Raw blueberry jam for the winter

Pour blueberries into a bowl or deep saucepan. First, we need to sort out all the berries from the debris. Examine blueberries carefully, removing various leaves and other forest trophies. After that, rinse the berry several times in warm water. Transfer the blueberries to a colander and let sit for a few minutes. During this time, almost all the liquid will drain from the surface of the berries. Spread tea towels on the table. Transfer the berries to them and leave to dry. After that, transfer the berries to any container.

You can chop blueberries in any way that is convenient for you. You can use a wooden pusher. However, be prepared for the fact that some berries may remain intact. If you have a blender in your kitchen, you can safely use it. He will mash all the berries well, turning them into a homogeneous puree.

Gradually we begin to add sugar to the berries. If you like sweets, you can increase the amount. Stir the resulting berry mass well after each addition. Make sure that the sugar is evenly distributed. It is recommended to stir the jam with a wooden spoon.

Leave the prepared berry puree at room temperature for about 24 hours. Remember to stir the jam periodically so that the sugar can dissolve.

Let's start preparing the cans. There are two ways you can sterilize them. You can simply scald each jar with boiling water and transfer them to a kitchen towel to dry. A more reliable way would be to handle cans with a regular teapot. Fill it with cold water and put it on fire. When the water starts to boil slowly, place the jar on the spout of the kettle. Steam must enter it. Hold the jar in this position for 5-7 minutes. Then place it on a towel and wait until it is completely dry. Make sure that no water gets into the jar or jam. Then the product will quickly deteriorate and you will not be able to enjoy its taste in winter.

Gently fill each jar with blueberry jam. Cover them with a lid. You can store the jam in the refrigerator or in the pantry.

Blueberry jam is ready. Now you can enjoy its sweet taste at any time of the year. This jam can be added to baked goods or served as a sauce for dishes such as dumplings. It's time to try what we did.