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Blueberry and Lime Jam

This blueberry and lime jam is really quick and easy to make. It has much less sugar than shop-bought jam and needs no pectin. So you know precisely what's in it and it's really tasty! You'll get three medium sized jars out of this recipe - they'll keep well if yousterilize them properly, and they make a nice gift.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine: British, Fusion
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 950 g blueberries
  • 2 unwaxed limes zest & juice
  • 450 g soft cane sugar

Method
 

  1. Carefully wash the blueberries. Wash then collect the zest and juice of the limes.
  2. Put the blueberries, lime zest & juice and the sugar into a large heavy-based pot.
  3. Gradually bring to the boil, stirring gently but constantly with a wooden spoon, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for half an hour or so until it reaches setting point (see tip).
  4. Take off the heat and allow to to cool a little before sealing into sterilized jars.