Blueberry-Cherry Jelly
Recipe: #28290
October 02, 2017
Categories: Blueberry, Cherry, Canning/Preserving, Fat Free, Gluten-Free, Low Fat, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Vegetarian Scones, more
"A tasty jelly to go on toast, muffins or scones."
Original is 12jars servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (179.9 g)
- Calories 358.9
- Total Fat - 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 0 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 16.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 93.8 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.7 g
- Sugars - 84.3 g
- Protein - 0.1 g
- Calcium - 3 mg
- Iron - 0.5 mg
- Vitamin C - 33.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Crush blueberries in bottom of large saucepan.
Step 2
Pit cherries, mash, and add to blueberries.
Step 3
Add water and bring to a boil.
Step 4
Allow to simmer for 10 minutes keeping pan covered.
Step 5
Remove from heat and place in jelly bag and allow juices to drip.
Step 6
Combine recovered juices with sugar in a deep saucepan and mix well till sugar is dissolved.
Step 7
Bring to a boil and add pectin.
Step 8
Hold at the boil for 1 full minute while stirring constantly.
Step 9
Skim off foam and pour into hot, sterile jelly jars and seal.
Step 10
Process in water bath 5 minutes.
Tips
No special items needed.
Editorial Notes
The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.
- Choose cherries that are plump and dark red for the best flavor.
- Look for blueberries that are plump and have a deep blue color for the best flavor.
- Replace the blueberries with raspberries for a sweeter jelly. The benefit of this substitution is that raspberries are naturally sweeter than blueberries, so you will not need to add as much sugar to the recipe.
- Replace the cherries with strawberries for a more tart jelly. The benefit of this substitution is that strawberries are naturally more tart than cherries, so you can reduce the amount of pectin needed to achieve the desired jelly consistency.
Cranberry-Raspberry Jelly Replace the blueberries and cherries with 1 quart of cranberries and 2 pounds of raspberries. Follow the remaining instructions as listed.
Banana-Walnut Muffins - A delicious and healthy pairing for the Blueberry-Cherry Jelly. The sweetness of the jelly will be complemented by the subtle nutty flavor of the muffins, making a great breakfast or snack.
Cinnamon-Raisin Oatmeal: This warm and comforting oatmeal is the perfect accompaniment to the Blueberry-Cherry Jelly and Banana-Walnut Muffins. The sweet and nutty flavors of the muffins and jelly will be balanced out by the cinnamon and raisins in the oatmeal, making it a delicious and nutritious meal.
FAQ
Q: How long should I process the jelly in the water bath?
A: You should process the jelly in the water bath for 5 minutes.
Q: What temperature should the water bath be set to?
A: The water bath should be set to a temperature of 180°F (82°C).
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Fun facts:
The blueberry-cherry jelly recipe is believed to have originated in the early 19th century. It was popular during the Victorian era and served as a condiment for breakfast dishes like toast and scones.
The famous American author, Mark Twain, was known to enjoy blueberry-cherry jelly. He wrote about it in his book, Life on the Mississippi, where he described it as a "delicious preserve".