Low Sugar Blueberry Jam – Blueberry Pizzaz Jam
If you’re looking for some PIZZAZ in your life, I have just the thing. It starts with a visit from Chloe and Kawaii Potato fabulousness and all things cool and fun! 😎 Life is too short to be boring, right?
Since getting married and moving to Fresno, I miss my family. In Sacramento, I lived closed to my brother Don & Alice and their daughter Christy and granddaughter (my niece) Chloe. Of course we visit as often as we can but I especially miss seeing Chloe grow up, our slumber parties and visits.
Chloe is 13 now – a teenager, eek! Still, we always try to plan some time in summer we can spent with her. Last year of course was the unfortunate waterpark visit (where I broke a rib going down a waterslide I had no business being on. I really need to act my age…) and the summer before it was trips to the zoo and of course we had the summer of jam making!
Blueberry Jam or Blueberry Pizzaz Jam as Chloe calls it!
Chloe, Dan and I always have tons of fun together and visits are filled with giggles, lots of learning. Dan and I learning all the latest – kid stuff mostly! Like how Dan and I are totally kawaii potato fabulous (I had no idea what this meant so I googled it!) and always involves some fun in the kitchen!
Blueberries are Chloe’s favorite!
A couple years ago when Chloe visited she decided to make some jam to take home (she was 10 at the time). Because blueberries are her favorite – we decided on Blueberry Jam.
Filling up the jars.
We sampled some different spices and made this wonderful Blueberry Pizzaz Jam (Chloe named it herself!) and if you think canning is hard….then I beg to differ. This jam is so easy a 10 year old made it! (Read more by clicking here.)
Blueberry Jam is so easy a 10 year old can make it!
Citrus and spices turns this from an ordinary blueberry jam into a blueberry jam with PIZZAZ, hence the name Blueberry Pizzaz! It’s a delicious and delicate blueberry jam that is a delight to your palette, perfect on a croissant and super easy to make!
What’s your favorite way to enjoy jam?
Blueberry Pizzaz Jam
Ingredients
- 5 cups blueberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 1 lemon zested and juiced
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 box low sugar Sure Jell Pectin make sure you get the PINK box
- 1 tablespoon butter *optional
Instructions
- Measure 4 1/2 cups sugar into a large bowl. Remove 1/4 cup sugar and in a separate bowl, mix it with the powered Sure Jell. Set aside both mixtures; the sugar and Sure Jell/sugar combination.
- Put 5 cups blueberries and 1/2 cup water into a heavy bottom pan. Using an immersion blender, blend the blueberries until they are completely chopped up (if you do not have an immersion blender, use a regular blender). Add the lemon and lime zest & juice, salt and red pepper flakes. Add the Sure-Jell/sugar mixture and butter (if using) and stir thoroughly.
- Place mixture over high heat and bring to a boil stirring constantly. When it comes to a hard rolling boil (one that you can not stir down) add the remaining sugar and return to a boil, again stirring constantly.
- Boil hard for exactly one minute and remove from heat. Ladel into clean, sterilized jars.
- Clean the tops of the jars carefully (so you get a good seal). Place lids on jars and screw on the rings.
- Place in a hot water bath for 10 minutes, this will help seal the jars. Remove from heat and place them on a heatproof surface (I usually use a heavy cutting board. You'll hear the jars make a popping noise as they seal.
- You can check to see if the jars have sealed by pressing down in the center of each jar. If it is sealed, it will not move. If it didn't seal the button on the top will pop up & down. *
Notes
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*Jam or jelly did not seal? You have a couple of options.
- Option 1 – Remove the ring and lid. Clean the top of the jar. Replace the lid with a new one and secure the ring on tightly. Place back into a water bath for another 10 minutes to reseal.
- Option 2 – Simply refrigerate the jar that did not seal, it will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator!
**Jam or jelly did not set, meaning it’s too runny? You have a couple of options.
- Option 1 – Remove the lids from the jars – place all of the jar back in a heavy bottom pot, add SureJell mixture, mix thoroughly and repeat stages 3-7.
- Option 2 – Label it as syrup, and enjoy on pancakes and French toast!
peter @feedyoursoultoo
If your niece can do it then I can do it. It looks really good too.
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Peter – You’ll love it!
Manila Spoon (Abby)
I should tell my kiddies about this to inspire them to make jam with me next summer! Love the spicy kick you added here, too! The jam sound delicious!
Bowl Me Over
We really enjoyed this jam Abby – fun for the kids too!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
Best helper EVER!
Bowl Me Over
Yes indeed! 😀
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It must be great having a little helper in the kitchen. This jam sounds delicious and I love the name
Bowl Me Over
I sure love her visits, thanks Janette!
Heidy L McCallum
I love the addition of ginger and lime to you Blueberry Jam, I bet it’s so good!
Bowl Me Over
Super yummy Heidy, you’d love it!
Elizabeth
Aw what a lovely experience for your niece, and delicious jam too!
Bowl Me Over
Yes, it was a blast (for me!) 😀
Katerina
How lovely to have a little helper in the kitchen! The color of the jam is amazing I bet the taste too!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Katerina!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
I don’t think I’ve ever had blueberry jam but it sounds DELICIOUS! Love blueberries.
Bowl Me Over
It’s a favorite, you should definitely give it a try Becca!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
I tried blueberry jam for the first time a couple of weeks ago and I loved it. I am going to have to try making it myself.
Bowl Me Over
When you make your own it’s sooo much better than store bought, you’ll love it Dannii!
Linda (Meal Planning Maven)
Your niece looks like she had a blast being your kitchen helper! And I love the pizzaz factor you added to this jam which will give it a nice “kick!”
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Linda!
Ashley
I thought this said “pizza” and was SO confused! Lol. Pizza jam would be weird. PIZZAZ sounds amazing!
Bowl Me Over
Hahaha, that got a belly laugh Ashley! 😀 Although pizza jam sounds kinda cool….oooh….idea!
Debi @ Life Currents
I love making my own jam, and yours sounds fabulous! I love that you have both lemons and limes in here! Yummers!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Debi!
justine @ Full Belly SIsters
I love the red pepper flakes to give this a kick!
Bowl Me Over
I’m a big fan of red pepper flakes!
Tara
Love the little hit of spice in this recipe, great pics too!
Bowl Me Over
Thanks Tara!
Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens
Mmmmmm … citrus and ginger and red pepper flakes – what a delicious, kicky addition to the berries! No wonder your niece said this had “pizzaz”! And I love that it’s easy enough for kiddos to help (or even do it most all themselves)!
Bowl Me Over
I love my Chloe time – she’s such a special little gal!
Del's cooking twist
Original and tasty! 🙂
Bowl Me Over
Thank you!
Angela
This sounds awesome! Homemade jam is really so good!
Bowl Me Over
Agreed Angela – thank you so much!
Julie
What amazing memories and it sounds like you guys have a great time together. This jam is just gorgeous. There’s nothing like fresh fruit jam!
Bowl Me Over
Chloe is my little buddy, I cherish our time together – thanks Julie!
Claire
So pretty! I will definitely try to make them
Bowl Me Over
I know you’ll love this jam, thank you so much Claire!
Liza
What an amazing recipe! I love both jellies and jams (can’t pick!), but wow! Low-sugar and it looks so nice and thick! And I loved the tip about the butter! So smart!! 🙂
Bowl Me Over
Blueberries are such a treat! I love being able to enjoy all of their deliciousness in the wintertime too. Thanks Liza – sure appreciate your support!
Sandra Shaffer
Nothing tastes as good as homemade jam! I love giving a jar as unexpected gift. Your blueberry jam is gorgeous!
Bowl Me Over
True and true! 😀 Thank you so much!!
Michelle
Homemade jam sounds wonderful. I’ve never attempted anything like that, but I am very tempted!
Bowl Me Over
You should definitely try Michelle, it’s so delicious!
Ashlyn @ Belle of the Kitchen
I have fond memories of making jam with my grandma when I was little. Looks like you have a wonderful helper in the kitchen yourself!
Bowl Me Over
Yes I do, thank you Ashlyn!
Michaela Kenkel
This is the most beautiful blueberry jam I have ever seen!
Bowl Me Over
Too bad you weren’t close Michaela – I would happily share! 🙂
Dini @ The Flavor Bender
I absolutely LOVE that there’s a kick in this jam! We love jam at home and I have to make this! My family would love this jam!
Bowl Me Over
I know they would Dini – it’s such a yummy jam! Thank you for stopping by!
Deanna
Love making jam!!! This is awesome and blueberries are in season right now here!
Bowl Me Over
I do too Deanna – great standby to have as a gift too – delish!!
Aunt Bee
Homemade AND low sugar? Sign me up!
Bowl Me Over
You’re on the list Aunt Bee! 🙂
Jennifer A Stewart
Mine just turned 14 and I am totally freaking out! But acting like a kid is the type of memory they will remember! This jam is too!!
Bowl Me Over
Absolutely kids are the best and I treasure my Chloe time!! 🙂