Homemade Blueberry Jam
Creating Delicious Homemade Blueberry Jam & A Refreshing Blueberry Snow Ice Dessert
Indulge in the delightful combination of homemade blueberry jam and a refreshing blueberry snow ice dessert! This recipe guides you through making a luscious blueberry jam, perfect for topping shaved ice. Imagine a pile of finely shaved ice, crowned with two generous scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream, then generously drizzled with your vibrant homemade blueberry jam and studded with plump, fresh blueberries. It’s a visual and gustatory delight! Blueberries are a superfood powerhouse, celebrated for their benefits to vision and immunity, and are fantastic eaten fresh. This dessert offers a unique textural experience: enjoy the creamy ice cream and jam initially, then mix in the shaved ice at the bottom for a wonderfully chewy, sweet, and cool sensation. The homemade blueberry jam itself boasts a beautiful color and an irresistibly addictive flavor!
For the Blueberry Jam- 500g fresh blueberries
- 400g sugar (granulated or brown)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 pinch fine salt
For the Snow Ice Dessert- Shaved ice (snow ice texture), as needed
- Homemade blueberry jam, to taste
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 7-8 fresh blueberries
- Shaved ice (snow ice texture), as needed
- Homemade blueberry jam, to taste
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 7-8 fresh blueberries
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by thoroughly washing the fresh blueberries under cold water. After rinsing, drain them well using a sieve to remove excess moisture. This step is crucial for achieving the right jam consistency and preventing it from becoming too watery.
Step 2
In a pot, combine all the jam ingredients: the drained blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and a tiny pinch of salt. Place the pot over medium heat and stir continuously with a spatula as it begins to warm up. Once the sugar dissolves and the blueberries start to break down and simmer, continue to stir until the mixture thickens to your desired consistency. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Keep an eye on the consistency; overcooking can result in a very firm jam.
Step 3
A key characteristic of this blueberry jam is to cook it until the blueberry skins and some fruit pieces are still discernible, providing a delightful texture with small bursts of fruit. This approach ensures the jam is enjoyable both on its own and as a topping, adding more complexity to your dessert.
Step 4
Now, let’s assemble the magnificent blueberry snow ice! Start by filling your serving bowl or dish with a generous amount of finely shaved snow ice. Carefully place two scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream on top of the ice. Finally, generously spoon your homemade blueberry jam over the ice cream and ice, and scatter the fresh blueberry ‘jewels’ on top. Your visually stunning and incredibly delicious blueberry snow ice dessert is ready to be enjoyed!
