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Make rich homemade blueberry jam with warm cinnamon and spice flavors. This easy canning recipe is perfect for toast, biscuits, pancakes, and holiday gift giving. A delicious twist on classic blueberry jam.

Spiced Blueberry Jam Recipe (Easy Homemade Canning Jam)

Easy homemade spiced blueberry jam recipe for water bath canning. Made with cinnamon, allspice, and cloves for a warm twist on classic blueberry jam.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword blueberry, canning, jam
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 3 pints

Ingredients

  • 6 cups prepared crushed blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons bottled or fresh lemon juice
  • 7 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter optional, reduces foam
  • 2 pouches liquid fruit pectin

Instructions

  1. Wash jars, lids, and rings.
  2. Keep jars hot until ready to fill.
  3. Prepare boiling water canner and begin heating water.
  4. Wash blueberries and remove stems.
  5. Mash berries in batches with a potato masher.
  6. Measure 6 cups crushed blueberries into a large saucepan.
  7. Add lemon juice, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, sugar, and butter if using.
  8. Bring mixture to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
  9. Stir in liquid pectin.
  10. Return to a full rolling boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  11. Remove from heat and skim foam if needed.
  12. Ladle hot jam into hot jars.
  13. Leave 1/8 inch headspace.
  14. Wipe jar rims clean.
  15. Apply lids and rings finger tight.
  16. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
  17. Remove jars and cool undisturbed for 12 hours.
  18. Check seals before storing.

Recipe Notes

Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
Refrigerate after opening.
Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used first.
Frozen blueberries may be used if thawed first.
Great for fall breakfasts and holiday gifting.