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Blueberry Butter

Delicious Blueberry Butter: Effortless Sweetness Awaits

Homemade Blueberry Butter is a velvety spread made from fresh or frozen blueberries, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Canning Time 15 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 jars
Course: Other
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Butter
  • 3 lbs blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 1.25 cups brown sugar light or dark brown sugar can be used
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp allspice
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
For Canning (Optional)
  • jars canning jars sterilized for proper storage
  • 15 minutes water bath processing to seal jars

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Immersion Blender
  • canning jars

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Blueberry Butter
  1. Wash the blueberries under cool running water. Place them into your slow cooker. Cover and set to high for 90 minutes.
  2. After 90 minutes, lower heat to low and cook for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Use an immersion blender to puree the blueberries directly in the slow cooker until smooth.
  4. Cover slightly cracked and cook on low for an additional 3 hours, stirring gently once every hour.
  5. Stir in brown sugar, nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly until sugar dissolves.
  6. Let cook with the lid cracked for another hour to thicken to desired consistency, stirring occasionally.
  7. Pour into sterilized jars, cool to room temperature, and seal with airtight lids.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 7-10 days or freeze for up to 6 months.