CANNED BLUEBERRY JAM

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Summer doesn't feel complete without at least one berry-picking trip and a batch of homemade blueberry jam. Eat atop fresh scones or biscuits for maximum enjoyment! -Marisa McClellan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 9 half-pints.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

8 cups fresh blueberries
6 cups sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 pouches (3 ounces each) liquid fruit pectin

Steps:

Place blueberries in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Transfer to a stockpot. Stir in the sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, lemon zest and nutmeg. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.