A local store had nice looking strawberries for a good price the other day, but when I brought them home I was disappointed in their taste -- they weren't sweet at all. So I decided to make jam. My kids love my raspberry jam the best, but this is a close second.
Can you see my husband's reflection in the jar?
I just used the recipe from the Ball Pectin box so I haven't included the recipe. Just make sure you have about 5 cups of strawberries, lots of sugar, and about 1/4 cup of lemon juice. I used about 1-1/2 pounds of strawberries.
So if you get some not so sweet strawberries, make some jam.
Looks so yummy. I think hubby was posing!!!!
ReplyDeleteI heard (and tried) something else too. Fill a bowl or the sink with the hottest water you can get out of your tap. Let them sit in the water until they are warm through. It sweetens them and kills the bacteria so they won't mold as quickly in the fridge. I was amazed how it worked and didn't make them soggy like it would my homegrown ones.
Love jam, sounds like a perfect solution Joni! Strawberry jam is on my list of things to do this gardening season. The plants are greening up nicely:@)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful strawberry jam! It will be so good on anything it happens to land on! :)
ReplyDeleteBarb
Homemade strawberry jam is the best stuff ever. I can't eat store bought because I have been spoiled all my life. This makes me look forward to warm weather even more!!
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What a great idea, Joni! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Fresh strawberry jam sounds so good. I might have to make a batch of freezer jam this year when the berries are ready. I haven't done that in several years.
ReplyDeleteYour jam looks so pretty in the jars! I am so ready for spring. I still have lots of strawberry jam but do plan on some others. Can't wait for canning time!
ReplyDeleteI just bought the Ball book of preserves... your pictures are beautiful -
ReplyDeleteThat's a good way to use them up. Love your hubby's reflection!
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ButterYum
Joni, you are one energetic lady! I would have just cut them, covered them with sugar, and put them in the fridge. LOL
ReplyDelete~ Sarah
Strawberry ranks second only to my mom's grape jam! There is nothing I love more than a warm, crusty croissant with butter and strawberry jam. My mouth is watering now!! Yours looks great! I'm thinking I will have to learn how to make it this summer. Thanks for stopping by:-)
ReplyDeleteYUM..nothing better than that except perhaps some homemade bread to go with it! ;D
ReplyDeleteYour house must have smelled so good!
ReplyDeleteJoni, Your jam is so bright red and gorgeous! I'll bet you and your family will enjoy it very much.
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Beth
Your jam looks beautiful! Reminds me of all those days picking berries with my grandpa and making jam with my grandma!
ReplyDeleteThe tradition continues with my daughter. Such nice memories!
Great idea! I just saw strawberries for 2 boxes for 3.98, I'm gonna go get a bunch!! Thanks, anne
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Joni! I like the sunshine:) Your jam looks beautiful, and yep, I see your husband:)
ReplyDeletePass me a slice of bread please. Your photos are beautiful.
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