Strawberry Jam

Last Saturday my friend invited me over to pick strawberries in his garden.  His garden is huge and is all organically grown.  I picked two plastic Kroger bags full of berries and used them to make jam.  I haven’t been too domestic lately and it felt good to spend a few hours in the kitchen.  I didn’t use a special recipe, just the one included in the pectin package that I bought at the grocery store.  I ended up with a lot of jam- enough for me and plenty to give away as gifts.


A quick Google search for labels led me to a free printable on Tip Junkie.  Adding a cute label and a ribbon adds a special touch to the jam.


I enjoy canning and hope to do more of it this summer. 



I think I’m set for a jam supply for a good while.  I’ll enjoy this on toast and also on my daily school lunch, PBJ.  It will also be nice to have these on hand for a hostess gift or a Christmas gift for a neighbor.


How much work was involved?  I spent a little over an hour picking the berries and then three hours in the kitchen processing three batches of jam.  That’s not so bad, especially since I enjoy doing it.

Do you have any canning plans for the summer?


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