Easy Blueberry Jam {2 ingredients}
Easy Blueberry Jam {Small Batch Recipe}
This Easy Blueberry Jam is made with only 2 ingredients! No pectin or canning/processing required for this small batch jam.
Hello friends, I hope this day finds you well! And enjoying summer. I’m still waiting for ours…but never mind the weather! We’re officially on the countdown to summer holidays! We are SO looking forward to lazy mornings, no schedules and fun. Just fun. Because right now we’re tired, busy to insanity, and just done. Done with school. You? I know some of you have kids out on holidays already! We’re almost there…two more weeks then it’s time for us to tackle our Summer Fun List!
For now, I’m enjoying some relative quiet time in my kitchen, while it’s just the little guy and I at home. It’s my happy place. 😉 And lately I’m really enjoying making homemade jams! Even more, we’re loving eating them. There’s something so homey about a fresh, homemade jam made with love. On toast. On ice cream. From a spoon. Whatever.
My last jam, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, was a big hit in our home. We finished the jar today! So it was time for a new one. And since blueberries seem to be in season, they’re relatively inexpensive which makes them perfect for jam!
A Simple 2 Ingredient Jam Recipe:
With this recipe, you are 2 ingredients away from homemade blueberry jam! No really, you are. Just 2 ingredients: fresh blueberries and sugar. No pectin, no fillers, no starches. SO easy. And it’ll only take you about an hour! Plus, there’s no need for fussing with having to seal the jars on this jam…it’s a small batch so you can keep it in your fridge for up to 4 weeks, if it lasts that long! Enjoy this simple preserve on toast, scones, biscuits, pancakes, waffles, with yogurt, or even ice cream! Oh, and it’s SUPER tasty with Brie cheese and honey. Yum.
No pectin required.
Because blueberries have enough natural pectin, there’s no need to add more! Just 2 ingredients required to make this easy blueberry jam recipe: blueberries and sugar!
No need for canning.
Because this is a small batch jam, there really isn’t enough to spend the time processing the jars. Just keep the jam in a jar in the fridge for a couple of weeks, if it lasts that long! But if you have loads of berries, feel free to double or triple the batch and process the jars in a water bath.
Blueberry Jam Ingredient Tips:
- Blueberries: You can use fresh or frozen blueberries. Frozen blueberries have more water in them, so the jam may take a little longer to cook down.
- Sugar: Use regular, granulated sugar.
FAQs about this blueberry jam:
Easy Blueberry Jam {Small Batch Recipe}
Ingredients
Supplies:
- wide saucepan or skillet I like to use a skillet, or large pot
- potato masher
- spatula or spoon
- hand blender
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs blueberries about 6 heaping cups
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your jars by boiling the lids, rings and jars in boiling water for 5 minutes.
- In a wide large saucepan or skillet on low-medium heat, combine blueberries and sugar.
- Stir to combine.
- Then use your potato masher to smash up the blueberries and release their juices.
- Turn up the heat to medium, then cook the blueberry mixture until it is gently boiling.
- Keep cooking, and stirring until the mixture thickens. You must, must stir constantly or your jam will burn. As well the constant stirring will help to prevent the jam from splattering out of the pan. You will likely need to cook the jam for 30 or more minutes.
- You will know that the jam is ready when the mixture is thick enough to leave an open trail behind the spoon.
- Remove from heat, and let cool.
- If this jam is too chunky for you, you can use your hand blender to puree it.
- Use a ladle to add the jam to your washed jars. Wipe the rims of the filled jars with a clean cloth, add the lids and store in the refrigerator.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Here are other homemade jams you might enjoy:
I hope you enjoy this homemade blueberry jam recipe! Have a delicious day!
Oooo this looks great. I am trying this. I have never made jam but I think I can do this!
Thanks Shannon! I hope you try it – you’ll be amazed at how simple it is!
Have a great weekend!
I’ve never made jam, and I never would have guessed I could do it so easily. I’ll be trying this in the near future! Blueberry jam is my favorite!
Isn’t it amazing how easy this is! Who knew?! I’ll be making more that’s for sure!
Will this recipe work for blackberries? It looks sooo good!! Thanks for sharing!
Hi Dedra! I’m not sure how well it would work with blackberries…I would just wonder if the jam would end up being too seedy? If I had a tonne of blackberries I would definitely try it though. If you do try it let me know how it works out!
You can make if you dont want it seedy pass through a a colander no seeds ?
I’m excited to try this! I have a severe lemon allergy and avoid all citrus so jelly or jam is usually a no for me.
I hope you enjoy it Susan!
Love this recipe…I am sharing one today, too, about like this one…APRICOT….
and also Strawberry Freezer Jam. It is awesome, too.
xo bj
Thanks bj! Your jams look amazing too! I just might have to try to make an apricot jam…delish!
Wow I can’t believe that this is just blueberries and sugar!!!!! It looks delicious, I really want to try making some jam this summer, thanks for sharing your recipe! 🙂
You are so welcome! Isn’t it amazing how simple it is! I’m definitely making more jam this summer!
I found you on pinterest and wow this looks so yummy! And easy! I wish I would have thought of this. I actually love the idea of making my own jams without all the icky stuff. Repinning it and making it soon!
Thank you Trine! It really is amazing how simple it is to make jam! And without unnecessary ingredients either! Love it!
Gorgeous color! I love that it is just blueberries and sugar.
Hi, the jam looks SO good – I’m super keen to make it! Fresh blueberries are quite expensive here in Brisbane (Australia) – would this recipe be as successful if frozen berries were used?
Would it be possible to make several batches and can them? I like to make jam in large batches to have on hand. Thanks!