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May 31, 2011 2 comments

How to Fix Runny Strawberry Jam

Homemade strawberry jam is yummy. But what do you do if it is runny. Read on for a recipe to fix failed strawberry jam. It is summer. Strawberry season is winding down. Raspberries and blueberries are just around the corner. Berries are just wonderful; about anyway you can eat them. I enjoy them fresh in…

May 2, 2009 0 comments

Canning Fig Jam

On Thursday last week I looked in the refrigerator and saw the plate full of figs were starting to turn brown. Neither my husband or I are big fig eaters but I still didn’t want them to be wasted. I checked an old preserving book that my mother gave me not long ago to…

July 1, 2008 0 comments

How to Cool Jars and Test Jar Lids

Canning is a great way to preserve fruit and vegetables from your garden. It takes some time and effort, but you will reap the rewards of your canning efforts all winter, as well as save money on your grocery bill. There are a lot of things to keep in mind when you do your own…

June 25, 2008 6 comments

Canning Plum Jam

In late summer I love going to the mountains and picking wild plums. They are so delicious straight off the tree. After I get them home I use them for canning plum jam. Plum jam is really good, and easy to make. I liked this recipe so much that it’s now one of my top favorite…