All happiness depends on a leisurely meal … Check This Amazing Recipe: Blueberry butter
How to Make Blueberry butter
Preparation time:
less than 30 mins
Cooking time:
1 to 2 hours
Serves:
Makes 3 x 250ml/9fl oz jars
Dietary:
Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 500g/1lb 2oz cooking apples
- 250g/9oz blueberries
- 300ml/10fl oz clear apple juice
- 1 medium orange
- 350g/12oz sugar
Method
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Wash the apples, then chop them into small chunks – there is no need to peel or core them – and put into a preserving pan.
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Wash the blueberries and place into the preserving pan with the apples and apple juice.
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Add the orange zest.
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Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until the apples have collapsed, stirring occasionally.
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Strain the mixture through a fine sieve, then return the blueberry and apple mixture to the pan.
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Add the sugar and return to the heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is dissolved.
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Continue to cook until a thick, creamy consistency is achieved – this can take up to an hour. Stir from time to time.
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Pour into sterilised jars. Cover with a lid and label.
