CHRISTMAS JAM
I have a passion for cooking, and I can probably thank my grandmother for it. She was a marvelous cook who could really stretch a food dollar. -Jo Talvacchia, Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield about 14 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Grind strawberries and cranberries in a food processor or grinder; place in a Dutch oven. Add sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil; boil for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in pectin and return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. , Cool for 5 minutes; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot mixture into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 0 sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
SPICED CHRISTMAS JAM
Provided by Mavis Butterfield
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fill a boiling-water canner about 2/3 rds full with water and bring it to a boil.
- Pulse strawberries {if using frozen} and cranberries in a food processor or blender and then place prepared fruit into an 8 quart sauce pot. Add sugar and spices and stir. Bring to a full rolling boil; boil for 1 minute, stir.
- Remove from the heat; stir in the liquid pectin and return to a full rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat
- Skim off any foam with a spoon.
- Next, ladle the delicious jam mixture into hot prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe the jar rims and threads clean if needed. Cover with 2-piece lids. Screw bands tightly. Place jars on elevated rack in canner and then lower the rack into canner. Make sure the water is covering the jars by about 2 inches. Place the lid on the pot and bring the water to gentle boil.
- Process spiced Christmas jam 10 minutes. One recipe makes {12} 8oz jars
- Remove jars and place on a towel to cool. After 24 hours check the seals. If the lid springs back, jam is not sealed and refrigeration is necessary.
HOLIDAY CRANBERRY JELLY
Spread some holiday cheer with this rosy pink cranberry jelly. -Nancy Davis, Tualatin, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 8 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine cranberry juice and sugar. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in pectin. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly., Remove from the heat; skim off foam. Carefully ladle hot liquid into hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling-water canner.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
CIDER JELLY
For a tasty jam during the fall, try this cider. The candy adds a wonderful cinnamon flavor.-Donna Bensend, Dallas, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 20m
Yield 6 half-pints.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine cider and red hots. Stir in pectin. Bring to a full rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar; return to a full rolling boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. , Remove from heat; skim off foam. Ladle hot mixture into six hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in. headspace. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 108 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
BASIC JELLY
To determine whether or not the jelly is done cooking, use a candy thermometer and the "sheeting method," described below. Don't use overripe fruit for jelly, as it may not set up well.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Time 5h
Yield Makes 3 to 3 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine fruit and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, partially covered, mashing occasionally with a potato masher, until fruit is very soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer mixture to a fine sieve set over a heatproof bowl; let drain without pressing on fruit, 4 hours. Strain again through sieve lined with damp cheesecloth. Measure juice; you will have 3 to 4 cups.
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot, bring juice to a boil. Add 3/4 cup sugar for each cup of juice. Add lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Return to a boil and cook, stirring frequently, 8 to 12 minutes. To test if jelly is done, dip a large metal spoon in, lift it horizontally above pot, and let mixture drip back in. Jelly is done when mixture has thickened slightly and drops of it slide together off spoon in a sheet. (Temperature should register 221 degrees on a candy thermometer.) Skim foam from top.
- Ladle jelly into clean containers, leaving 3/4 inch of headroom. Let cool completely. Cover, label, and refrigerate up to 1 month, or freeze up to 1 year.
RED AND GREEN CHRISTMAS JALAPENO JELLY
This is a beautiful jelly of red bell peppers and green jalapenos. It's a perfect relish to many holiday favorites, or serve it with cream cheese on a cracker.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Canning and Preserving Recipes Jams and Jellies Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Remove stems, veins and most of the seeds of the bell and jalapeno peppers. Mince peppers in a food processor.
- In a 5-quart pot over high heat, combine bell peppers, jalapenos, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a rolling boil; boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes.
- Stirring constantly, add the pectin and let mixture continue to cool for 2 minutes more. Now stir for 1 minute.
- Pour into hot, sterilized jars and top with sterilized lids. Secure lids with bands and allow jars to cool slowly, creating a vacuum seal.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.6 calories, Carbohydrate 28.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 1.1 mg, Sugar 28.1 g
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