Blueberry lavender jam recipe

This blueberry lavender jam recipe is the perfect way to capture the flavors of spring and summer. The delicate flavor of lavender perfumes the blueberry jam and makes it into something special. This recipe makes 4 half pint jars of jam and it’s done in under an hour.

I’ll give you variations and substitutions where I can, plus helpful tips and tricks for success. Read on for this info as well as the recipe. If you’d like to skip straight to the recipe, use the jump to recipe button at the top of the post.

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Why you should make this recipe

• Unique jam flavor – This isn’t a flavor you’ll find on grocery store shelves. And, store-bought jam can’t even compare to homemade.
• Great for gifting – Homemade jam makes a great gift. Bring some with you to your next brunch with friends.
• Quick & Easy – This blueberry jam is ready in under an hour and requires only a handful of ingredients.

Blueberry lavender jam

Homemade blueberry jam with lavender is a twist on a classic. Lavender gives this blueberry jam a delicate, almost minty, floral flavor. The citrus brightens it up and also helps it come together.

Making homemade jam is not as difficult as one might think. It’s also a great way to experiment with flavor combinations.

Ingredients

You’ll only need a handful of ingredients to make this jam.

• Blueberries – Make sure you pick through your fresh blueberries to get rid of any fruit that is moldy or starting to go bad. This can ruin an entire batch of jam and we don’t don’t want all of our work to be for nothing.
• Culinary lavender – Organic culinary lavender flower buds give the jam a slightly floral, delicate flavor. I grow lavender in my garden, and yes, it is edible. If you have lavender in the garden, you can use it!
• Sugar – Sugar is not only necessary to sweeten the jam, but there’s also some chemistry happening as the sugar and liquid molecules combine.
• Pectin – I chose to add pectin to ensure the jam would set properly. If you prefer to make your jam without it, it will be a softer set and you may need to boil for a bit longer to get the desired consistency.
• Lemon – Citrus contains a lot of natural pectin, so it helps the jam to set. It also brightens up the flavor and gives it a little zing.

How to make

1. The first step is to sterilize jam jars and lids. Submerge them in simmering water and let them stay in the water until the jam is almost ready. You want the jars to be hot when the jam goes in.
2. Then, crush the berries with a potato masher. Add pectin (if using) to crushed blueberries and stir to combine.
3. Add the lemon juice and lavender sugar mixture, stir to combine and bring to a full boil. Boil jam until thickened and do gel test.
4. Ladle jam into jars. Process in hot water bath for 10 minutes, then cool on kitchen towel.

Testing jam for gel stage

Once your jam has cooked down and is thickened, test it for the gel stage. To do this, you’ll put a teaspoon or two of jam on a plate that you’ve put in the freezer.

Gently push the surface of the jam – if it wrinkles on top, that’s a good sign. If your finger runs right through it, it’s not there yet.

Another way to test for doneness is to put a spoonful of blueberry jam on the frozen dish and put it back into the freezer for one minute. Swipe a finger through it to see if it runs back together. If it doesn’t come back together, the jam is ready.

Blueberry lavender jam recipe FAQ’s

Variations and substitutions

You can cut the amount of lavender in half if you are afraid it will be too much for your personal taste.

If you prefer to omit the pectin, you may need to simmer the jam for a little longer, or you might end up with a softer set jam. Either way, you’ll still end up with blueberry jam.

Serving suggestions

This blueberry lavender jam would pair perfectly with my lavender scones. You can also use jam as a topping for vanilla ice cream, pancakes, waffles, etc.

Of course it’s great on your morning toast, but it goes well with so much more than just toasted bread. Try a spoonful mixed into your morning yogurt – trust me, it’s delicious.

Jam troubleshooting

If your jam doesn’t set, there are a few things you can do. First, have you waited a couple of days? Sometimes, it can take that long for jam to properly set.

If it’s been a few days, and your jam is too runny, you can pour it back into a saucepan and boil until it thickens. Then process again in a water bath, or store in the refrigerator if you prefer.

You can also add chia seeds to your jam if it doesn’t set. The seeds will absorb the extra liquid – no cooking required.

Lastly, call it a preserve or a syrup. You still have something delicious that can be eaten and enjoyed.

Helpful tools and equipment

• half pint jars
• new lids and rings (reused lids increase the chances of a bad seal)
• long handled wooden spoon or non-reactive spoon
• a large stock pot with rack
• canning tongs (jar lifter)
• canning funnel
• potato masher
• non-reactive ladle

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