Those complaining about the sugar quantity..... Jam was invented way before refrigerators were commonplace! The sugar is there primarily as a preservative to prevent mold growing and to retain the nice colour of whatever fruit you are preserving. Even in a fridge skimp on the sugar too much and you will likely find mold before you finish the jam. The sugar also helps to thicken the jam. Your result will be a runny spread not a jam with less sugar. It's not like you're drinking the stuff, I hope. Unless you are diabetic this recipe is delicious and absolutely fine health wise. I'm in my third year of making this with great results. Thank you Sweetest Journey!
I agree that sugar helps the jam set. Alternatively, pectin can be used as a stiffening agent. However, sugar doesn’t prevent mold. Leave a jar of opened jam on a counter and return after a week. It will be covered in mold. To prevent mold from growing inside a sealed jar of jam, wash the blueberries in water and vinegar. The vinegar will kill any mold spores on the jam. The water used to seal the jars in this video, just barely covered the lids. For a good seal, the maker should have covered the lids with at least one inch of water. That’s why there was no “pop” when the maker lifted the lid.
I've been trying to make Blueberry jam for a few days now, and followed a few different recipes online. All of them basically had the blueberries on the stove top for not longer than 10 minutes tops, and all my jams came out water/liquidy. This is the first time I've seen someone say cook for 25 to 30 mins and it makes so much more sense now.
@@firekrackergirl6620maybe too much water was used perhaps? I’m currently trying this recipe. I’m gonna wait the 25 minutes because it does look a tad watery
@@pourmeanother__3522 yeah i think it also depends on the fruit. I just eyeballed it. Take it off the stove every 10 minutes. Mix it around and take it off when it has the consistency of regular jam
I just followed these instructions and it turned out great and I did another batch! Thanks for showing us what we asked for instead of telling us your favorite color and how your husband and children climb all over the cabinets to find their favorite jam...etc.
Hahaha! It's only gotten worse over the years. Usually, on TH-cam, I click off the video of the person talks because I can't listen to a 15-minute video that only has 2 minutes of what you need
Simple! NO one standing around explaining how the Romans discovered blueberries while they were invading some country and discovered blueberries and how .... :)
Kind of fortuitous. I just made blue berry jam yesterday. So so delicious. I did not add that much sugar. I added a little hint lemon juice for tang. Also when water bath canning please allow at least 1 inch of boiling water ABOVE canning jar lid. Happy Canning
@@Scorned to be honest i wouldnt use any sugar at all, the blueberries have natural sugars already and i can imagine it tasting more sugary after caramelizing it, but i cant say anything just yet cuz i havent tried that for myself, i would guess she used half of what he poured it, probably even less.
@@piperatoms5926 i did and i liked it, just by itself no sugar added and it thickens by itself as well, my guess is if youve been consuming a lot of sugars you will feel the need to add sugar, i dont consume a lot of sugar so its just fine the way that it is.
@ Yeah I don’t eat much sugar either. First time making jam though was doing some research. Thank you for your reply!! I’m gonna try your way today after voting. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nice. Just one comment about the water bath canning: you should use a pot deep enough that the tops of the jars are covered by at least an inch of water (I think that's the recommended depth).
I didn't water can mine since it will self seal and I will be putting it in the frig. I added lemon zest and 1 TB of fresh lemon juice, cinnamon, clove powder and nutmeg and also a few fennel seeds. It was delightful! If it was for LT, then water canning is a must. Great video!! 👍
Super easy recipe. I just finished making it. There was a little left over after I put it into cans, and my husband said it tastes like blueberry pie. Thank you!
Great video. I will add like others have said, cover the jars with at least an inch of water when doing the the water bath. ALSO!! Don’t tighten the ring on the lid so much before doing so. Just tighten it enough to keep the lid from moving off so that air can escape during the processing. If you tighten as much as the video shows you’ll get a false seal and potentially have air trapped in the jar when storing. You can tell the seal wasn’t that good on the jar in the video because there was a very quiet pop when the jar was opened. You want a good solid POP when opening your sealed jars.
I did this with leftover marc after making blueberry wine. Sure I had to add water in and change the amount of sugar, but I like this better than throwing it into the compost bin.
I just made some and it came out pretty good. I used less sugar and it still came out pretty good, not thick like the store but not to runny and still really good. Thanks for the recipe, nice and simple. I just wish it would have made more than 1.5 small jars worth
Great demo, thanks. I just microwave the blueberries until mushy, let cool and consume with whole grain toast and plenty of butter. Probably using twice as much blueberries by not using sugar. But blueberries are awesome for that morning Vitamin C hit.
Thanks wow it came out so great, I hoped it wouldn’t come out too watery but after 30 minutes of low heat it turned out perfect. Simple recipe thank you
how long would a jar of unopened blueberry jam last if not kept in a refrigerator? this looks great by the way very nice video !! super concise and to the point
Well I'm not entirely too sure about what people are talking about 😅 Although, honestly I'm grateful because they're probably the ones most engaged in the video. I just hope they are having fun making this Jimin some jam.~ 😊🤗
what a fine quick video.of how to make jam. i have found jam works better because it is easier to spread.with jelly depending on the bread you tear the bread trying to spread it out.this can be real issue with store bought bread.
just made strawberry and then raspberry,this is my next one and yours looks absolutely fantastic,gotta share it with my viewrs they will love this,blueberry is delicious!😋
What is the purpose of boiling the jar then boil again with jam in it? Can i just put my jam in the jarwithout boiling? Also, if I add only 1/2 cup sugar, would that change the consistency of the jam?
You place the jars in the boiling water first to sterilize them, then again so that they seal and can later be stored at room temperature. You can skip the steps but they will have to be stored in the refrigerator. Since blueberries are high in pectin, you could add about 2/3 cup of sugar and it won't change the consistency of the jam. Less than that might make the jam runny. However you could use 1/2 cup of sugar then add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to help thicken the jam.
"canning" the jars or boiling them with the contents inside brings the internal temperature up to the point that botulism spores will be killed. That's the whole point of canning, whether it be water bath canning(for acidic foods) or pressure canning(for alkaline foods) fruits are naturally acidic, but adding lemon juice makes it more acidic.
I added 3/4 cup of brown sugar thinking that should have made it less sweet. Man was I wrong. I should have read the comments first and only put in maybe 1/4 of sugar. Great video to show how to make blueberry jam, check on the consistency and all, but you could definitely use less sugar
Thank you so much for sharing, this recipe is so simple and the result is amazing! I also just want to say that you have an extraordinary channel; you're extremely underrated. I wish you much love and success! Thank you for sharing your creative ideas and recipes!
Thank you so much for the video!! I was so anticipated and over-excited to make it that I missed one step being cook for 25 mins, but it was still thick over low to medium heat. I saved this video for future use! 🤗🫐
Can you use boysenberry instead of blueberries?? Or do I need to change the recipe a little?? (I’m sorry it’s kind of a dumb question) I’m wanting to make boysenberry jam and I’m assuming it similar. P.S. you video is my ultimate favorite while I’ve been looking for a good recipe!!!😊🐸💛
This is amazing. I had so many blueberries in my freeze that I picked off of the bushes this year and couldn’t eat them all so I just made this jam. It’s fantastic! I doubled the batch 💙 🫐
How long can u keep the blueberry jam for in th shelf cause we r going blueberry picking . we jave tried freezing them but when we thaw them they r like mush so we r going to try this instead.
Can one successfully use canning jars, with a 1 piece lid? Also is it possible to use a jar from a store bought salsa, etc? No hate! I’ve never canned a thing 😬. Please and thank you.
Hi..I made a batch of strawberry jam,but the jam turned out really thick..Not easily spreadable..I used recipe from Certo box..would you happen to know why it turned out thick? Also..I would like to know if there's a way to thin out the jam to make it more easily spreadable? thanks
I just did this Jam 🙌👌 my son and wife liked it. I have sterlized the bottle and stored it. But is it required to cool the jam before heating the bottle in hot water?
You can use other containers and you don't have to boil the jam in the jar, but you will have to store the jam in the refrigerator. You only have to do that if you plan on storing them at room temperature.
@The Sweetest Journey, does this work with grapes? It's okay if you don't know, I have blueberries. And second, is the sugar necessary? I don't have any.
I honestly haven't used grapes to make jam, so I wouldn't know if it works well with this recipe. The sugar is there both to sweeten and to help the jam thicken. The only way you might be able to make it without sugar is if you are adding Low or No Sugar Needed Pectin.
Those complaining about the sugar quantity..... Jam was invented way before refrigerators were commonplace! The sugar is there primarily as a preservative to prevent mold growing and to retain the nice colour of whatever fruit you are preserving. Even in a fridge skimp on the sugar too much and you will likely find mold before you finish the jam. The sugar also helps to thicken the jam. Your result will be a runny spread not a jam with less sugar.
It's not like you're drinking the stuff, I hope. Unless you are diabetic this recipe is delicious and absolutely fine health wise. I'm in my third year of making this with great results. Thank you Sweetest Journey!
Say it’s so 😍
I agree that sugar helps the jam set. Alternatively, pectin can be used as a stiffening agent.
However, sugar doesn’t prevent mold. Leave a jar of opened jam on a counter and return after a week. It will be covered in mold.
To prevent mold from growing inside a sealed jar of jam, wash the blueberries in water and vinegar. The vinegar will kill any mold spores on the jam.
The water used to seal the jars in this video, just barely covered the lids. For a good seal, the maker should have covered the lids with at least one inch of water. That’s why there was no “pop” when the maker lifted the lid.
@@RDens4d in case the seal Is opened to use jam, after vinegar washing, is it going to grow mold ? I don't want to add that much sugar.
@@janezaray811I put much less sugar and a little bit lemon juice. I also use chia seed to thicken my jam.
No true lemon juice thicken the jam and preserve for long period she forgotten the main ingredient lemon juice citric acid to preserve jam
I can't believe I've been paying for jam all my life. I never imagined it was so easy. Thank you.
Raised by Cats.. Ikr? Not anymore...and its bomb. Home made whipped cream and home made jam makes incredible french toast!!
Friends forever. Friendly jam. Friendliness is.
it's cheaper to buy the jam!
@@Poetikaliz not really, I just bought a pint of blueberries for 1.48 I’m making recipe this and will get three 8oz jars out of it.
@@Poetikaliz Depends on location and season.
I add some lemon 🍋 zest to mine. And not as much sugar. Came out great.
I've been trying to make Blueberry jam for a few days now, and followed a few different recipes online. All of them basically had the blueberries on the stove top for not longer than 10 minutes tops, and all my jams came out water/liquidy. This is the first time I've seen someone say cook for 25 to 30 mins and it makes so much more sense now.
I actually only cooked mine for 5 and it didnt turn out liquidity. If I cooked it any longer it would have burned. So I would just watch it
@@firekrackergirl6620maybe too much water was used perhaps? I’m currently trying this recipe. I’m gonna wait the 25 minutes because it does look a tad watery
@@pourmeanother__3522 yeah i think it also depends on the fruit. I just eyeballed it. Take it off the stove every 10 minutes. Mix it around and take it off when it has the consistency of regular jam
I just followed these instructions and it turned out great and I did another batch! Thanks for showing us what we asked for instead of telling us your favorite color and how your husband and children climb all over the cabinets to find their favorite jam...etc.
Hahaha! It's only gotten worse over the years. Usually, on TH-cam, I click off the video of the person talks because I can't listen to a 15-minute video that only has 2 minutes of what you need
Simple! NO one standing around explaining how the Romans discovered blueberries while they were invading some country and discovered blueberries and how .... :)
😂righttt
Haha right!
...ain't that the truth!
😂😂😂
So true! It is so frustrating when people record themselves half of the video and we have to skip it to be able to see the actual recipe!
Kind of fortuitous. I just made blue berry jam yesterday. So so delicious. I did not add that much sugar. I added a little hint lemon juice for tang. Also when water bath canning please allow at least 1 inch of boiling water ABOVE canning jar lid. Happy Canning
How much sugar did you add? I want to try this but I don't want 1/3 of the recipe being sugar
@@Scorned to be honest i wouldnt use any sugar at all, the blueberries have natural sugars already and i can imagine it tasting more sugary after caramelizing it, but i cant say anything just yet cuz i havent tried that for myself, i would guess she used half of what he poured it, probably even less.
@@overcastskyline1747Did you ever end up trying it??? ❤❤❤ 🙏
@@piperatoms5926 i did and i liked it, just by itself no sugar added and it thickens by itself as well, my guess is if youve been consuming a lot of sugars you will feel the need to add sugar, i dont consume a lot of sugar so its just fine the way that it is.
@ Yeah I don’t eat much sugar either. First time making jam though was doing some research. Thank you for your reply!! I’m gonna try your way today after voting. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Nice. Just one comment about the water bath canning: you should use a pot deep enough that the tops of the jars are covered by at least an inch of water (I think that's the recommended depth).
What does the water bath canning do to the jam?
@@daveb2280 Oh I see. Thank you😌
@@mere9721 you only need to do the water bath canning if you plan on keeping some for a while. It can be kept in a pantry without spoiling.
Yes! And don’t tighten the rings on so much. You need to allow air to escape from the jar as it’s sealing.
I am glad I read this comment for this recommendation. Thank You 👍
Absolutely amazing recipe, thank you! I just added chia seeds to mine for added nutrients and didn't add as much sugar. Tastes so good.
1/4 cup of sugar is plenty! i Tried this recipe with just 1/4 cup and it was fine. we dont need all that sugar!
loppy lop what?
nomadonearth use less sugar
I agree I followed the recipe to the T and it was insanely sweet I went and picked more to dilute it with another batch lol
I know, I watched this and was like i don't think it needs that mucu sugar... Blueberries are already sweet lol
loppy lop that’s what I was thinking 🤔
I didn't water can mine since it will self seal and I will be putting it in the frig. I added lemon zest and 1 TB of fresh lemon juice, cinnamon, clove powder and nutmeg and also a few fennel seeds. It was delightful! If it was for LT, then water canning is a must. Great video!! 👍
Super easy recipe. I just finished making it. There was a little left over after I put it into cans, and my husband said it tastes like blueberry pie. Thank you!
Great video. I will add like others have said, cover the jars with at least an inch of water when doing the the water bath. ALSO!! Don’t tighten the ring on the lid so much before doing so. Just tighten it enough to keep the lid from moving off so that air can escape during the processing. If you tighten as much as the video shows you’ll get a false seal and potentially have air trapped in the jar when storing. You can tell the seal wasn’t that good on the jar in the video because there was a very quiet pop when the jar was opened. You want a good solid POP when opening your sealed jars.
I LOVE THIS!! This made the best jam ever, the whole family loved it. I’ll never pay for jam again. Thanks for sharing!! ❤
Thank you so much. I made them. It really came out well.. every body loved it
I did this with leftover marc after making blueberry wine. Sure I had to add water in and change the amount of sugar, but I like this better than throwing it into the compost bin.
I just made some and it came out pretty good. I used less sugar and it still came out pretty good, not thick like the store but not to runny and still really good. Thanks for the recipe, nice and simple. I just wish it would have made more than 1.5 small jars worth
Add lemon juice. Adds a little contrast and helps with the flavor. 👍🏾
Definitely! Needs a little lemon!
Every time I follow this recipe, my blueberry jam turns out perfect. Thank you so much for sharing this!
First timer here!! This canning recipe is the bomb! Thanks 😊
Fantastic recipe. I am going to make it today. Thank you
Great demo, thanks. I just microwave the blueberries until mushy, let cool and consume with whole grain toast and plenty of butter. Probably using twice as much blueberries by not using sugar. But blueberries are awesome for that morning Vitamin C hit.
I tried it and oh boy this is the best jam ive ever made
Thanks wow it came out so great, I hoped it wouldn’t come out too watery but after 30 minutes of low heat it turned out perfect. Simple recipe thank you
Awwwwww yiss I just bought blueberries. I can’t wait to try this because it looked so good in the video! Thank you for sharing.
Awesomeness!! So easy to do. Tastes delicious. Thank you for sharing this recipe. Your video with background melody is perfection.
how long would a jar of unopened blueberry jam last if not kept in a refrigerator? this looks great by the way very nice video !! super concise and to the point
Thank you! Unopened jams that have been sealed in a hot water bath usually last about a year when stored in a cool, dry place.
Txs I will make this at home. Blueberries are healthy and good.
this seems like a great recipe thanks. i certainly am trying it out for my preserving food project.
The colour's beautiful
I love how the channel only likes the comments about the actual jam and not jimins jams
Well I'm not entirely too sure about what people are talking about 😅 Although, honestly I'm grateful because they're probably the ones most engaged in the video. I just hope they are having fun making this Jimin some jam.~ 😊🤗
It’s kinda an inside joke between the fans of a kpop boy group
@@Thesweetestjourney that’s the joke everyone’s talking about haha
I like the editing on your video keep up the awesome work
yall the jimins jams thing is dead pls stop and be respectful, this isnt a bts video, and people might want to see actual useful comments
Yeah it's annoying, you're looking for useful comments and you see worthless comments that contribute nothing to what you came for
I usually dislike silent videos, but this one was an easy read w simple instructions, thx 😊
making ur recipe. I used 1/2 the sugar, way to sweet for me, my sauce isnt getting very thick. it is getting darker, what should i do? thx
what a fine quick video.of how to make jam. i have found jam works better because it is easier to spread.with jelly depending on the bread you tear the bread trying to spread it out.this can be real issue with store bought bread.
Made this today and it was * chefs kisses*! Thank you!!
Just made jam using this...Came out awesome! Thanks!
just made strawberry and then raspberry,this is my next one and yours looks absolutely fantastic,gotta share it with my viewrs they will love this,blueberry is delicious!😋
Hi!
I tried your blueberries jam today! Came out really well! Thank you soooooo much for sharing your recipe 🤗😊
I agree this is a great video. Straight to the point short and sweet
2 easy 2 make n look so yumy!y u don ad lemon juice,vanilla essence?if u ad,it wil surly b pefec,Bes of Al!
What a great video straight to the point. Im a fan. I will give this a go ty!
How long can the jam last without refrigeration unopened and also how long can opened ones last? Thanks in advance☺️
Up on this!
I wouldn’t trust it without lemon juice to prevent botulism
@@meb4142 Really? I guess i better add lemon juice!
@@meb4142fruits are acidic enough that you really don't need to worry about that
I have a question..Why do you need to place the jars in boiling water?
Love short videos and to the point. Exactly what I needed, thank you for taking the time to make this video and teach us 🥰
What is the purpose of boiling the jar then boil again with jam in it? Can i just put my jam in the jarwithout boiling?
Also, if I add only 1/2 cup sugar, would that change the consistency of the jam?
You place the jars in the boiling water first to sterilize them, then again so that they seal and can later be stored at room temperature. You can skip the steps but they will have to be stored in the refrigerator. Since blueberries are high in pectin, you could add about 2/3 cup of sugar and it won't change the consistency of the jam. Less than that might make the jam runny. However you could use 1/2 cup of sugar then add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to help thicken the jam.
The Sweetest Journey ooh ok. Thank you so much. Im gonna try this out later!
"canning" the jars or boiling them with the contents inside brings the internal temperature up to the point that botulism spores will be killed. That's the whole point of canning, whether it be water bath canning(for acidic foods) or pressure canning(for alkaline foods) fruits are naturally acidic, but adding lemon juice makes it more acidic.
I added 3/4 cup of brown sugar thinking that should have made it less sweet. Man was I wrong. I should have read the comments first and only put in maybe 1/4 of sugar. Great video to show how to make blueberry jam, check on the consistency and all, but you could definitely use less sugar
How long would you say the jam lasts?
Can you do this with frozen blueberries? If so should I thaw them first or cook a bit longer?
Exactly the recipe I need. Making a Victorian sponge cake & don’t have any jam but I have 2 cups of blueberries 🫐
Purely elegant from beginning to end. 🌺
i wonder if i can use a blender to make it more finer and pure
How does it taste without sugar?
Thank you so much for sharing, this recipe is so simple and the result is amazing! I also just want to say that you have an extraordinary channel; you're extremely underrated. I wish you much love and success! Thank you for sharing your creative ideas and recipes!
Thanks for the video very much!! I made too much filling for the blueberry pie so I decided to make the rest into jam!! 😂
made mine just like yours and man, this stuff rocks
It looks delicious. 😋 Thank you for this recipe, the ingredients and the step on making this Jam.🏆 🧑🍳 Is a must try recipe.
Thank you so much for the video!! I was so anticipated and over-excited to make it that I missed one step being cook for 25 mins, but it was still thick over low to medium heat. I saved this video for future use! 🤗🫐
quick question, can i use this recipe for strawberries??
Do i let jam cool after putting in jar or put strait in refrigerater
Can you use boysenberry instead of blueberries?? Or do I need to change the recipe a little?? (I’m sorry it’s kind of a dumb question) I’m wanting to make boysenberry jam and I’m assuming it similar.
P.S. you video is my ultimate favorite while I’ve been looking for a good recipe!!!😊🐸💛
This is amazing. I had so many blueberries in my freeze that I picked off of the bushes this year and couldn’t eat them all so I just made this jam. It’s fantastic! I doubled the batch
💙 🫐
Lucky! I have to settle for store bought, but plan to plant some blueberry bushes this up coming year!
How long does it lasts ?
Thank you for a straight forward video
How long can u keep the blueberry jam for in th shelf cause we r going blueberry picking . we jave tried freezing them but when we thaw them they r like mush so we r going to try this instead.
thank you! i found a man selling huckleberries on the side of the highway and have been wondering what to do with them and this popped up in my feed
How long does this jam last
Excellent! But hey..can use foil for the cover if no aluminum cover available??
Simple, thank you. I did this except for adding the sugar. Fruit already has enough.
This is such a perfect video. Well done on all levels. Bravo. 🏆
Can one successfully use canning jars, with a 1 piece lid? Also is it possible to use a jar from a store bought salsa, etc? No hate! I’ve never canned a thing 😬. Please and thank you.
Hi..I made a batch of strawberry jam,but the jam turned out really thick..Not easily spreadable..I used recipe from Certo box..would you happen to know why it turned out thick?
Also..I would like to know if there's a way to thin out the jam to make it more easily spreadable? thanks
Same thing happened to mine....
This recipe is the best but I can’t understand why it hardened like candy 🤷🏼♀️
@@michellecarvajal4088 Did you forget to add some water at the beginning of your cooking?
@@michellecarvajal4088 you may have cooked them a little bit too long.😉
I want to try this. The jars don't crack while they're in the boiling water?
May I ask how long does this keep? 3 days perhaps?
Great recipe! Easy to follow! Thank you!
Wow, so simple, definitely doing it now
How long is the blueberry jam good for?
Can you use frozen or fresh blueberries?
Frozen berries will make it watery.
I finally found a video with no army in it!
Short and concise...thanks!
I appreciate the straight to the point recipe tyty and for that I’m subscribing
Fabulous music and recipe. I can't wait to make my own preserve.
One of my favorite...mmm...mmm!!! Wow!!!
Great. Boiling my first batch now. Thank you.
How long will this last before it goes bad?
Awesome and looks easy to make, thanks for sharing
I just did this Jam 🙌👌 my son and wife liked it. I have sterlized the bottle and stored it. But is it required to cool the jam before heating the bottle in hot water?
If i put this blueberry jam at the fridge, when will it expire?
Can this be made using frozen blueberry???
Can i make them with dried berries
I tried making this following a different recipe but just tasted of sugar but I’ll give this a go xxx
Lydia Sayle how did it go is it good jam
How long before it goes bad?
Can you use this method for all berries?
How long can I keep this in the refrigerator?
If I don’t have a mason jar could I use a different one? Is in important to boil the jam in the jar?
You can use other containers and you don't have to boil the jam in the jar, but you will have to store the jam in the refrigerator. You only have to do that if you plan on storing them at room temperature.
whats the song its so good
This is awesome I will be making it for my page but I will add other berries
amazing recipe!!! turned out great !
I don’t know what went wrong but mine ended up like Candy.
I followed instructions carefully too.
What did I do wrong?
@The Sweetest Journey, does this work with grapes? It's okay if you don't know, I have blueberries. And second, is the sugar necessary? I don't have any.
I honestly haven't used grapes to make jam, so I wouldn't know if it works well with this recipe. The sugar is there both to sweeten and to help the jam thicken. The only way you might be able to make it without sugar is if you are adding Low or No Sugar Needed Pectin.
@@Thesweetestjourney Thank you very much.