Okay, it has been so hot the last few weeks. I'm talking over a 100 degrees and while I like my hot heat I have had enough! I am one of those people who sweat like its my job so when its this hot all I want to do is stay inside and eat frozen treats! Yesterday was the first day in a month that Case didn't have school on a Saturday but again, it was hot so we didn't want to do much. We tried to beat this heat and stay inside but did venture out for some much needed snow cones.
Plus, I being stuck inside all day I got domestic and made my first ever batch of raspberry jam! If you have been like me and have a little bit of fear when it comes to canning and making jam at home, I am here to say that this was so easy I don't think I will ever by store jam again.
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| Don't these look amazing? I admit that I paid a little more than I should have but I just can resist fresh fruit for sale on the side of the rode in the summer time... it really is so much better then the fruit you get in the store. |
So really don't be afraid to make homemade jam, it is so easy! This is freezer raspberry jam which is even easier.
Freezer Raspberry Jam:
- 4 cups mashed raspberries
- 3 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 box of sure jell premium fruit pectin (I used the 1.75 oz. pink box - it calls for less sugar)
The instructions come in the sure jell box and there are instructions for all kinds fruit jams and jellies. This batch made eight small jars of jam and only took me about 45 minutes to make. I dare you to try it, it is so yummy!
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