How to Make Blueberry Jam- LOW SUGAR RECIPE

[@draesters7157]

I am a seventy year old "backyard" farmer (smiles) with diabetes, a cancer survivor, and a stroke survivor. Young lady you have taught me something today. I am going to try this for my peppers and anything else I can get my hands on to stay healthy and still eat. Keep up the good work!!!!!! This is great information!!!!

[@PopsShack]

A good way to check that your jam is ready to set is to put about a teaspoon of jam onto a cold plate and let it cool and set for a minute. Once the minute's up, push your finger through the jam. If the skin of the jam wrinkles in front of your finger, it's going to set well in the jars.

[@miamisweets]

So excited to find your canning video! We just started canning and haven't been able to find many low/no sugar jam recipes, which our diet requires, so this is totally awesome! Hope you do more canning videos, it was really helpful!

[@taralynjudy415]

I am a visual learner and love this!!! I wish I would have seen this before I started my jam yesterday! Thank you for sharing!! 🤩

[@kathyklein5255]

Excellent, excellent, excellent video without extraneous jabber. THANK YOU!!!

[@LisaJohnson-ic6rt]

Pomonas pectin is not available at stores in Ohio, so I have been buying mine in bulk directly from the distributor. I also bought the packets like you show in a display case for sale at farmers market. Based on the link you provided, I have been selling them for way too little lol! With Pomonas, you don't have to use any sugar, or can use any type of sweetener you prefer. This is great for diabetics!

[@ericdowney6374]

I made excellent blueberry-raspberry jam using your recipe! Much better than my last batch following the other guy. Your video was well organized. It relayed all the small steps and tips & tricks. And you communicated everything in a clear and efficient way. All around great service! Im now a subscriber and enjoying other equally clear and fun tutorials.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Thanks for pointing this out. I think it was actually my mic settings when I recorded the voice overs. Looks like it was on one mono channel only. Thanks for letting me know! I'll make sure it's right for the next vids.

[@galewilliams3342]

Thank you! I really love this video. I used to live in the country when growing up. My mother, grandmother, and sisters would can various fruits and vegtables. We actually had a lot of fun. Your video brought back those memories. I especially like how you tell us what kind of pectin and sugar to use to make it extra healthy.

[@PattyAnnesPlace]

The strawberry video on Pomona video even mentions using agave nectar as sweetener.

[@kimgalati2077]

Thanks for this great video! I've always been intimidated by the whole canning process but you made it look doable. I think I will try this.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

I get the blueberries for $2/lb for organic. This batch took about 3 lbs of blueberries (if I recall correctly), I pay about $0.75 per jar and after calculating (rough estimates) including lemon juice, pectin, sugar, etc. It comes to about $3 per jar. Which is not significantly cheaper but it's worth it for me because I know what's in it and I can use whatever sweetener I want and the amount. Hope that helps!

[@madamb4867]

An excellent presentation! Very informative. Clear and not silly. Thanks for taking the time.

[@edwardcanada593]

Finally someone made jam with low sugar thank you thank you💐

[@Excitingnature]

There are also pectin alternatives like using different types of sugar. Some people are allergic to pectin, but they still manage to make awesome jams.

[@charli9155]

I think that jimin will like this a lot thank you for this recipe

[@marmion77]

Min Yoongis Tongue Technology BAHAHAHAH I literal clicked on this video just to see a comment like that. 😂😂

[@amonabrambila5237]

loved it !!! got some blueberries last night trying to figure out what to do with them :)

[@LyndaHeines]

Thanks for this tutorial. We've had an awesome blueberry harvest this year and they are still coming on. I've frozen enough for this year and plan to dehydrate some but I really like this low sugar recipe. Thanks a bunch.

[@janetwillison1577]

Excellent! I have been looking for pectin that was more in line with my dietary restrictions. I am back to making a lot of things from scratch! Thank you.

[@NiniGirl]

Love the video. Just discovered pomonas and needed a blueberry recipe! Thanks for the very detailed video.

[@Growmap]

Tip from Pomona Pectin regarding using this recipe: "There is one thing we do differently from Vanessa in regard to jar filling and processing. We fill a jar, put the lid on, and set it aside until all the jars are ready. Then we add them all together to the boiling water in the canner. As soon as the water gets back to a rolling boil, set the timer for the proper processing time. The reason for this is that if the pectin is exposed to heat for too long, it will break down and won't be able to jell the jam."

[@HeavenlyMakeUp]

wow this looks so easy. I've always wanted to can and make my own lowsugar/nosugar jam (it's so expensive at the farmers market). thanks!

[@smileytow1925]

I have that pectin coming in the mail in a few days, I can’t wait to make your recipe! Thanks for sharing

[@Earthy-Artist]

I like this video, very clear and to the point.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

The Pomona's Pectin instructions have all the info for a ton of different berries. So, yes there is a strawberry recipe there that is very similar

[@MegaMayra28]

I absolutely loved it! I am not sure I can find these jars in my country, have to do some research before. Thanks anyway for sharing, you make things more entertaining that anyone!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

That's the processing part of canning. That kills any bacteria and allows the jam to be stored at room temperature (unopened) for up to one year without needing refrigeration.

[@richardmaxy]

You are awesome! Every step is clear, easy to follow. Thank you!

[@arlingtonguy54]

Excellent video, clear and concise! I have had a pack of Pomonas in my pantry for some time but have been afraid to use it. I will now that I have your guidance. Thanks!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Yup! What she said. Thanks!

[@pinkvelvetkitty]

Vanessa that was a great video. I love all of your videos. You make EVERYTHING look so EASY! :). Keep up the fun stuff!

[@Dreemwever]

Awesome how to Video without all the blah blah blah! Thanks for posting!!!

[@aLittleInsanity]

I just got home from church and watched this... I swear our videos are so similar - Even our stove-tops are the same! LOL! You always have such a fun way of describing the process in your tutorials - Awesome job! =) Hugs! xo ~Erika

[@NaleesaBellydanceArt]

Thank you for the breakdown. Will be doing this recipe.

[@K.L.-]

that was so cool to watch. I learned so many things!

[@tweetnes]

WOW that is really a good price I think. They are from $2.65 to $4.something at stores & farmers markets. I can see why they are the price they are when you home make it. Plus you know what is really in it. BIG HUGS

[@Excitingnature]

Great job! Pectin really helps cut down on the sugar. It's ridiculous how much sugar people add to jams without pectin.

[@MamaGlasscock]

Can't wait to try! :) love ur channel and all ur crafts!

[@DeborahLDavis]

Excellent tutorial

[@TheCraftyGemini]

It will automatically show up as mine if you shared it. Thanks!

[@TheCraftyGemini]

As I stated in the video it's included in the packet of pomona's pectin.The rest of the directions are in the packet as well.

[@MISSINGROGERHOWARTH]

Excellent tutorial!!!

[@jeanb.7963]

Greatly appreciated!

[@Excitingnature]

You can also freeze them in case you go on vacation or want them off-season.

[@daisyrhodes]

great vid! i was wondering if this recipe would work with other berries, too. i thought i might try strawberries...

[@Ptyrendrs]

thank you for your answer.

[@nyamnyam9891]

Why would you want less Suga? Jimin loves himself some Suga so the more the better!😂😂

[@nyamnyam9891]

+Mark Wu Sounds good fam, enjoy

[@lydia_bell_]

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[@lydia_bell_]

+Mark Wu we all need some hot baekhyun

[@nyamnyam9891]

+Lydia Bell Where is the lie tbh lol

[@TheCraftyGemini]

As I stated in the video it's included in the packet of pomona's pectin.

[@lindabaehr1236]

Thank you!

[@srlkngl]

you are just so talented...perhaps in 5 years i will catch up...a bit....

[@safiatoubah1629]

I have those jars ty soo much I'm going to make this

[@marychelonails]

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[@MsMollyBear1]

I love your video I have a question I noticed you have a glass top stove and was told I could not use a glass top stove for canning (did not know that until after I bought the stove) have you ever had any problem using your stove for canning? I miss canning so much and would love to do it again.

[@KlassiclyRevampT]

In order to completely seal and process the jam it must be water bathed, this eliminates bacterial growth which can be deadly if consumed. All canning is either water bathed for high acid content foods such as tomatoes salsa fruits, jams jelly's,. Or pressure cooked for low acid foods, such as meats potatoes corn veggies, anything non acidic must be pressure canned.

[@chrissis111]

This is a great video. You're a great teacher. I live in Florida too. Where is the organic farm? Is it anywhere in Broward or Palm Beach counties?

[@TheCraftyGemini]

Hi! We live in North Central Florida. North of Gainesville. Glad you enjoyed the video. Happy canning!

[@TastyyxMochaax21]

cant wait to try this !

[@ntandosekay]

you are just amazing!Thank u for sharing x

[@dianathefiberfan5116]

The time to boil the jam depends on your altitude. Make sure you check that before canning your jam.

[@johnstreeter2552]

Great video. I have 2 questions. What do I do if the top does not seal properly? Do I put it back in the water or do I use that jar first for eating? Second question, Can I add as much sugar as I want? For example 3 cups of more sugar? Just wondering in case my clientele likes it sweater. Thank you!!

[@Growmap]

John Streeter Hi John. You can do either - put it in the refrigerator right away and eat it first or make sure the top of the jar is clean and check the top lid (or even use a different one just in case it isn't quite perfect) and boil it again. I don't think anyone would need more than the max she mentioned which was I think 2 cups of sugar unless you have really bitter berries. A lot more sugar MIGHT affect the ph and you want anything you can in a water bath instead of a pressure canner to be acidic enough to be safe.

[@phiddy55]

One thing I noticed was you shook the jars of jam as you removed them from the water. Be careful if you do this as the lids on some of the jars may not yet be sealed. And, if they aren't... some of the jam mixture can slop up and cover the rim of the jar allowing you to NOT get a perfect seal.

[@allthingsaustralia4861]

That was great - thank you!

[@flybabynina]

lol just in time! I went blueberries picking yesterday and I have 4bls!!

[@alexandriaobong6753]

omg this video was awesome thank you so much, do u have a jam maker? if so can u do a tutorial with that

[@noviceprepper53]

thank you

[@ravenblackhawke]

Looks delicious, thank you! My friend is diabetic so I was wondering if I can use Splenda which is a diabetic sugar alternative, or perhaps no sugar at all, or another diabetic sugar substitute?

[@Ptyrendrs]

Hi, I have a question, you said Calcium where did you get it and why do you put Calcium, another thing why do you put so much sugar or at all, doesn't it the fruit's sweet is enough. Also can you do the same with fruit I mean pieces of fruit instead of yam. Thank you for sharing God bless you

[@Jenniferdeleonxo]

does anyone else only hear her thru the right headphone ? I don't know I cant hear other videos perfect but this one isn't mono hearing ... other than that great video thankyou

[@1amynta]

You're so awesome! Why can't I be awesome like you!! Lol

[@makeupbygloria]

wow thanks

[@tweetnes]

WOW 31 lbs.. What do they charge? I like stainless steel too I used to can all the time. made lots of okra stew..Yumm This was a way to do this. So how much would each jar full end up costing you?

[@sewTeri]

Vanessa I just think you are awesome. I am definitely going to make this jam. Where do you buy the sugar that you used in this recipe? Thanks again Teri G.

[@TheCraftyGemini]

I get it at my local health food store. It's this one: amzn.to/1cYWz5z

[@Growmap]

TheCraftyGemini You can also buy organic sugar from ShopOrganic.com I buy this one 25 lbs at a time, but you can buy less or more at a good price at www.shoporganic.com/product/wholesome_sweeteners_organic_cane_sugar/sweeteners_syrups

[@backyarddiyforever2673]

Great tutorial. How big is your sauce pan?

[@MehulPatel007]

Do you recall where you got those stainless steel & plastic funnels?

[@abigayilhertz9534]

hi just wanted to know where is the blueberry farm I am really interested in visiting

[@grandma_1887]

I don’t think I completely understand about the calcium pack. Does it come in with the Pomona universal pectin

[@jessicagomez6621]

Wow thanks!!

[@robinmorales6274]

can you do that with the strawberries too?

[@sw-jy1hh]

Could I use cornstarch instead of pectin?

[@GR-cf6ng]

I want to do a xherry jam but they're hard to crush, could I liquify them? If so, how many cups would you recommend?

[@NikitaSmith01]

uhoh I went to share on blogger and it did it as a post... do I need to delete and do over stating this is NOT my video or does it automatically take care of that?

[@rachela5640]

Can I use this jam to fill cupcakes?

[@magdeleneng3747]

Can I make blueberry jam with frozen blueberries?

[@leopowell4151]

Can you use actual sugar instead of sweetener?

[@keeyana]

Park Jimin where you at.

[@cindysmith5351]

What is calcium water?

[@joyceraymond9286]

Do you need to add sugar as my mom is diabetic?

[@SusannaWincor]

I don't know but there is a sweetener which is called birch xylitol and it's good for diabetic. But just use it for people I heard that if you would use it for dogs for example it's more then unhealthy.. just saying. Good luck

[@gavinscott10]

Can I use this same process for boysenberry?

[@Growmap]

Gavin Scott It should work for any kind of berries, but you might adjust the sugar depending on how sweet the berries are.

[@altheafabian9521]

where can i buy calcuim powder?

[@marmion77]

This poor lady is probably like, bitch who are all these people in the comments talking about some dude named Jimin. AND WHY DONT HE HAVE JAMS.

[@xstilldreamingxox]

i do too. probably a youtube mixup.

[@trevorpinnocky]

I never can my jams. They go into jars and then the fridge and are consumed pretty quickly. ;)

[@grandpaturtle5384]

im sending this to jimin

[@dawn5271975]

I did have any sound???

[@Leezorc]

One tip the extract the juice from the lemon is to beat/tap on the counter until all the pulps have exploded inside then squeeze them. Some people will heat the lemon for like 1 to 5 seconds after beating the lemon. Watch out for the kids they might be really hot. Which is why I only use the beating technique I don't know it you knew that but another variation we Haitians do is to add vanilla extract in it. But gentle with it like 1 to 5 tiny drops. You might wanna try it before in a cup for yourself before doing a big quantity. The rest of the lemons skin and pulp I use it to wash my meat. That is if I cook it meat right away if not it goes to my compost bin.

[@meb4142]

Why didn’t u De-Bubble?

[@maybewise]

Is pectin specifically for making jams jelly-like?.... Cause I'm not interested in that. I'm just looking for something to add to my pie filling, to enhance the blueberry flavor.

[@vkookismylifeu797]

*how to give jimin jams *more suga

[@leelee-jw4ce]

Why low suga? Yoomin is my lifeu ;-;

[@froggoxd9118]

ya got no jams

[@cmayorga74]

Hi, where do i get the recipe?