Newfoundland Spiced Blueberry Jam

• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1-1/2 gal. blueberries
• 1 stick cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. whole cloves
• 3 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 8-1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water

1. Pick over, wash and measure blueberries.
2. Put in a heavy stainless-steel pan.
3. Crush the bottom layer.
4. Add 1/2 cup of water and 3 tbsp.
5. lemon juice.
6. Cook over moderate heat, bringing to a boil and simmering until almost tender (about 10 minutes).
7. Add 8-1/2 cups of heated sugar and 1/2 tsp.
8. salt.
9. Add spices tied in cheesecloth.
10. Boil rapidly, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens.
11. (A small amount dropped on a plate will stay in place.)
12. Remove from heat; take out spices and skim.
13. Pour into sterilized bottles and seal as usual.

allspice, blueberries, cinnamon, whole cloves, lemon juice, salt, sugar, water

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/5649 (may not work)