True Blue

by: AndreaDow
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Tuesday, June 26th

Do you have trouble finding jams that are not full of sugar and artificial junk? I have the perfect new blueberry treat for you!

I remember picking blueberries as a kid on Michigan's Grand Island. To this day, I love fresh blueberries in the summer. Their sweet taste and deep color provide tons of antioxidants and very few calories. Remember, antioxidants are found in many fruits and vegetables and help protect our body against damaging free radicals. Blueberries have a much higher level of antioxidants than many fruits and vegetables. This tiny little berry is also packed with Vitamin C & Vitamin E.

The folks at Nervous Nellie's Jams and Jellies in Maine have perfected the art of blueberry jam. Once harvested, the berries have to be cooked to make the jam. The problem with many berries is that the skin is very tough and does not pop when cooked. EatingWell magazine reports that most people solve this problem by adding sugar. Anne Beerits of Nervous Nellie's decided to cook the berries twice instead of adding the excess sugar. The result is a wonderfully fresh preserve that does not taste overly sweet. Anne fills and labels about 42,000 jars by hand every year! There are four yummy flavors to chose from like Blue Razz Conserve and Blueberry Ginger Conserve. Click here to stock up and enjoy this powerful berry year round!

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