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tinarie
True Blue Farmgirl

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Tina
Bagdad Florida
USA
59 Posts

Posted - Mar 02 2010 :  10:08:23 AM  Show Profile
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?

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chaddsgirl
True Blue Farmgirl

843 Posts

Sarah
Farmgirl Sisterhood #639 MO
USA
843 Posts

Posted - Mar 02 2010 :  11:22:26 AM  Show Profile
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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Ingrid
True Blue Farmgirl

432 Posts

Ingrid
BC
Canada
432 Posts

Posted - Mar 02 2010 :  11:28:51 AM  Show Profile
If you go on the Bernardin website they have simple recipes for free. Also check out your local thrift stores.

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tinarie
True Blue Farmgirl

59 Posts

Tina
Bagdad Florida
USA
59 Posts

Posted - Mar 02 2010 :  11:31:14 AM  Show Profile
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.

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Rea231
True Blue Farmgirl

139 Posts



139 Posts

Posted - Mar 03 2010 :  07:32:02 AM  Show Profile
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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SheilaC
True Blue Farmgirl

1948 Posts

Sheila
Vermont
USA
1948 Posts

Posted - Mar 03 2010 :  10:36:04 AM  Show Profile
I use the recipes in the Certo or Sure Jel package! :) Nothing exotic, but great turnout every time!
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Candy C.
True Blue Farmgirl

823 Posts

Candy
Mescal AZ
USA
823 Posts

Posted - Mar 03 2010 :  1:05:35 PM  Show Profile  Send Candy C. a Yahoo! Message
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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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru

4658 Posts

Nicole
Sandy Hook CT
USA
4658 Posts

Posted - Mar 03 2010 :  6:45:24 PM  Show Profile
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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tinarie
True Blue Farmgirl

59 Posts

Tina
Bagdad Florida
USA
59 Posts

Posted - Mar 06 2010 :  6:36:10 PM  Show Profile
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?

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windypines
True Blue Farmgirl

4184 Posts

Michele
Bruce Wisconsin
USA
4184 Posts

Posted - Mar 07 2010 :  04:53:14 AM  Show Profile
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
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