Make your own Blueberry Jelly - Juicing and Canning - SO EASY!
We try our best to use what fruits and veggies we have here on the farm before purchasing others, so when we bought the farm and had some producing blueberry bushes, it seemed natural to make blueberry jelly my main jelly to make and stock. With three kids, we go through a LOT of PB&J...honestly Carson could almost go through a jar every week of some kind. With some local folks like Turntime selling it too, I ramped up my production last year, and this year put up nearly 200 jars of blueberry jelly! I juice everything, then take a day, maybe two, and put up every bit of jelly...it's a long day, but it's worth it! Recipe and links below!
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Recipe for Blueberry Jelly:
Juicing:
2 quarts washed blueberries, crushed
1 quart water
Put all into a stock pot or Dutch oven, turn to high and bring to a boil, then turn down and simmer for about 10 minutes. Strain through cheese cloth and juicing sieve, carefully extracting all the juice you can. Set aside.
Jelly:
4 cups prepared juice
2 pouches CERTO fruit pectin
1/2 tsp butter
7 1/2 cups of sugar, measured into separate bowl
1) As you get started, bring a water canner, half full of water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot, soapy water, or sanitize them in the dishwasher. Bring lids to a boil and simmer in small saucepot - let stand in hot water until ready to use.
2) Stir pectin into prepared juice in tall stock pot. Add butter to reduce foaming. Bring mixture to a full, rolling boil on high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar, then return to boil as before and boil exactly one minute. Stir constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off any foam with metal spoon.
3) Ladle into hot jars, leaning 1/4 to 1/2 inch of headspace. Wipe clean jar rims and threads. Cover with two piece lids/bands. Tighten til snug. Place jars on rack in canner - lower carefully into water. Be sure water covers jar lids. Bring back to a gentle boil and process for five minutes. Remove jars carefully, and then place upright on towel to cool completely. You should start hearing jars "pop" and seal within minutes, up to an hour or so. If by morning, jars are not sealed, place in refrigerator and use first.
I combine two recipes for my own version, but here are the ones I combined, if you'd rather use another method.
Taste of Home's Recipe: www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/b...
Kraft recipe: www.myfoodandfamily.com/recip...
Pot clip: www.crateandbarrel.com/trudea...
Hot water bath canner: amzn.to/3eGy5zl
Funnel: amzn.to/2WAczGe
Jar accessories: amzn.to/3eLljQh
Cheesecloth: amzn.to/2Bi0e2i
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Thank You My Dear Lady! I followed your directions to the letter! I made 10 (8oz) jars of Rabbiteye Blueberry Jelly and it turned out perfect... quite delicious! Again, thank you!
Well, I can’t say I’ll ever want to make jelly, but I sure can’t wait to taste yours!!!
@faithfamilyafarm8549
4 жыл бұрын
Well I certainly have plenty:)
This is the first year our blue berry bushes had enough fruit to make jelly, tried your method and it did great! Thanks! I hope you are not offended, but I would like to make a comment that is off the subject of making jelly. You have great looking legs :>)
My girl in her element!!
@faithfamilyafarm8549
4 жыл бұрын
I love it!
Saw you on The Curly Coopers. Oh, my goodness thanks for sharing.
@faithfamilyafarm8549
Жыл бұрын
Oh thanks! We adore Curtis, Duana and the kids! So glad they're actually closer to us now!
I remember helping my mother make jam and jelly my favorites was blackberry and plum. I keep saying I need to start making my own again. I love watching your family. I am happy that she talked you into starting a KZread channel!
@faithfamilyafarm8549
3 жыл бұрын
Yes! You should! Homemade is the best! I don’t think my kids have ever tried store bought jelly:). Lol
Very interesting 👌. Heard the curly Coopers mentioned to check you out and I am happy I did!!!
@faithfamilyafarm8549
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! So happy to have you along! We love Duana and Curtis!
That was satisfying to watch. I can’t wait to make Blueberry Jelly one day ☺️
@faithfamilyafarm8549
4 жыл бұрын
It’s so easy and SO good!
You should do a cooking show/playlist on here!🤣
@faithfamilyafarm8549
4 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
Amazing!!!!! Is there anything you can’t do? Super proud of you!!!!
@faithfamilyafarm8549
4 жыл бұрын
Plenty I can’t do for sure! I’ve been making jelly or helping with it since I was around effies age:)
Ma'am, excellent video! May I ask, once you added the sure jell & sugar, how long did you boil it from that point? Unfortunately, I just couldn't understand what you said. Thank You!
You go girl
@faithfamilyafarm8549
3 жыл бұрын
It’s easy:). Make some! Blueberry season is here!
@rosegarcia8434
3 жыл бұрын
@@faithfamilyafarm8549 hear blue berry are expensive in louisana
Just ran across your video. Thanks for sharing. Can you tell me approximately how many jars you use for four cups of juice? Thanks.
@faithfamilyafarm8549
2 жыл бұрын
Approximately…I’d say 10-14 jars. Hope that helps!
Love your video. Very informative. I do have a question..I see you have several containers of juice already prepared. How long will that last in the frig or do you need to can the juice? Some videos I've watched, they are canning the juice, then preparing the jelly at a later date. Can you use the canned juice later to make cobblers as well?
@faithfamilyafarm8549
2 жыл бұрын
oh thank you-blueberry is our favorite! I don’t can the juice so not sure about cobblers, but even just this past year since we are still renovating, I juiced all the berries we had and froze it in the freezer until this year:). Jelly is still perfect after thawing and using the frozen juice. Just use a heavy duty plastic container to freeze in.
@jorekapitts6286
2 жыл бұрын
@@faithfamilyafarm8549 thank you
If you only make a half batch do you still need two packs of pectin in ? Thanks !
I used your recipe for the blueberry jelly, it turned out awesome. ( my first time making jelly) Here at Somers Hill (my little cabin), around Goshen, Al. I have an over abundance of wild blueberry bushes, Muscatine and Beautyberry bushes. Have you ever made jelly from the last 2?
@faithfamilyafarm8549
2 жыл бұрын
Muscadines, yes! But it's been a while:). Never heard of beauty berry bushes. Thanks for the comment! blueberry is certainly my favorite. In the middle of this remodel right now, I haven't canned that much this year - there will be much canning when it's all done!
@spunkerooo
Жыл бұрын
Oh I would love to have a beauty berry bush! I've never made it, but the color is so beautiful!
what is the major difference in sure jell and certo
@faithfamilyafarm8549
3 жыл бұрын
One is powder and one is a liquid. Made by different companies too. I’ve used both-jelly is peculiar, and I’ve just always found certificate worked best for blueberry jelly. Thanks for watching!
You can't hear what she is saying when she leaves the mike and goes to back of room.
@faithfamilyafarm8549
2 жыл бұрын
Oh I’m so sorry. Which part did you miss? Happy to answer any questions!