Cashew Free Blueberry Honey Jam
There is something deeply satisfying about a homemade jam that uses just a handful of real ingredients and comes together on the stovetop in under half an hour. Fresh or frozen blueberries get cooked down with honey, bright lemon juice, and a little zest until the berries burst and the whole kitchen smells incredible. Instead of refined sugar or pectin, this recipe leans on honey for sweetness and arrowroot starch to achieve that glossy, spoonable consistency ā a clever technique that rewards you with a jam that looks like it came from a fancy jar at the farmers market. The arrowroot slurry is the secret weapon here: whisked smooth and stirred in at just the right moment, it thickens the jam beautifully without any cloudiness or starchy aftertaste. Tree nut concerns are completely off the table since every ingredient is straightforward and naturally free of any nut-based additions. Spread it on toast, swirl it into yogurt, or spoon it over pancakes ā this jam is as versatile as it is vibrant.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more āIngredients
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.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!