
Most store-bought jams are loaded with high fructose corn syrup, which means label-reading becomes a whole chore just to find something that belongs on your morning toast. This homemade version keeps things beautifully simple ā real blueberries, a drizzle of honey, bright lemon juice and zest, and a pinch of sea salt are all it takes to build deep, jammy flavor from scratch. Arrowroot starch does the thickening work here instead of any processed additives, giving the finished jam a gorgeous glossy sheen without compromising the clean ingredient list. The technique is straightforward: you cook the berries down until they burst and concentrate, then stir in the arrowroot slurry at the very end for a perfectly set texture. That glossy, jewel-toned spread is sweet and tangy in just the right balance, and it tastes like summer in a jar. Spoon it over yogurt, swirl it into oatmeal, or pile it onto a warm biscuit ā however you use it, you'll know exactly what went into every bite.
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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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