Monday, August 04, 2008

Jam

So every year I am getting more and more domestic. This year I have tackled growing a garden (with LOTS of help) and another new project, jam making. Actually jam making and canning. I was going to start with just freezer jam but I tend to lose things in the freezer. No, I did not grow these berries, but I did make the jam and successfully can 18 1/2 pint jars of it. One batch of Red Rasberry and 1 batch of Blackberry/Raspberry. Not only is it edible, it is yummy. Success!
Posted by Melissa at 1:39 PM

6 comments:

  1. UnknownAugust 04, 2008 4:15 PM

    So awesome! Congrats on your jam & canning turning out well!!! :-) *bowing in admiration* - I made apricot *slime* one time, but that's it, LOL...

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  2. mama izattAugust 04, 2008 5:36 PM

    Save the best looking jar to enter in the fair...lol. I'm proud of you! I haven't done mine yet (tonight's project). Do you think I can get Amanda to help?

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  3. MelissaAugust 04, 2008 9:57 PM

    I'm not brave enough for apricots yet, I didn't do anything other than mash berries and add sugar. It was actually easier than I thought.

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  4. MelissaAugust 04, 2008 9:58 PM

    Mom,
    You better put Amanda to work! Don't let those berries go to waste.. well if there are any left. :) I was snacking on mine before I got the jam made.

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  5. JanaAugust 05, 2008 3:36 PM

    Check you out! Thanks for sending a jar to us - we haven't tried it yet, but it will certainly make Chuck's PB&J's for work way better!

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  6. MelissaAugust 05, 2008 11:55 PM

    Jana,
    That boy is all about his PB&J. Ok, so why is it he likes PB&J which is all sloppy & gooey by definition, but likes every other sandwich dry? Wierdo.

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