🫐 Homemade BLUEBERRY JAM | EASY Step by Step Recipe with PECTIN

[@DebBeeman-ir9eu]

I haven’t canned in 40 years and decided that I wanted to start back up. I decided I’d make blueberry jelly. I looked over all kinds of recipes and found I liked yours the best. I to like a smooth jelly instead of berries in it. So yours was the one I went with and made a double batch. It had a little left after the 12 jars so I tried it, I definitely made the right choice! Thanks

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Oh my goodness....thank you so much for sharing this. So glad you found it helpful. . ....annnnnd awesome to hear you started canning again...good for you. What's your favorite thing to can?

[@soccerreff]

I also am just getting back into canning, I made Strawberry yesterday, today is blueberry day. This video is so very helpful. Thank you so much for making it

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

So good to hear. Thank you! ❤️

[@kristanoble3472]

OMG!! Thank you! I just got 72 POUNDS of Blueberries and am going to be really busy with making this! Awesome Video!

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

AWESOME!! It is so good. Let us know how you like it.

[@kristanoble3472]

It is amazing!! Thank you

[@ChaiCrimes]

What a blessing!

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

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[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

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[@spunkerooo]

You can put a tablespoon of butter to stop the foaming

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

We have never done that before. Have you? Does it affect the taste? Thanks for watching.

[@spunkerooo]

As a matter of fact, I just finished making pineapple and pineapple/jalapeno jams today. Yes I did use it, and it works! Didn't affect taste at all :)

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Great to know. Thanks. We have always wondered. 😊

[@gulfstream8787]

@@spunkerooo it also gives it a beautiful glassy look

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Sounds good

[@Pointerfinger_1]

I've never done this before, and I was so nervous! Thank you so much for posting this video. What a help!

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Awesome! I'm so glad it was a help. Enjoy your jam

[@tinykitchenbigflavor7142]

Than you thank you and thank you for putting out this video simple and to the point easy to follow and understand step by step!!! I had seen so many videos but some made it more complicated then it needs to be...😢 I had tried following the instructions I, however, I could it to be a little intimidating and was totally afraid to give it a go, being this was my very first time😊i am delighted to report it was a success!!! In case anyone is wondering I used the sure he'll premium fruit pectin for use in less or no sugar-needed recipe!

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Yay!! Im so glad it was helpful 😊 We are wanting to try the low sugar/no sugar one sometime as well. Thanks so much for watching.

[@wandasuesgarden]

Great job! I’m going to try your recipe tonight. Thank for sharing

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Great! We love it. Let us know how you like it. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it!

[@nancyshirah8427]

Great video…i needed a refresher course…I have 20 blueberry bushes!

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

That's wonderful!!! Hope you have a great Harvest with some yummy jam!

[@1Best1968]

I like your way of coooking , very clean which not everyone does It very important to wash before cooking which you did it very well

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Thank you 😊 We appreciate your feedback and watching

[@TigerWild1]

Can we use frozen blueberry, and honey for the sugar?

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Not with this recipe. You need to follow the recipe on the pectin box. But I'm sure if you google, you might find one with honey.

[@chrisborder4746]

The general rule of thumb is as follows. 1 cup granulated sugar = 3/4 cup honey. I use honey in all of my jelly and this is the ratio I use.

[@DisneyUpBoilerUp]

​@@chrisborder4746 I've always wanted to substitute honey, but I've been afraid the pectin won't set correctly. You've had no problems with the pectin sitting with the honey?

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

You have to follow the directions on your pectin box, or it will not turn out. Google and see if you can find a recipe with honey.

[@chrisborder4746]

@@DisneyUpBoilerUp so for the late reply. Life has been busy!! I have not had any issues so far..... knock on wood. I do use a candy thermometer and make sure it gets up to the jelly temperature. If you do have any issues you can always just reprocess them and add another package of pectin.

[@EsthersGardeningAdventures]

Thank you for sharing this. Question: do you need to do the mashing if you are using the immersion blender?

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

I would say yes. With the immersion blender....from my understanding...you need some liquid to use it. Hope that helps. It turned out really good. Thanks so much for watching.

[@lovenothate2023]

Looks delicious and I appreciate the recipe. Thanks for the video.. personally, I could do without the music though.

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

It is yummy. Thanks for watching :)

[@MuhammadArshad-ey7pd]

Nice recipe..what is the shelf life of this jam...in fridge and off the fridge. Plz mention both

[@AmandaDabney-m9o]

Thank you for your help

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Thanks so much for watching. Glad it was helpful!

[@bryansteen2219]

I like to add lemon juice and elderberry to complement the blueberries

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Ohhh nice. Sounds great. Will have to remember that and give it a try. Thanks!

[@n2skiing76]

I seen your suppose to add lemon juice to add acid to be able to be safe water bath canning

[@tinaaltenau6669]

Would it be ok to cut the 8 cups of sugar to maybe 6 cups I can't do really sweet stuff anymore

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

No, not with this box of pectin. It is important to put in the amount it says on the box. But they do make a low sugar pectin, plus you can also find no sugar jam. Hope this helps.

[@tinaaltenau6669]

Thank you

[@Wahtsmuu]

Great, hellpful video! Where to you get all you tools for making jam?

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Thanks for watching. Which items are you referring to?

[@Jayasreegogineni]

Why are we doing hot water bath after filling with jam? And can we freeze these later?

[@achirabanerji1946]

How long does this last? N do we need refrigeration? Thanks

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Thanks so much for watching. 😊 They say good up to a year....and you only need to refrigerate AFTER it has been opened.

[@edmcallister1723]

Great video! Would it be ok to stir in the Sure Jell with the stick blender?

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

First...thanks for watching. Surejell has directions inside the box. If I was you I would stick to the directions so you will have less of a chance of mess ups.

[@auty3594]

Thank you this was very helpful! 🙌❤️

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Yay...so glad it was. You will love it...so yummy.

[@auty3594]

@@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara I'm so excited to try! It looks amazing. This is my first time canning so it's going to be a learning process for sure but thankfully I got help by y'alls video and I can go and get the things I need to learn how! It's amazing and I look forward to learning more from ya cause you are very skilled at it all! That's goals haha thank u!! 🥺❤️

[@laceyferrel8123]

Good gravy i just realized i have been using my jar lifting tongs wrong🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ idk how i didn't realize before lol i thought man it is weird it is flat when the jars are round 😂😂😂😂😂 (i am still new i have canned a few items)

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Hey, it's all about learning. You can never quit learning. I'm so glad this video helped. Thanks so much for watching and commenting... We appreciate it!

[@cynthiawesley8470]

Hello. Something I've alwazzz been scared to try. This looks simple enuffff

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Was REALLY GOOD. I think I actually like it better than our strawberry jam. Give it a try and let us know how you liked it!

[@shinglara]

I like the pot you are using where did u get it?

[@anitaaiken7946]

What size jars did you use in this video?

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

We used 1/2 pints. Let us know if you make it. Would love to know if you liked it.

[@DeniseDAndrea]

How long does the jam last when made this way? It looks delicious and I am going to pick blueberries in the next few days.

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Up to one year if stored in a cool, dry place away from direct light. After that, the quality may degrade as sugar-resistant yeasts and bacteria ferment the sugars into alcohol and other flavors. However, the jam will still be safe to eat as long as it's unopened.

[@saralewis5817]

Did you use regular pectin or reduced sugar pectin. Thank you.

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

We used the regular pectin. Thanks so much for watching.

[@karenbarrows6127]

I was hoping it was beginner beginner. How many jars? How much pectin in a package? What is the name brand? What if i use pectin from a container? How much do i measure? Can i put cinnamon in? Why no.lemon juice. Is that used to thicken it but we dont have to due to pectin?

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Just FOLLOW the directions on your pectin box. Does not call for lemon juice in this recipe. I would not add anything to recipe. Just follow, and you will do fine. It's so good. 😊

[@BeccaBeeMe]

Love your GLASS FUNNEL!!! WHERE did you find that? 😲

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

We found that at an antique mall. But I bet if you did a search, you might be able to find one online. Thanks for watching 😊

[@BeccaBeeMe]

@@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara thanks for responding!! 🥰

[@BeccaBeeMe]

@@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara we hate to use too many plastics and have almost replaced everything with glass. Thanks for the info! 🥰

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

You're welcome...anytime

[@michaelpardue2400]

I use my breadmaker to make my jellys and jams and water bath canning

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Bread maker??? How does that come in to play? Interesting

[@michaelpardue2400]

@@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara will lot of breadmaker has jam and jelly settings it work just your pot on the stove .you don't have worried about it buring .

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Interesting....thanks for sharing

[@DeniseDAndrea]

How long will the jelly last?

[@chachichachi5526]

3 weeks I refrigerated and up to a year canned

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Up to one year if stored in a cool, dry place away from direct light. After that, the quality may degrade as sugar-resistant yeasts and bacteria ferment the sugars into alcohol and other flavors. However, the jam will still be safe to eat as long as it's unopened.

[@dottiewachtel510]

What if you don’t hear a pop, I did 1 batch for my test run. Not feeling confident

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

When it comes to canning, sometimes you miss the pinging sound that gives you auditory confirmation that your jars have sealed. Just because you didn’t hear it doesn’t mean that the jars didn’t seal. Here are some ways to test…. Press down on the center of the lid. Does it move up and down, or does it feel solid and concave? Solid and concave means a good seal. Movement means no seal. Tap on the lid. Does it sound tinny or hollow? Tinny means sealed, hollow means poor or no seal. Unscrew the band you used to hold the lid in place during processing. Now attempt to pick your jar up, holding onto nothing but the lid. If you have a good seal, you should be able to do this easily. You’ll know pretty much right away when you remove the band whether your seal is good.

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Thanks for watching by the way 😊

[@adrianaperfecto5848]

Thank you for the video. First time canning. I did 2 batches because we picked 35 lbs of blueberries.

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Yay!!! Awesome job 😁

[@dottiewachtel510]

and does it matter if you use powder or liquid pectin

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

As long as you follow the recipe on your pectin box, you will be fine

[@haroonbabanoor9099]

Can you keep the rest in the fridge for future benefits ? 👍

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Thanks so much for watching

[@carla89cc]

Please list your recipe in the description.. what kind of pectin? Do you use lemon juice? Most recipes do

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

First thank you for watching. We used Sure jell pectin. The full recipe is in the sure jell box.

[@gracebashaw881]

If using liquid pectin how much for half recipe

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Not sure...we used the box kind. But im sure there is a recipe with the liquid one as well. Thanks so much for watching. Let us know if you give it a try.

[@karenadams7270]

Can you add jalapeños first time canner

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Not with this recipe. Very important to follow the pectin recipe that is on the box for it to turn out. But I'm sure if you search you might find one where you can.

[@mel41138]

First time making mines 😂. Thanks so much for sharing 😊

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Yay!!! Great job 😁

[@queenm3619]

Can you use frozen

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

I have never used frozen berries, but you can. I think you need to thaw berries first. Do a search, and I'm sure you will find many recipes on how to use frozen berries. Thanks for watching.

[@mrsm3626]

i just made it. afterwards watched a video with lemon juice. do we need that. please help. thank you

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

The recipe we used was from Sure Jell.....and with their recipe, no you do not. Hope that helps 😊

[@mrsm3626]

thank you so much. how long will it store please @@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

For sure, 12 months 👍

[@kenjuicekrajewski9577]

Great cant wait whats the shelf life for fruits?? And is it 10 min noil for all fruits like peach strawberries grapes and others???

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Are you talking about cooking of fruit? Length of time to water bath the jars?

[@kenjuicekrajewski9577]

@@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara how long can i keep fruits on my shelf off grid and boil times are 10 min for blueberries? What about the other fruits??? Thank you

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Shelf life they say is 12 months Just follow the recipe on your pectin packet. It will tell you how long and for what fruit.

[@biegnezwilkami4120]

the first jars didnt have pings. also when i canned a dandelion jelly mine never had pings, is that not good?

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Just because you didn’t hear it doesn’t mean that the jars didn’t seal. Here are some ways to test…. Press down on the center of the lid. Does it move up and down or does it feel solid and concave? Solid and concave means a good seal, movement means no seal. Tap on the lid. Does it sound tinny or hollow? Tinny means sealed, hollow means poor or no seal. Unscrew the band you used to hold the lid in place during processing. Now attempt to pick your jar up holding onto nothing but the lid. If you have a good seal, you should be able to do this easily. You’ll know pretty much right away when you remove the band whether your seal is good. Hope this helps!

[@judyluchies2492]

Thank you 😇

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Thank YOU for watching. Give it a try sometime.

[@yourneck2]

Omg my 1/3 cup of coconut sugar I felt was a tad bit much, this is a crazy amount of sugar……

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

It is but using this kind of pectin it is important to use the amount of sugar it says on the box or it will not turn out right. They do make a low sugar one which we want to try plus lots of recipes with no sugar. Hope you find one you like. Thanks for watching.

[@karenbarrows6127]

How much pectin is in a package? How many jars are you using? What kind of pectin? Is that sure jel?

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Yes, we used Sure Jell. It's easy peasy follow the directions on pectin box for BLUEBERRY JAM and you will do fine. As to how many jars you should be able to tell by how many we did.

[@HDDynalowrider]

I followed a recipe but they said add the pecktine last and then boil for 1 minute. The jam is runny. tastes good but it didn't set up. I see you added it first. Do you think this is what went wrong?

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Well we have not had that problem so I assuming, yes. If you buy the Sure Jell pectin they have instructions you can follow and should come out perfectly :) I do know UNLESS you bought the low or no sugar(they do sell this) kind DO NOT reduce the amount of sugar you use or it won't turn out. Hope this helps you out.

[@carla89cc]

Liquid pectin is added last. Powder pectin is added to fruit

[@robbinblakely8742]

Powdered Pectin Prior

[@ingatodria6737]

How much pectin did you use with 6 cups of blueberry

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

I forget in this video how many berries we used, but on your pectin box, it will tell you how many berries you will need. (Inside pamphlet) Happy Canning 😊

[@cathycharron-folsom4504]

No lemon juice?

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Just follow your recipe on your Pectin Box, and you will be good

[@julioalbertoaguirre7319]

If you are going to blend them why you smashed 😅😅

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Just personal preference. Thanks for watching.

[@NoName-cj8ln]

A little heavy on the sugar. I would add sugar and taste and then keep adding until you get to the desired sweetness

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

No, with this recipe you have to follow with the amount of sugar it says on the pectin box. They do make a low sugar version of pectin. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@jimjordan5630]

The recipe she's is using of from the insert with the sure-jell pectin. The recipe has been a scientifically developed by sure-jell with the correct amount of sugar to their pectin. If you adjust the sugar, or cooking times, it may very well affect the jam and could cause it not to "set". Sure-jell Wayne against this in the insert. Just saying.

[@junebug2195]

🙏🏻🌹🙏🏻

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

😊😊

[@HousyHomestead]

❤

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Thanks for stopping by

[@GitzenShiggles]

Don't forget to go ahead and go ahead before you go ahead while you're going ahead!

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Don't forget to go ahead while you go ahead and head on out chump ....don't forget to go ahead and go ahead and have a great day 🤣

[@dirtysouthsounds1967]

Really? Wow.

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Really what??

[@rayjones4963]

You need to turn the music down.

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Well....lol... sorry about that. Thanks so much for watching, though... really appreciate it.

[@gerritdutoit4833]

No man! Why mashing the berries??? Jig!!!

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Just how we prefer it. How do you like yours?

[@gerritdutoit4833]

@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara Stiff and quite "intact". Busy, right now to start the gas to cook some. They do "perish" from cooking but I love them whole as can be, but sweet with some lemon juice and little cinamon.

[@chachichachi5526]

A lot of sugar!!

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Yes, with this box of pectin, that is the amount you have to use. They do make a low sugar option

[@alanlevine3984]

Stop saying "go ahead" lol

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

😁yea...we're working on that

[@arsjanaliaj1727]

This is not wild blueberry!!

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Umm never said Wild blueberry that I know of???

[@beeyusecrets8100]

Wayy to much sugar

[@ASimpleLifewithChrisTara]

Agree... alot of sugar but this was not the low sugar kind. So you might want to look for the low or no sugar kind.