Jammin'
Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 2:20PM 
This afternoon I’m making jam—strawberry rhubarb jam, to be exact.
I like making jam. It is so satisfying to see those jewel-coloured jars lined up on the counter.
The first time you make it, it seems like a big project; but once you get the hang of things, it becomes a rather quick and easy project. To make it even easier, I usually prepare the fruit for the jam and wash the jars and utensils in the evening as I clean up after supper. Then I refrigerate the prepared fruit overnight. First thing next morning, before it gets hot, I make the jam. The most tiring part of the whole project is the 5 minutes of stirring, and older children’s arms work well for that.
Today I’m breaking the early morning rule, since it’s cool and rainy. I may still regret it.
I’ve done jellies, too, but I hate the juice-straining step, so now I’m a jam-onlyist.
Do you make jam or jelly? What kind do you make? Do you have any tips for making jams and jellies, or advice for first-time jam or jelly makers? If you post (or have posted) a recipe for jams, jellies, or preserves, why not leave your link in the comments of this post?
Reader Comments (11)
I have to say the boy thing.
COOL Crosley radio!
Funny thing; I'm jammin' too! I just finished a batch of peach jam a few minutes ago. It's out of the canner and cooling on the counter. I love making jam: strawberry, peach, rhubarb, plum. Going to try mixed berry this year, and your strawberry-rhubarb sounds mighty fine too!
Hi Becky,
Save a few jars of your delicious Rhubarb-Strawbery jam for me.
Would like the whole world to know that Becky has no equal when it comes to making jam. she usually sends me a few jars at Christmas. It is so very delicious on toast.
Keep up the good work.
My mother always made jam but I never have. Maybe I should! Looks wonderful. How is your garden this year Rebecca?
When I lived in WA state, picking wild blackberries and jamming them was a regular feature of August. I had so many jars of blackberry jam we'd never run out until the following June or July. Yummy!
Since moving to Ontario, I've jammed strawberries and currants.
COOL Crosley radio!
It's a garage sale find. It has surprisingly good sound, once you get past the tube buzz. :)
I just finished a batch of peach jam a few minutes ago.
I may do peach this year, too.
ave a few jars of your delicious Rhubarb-Strawbery jam for me.
Hi Karen,
I'll be sure to send you some!
How is your garden this year Rebecca?
It's doing well enough We've had lots and lots of rain, so everything's very green and lush, but maybe a little behind on the fruit production.
Since moving to Ontario, I've jammed strawberries and currants.
That you pick yourself?
I mostly do Rhubarb and Strawberry too.
I could do with making some soon actually as the supplies are low and the Rhubarb is taking over :-)