Small Batch, Blueberry Lemon Refrigerator Preserves
It's easy to preserve fresh blueberries with this simple small batch canning method so you can enjoy natures bounty for weeks to come.
Equipment
- potato masher or pastry cutter
- glass jars with lids
- funnel optional
Ingredients
- 16 oz fresh blueberries
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash blueberries under cold running water. Drain off excess water.
- Cut blueberries in half if you have extra large blueberries.
- Place blueberries in a large saucepan.
- Add sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest to the pot.
- Cook over medium heat.
- Break up blueberries with a potato masher or pastry cutter as the blueberries cook.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens. Mixture is thickened enough when you run a spatula along the bottom of the pan and the mixture leaves a trail and doesn't immediately come together.
- Remove from heat and spoon mixture into glass jars.
- Top with tight fitting lids and allow mixture to come to room temperature.
- Store cooled preserves in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.