Easy Blueberry Preserves (no pectin)
Making these Blueberry Preserves is easier than driving to the store to buy a jar. This recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes with basic ingredients and no pectin required.
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Calories: 24kcal
Equipment
- small saucepan
- 8 oz. glass jar
- spatula
Ingredients
- 150 grams fresh or frozen blueberries
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 7 grams lemon juice
- 56 grams water plus more if needed
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch optional
Instructions
- Combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and water in a small saucepan, bring the mixture to a boil.
- Turn the heat down to medium low and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes or until the blueberries have completely broken down.
- Dissolve the cornstarch in about 1 tablespoon of water. With the mixture on a low simmer, add the dissolved cornstarch into the saucepan.
- Continue cooking until the preserves reach your desired consistency, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve warm on top of biscuits, scones or waffles.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition
Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg