I am one of those people who holds true to the notion that all things Christmas should be set aside until the day after Thanksgiving. That's quite a test when both kids are practicing Christmas music for their recitals and jamborees and I am being bombarded with irrisistable Christmas fabric from the quilt shop. Alas, I gave in this weekend and made a double batch of my Christmas Jam. So these photos are for you dear friends - I had to force myself to set up this little display, but what are friends for?
This stuff is so easy and we look forward to it each year. I try to make enough to last all year, but it never seems to last that long because I enjoy sharing it with my friends!
CHRISTMAS JAM
2- 20 oz packages of whole strawberries or 2 1/2 quarts fresh strawberries (I used fresh)
1 lb fresh or frozen cranberries
5 pounds sugar (this is A LOT of sugar! I use about 3 pounds per batch -we like it kind of tart, and yes, that's STILL a lot of sugar!)
2 pouches (3 oz each) of liquid pectin
*Grind strawberries and cranberries in a food processor; place in a large kettle. Add sugar, Bring to a full rolling boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add pectin. Cool for 5 minutes; skim off foam. Pour hot into jars. Adjust caps and process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath. Yield: about 7 pints.
I was short a few strawberries this time so I just dumped in some frozen blackberries and loved the end product! This morning I realized that 1/2 of the first jar has disappeared!
Can't wait to give it a whirl, looks delish.
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That looks awesome! I just finished "gussying" up my jars of chow chow and apple butter for our church bazaar in a few weeks. They make great little gifts!
ReplyDeleteYour zucchini bread looks wonderful. Bread of about any kind is a downfall for me. I just love it!
Strawberries, cranberries and blackberries? Oh, YUM! Sounds, and looks, delicious. I'm such a nut about blackberries that I'd probably make them a standard ingredient. Thanks for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI maintain that's why Canadians have it better. Thanksgiving was over and done with two weeks ago. ON TO CHRISTMAS!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, and the jam looks yummy :)
If I waited till the day after Thanksgiving, I would never get Christmas done!!! Your jam looks wonderful!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWish I had some of that jam on my toast this morning!!Looks fab & can only imagine that it taste double fab! I am with you we need to enjoy one holiday at a time. I love Thanksgiving time!
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Maria
I had great intentions last year of having all Christmas decorating done the date after Thanksgiving - I ended up starting about three days before Christmas. I will do better this year because I am in the mood right now! I've even done some shopping!
ReplyDeleteRanch Wife - well, one of these jars has your name on it.
ReplyDeleteBrazle - well thanks to you and Ranch Wife, I am in full chow chow mode today! The house has been cleared because no-one likes the smell, but gosh we sure do love to eat it!
Pat - you're welcome! I think next year I'll use equal amounts of each fruit. Amazing how much better it tastes when it's homemade!
Maria - wish you were here to share some with me! You my dear, are a fabulous cook so I want to start seeing some recipes on your blog!
Broken Y - well, I will admit to making some gifts early this year. It is hard to get it all done in a month.