Canning Blueberry Juice: 4 Cups of Summer Bliss in Every Jar
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A simple guide to making homemade blueberry juice through canning. Preserve the fresh taste of blueberries for later use.
- Author: Cannedmany
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 cups 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 4 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Wash and sort blueberries, removing stems and any damaged berries.
- In a large pot, combine blueberries, water, and sugar.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove solids.
- Stir in lemon juice if using.
- Pour hot juice into sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Seal jars and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars and let cool before storing.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh blueberries for best flavor.
- Adjust sugar to your preference.
- Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place.
- Refrigerate after opening.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg