Why freezer jam? The fresh peach taste, of course! Cooked preserves and jams have a place in the pantry, but you’ll truly notice the difference in taste when you spread a dollop of this jam on your biscuit or toast. INGREDIENTS: 2 lbs. ripe peaches (enough to make 3 cups of mashed peaches) 4 1/2...Read More

Use your choice of ripe raspberries, blackberries, Boysenberries, or ollalieberries for this easy jam. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups crushed berries (about 1 1/2 quarts of berries) 5 cups sugar 1 package powdered pectin (Sure Jell) 1 cup cold water METHOD: Sort and wash fully ripe fruit. Drain. Remove caps and stems from berries and crush. Measure...Read More

If you love the taste of ripe, sweet strawberries, you’ll find that freezer jams preserve the fresh flavor best. This strawberry jam is especially delicious with freshly baked scones, clotted cream, and a dab of lemon curd. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups strawberries, crushed (buy 1 qt. fully ripe strawberries) 4 cups sugar 3/4 cup water 1...Read More