I’ve found that working with liquid pectin isn’t my favorite (I prefer dry), but in some recipes it works well. This is a different kind of jam, not like anything you have had before most likely! If you like smaller cherry pieces, feel free to chop them, instead of quartering. Cherry Espresso Preserves Ingredients: ½… Continue reading Cherry Espresso Preserves

Small Batch Bumbleberry Jam

November 18, 2014December 9, 2016 Sarah

Bumbleberry Jam Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups mashed blueberries (measure after mashing for all berries) 2/3 cup mashed strawberries 2/3 cup mashed raspberries 2 Tbsp bottled lemon juice 3 Tbsp Ball® Real Fruit™ Classic Pectin 2 cups granulated sugar Directions: Wash canning jars, with bands and new lids, in hot, soapy water. Rinse well, and drain on a clean… Continue reading Small Batch Bumbleberry Jam

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Small Batch Canning: Rhubarb Jam

September 25, 2014December 9, 2016 Sarah

When I left my rhubarb plants behind at the old house, I planted new ones as soon as I could. Being first year plants I wasn’t expecting much this year – and I still haven’t harvested them. It is good to let them grow the first year and to be very careful if you do harvest… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Rhubarb Jam

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Four Pepper Jelly

September 24, 2014November 19, 2016 Sarah

Four Pepper Jelly Ingredients: 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped ¼ cup jalapeño, seeded and diced (1-2 peppers) ½ + 2 Tbsp cup apple cider vinegar (5% acidity) 1½ Tbsp Ball® Real Fruit™ Classic Pectin 1 cup granulated sugar… Continue reading Four Pepper Jelly

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Spiced Strawberry Jam

August 21, 2014December 9, 2016 Sarah

The spices deepen the flavors of the jam, especially the vanilla, which leaves a creamy essence. It is so good on yogurt and even atop strawberry ice cream. Spiced Strawberry Jam Ingredients: 5 2/3 cups mashed strawberries (measure after mashing) 7½ Tbsp Ball® Real Fruit™ Classic Pectin 2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg 5 cups granulated… Continue reading Spiced Strawberry Jam

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