Blueberry Preserves
Savor the sweetness of your summer bounty all year long with my easy Blueberry Preserves recipe! This delightful fruit spread is simply made with just 4 ingredients (no pectin!) and just 15 or so minutes of active kitchen time but is packed to the brim with bright blueberry goodness.
Servings: 8 Yields 1.5 cups
Calories: 91kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Blueberries
- ½ cups Granulated Sugar
- 1 Lemon zested & juiced
- 1.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract Vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a large heavy-bottomed pot and mash the blueberries gently.1.5 lbs Blueberries, ½ cups Granulated Sugar, 1 Lemon
- Place the pot over medium heat and simmer the ingredients for 8-10 minutes, stirring throughout this time frame.
- Remove the preserves from the heat and add vanilla, stirring to combine.1.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Storing Instructions
Generally speaking, fruit preserves that are canned properly can last several months to a few years. Ultimately, it depends how you store it. If the preserves are water bath canned, unopened preserves should last for 1-2 years. If it isn’t water bath canned, it should keep for 6 months to a year in the fridge, or 12-18 months in the freezer.
First, make sure your storage containers are sterilized—I like using mason jars that have been boiled for 10-15 minutes. This clean environment helps ward off any bacterial growth and mold.
Nutrition
Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1638IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.3mg
