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Blueberry & Lavender Jam

Blueberry & Lavender Jam: A Sweet Summer Delight for You

This Blueberry & Lavender Jam is a delightful preserve that combines sweet blueberries with floral lavender, perfect for elevating your breakfasts.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Jam
  • 4 cups Blueberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Honey Can substitute with sugar if preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use fresh lemons
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh juice recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Lavender Buds Culinary-grade, crushed lightly

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Mortar and pestle
  • Sterilized jars
  • Candy thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Lightly crush the culinary-grade lavender buds to release their aromatic oils. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Lower heat and let the mixture simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened. Skim off any foam.
  4. Stir in the crushed lavender buds and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Pour the jam into sterilized jars and process or cool as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 39gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 36gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store jam in the fridge for up to 1 month or freeze for up to 1 year. Adjust sweetness as desired.

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