Blueberry Preserves

For the Fresh Blueberry Preserves

A quick simmer turns these berries into a sweet spread fit for any captain's toast.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups fresh blueberries
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons pectin
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix sugar and pectin until evenly combined.
2. Add blueberries to a medium saucepan. Pour sugar mixture, lemon juice, and salt over the berries.
3. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium.
4. Cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes until thickened slightly and berries begin to break down.
5. Remove from heat and transfer preserves to a clean container.
6. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to cool and set.

Prep: 5 min • Cook: 10 min • Wait: 1 hour