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Small Batch Canning: Rhubarb Jam

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

Preserving

Four Pepper Jelly

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

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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Spiced Peach Jam

Spiced Peach Jam Ingredients: 5 1/3 cups mashed peaches, pealed and pitted – see below (measure after mashing) 4 Tbsp bottled lemon juice 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg 6 Tbsp Ball® Real Fruit™ Classic Pectin 4 cups granulated sugar Directions: Wash canning jars, with bands and new lids, in hot, soapy water. Rinse well, and… Continue reading Spiced Peach Jam

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Small Batch Strawberry Jam

End of July brings Everbearing Strawberries into season, and a small batch of jam doesn’t take long to capture the bright taste of it. Small Batch Strawberry Jam Ingredients: 2 2/3 cups mashed strawberries (measure after mashing) 3 Tbsp Ball® Real Fruit™ Classic Pectin 2 cups granulated sugar Directions: Wash canning jars, with bands and new… Continue reading Small Batch Strawberry Jam