Fresh Blueberry JamMaking fresh Blueberry Jam is fun for the entire family. Start out the day picking fresh blueberries at your local farm (or your local grocery store) and make a day of it!1 1/2 qt. fresh blueberries, crush to equal 4 1/2 c. 2 tbsp. lemon juice 7 c. sugar 2 pouches Certo fruit pectin 1 tsp. butter 12 (8 oz.) or 20 (4 oz.) jars with lids, sterilized Prepare 8 oz. jam jars by boiling them for 10 minutes. Prepare fruit in large 5-quart pan on stove. Stir sugar into fruit. Mix well and add 1 teaspoon butter. Bring mix to full boil for 5 minutes over high heat; stir constantly. Pour Certo (2 pouches) into fruit and continue to boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and skim off foam. Ladle into jars, wipe rims of jam. Turn jars upside down for 5 minutes and then turn upright. Let set for 1 hour.  Return to jam & jelly index from Fresh Blueberry Jam recipe
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