Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Chocolate~Blueberry Jam~



All things blue in a garden..including blueberries..and my new bush..(I know I may need another..)..recommended by Nancy.I have also had to put a covering over it..as someone or something is picking off the little bundles of unripened fruit..and they lay there:(Never to be comestible..So the armor is partially on:) Wrong armor,but I will work on that~



I've been waiting for this one..since I saw it at Jasmine Cuisine~
I think when I made the little topper..I thought it would be for Blueberry Jam..

But then it hit me..THAT Blueberry jam..My husband loves Blueberries and Chocolate..

So it's a match made in heaven..and he was my hand model the night he tasted it on ice cream..but on croissants or scones..:) it would be sinfully heavenly decadently delicious also..
Do you like chocolate covered blueberries? Well you will enjoy this:)



It's the season.. the garden is bursting with blues and mauves..although my new little shrub was dubbed:"Early Producing.."..the blueberries used for the jam were not mine..they have a way to go..

I made 3 small jars.. we quartered Jasmine's recipe and it worked to a T..or a B:)

Here is what I did..
Adapted from Jasmine Cuisine..

2 Cups of Blueberries
1/4 Cup water

Boil the above washed and prepped blueberries w/ the water for 10 minutes..

Add 1 3/4 cups of sugar.. stir to dissolve completely..

add 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate stir until dissolved

and add the 1 1/2 tsps of lemon juice from a little plastic lemon:)

Cook stirring occasionally until it gets to 104 Celcius with your candy thermometer.
add 1/2 sachet of liquid pectin and bring to a full rolling boil for 1 minute..stirring occasionally..

Remove from heat and add 1 tbsp of Brandy..it is optional but recommended and I did..again stir to combine.
Fill your jars..pre-sterilized..to 1/4 " of the top.. close and bathe ..hot water bath for 10 mins..
Let cool..

Divine.




My notes..I did not mash my blueberries..I wanted them whole..it worked well..I made a much smaller quantity because it is just for Jacques..I did give a small jar to my daughter..her husband likes chocolate covered blueberries..

Please refer to her recipe for exact quantities and her method..
My version is adapted...like my version of gardening and mixing Blueberry bushes with Baptisia and Irises..and roses..
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30 comments:

  1. Cathy at Wives with KnivesJune 29, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    I've never seen a jam recipe quite like this one. I'm so curious that I just have to try the recipe. I do like chocolate covered blueberries and can't imagine I wouldn't enjoy this as well. Lovely photos, Monique.

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  2. a quiet lifeJune 30, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    you are up late! just to tempt me? i am feeling better after seeing this :)

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  3. ShelJune 30, 2011 at 3:01 AM

    It looks very tempting...blueberries..chocolate..I think Wesley would enjoy this like your blueberry muffins!
    Beautiful photos again Monique.
    Have a lovely day.
    Shel

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  4. fabriquefantastiqueJune 30, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    my mouth is watering just reading this...

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  5. Valerie Harrison (bellini)June 30, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Sinfully delicious for all of the chocolate lovers in our lives. I can imagine serving this little surprise for brunch with guests, or that special someone.

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  6. La Table De NanaJune 30, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    It's a fun little jam..I am glad it caught you eye like it did mine..Thanks and have a great day!

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  7. Shirley @ Kokken69June 30, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Fresh blueberry jam - how glorious! Plant more bushes, Monique!

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  8. Marie RaynerJune 30, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Monique, I used to make all sorts of jams when I had all the children at home. It's not economical for us nowadays as there is only the two of us and our family lives so far away. Blueberry has always been one of my favourites. By the way that potato salad would be perfectly lovely at room temperature. I hope you enjoy!!

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  9. La Table De NanaJune 30, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Thanks Marie..that's what I will make.. It's Noah's 3rd bday and his mommy is doing his party but I want to bring something..that will be it:)

    Have a great day everyone.

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  10. Kathy WalkerJune 30, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    I don't think that I have seen a blueberry chocolate jam. The combination sounds as though it would be tasty. A special gift...
    I really like the topper!!

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  11. KarenJune 30, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    Oh, what a sweet little topper. It is as cute as the jam is decedent sounding. I love the fact that the recipe is perfect for just a couple of jars.

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  12. SavoringTime in the KitchenJune 30, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    The computer at the office this week has been acting up so I've had little time to visit my favorite places like yours.

    How wonderful to have your own blueberry bush! I hope you find the right armor to protect the berries from whatever scoundrel is removing them.

    This jam sounds so very delicious!

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  13. romance-of-rosesJune 30, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I cannot eat chocolate but this certainly does sound and look yummy. So will enjoy the blueberries and chocolate from here.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Smiles...Lu

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  14. Tracey McBride ~ Frugal Luxuries®July 1, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Oh my goodness...you never cease to inspire!!! I would have never thought to add the chocolate...so simple...so scrumptious! What a lovely and unusual token gift! Your embroidered topper is the icing on the gift. :)
    Love,
    Tracey
    x0x

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  15. Deana SidneyJuly 1, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    I thought I read it wrong... chocolate and blueberry jam?? Then I thought about it and it started to sound wonderful Can't wait to try it.

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  16. Mari @ Once Upon a PlateJuly 1, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    You thrill me with your wonderful presentations, creativity and ideas... magnificent, magical Monique.
    ((hugs))

    P.S. Nice hand model you have there! Hi to J!!

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  17. RitaJuly 2, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    This is unique and original; never heard of this combination. Will give this one a try when the blueberry season starts.
    Rita

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  18. BarbaraJuly 2, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    That little cross stitched top is adorable, Monique!
    We're all thinking blueberries right now, but your recipe is truly unusual! Have never read anything like it. Copied it to try...

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  19. La Table De NanaJuly 2, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Hope you like it..have a lovely weekend everyone~

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  20. Marie RaynerJuly 2, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Monique, don't use brown sugar in the black currant loaf, use ordinary granulated sugar. I used golden caster because it was what I had. It is not like brown sugar at all. Brown sugar would be too heavy. Hope this helps! xxoo

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  21. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina KitchenJuly 3, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    I've never tasted chocolates and blueberries. I agree with you that it must be a match made in heaven. Love the precious jar topper Monique. So chic.
    Sam

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  22. La Table De NanaJuly 3, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    It does Marie..potato salad was enjoyed!

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  23. nooschiJuly 3, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Delicious, and perfect for the summer season. I love coming by to visit...it's like visiting an old friend!

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  24. DianneJuly 3, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Mmm! I do love the taste of blueberries and of course chocolate is my very favourite - definitely a match made in heaven. I have filed this recipe away till blueberry time. Thank you for sharing it Monique and have a wonderful and safe week. xx

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  25. JacquelineJuly 5, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Now I am thinking of chocolate and raspberry jam and chocolate and strawberry jam, be still my heart! Fabulous.

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  26. La Table De NanaJuly 5, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Yes chocolate and raspberry..Must be good! Let us know:)

    Thank you..all of you.

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  27. SarahJuly 11, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Oh, I'm going to make this. We have blueberries in the refrigerator just waiting to be covered in chocolate. ;-)
    ~ Sarah

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  28. MarysolJuly 11, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    Love!
    The combination of blueberries and chocolate is so new to me. How did this creation escape me?

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  29. La Table De NanaJuly 11, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Have fun..let me know how you like it!

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  30. LucyJuly 13, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I love this idea! What a great way to make jam a little more decadent.

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