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Blueberry Juice
This small-batch blueberry juice recipe is perfect for capturing the flavor of summer in a single pint jar. Using just a few cups of fresh blueberries, you’ll extract rich, deep-purple juice and preserve it in a jar. Sweeten to taste—or leave it unsweetened—and enjoy it later as a refreshing drink, a cocktail base, or a jelly starter. It’s a quick and efficient way to preserve blueberries, and you can scale up the recipe if needed. (Don't forget to use the pulp to make blueberry butter!)
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 30m⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●strainer
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare the Blueberries: Rinse the blueberries and remove any stems, leaves, or spoiled fruit. Place them in a saucepan with ¼ cup water.
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2
Extract the Juice: Simmer the berries gently over medium heat for 5–⏱️ 10 minutes, mashing occasionally with a potato masher until they’ve released their juice and softened completely.
3
Strain the Juice: Pour the mixture through a jelly bag or cheesecloth-lined strainer and let it drip until the juice has fully strained—about 30–⏱️ 60 minutes for a small batch. Do not press for clearer juice.
4
Heat the Juice: Transfer the strained juice to a clean saucepan. Heat to 190°F (just below boiling) and hold for ⏱️ 5 minutes. Stir in sugar, if using, until fully dissolved.
5
Prepare for Canning: While heating the juice, prepare a water bath canner and keep a clean pint jar hot.
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Fill the Jars: Ladle the hot juice into the jar, leaving ¼ inch headspace. Wipe the rim, apply the lid, and screw the band on finger-tight.
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Process the Jars: Place in the boiling water bath canner and process for ⏱️ 15 minutes (or ⏱️ 20 minutes above 6,000 ft elevation). These times are for half pints, pints and quarts.
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Cool and Store: Turn off the heat and let the jar rest in the canner for ⏱️ 5 minutes before removing. Cool undisturbed for 12–⏱️ 24 hours. Check the seal, label, and store.
Nutrition Facts
calories
107 kcal
fat Content
1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
21 g
sodium Content
3 mg
protein Content
1 g
carbohydrate Content
27 g
saturated Fat Content
0.04 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.3 g
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