We spent the morning making our strawberry jam. Freckles cut the strawberries and helped mashing them down as I did all the stirring, which seemed like forever since we did two batches. I think after the many years I have been canning the hardest part would have to be in the stirring over the hot boiling lava fruit. Nah, it's not reallly that bad...I guess you can say it is my least favorite part of the whole process.
Yet, so well worth it!
The magical part of canning is in the end as your jars are cooling off...you anticipate each lid to POP! Once you hear that...You can breath, knowing you did it all right! After that we put our cute little fabric squares and tags on them...As a blogger friend mentioned to me they will surely look like prize winning jam...I agree..They are so cute, they belong in a Faire! LOL!
They really are quite charming with the fabric on them.
Freckles is looking forward to her
peanut butter & jelly sandwich for lunch tomorrow!
I think I just might have me one too!!!
I know I have said this before, but if you have never tried your hand at canning...You should...It is fun and rewarding.You will never go back to store bought jam again if you tasted home made!
Have a lovely day!!!
Linking to:
A Bowl Full Of Lemons
Ruby Tuesday
It's A Very Cherry World
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soooo yummy!!! nice entry! check out my first entry on RT. thanks
ReplyDeletethose look so yummy I am going to try my hand at canning for the first time this year and this is the top of my list
ReplyDeleteYum! I love strawberries! And jam. And jars with pretty fabric on top. I just love this whole post!
ReplyDeleteDon't you just love the smell when you are canning strawberries?
ReplyDeleteLooks like Bri will have lots of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in her future :)
Lvoe ya
How beautifully red and delicious looking Mica!!! I love jam sandwiches and they are never better than when made with homemade jam!! xxoo
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR LINKING UP. I WOULD REALLY LIKE YOUR RECIPE FOR THIS. I HAVE A STRAWBERRY GARDEN AND PLAN ON MAKING JAM THIS YEAR. :)
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A BOWL FULL OF LEMONS
I enjoy strawberries fixed any way. I would love having some of your jam with a big old buttered biscuit.
ReplyDeleteThose look wondeful! It is so true. You won't want store bought after having home canned.
ReplyDeleteWell I think how you have them all decorated is just beautiful also...I haven't done jam in quite some time..I used to do freezer jam and loved it..was thinking of getting that this summer started again.
ReplyDeleteThis is the cutesy blog! Love how you paired the strawberry material with the jars!
ReplyDeleteExquisite works of art--and tasty too!
ReplyDeleteDID SOMEONE MENTION SCARLET?
Did someone mention scarlet
Or was it red I heard?
Perhaps it was a varlet
Or a vermilion bird
That shouted out the color
That’s dearest to my heart.
(It makes me feel much duller
If red is not a part.)
© 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher
Rusty Red Reflection
What a wonderful treat! The jam looks incredible. This is my first visit - one of many. Thanks.
ReplyDeletePretty! I used to help my mom make jam but I can no longer be on my feet for too long or it bothers my circulation. I'll just enjoy your efforts! I LOVE the strawberry fabric! ♥
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