Oh, the treat of homemade Raspberry Jam! This is a traditional cooked Raspberry Jam with no pectin added. This method of jam making is sometimes referred to as “long boil jam” because it is cooked on the stovetop until the jam has cooked down and thickened. Continue reading Traditional Raspberry Jam – no pectin added
Homemade jam is such a wonderful treat. And, of course, there is the sense of accomplishment seeing the results of processing fruit into tasty jam. Today, I share my recipe for small batch Cherry Jam. Continue reading Small Batch Cherry Jam
This Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Jam boasts wonderful flavour and is very quick and easy to make. Because it is to stored in the freezer, it does not require a long cooking time or the hot water canning process. Continue reading Strawberry Rhubarb Freezer Jam Recipe
My grandmother had two small fruit-bearing bushes at the edge of her garden – a black current and a gooseberry. Both were good producers despite their relatively small size and age. I remember helping her to stem and tip the berries before they were made into jam. Every year, she would make a small amount of black current jam and the same of gooseberry, both of which would be very judiciously produced at the table throughout the year as these were considered very special jams. One did not eat these jams at the same rate as the more common strawberry and raspberry jams were consumed! I loved her black current and gooseberry jams! Continue reading Gooseberry Jam
Zucchini is one vegetable that seems to grow prolifically. Come fall and many gardeners have an abundance of zucchini they don’t know what to do with. Zucchini, because it doesn’t have a particularly strong flavor, is actually a very versatile veggie that can be used in cakes, cookies, muffins, and jams as it lends itself to pairing well with other flavors like chocolate and citrus flavors, for example.
Another recipe I like to use fresh zucchini in is this one for Zucchini Jam. It is a great spread on toast, biscuits, muffins and scones, or as a dollop on vanilla custard for an easy dessert. Its bright orange color makes it a showy jam. Continue reading Zucchini Jam
