Category Archives: jams and jellies

October Can Jam: Peach Jalapeno Jelly

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Marisa

Using the syrup leftover from canning peaches to make jelly is not an idea original to me. I got the idea from Putting By, and it was such a good one that when I canned my last batch of the … Continue reading →

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September Can Jam: Peach-Plum Ginger Jam

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Marisa

I feel a bit like I had already canned stone fruit nearly every way possible by the time this can jam came around. I was at a bit of a loss as to how to make something new and interesting … Continue reading →

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Tomato Jam

Posted on September 14, 2010 by Marisa

I used to have a fantastic coworker named John. He was calm in the face of chaos, had a buoyant sense of humor and knew how not to take things too seriously. And, his wife Amy just happened to be … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Jelly Recipe

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Marisa

When I think of fruits that are good for preserving, watermelon is not one that immediately springs to mind. Truly, it’s not something I would have even considered putting in my jam pot, had it not been for a request … Continue reading →

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Blackberry-Apricot Jam

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Marisa

Blackberry season has come to the mid-atlantic region and I couldn’t be more delighted. I spent my childhood foraging blackberries in the Oregon brambles and those sweet, tart, juicy berries are some of my favorite summer fruits. While they don’t … Continue reading →

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Small Batch: Mixed Stone Fruit Jam

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Marisa

About a week ago, I had three peaches going mushy, a handful of soft apricots and a flat of sugar plums all competing for my attention. Knowing that I couldn’t ignore all that overly ripe fruit a day longer, I … Continue reading →

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Small Batch Canning and Sour Cherry Jam

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Marisa

Although I’m not as diligent about it as some people, I’ve always been one to steer clear of kitchen tools that offer little in the way of flexibility or range. This is why I’ve avoided things like egg poachers (a … Continue reading →

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May Can Jam: Orange Rhubarb Butter

Posted on May 22, 2010 by Marisa

Last summer, I made more batches of jam than I can count. I used more than fifty pounds of sugar and filled hundreds of jars (admittedly, I was doing this in part to have plenty to give away at my … Continue reading →

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April Can Jam: Rosemary Rhubarb Jam

Posted on April 23, 2010 by Marisa

Despite having known about the April Can Jam challenge for more than a month (I helped pick the topic, after all), I still waited until the VERY last minute to make my jam. What can I say, I’m motivated by … Continue reading →

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Charoses Inspired Jam for Passover

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Marisa

A couple of weeks ago, I got the most inspired idea from a reader. Knowing that Passover is around the corner, she wondered whether it would be possible to make a jam based on charoses (also spelled charoset), one of … Continue reading →

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