Blueberry Spread

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 16
Yield: 16 servings

Description

This blueberry spread made with fresh berries is a real treat. Slather it onto your favorite muffins or quickbread, fresh and hot from the oven.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blueberries
3/4 cup water, divided
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons white sugar

Directions

1 In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, combine blueberries, 1/2 cup water, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
2 Meanwhile, soak gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.
3 Remove blueberries from the heat and stir in gelatin and sugar. Pour into hot, sterilized jars and seal. Cool for 12 hours, then store in the refrigerator.