Preserving

Seedless Marionberry Jam

Seedless Marionberry Jam Ingredients: 4 cups prepared berries (measured AFTER prepping, see below) 3 cups granulated sugar 4 ½ Tbsp Ball® Real Fruit™ Classic Pectin Directions: Wash 6  half-pint jars, with bands and new lids, in hot, soapy water. Rinse well, and drain on a clean kitchen towel. Bring a large pot of water to… Continue reading Seedless Marionberry Jam

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Blueberry Jam

Blueberry Jam Ingredients: 4 cups crushed blueberries (measure AFTER crushing, you will need about 8 cups whole berries) 4 cups granulated sugar 1 package dry pectin Directions: Wash 8 half-pint jars, with bands and new lids, in hot, soapy water. Rinse well, and drain on a clean kitchen towel. Bring a large pot of water… Continue reading Blueberry Jam

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Lemon Strawberry Jam

Lemon Strawberry Jam Ingredients: 2 large lemons, finely zested (organic is best) 4 cups crushed strawberries, measured after crushing 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 6 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Classic Pectin 3 cups raw cane sugar (24 ounce bag) 3 cups natural cane sugar (24 ounce bag) Directions: Fill water canner about ¾ way full with water, place… Continue reading Lemon Strawberry Jam

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Rhubarb Blueberry Cinnamon Honey Jam

More delicious and tart rhubarb jam made with Pomonas Universal Pectin.This time with blueberries and spices! Rhubarb Blueberry Cinnamon Honey Jam Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rhubarb (measured after cooking, see below) 2 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (1 large) 1 cup honey 1 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground ginger 2 tsp calcium water… Continue reading Rhubarb Blueberry Cinnamon Honey Jam

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Rhubarb Honey Jam

During summer I collected small bunches of rhubarb every week at the farmers market. Washed, trimmed and sliced, then in the freezer. This past weekend I had the time to use up all my frozen stock. I made two batches of rhubarb jam, trying out a simple rhubarb & honey jam first. If you are like me and love… Continue reading Rhubarb Honey Jam