Breastfeeding Friendly Blueberry Honey Jam
Blueberries are one of those ingredients that feel almost tailor-made for the postpartum kitchen ā packed with antioxidants and naturally sweet, they make a jam that tastes indulgent without a drop of refined sugar. Honey steps in as the only sweetener here, keeping things wholesome and free from the additives and preservatives that crowd most store-bought spreads. Bright lemon juice and zest lift the whole thing, giving it that classic jammy tang without anything artificial. The clever use of arrowroot starch instead of pectin means the jam sets up glossy and smooth with just a short cook time and no mystery ingredients to second-guess. Watching those berries burst and reduce into something thick and jewel-toned is genuinely satisfying ā and the whole process comes together in well under an hour. Spread it on toast, swirl it into oatmeal, or spoon it over yogurt for an easy way to work real fruit into your day. Once you have a jar of this in the fridge, you'll wonder why you ever reached for the store-bought stuff.
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8 servings
- 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1 tbsp cold water
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
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.
- 2
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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