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We Love God!

God: "I looked for someone to take a stand for me, and stand in the gap" (Ezekiel 22:30)

Spicy Blueberry Jam (a Real Favorite)

January 29, 2023

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
	English	Condiments	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	qt	Washed, stemmed blueberries
1/4	c	Cider vinegar
2	c	Sugar
1/4	t	Allspice
1/4	t	Cinnamon
1/4	t	Clovers

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine and simmer till the skins are tender and desired thickness is
reached. [NOTE:  BLUEBERRIES ARE VERY LOW IN PECTIN. YOU CAN HELP  THIS
BY ADDING A FEW SLICES OF GREEN APPLE, REMOVING WHEN THEY BECOME
MUSHY. OR YOU CAN THROW IN A CUBE OF PECTIN STOCK - RECIPE FOLLOWS]  If
you don't add pectin, it will be a bit runny but delicious
nonetheless, especially on scones or English muffins. Adding some
less-ripe berries makes for a more interesting flavor, in my opinion.
File
ftp://ftp.idiscover.co.uk/pub/food/mealmaster/recipes/mmkah001.zip

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 1901 Calories From Fat: 17 Total Fat: 2g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 13.3mg Potassium: 515.2mg Carbohydrates: 487.1g Fiber: 14.7g Sugar: 458.4g Protein: 4.4g