Use sterilized glass jars with new, sealed caps. The jars can be sterilized by boiling them for 10 minutes or washing them in a hot dishwasher. Make sure they are completely dry before use.
3. Fill the jars with
berries Gently place clean berries in each jar, filling them to about 2-3cm below the edge. Do not crush or crush the berries – they should remain whole.
4. Add lemon juice to each jar
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to each 750ml jar. This step is crucial because lemon juice increases acidity, creating an environment where harmful bacteria such as Clostridium botulinum (which causes botulism) cannot thrive.
Blueberries in jars with lemon
water 5. Fill the jars with water
Pour clean, filtered water into the jars, completely covering the berries. Leave about 1 cm of free space at the top to allow them to expand while heating.
6. Wipe the edges of the jars and seal
Before sealing the jars, wipe the edges of each jar with a clean cloth to ensure that no fruit or juice interferes with the sealing process. Close tightly with clean, new lids.
7. Preparation for pasteurization
Place a clean cloth or folded kitchen cloth in the bottom of a large, deep pot. This will prevent the jars from hitting each other or against the pot while heating.
Carefully place the jars upright in the pot. Then, fill the pot with water until it reaches just below the jar lids. It is important not to cover them completely.
Doprowadź wodę do delikatnego wrzenia. Po zagotowaniu zmniejsz nieco ogień i pasteryzuj słoiki przez 30 minut. To ciepło zabije wszelkie bakterie, a jednocześnie zachowa nienaruszone owoce.
9. Pozostaw słoiki do ostygnięcia w wodzie
KONTYNUUJ CZYTANIE NA NASTĘPNEJ STRONIE 🥰💕9. Pozostaw słoiki do ostygnięcia w wodzie
Po 30 minutach wyłącz ogień i pozostaw słoiki do całkowitego ostygnięcia w wodzie. Ten stopniowy proces chłodzenia pomaga stworzyć mocne uszczelnienie próżniowe i zapobiega pękaniu słoików.
10. Przechowywać w chłodnym, ciemnym miejscu
Po całkowitym ostygnięciu wyjmij słoiki, osusz je i przechowuj w ciemnej spiżarni lub szafce. Prawidłowo zamknięte słoiki mogą przetrwać kilka miesięcy, dzięki czemu idealnie nadają się do delektowania się jagodami poza sezonem.
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Use only fresh, undamaged berries for the best texture and flavor after setting.
Label each jar with the date it was set.
Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight to preserve quality.
Once the jar is opened, put it in the fridge and consume the contents within a week.
Ways to Use Canned Blueberries
Canned blueberries are incredibly versatile! You can:
Add them to yogurt, porridge or smoothies
Use as a topping for pancakes or waffles
Mix into baked goods such as muffins or cakes
Serve with ice cream or creams
Eat straight from the jar as a healthy snack
They retain much of their original texture and color, making them ideal for both sweet and savory dishes.
Preserving berries in jars with lemon juice and water is a proven method that does not require sophisticated equipment or artificial preservatives. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy the taste and nutritional value of blueberries all year round, reduce waste and prepare natural meals at home.
