Blueberry Jam

Ingredients

• 2 pints frozen blueberries
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 packet ball 100% fruit pectin
• 5 1/4 cups sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Thaw and drain blueberries.

2. 2

   Crush blueberries one layer at a time.

3. 3

   Combine 3 cups crushed blueberries and lemon juice in a large saucepot.

4. 4

   Stir in Fruit Jell pectin.

5. 5

   Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.

6. 6

   Add sugar, stirring to dissolve.

7. 7

   Return mixture to a rolling boil.

8. 8

   Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.

9. 9

   Remove from heat.

10. 10

    Skim foam if necessary.

11. 11

    Preserve It-.

12. 12

    Ladle hot jam into hot"Ball" 8-oz.

13. 13

    jelly jar to 1/4 inch below rim.

14. 14

    Wipe jar rim clean.

15. 15

    Place lid on jar and tighten band, just until a point of resistance is met.

16. 16

    Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.

17. 17

    Cool for 12 to 24 hours.

18. 18

    Remove bands.

19. 19

    Lids should be concave in middle.

20. 20

    Yield: about 6 half pints.