Description
A delightful jam combining ripe blueberries and lavender for a sweet and aromatic treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1/4 cup fresh lavender buds
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 pouch fruit pectin
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, combine blueberries, lavender buds, and water. Cook over medium heat until the blueberries break down, about 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture to remove lavender buds, allowing only the blueberry juice to remain.
- Return the liquid to the saucepan and add sugar, honey, lemon juice, and fruit pectin. Stir until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Once boiling, cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture thickens.
- Pour the jam into sterilized jars and seal tightly.
- Allow to cool before refrigerating.
Notes
If making a vegan version, substitute honey with agave syrup. The jam can be stored in the fridge for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: jam, blueberry, lavender, homemade, preserves, seasonal