Thursday, June 20, 2013

Making Raspberry Jam & Syrup


I had oodles of raspberries from my parent’s garden frozen in our garage freezer.  I wasn’t about to let them go to waste so I decided to make a big batch of jam and some pancake syrup.  Not only was I able to use up the raspberries but some sugar I had in the pantry as well. 

I went to the grocery store and picked up two boxes of pectin (I had a coupon for a$1 off two boxes) and a box of lids.  I used the recipe from the pectin box.  Super easy and it always turns out well.  After making up the two batches of jam I canned eleven half pint jars in a water bath.  I then made the syrup and sealed it up in a Snapple bottle. 

After sharing some of the jam with friends and family the rest will be boxed up and heading out on the road with us.  A delicious reminder of our old home to have in our new home!

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2 comments:

  1. Absolutely love homemade jams. Last year I was able to buy strawberries for 99c for 2 lbs and made freezer jam. My husband had never had it before and is now an avid fan! lol

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    1. There is no better flavor than from homemade jams. Great job converting your husband. :)

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