The next day, transfer mixture to a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat, stirring gently.
  • Continue to cook over high heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring and skimming as necessary.
  • Check set (mixture should reach 221 degrees).
  • Pour the jam into sterilized jars, filling to the fill line. Repeat process with remaining jars. Put lids and rings on jars and tighten; do not overtighten. At this point, jam may be kept refrigerated up to 1 month.

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