Showing posts with label Jams and Jellies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jams and Jellies. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Mixed Berries Jam

Mixed Berries Jam
This was a great way to use up those frozen berries stashed in the deep interior of the freezer. They're supposed to be used in smoothies, so I have no idea how they got in the freezer because we're not 'smoothie types'. 
Frozen Berries (48 Oz./3 Lb.)
Blueberries, raspberries and blackberries are what were listed on the package and all of them are rich in pectin so I decided to make jam. It turned out to be the easiest ever to make with the simple addition of some sugar to the package of berries.
No Additional Pectin Needed
Amazing how good just 2 ingredients can taste! It took about an hour to cook this jam and the test is simple to make sure it's reached jam consistency - a dollop of the berries on a little plate placed in the refrigerator to cool stays in place without running when it's tilted. It needs minimal baby/jam sitting, but must be stirred frequently to prevent scorching.

15 Oz. of Jam
Since it will be consumed in a short time, it was transferred to a clean salsa jar and refrigerated after it came to room temperature. Perfect on toast or English muffins, I've also had it on waffles, pancakes and as a condiment for Honeybaked ham.

Friday, March 30, 2012

Chili Jam



Chilli Jam













Total Time: 2 hr 15 min
Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 1 hr 0 min
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Yield: 4 (14-oz.) jars
Level: Easy

Add as much red hot chilies as you can handle. I used more bell peppers because my family can't stand too much heat. 


Ingredients
15-20 red hot chili peppers, halved and seeded
2 yellow bell peppers, halved and seeded
4 red bell peppers, halved and seeded
2 cups apple cider vinegar
3 cups sugar (or to taste)

Directions
  1. In a saucepan, combine chili peppers, red bell peppers, and apple cider vinegar.
  2. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes or until the peppers have softened.
  3. Drain and transfer peppers to a blender, puree and strain through a sieve to remove skin.
  4. In a saucepan over medium heat, add pepper puree and sugar.
  5. Stir until sugar has dissolved and cook for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove from heat when the mixture reaches a jam consistency.
  7. Allow to cool and transfer into jars.
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