Ingredients
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- 3 quarts blueberries (to yield 2 1/2 cups blueberry juice)
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups sugar + 1 cup water
- 1 1/2 Tbs lemon juice
Instructions
- Bring blueberries and 2 cups of water to a boil. Crush blueberries with a potato masher.
- Reduce heat, and simmer for 12 minutes.
- Strain through a nut milk bag or cheese cloth for 1 hour.
- Set pulp aside. You should have around 2 1/2 cups blueberry juice.
- Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil (covered). Uncover, and boil for 20 minutes longer.
- Add the blueberry juice and lemon juice, and return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Stir just once.
- Remove from heat. Skim foam.
- Follow canning instructions above. Process in a water bath for 10 minutes (adjust for your elevation if needed).
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Canning Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes