Blueberry Grand Marnier Preserves

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Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Fifteen Minutes Total Time: Under an hour

5 1/2 cups cleaned and stemmed blueberries
1/2 cup water
2 tbsp lemon juice
7 cups sugar
2 pouches liquid fruit pectin
1/4 cup Grand Marnier liqueur

In a large saucepan, add berries, water and lemon juice. Let stand 10 minutes. Add sugar; mix well. Place over high heat and bring to a full boil. Boil hard for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and immediately stir in pectin and liqueur. Skim off foam with metal spoon. Continue stirring and skimming for 5 minutes. Let cool slightly to prevent floating fruit. Pour quickly into sterilized jars, cover with new lids and seal.
Yield: 8 cups