Blueberry Jam

Description: Use to top ice-cream,your favorite scones,toast, etc.! Makes a great gift wrapped with a pretty ribbon!

Ingredients:

• 2 pints frozen blueberries
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 (3 ounce) envelope 100% fruit pectin (Ball brand recommended)
• 5 1/4 cups sugar

Steps:

1. Thaw and drain blueberries.
2. Crush blueberries one layer at a time.
3. Combine 3 cups crushed blueberries and lemon juice in a large saucepot.
4. Stir in Fruit Jell pectin.
5. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
6. Add sugar, stirring to dissolve.
7. Return mixture to a rolling boil.
8. Boil hard 1 minute, stirring constantly.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Skim foam if necessary.
11. Preserve It-.
12. Ladle hot jam into hot "Ball" 8-oz jelly jar to 1/4 inch below rim.
13. Wipe jar rim clean.
14. Place lid on jar and tighten band, just until a point of resistance is met.
15. Process 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
16. Cool for 12 to 24 hours.
17. Remove bands.
18. Lids should be concave in middle.
19. Yield: About 6 half pints.