Blueberry And Lavender Jam Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Put the lavender buds in a cup and pour 1/2 cup of boiling water over them, allow them to steep for one hour, strain the buds out and discard. Reserve the lavender "tea". ":NOTE:" you can do this in a shorter amount of time, as little as 10min but I think you need the extra time to get the full aroma from the buds.
• 2. Mash blueberries with either a potato masher or in a food processor, should produce around 6 cups of berry mash and juice.
• 3. Combine blueberry mash, lavender tea, zest and juice from lemon in a large non reactive pot and bring to a boil over medium heat, stir constantly to prevent burning, add sugar and pectin, return to a boil.
• 4. Once mixture has come to a full rolling boil, boil for one minute. Remove from heat and skim off any foam. Put foam in saucer or bowl, reserve.
• 5. Pour jam into prepared jars within 1/4 inch of top, put on lids.
• 6. Process in water bath covered in water for 10min, turn off heat, allow to set 5min. Remove from water and set on dish towel on counter, cover with additional dish towel till you hear lids "pop". Store in cool dark place after 24 hours.
• 7. Reserved jam "foam" may be eaten for breakfast the next morning or as a treat when your finished. Enjoy!!

Steps:

• Make a lavender sachet:.
• Cut a piece of cheesecloth into a 6" square, place lavender in the center, and tie into a boundle with kitchen twine.
• Cook the jam:.
• In a heavy saucepan over medium heat, bring lavender sachet, grape juice concentrate, and blueberries to a boil.
• Stir constantly to prevent burning, until the berry mixture jells, about 20 minutes. (To test whether mixture has jelled, place a teaspoonful on a plate and let cool to room temperature. Lightly touch the berry mixture with your finger to see if it has consistency of jelly. If not, continue to cook for 10 more minutes and check again by using the same method).
• Cover and steep for 2 hours.
• Store the jam:.
• Remove the lavender sachet and discard. Divide the jam between 2 pint jars. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to a month. Enjoy!