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| HandmadeLife |
Posted - Jul 18 2009 : 7:25:34 PM
Hello everyone,
I have about 4-5 cups of fresh black raspberries that I want to transform into jam but I haven't had much success in finding a good recipe online. Do any of you have a good recipe I could use? This is my first attempt at jam production!
Thanks for your thoughts! |
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| gspringman |
Posted - Jul 23 2009 : 6:25:37 PM
Barbara, what prevents the jars from not breaking in the freezer? How long can you store them this way? And do you just thaw them in fridge or on counter? This is new to me, sorry so many questions. I'm always looking for an easier way of doing things.
Gail
Farmgirl #486
Planting Zone 5
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| Greyhound Mom |
Posted - Jul 21 2009 : 07:51:56 AM
Cheryl...
I have been making jams and jellies for a long time, always cooking and waiting for it to set up and putting on the wax seal! For the first time I thought I would try the freezer method...FABULOUS! Best perserves I ever made! you can get the package of pectin for freezing at your local grocery store! It is so easy! Mix the pectin with 4 cups of sugar, add 4 cups of fruit (either keep it whole or slightly chop it up in your food processor), mix it all together and put it into clean glass jars or the new ball freezer jelly jars. Let it set up for 5 hours and pop it in the freezer!
Yesterday my daughter and I made 6 jars each of blackberry, strawberry, peach and blueberry preserves. I love this method and it is so fast!
Good luck!
B ~
"The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth, and we have a sacred duty to protect her and return thanks for the gifts of life." |
| laurzgot |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 8:22:06 PM
Cheryl, I have a good and easy raseberry jam recipe.
3 cups raseberries black or red For more rasberries add equal amount of sugar
3 cups sugar
Wash and clean jars and lids
Keep jars and lids in hot water
Mash rinsed berries in a large saucepan and stir in sugar.
Bring to a boil for 3-5 minutes
Remove from heat and beat with a wire whip for 6 minutes
Pour into hot jars
Spoon off foam leave about 1/8-1/4 inch space from the top
Wipe jars before putting lids on and secure the bands as tightly as you can
Cool on top of towel on counter
You will hear the lids pop when the jars are cool and sealed
Leave on counter undisturbed for 24 hours to insure proper sealing
suburban countrygirl at heart |
| FebruaryViolet |
Posted - Jul 20 2009 : 07:08:24 AM
Sorry, Cheryl, I use the general "fruit" recipe on the pectin box. If you're not using pectin, I think you can search...try the pickyourown.com (or org.) site. I know they have multiple options on there :)
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