Simple Blueberry Grilled Cheese

The gold standard of comfort foods gets a boost of blue in the Blueberry Grilled Cheese. Blueberry jam and fresh blueberries team up for a double dose of sweet-tart flavor, paired with shredded mozzarella for a melty, yummy treat. For a little extra oomph, try Monterey Jack or aged Cheddar. Just a simple meal with a sophisticated twist you’ll want to make over and over again!

Servings & Time

Nutrition Per Serving

Ingredients

Homemade Blueberry Jam

6 1/2 cups fresh blueberries, coarsely chopped (about 5 pints)

1 package granulated fruit pectin for lower-sugar recipes

4 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided

Simple Blueberry Grilled Cheese

1/4 cup Homemade Blueberry Jam

8 slices sourdough bread

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature

Preparation

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine blueberries and 1/2 cup water. In a small bowl, stir together pectin and 1/4 cup of the sugar; stir into blueberry mixture. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly.
Add remaining sugar all at once; return to a rolling boil. Boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; skim off any foam. Let stand for about 30 minutes or until cool enough to handle.