Ginger Free Blueberry Honey Jam
There is something deeply satisfying about a homemade jam that comes together with just a handful of real ingredients and no mystery additives. This blueberry version leans on ripe berries, floral honey, and a bright hit of lemon to build layers of flavor that store-bought jars rarely match. Many commercial jams and preserves sneak in unexpected spice blends or natural flavorings that can be a real problem for anyone avoiding ginger, so making your own puts you fully in control of every single thing that goes into the jar. The arrowroot starch slurry is the clever move here ā it thickens the jam to a gorgeous, glossy consistency without any grain or cloudiness, and the technique is straightforward once you know to pull it off the heat quickly. Pressing the berries against the side of the pan as they cook coaxes out all that deep, jammy sweetness and gives you a beautifully textured spread. Spoon it over toast, swirl it into yogurt, or dollop it onto a cheese board ā it works in every direction.
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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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