Chris and I try to shop at our local farmers market every chance we get. We are so lucky that it is within walking distance from our house. The produce is wonderful and the selection is amazing. Last Sunday was the last day for blueberries so I decided to get lots and make all sorts of goodies this week. I tried this recipes for farmers market jam for the first time, it is so yummy and easy to make. Here is the recipe…
Ingredients
3 pints (6 cups) fresh strawberries
3 cups superfine sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and small-diced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
Directions
Place the strawberries in a colander and rinse them under cold running water. Drain and hull the strawberries. Cut the larger berries in half or quarters and leave the small berries whole. Place the strawberries in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot such as heavy Dutch oven and toss them with the sugar and orange juice.
Bring the berry mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Add the apple and blueberries and continue to keep the mixture at a rolling boil, stirring occasionally, until the jam reaches 220 degrees on a candy thermometer. This should take 25 to 35 minutes. Skim and discard any foam that rises to the top.
Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
Store covered in the refrigerator. It will keep refrigerated for at least 2 weeks. To keep the jam longer, pack and seal in canning jars according to the manufacturer’s instructions. It makes 4 jars of jam, I gave one to my neighbor Sam, put one in my fridge, and the remaining 2 in the freezer.
19 comments :
Looks amazing!
What an interesting – but yummy combination of apples, blueberries and strawberries!
I loved mixed berry jams! I never thought of adding an apple…does that negate the use of pectin? Thanks for sharing
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Thanks for this recipe; I can't wait to try it because I'm allergic to synthetic pectin! This is wonderful
Thanks, with the apple in it you don't have to add pectin which is wonderful. It is really tasty, I have been enjoying it on my toast all week!
thanks for the recipe, I'll have to try this!
This is the second blog I've seen today that has a great tutorial, so I think it's a sign that after all these years of wanting to try making my own jam, I need to just do it! Beautiful photos, and thanks so much for sharing!
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How Yummy!!
Debbie
I'm with Carol … I think now is the time to get over my canning phobia and make some jam! Gosh, that looks divine. YUM!
Happy Rednesday,
Sally
I've just make some strawberry jam and find mine too sweet. I like your recipe better by adding less sugar and blueberries. The jam looks great. Thanks for sharing.
Anne-Marie
I've never made jam, but looking at yours makes me want to try. Looks yummy!
never made a jam with so much in it but it sounds delicious the pictures make me want to eat some right now
Looks yummy– I'll bring over the homemade bread!
I used to can wild plum jelly– haven't in years but I plan to try pepper jelly soon– my garden is loaded.
What a great combination of fruits. I can several different types of jam, but have never tired this recipe.
I too am wondering if you have to use any type of pectin with this recipe??
Thanks for sharing!
Yumm, I am going to have to do this. It has been awhile since I lasted jammed. Your post got me excited to do it again! I am a new follower, love your blog!
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Sounds super tasty!
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~Liz
Looks so good! Thanks so much for sharing this great recipe with us at Anything Related!
{Rebekah}
Oh no don't tell me I've missed blueberry season already! I wanted to go pick some and thought I had another week or two to get it done. Yikes! Your jam looks wonderful. I want a piece of toast, some jam and a cup of coffee now.
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Will this work with blackberries? I want to make freezer jam w/ a bowl full of wild blackberries I picked. Or should I do it without the orange juice/