Blueberry Bourbon Jam

A rich, slightly boozy jam made with fresh blueberries and bourbon.
Great on toast, biscuits, or gifted in small jars.

Ingredients

• 8 cups fresh blueberries, washed, dried and lightly crushed (about 3 lbs)
• 1 box (1.75oz) powdered pectin
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 2 vanilla beans, split and scraped (pods included)
• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 6 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

1. Prepare water canning bath and sterilize jars, lids, and rings.
2. In a large pot, combine crushed blueberries and powdered pectin. Stir to combine
3. Add lemon juice, vanilla bean seeds and pods, and bourbon; stir well.
4. Bring mixture to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently.
5. Add all sugar at once and return to a hard rolling boil, while stirring.
6. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly (to ensure it will set use a thermometer and confirm it reaches 220 degrees F)
7. Remove from heat and discard vanilla pods.
8. Ladle hot jam into prepared jars, leaving about 1/4 inch headspace.
9. Install clean lids fingertight, and then place in water bath for 10 minutes.
10. Remove jars and let cool completely, and make sure they seal properly.

Notes

• Jam may take a day or two to fully set.
• Any jars that do not seal should be refrigerated.
• Properly sealed jars will keep up to one year in a cool, dark place.

Enjoy!