Title: Newfoundland Spiced Blueberry Jam
Categories: Canadian Jam
Yield: 4 Servings

1/4	ts	Allspice
6	qt	Blueberries
1		Stick cinnamon
1/2	ts	Whole cloves
3	tb	Lemon juice
1/2	ts	Salt
8 1/2	c	Sugar
1/2	c	Water

For making jam, I like blueberries picked early in the day and not fully ripe (at the red stage, not at the blue stage.) Pick over, wash and measure blueberries. Put in a heavy stainless-steel pan. Crush the bottom layer. Add 1/2 cup of water and 3 tbs. lemon juice. Cook over moderate heat, bringing to a boil, and simmering until almost tender (about 10 minutes). Add 8 1/2 cups of heated sugar, 1/2 tsp. salt. Add spices tied in cheesecloth. Boil rapidly, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens. (A small amount dropped on a plate will stay in place.) Remove from heat, take out spices and skim. Pour into sterilized bottles, and seal as usual.

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From: Jim Weller Date: 05-03-98 (00:42) The Once And Future Legend (1) Cooking

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