When I was young my Dad would go out and pick blackberries on his overly cultivated canes out back. He put a lot of time into weeds....some guys went to the bar after work, my Dad spent his in the thorns. Which meant if my Dad got a huge mixing bowl full, my Mom would… Continue reading Seedless Blackberry Jam
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Cherry Espresso Preserves
I've found that working with liquid pectin isn't my favorite (I prefer dry), but in some recipes it works well. This is a different kind of jam, not like anything you have had before most likely! If you like smaller cherry pieces, feel free to chop them, instead of quartering. Cherry Espresso Preserves Ingredients: ½… Continue reading Cherry Espresso Preserves
Small Batch Canning: Rhubarb Jam
When I left my rhubarb plants behind at the old house, I planted new ones as soon as I could. Being first year plants I wasn't expecting much this year - and I still haven't harvested them. It is good to let them grow the first year and to be very careful if you do harvest… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Rhubarb Jam
Small Batch Bumbleberry Jam
Bumbleberry is when you have a few types of berries and combine them into a tasty spread. A great way to use up a half-flat of fresh berries from the farmers market, those last of the season ones that are usually very fragile and have to be eaten quickly. Bumbleberry Jam Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups… Continue reading Small Batch Bumbleberry Jam