
This jam is the kind of thing that makes a plain piece of toast feel like a treat ā deep, jammy blueberries sweetened with honey and brightened by fresh lemon juice and zest. The whole thing comes together in a single saucepan, and the process of watching the berries burst and reduce into something glossy and thick is genuinely satisfying. Instead of refined sugar or commercial pectin, arrowroot starch does the thickening work here, giving the finished jam a beautiful sheen and a clean, fruit-forward flavor. The technique is simple but precise ā the slurry goes in at the end and only needs a minute or two, so you get that perfect set without any guesswork. Store-bought jams can be a minefield of unexpected additives, but every ingredient in this recipe is straightforward and easy to verify. Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into oatmeal, or keep a jar in the fridge all week for whenever the craving hits.
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Combine the blueberries, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir to coat the berries, then cook, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and release their juices and the mixture comes to a steady simmer, about 8ā10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring frequently and pressing the berries against the side of the pan with the back of a spoon, until the mixture has reduced and thickened slightly and a spoon dragged through the center leaves a trail that holds for 2ā3 seconds, about 8 more minutes.
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