canning

  • Cherry Jam

    This recipe was a mix of the University of Georgia’s home canning instructions and the internet. I used Rainier cherries for the cherry jam, but did not use pectin, which is the primary deviation from the initial recipe. I started… Continue reading

    Cherry Jam
  • Blackberry Jam

    For this jam, I took my inspiration from the LOTRO Cook’s Recipes. Blackberries are not a particularly popular item in my home, but I did make an effort to purchase quality berries from a local vendor, Annie’s Fun Farm. Like… Continue reading

    Blackberry Jam
  • Raspberry Jam

    Raspberry jam is my favorite flavor of jam. I have wonderful memories of my grandmother gifting our family jars of homemade raspberry jam, and happily consuming it on sandwiches and toast. This year, I got the privilege of making and… Continue reading

    Raspberry Jam
  • Apricot Jam (no pectin)

    Apricot jam has been a staple in my family as long as I can remember because most of my family loves apricot anything. My kid, like my parents and sister, loves having it on pancakes, biscuits, toast, and waffles. I… Continue reading

    Apricot Jam (no pectin)
  • Apricot Butter

    For this recipe, I started with the Silky Apricot Butter recipe from Ball. However, due to the way that I prepare my apricots, there are some slight differences. Because I puree my apricots after removing the skins rather than putting… Continue reading

    Apricot Butter
  • Prepping Apricots

    WARNING: Do NOT transport fresh home-grown fruit from a quarantine area into or through a pest-free area. Preparing apricots for canning can be quite the process, and individuals definitely have preferences. I prefer to rinse and pit the apricots before… Continue reading

    Prepping Apricots