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Blueberry Lime Marmalade
Blueberry lime marmalade combines tropical lime peel with sweet blueberries in a no-pectin preserve. A true marmalade with bright citrus flavor and gorgeous purple color.
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 8h 40m⏳ Prep: 8h🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Ashley Adamant📖 creativecanning
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●saucepan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Prepare Limes
limes (washed and scrubbed)1 lb
2
Wash and scrub limes with hot water. Quarter each lime lengthwise, then slice each quarter crosswise into very thin slices (about 1/8 inch). Remove and discard seeds.
limes (washed and scrubbed)1 lbwater (for simmering (plus more for soaking))2 cups
3
Soak Overnight
4
Place sliced limes in a large bowl and cover with water. Let soak overnight (at least ⏱️ 8 hours) at room temperature to soften peel and reduce bitterness.
limes (washed and scrubbed)1 lbwater (for simmering (plus more for soaking))2 cups
5
Simmer Citrus
6
Drain soaking water and discard. Transfer lime slices to a large heavy saucepan with 2 cups fresh water. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer, and cook ⏱️ 10-15 minutes until peel is very tender.
water (for simmering (plus more for soaking))2 cups
7
Add Blueberries and Sugar
blueberries (fresh or frozen)2 cups
8
Add blueberries and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to a full rolling boil, stirring frequently.
blueberries (fresh or frozen)2 cups
9
Cook to Gel Point
10
Continue cooking until marmalade reaches 220°F or passes the cold plate test (8 to ⏱️ 10 minutes). Skim foam.
11
Fill Jars
12
Ladle hot marmalade into prepared jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Wipe rims, center lids, and apply bands to fingertip tight.
13
Process in a boiling water bath canner for ⏱️ 10 minutes for half pints, adjusting for altitude. Let stand in canner ⏱️ 5 minutes before removing.
water (for simmering (plus more for soaking))2 cups
Nutrition Facts
calories
93 kcal
fat Content
0.1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
22 g
sodium Content
2 mg
protein Content
0.2 g
carbohydrate Content
25 g
saturated Fat Content
0.01 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.04 g
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