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Healthy Blueberry Jam Without Pectin

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Did you know that lemon seeds naturally contain pectin? This zero-waste recipe makes use of the natural pectin source to make delicious and healthy blueberry jam!
Course Dessert, Essentials
Keyword blueberry jam, healthy jam, jam, low waste, low waste recipe, refined sugar free, refined sugar free jam, scrappy cooking, vegan jam, zero waste, zero waste cooking, zero waste recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 36.2
Author carleigh

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups blueberries washed
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 lemon juiced, reserve the seeds
  • 10 lemon seeds

Instructions

  • First, wash and drain your blueberries.
  • Add the blueberries, maple syrup and lemon juice to a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and then simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Using a potato masher or back of a fork, mash the blueberries until you have a thick consistency. Add the tea holder with the lemon seeds in it to the saucepan. Allow the jam to simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Allow to cool before transfering to a jar. Store in the fridge with a lid for up to one week. Enjoy as you would regular jam. We love ours mixed with vegan cream cheese for the perfect bagel. 

Nutrition

Calories: 36.2kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 1.1mg | Potassium: 51.2mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6.8g | Vitamin A: 18.4IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 11.1mg | Iron: 0.2mg