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Three mason jars of homemade blueberry jam on a counter next to fresh blueberries.

Homemade Blueberry Jam With Pectin

This easy homemade blueberry jam with pectin is perfect for canning. Sweet, fruity, and made with just four ingredients, it’s a simple way to preserve fresh blueberries to enjoy year-round.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Canning Time (optional) 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Serving Size 96 servings (makes 6 half-pint jars)

Ingredients

  • 7 cups blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 box powdered Pectin
  • 5 cups sugar

Instructions

  • Pour the blueberries into a large saucepan one layer at a time and mash them with a potato masher. When the berries are mashed to your liking, add the lemon juice and powdered pectin, and mix well.
  • Bring the berries to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add the sugar and mix well until it’s melted and combined with the fruit.
  • Return the jam to a full rolling boil and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat. Stir and skim foam for 5 minutes to prevent fruit from floating to the surface.
  • Ladle into your prepared mason jars, leaving a 1/4 inch of headspace. Remove any air bubbles and wipe the jar rims clean. Then add the lids and rings, tightening them finger tight. Process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes, adjusting the time to your altitude.

Notes

Processing Times
  • 0 to 1,000 feet: 5 minutes
  • 1,001 feet to 6,000 feet: 10 minutes
  • Over 6,000 feet: 15 minutes

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 46kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 0.2mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.04mg

These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.