What You’ll Need
To get started, you only need a few basic ingredients and tools:
Ingredients:
Fresh, ripe blueberries
Lemon juice (freshly squeezed or bottled)
Clean, filtered water
Tools:
Clean glass jars (750 ml recommended)
New jar lids
A large, deep pot
A clean cloth or kitchen towel
A stove
Step-by-Step Guide to Preserve Blueberries
1. Wash the Blueberries Thoroughly
Start by rinsing your blueberries under cool running water. This removes any dirt, debris, or pesticide residues. Drain them well using a colander and gently pat them dry with a clean towel.
2. Prepare Clean Jars and Lids
Use sterilized glass jars with airtight, new lids. You can sterilize jars by boiling them for 10 minutes or running them through a hot dishwasher cycle. Make sure they are completely dry before use.
3. Fill the Jars with Blueberries
Gently place the clean blueberries into each jar, filling them up to about 2-3 cm below the rim. Do not mash or crush the berries—they should remain whole.
