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| tinarie |
Posted - Mar 02 2010 : 10:08:23 AM
I would like to try and make my own jam this year. I am looking for a great jam cookbook? Do any of you have any suggestions?
...When one flower blooms,spring awakens everywhere....
- John O'Donohue
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| windypines |
Posted - Mar 07 2010 : 04:53:14 AM
Hi all you jam makers. I know some are just starting out, but I make all my jams and jellies using apple syrup for pectin. Takes a bit longer, but you use sugar to taste. So you use alot less sugar. I make the syrup from crab apples. Just a thought.
Michele |
| tinarie |
Posted - Mar 06 2010 : 6:36:10 PM
Thanks everyone for your advice and tips. I am getting the small batch perserving book also. There are several Ball Blue Book of Preserving books. Which one is the best?
...When one flower blooms,spring awakens everywhere....
- John O'Donohue
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| texdane |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 6:45:24 PM
Hi!
Jam-making is one of my favorite hobbies! The Blue Ball book is the "Bible" of canning, but it's fun to search the web...I have found some neat tips there. I give jam as gifts every year, and the low-sugar pectin recipes tend to be the favorite - you can taste more of the fruit and it isn't too sweet. Good luck - bet you'll be hooked after the first batch! ;)
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
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| Candy C. |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 1:05:35 PM
One of my favorite canning books is "The Complete Book of Small-Batch Preserving." I sometimes like not having to can so much at one time, since it is just DH and I!! I do also use the Ball Blue Book, great recipes!
Candy C.
Farmgirl Sister #977
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| SheilaC |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 10:36:04 AM
I use the recipes in the Certo or Sure Jel package! :) Nothing exotic, but great turnout every time! |
| Rea231 |
Posted - Mar 03 2010 : 07:32:02 AM
I look forward to each Ball Blue book. I have tem all. They ae great and as years go by the publishing just gets better. The pics are awesome.
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| tinarie |
Posted - Mar 02 2010 : 11:31:14 AM
Thanks. I was actually looking to purchase the Blue Ball Book of Canning Book. I also love to get recipes online. There is just something about have a cookbook in hand. I like to make markes and write my comments on the pages.
...When one flower blooms,spring awakens everywhere....
- John O'Donohue
Sweet B Papers My Etsy Shop
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| Ingrid |
Posted - Mar 02 2010 : 11:28:51 AM
If you go on the Bernardin website they have simple recipes for free. Also check out your local thrift stores.
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| chaddsgirl |
Posted - Mar 02 2010 : 11:22:26 AM
My favorite canning book is the Blue Ball Book of Canning. It has great canning recipes for all kinds of jams, jellies, chutney's, pickles, soups, sauces, veggies, etc. It is very helpful especially if you haven't done it before because it has lots of "how-to" tips in it. :)
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