Wild Blueberry Pâte de Fruit

Wild Blueberry Pâte de Fruit

PREP TIME
10 min

TOTAL TIME
25 min
COOK TIME
15 min
SERVINGS
Makes 3 dozen squares

INGREDIENTS

1 pound Josh Pond's frozen wild blueberries thawed, plus any accumulated juices
1/2 cup water
3 cups sugar, plus more for coating
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 (3-oz.) packet liquid pectin

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Coat an 8" square baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

2. Puree berries, accumulated juices, and water in a blender until smooth, about 15 seconds. Transfer puree to a large saucepan.

3. Whisk in sugar and lemon juice and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently to dissolve sugar. Continue to cook, stirring constantly and scraping down sides and bottom of pan as needed, until mixture reaches 230°F, about 15 minutes.

4. Stir in pectin, return to a boil, and cook 1 minute. Transfer to prepared pan and quickly spread into an even layer. Let sit at room temperature until firm and fully set, 3 to 4 hours.

5. When mixture is set, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on a cutting board, then add more sugar to a shallow bowl. Run a knife around edges of pan and turn over onto the prepared cutting board.

6. Slice candies into 3/4" squares. Working with a few pieces at a time, toss in sugar to coat all sides evenly. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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