In this recipe for low-sugar apricot jam, I use half the sugar we usually use to make traditional jam. There is also no store-bought pectin in this Apricot jam. This is a delicious and not too sweet summer jam! Apricot is one of those special fruits just like figs. They are delicious, but not so …
This mango jalapeno jam uses less sugar and no store-bought pectin. Mango jalapeno jam is sweet with a little bit of spice to it. It’s a great ingredient to have on hand and a great way to preserve both mangos and jalapenos. I came by mango jam by accident… I was looking for a fruit …
Learn how to make mulberry jam. This mulberry jam recipe is simple to make, not too sweet, and preserves the very special taste of mulberries. It’s a favorite spring and summer jam! My childhood memories include a whole lot of mulberries. I grew up in Israel, in a small place called a Kibbutz. If you …
Canning peaches is simple and a great way to preserve the summer harvest. Canned peaches can be used in many different ways and are a great ingredient to have on hand. Learn how to can peaches in syrup at home! Peaches… I’ve never met anyone who doesn’t like peaches! They are juicy and sweet and …
Simple, low sugar strawberry jam with no store-bought pectin. It’s the mother of all jams, the basic of the basics, and it’s a recipe everyone has to have on hand! A true favorite and a delicious way to use the early summer harvest! I don’t know anyone who doesn’t love strawberries. They are this glorious …
This chia blueberry jam is easy to make and can be canned. It’s made with half of the amount of sugar you’ll find in traditional jam and without any added pectin. It’s a perfect summer jam to make and have on the shelf year-round. Blueberries are the perfect fruit if you ask me. They grow …
Making pear ginger jam at home is a great way to celebrate the wonderful flavors of fall. This jam is very easy to make (takes less than an hour to cook!) and is simple to can in the water bath canner. Every fall, there is a battle for pears in my backyard. I have one …
Canning cherry tomatoes during the growing season is a great way to preserve them for long-term storage. We can do this in two ways; raw pack and hot pack. In this post, I’ll show you how to can cherry tomatoes both ways. I used to get really frustrated when it came to growing tomatoes. I’d …
In this peach jalapeno jam recipe, we’ll use peaches, jalapenos, less sugar than in traditional jam, and no store-bought pectin. It’s a summer favorite that is not too sweet and not too spicy. I love peaches and I love making peach jam. I make it every summer with locally grown peaches and it never disappoints! …
Canning tomato sauce is on every homesteader’s to-do list. There is just no comparison between the taste of homemade tomato sauce, made with delicious summer tomatoes, and the one we can get at the store. And… It might be the best way to preserve tomatoes since there are so many ways to use tomato sauce. …
Pineapple jam is easy to make. This recipe uses fresh pineapples, less sugar, and no store-bought pectin. It’s delicious and a must have summer jam to have in the pantry! Pineapples are juicy and sweet. We love eating them fresh during the summer just as we do watermelon. They are an amazing snack and they …
Low sugar peach jam is very easy to make. This recipe uses half of the amount of sugar than a traditional peach jam as well as no store-bought pectin. It’s also a simple jam to can, so really a must have summer jam to have on the shelf! Peaches, peaches, peaches… Is there a better …
This honey strawberry jam is simple to make! We’ll use just a little bit of honey to sweeten it and chia seeds to help it gel, no store-bought pectin. It’s delicious and a great substitute for traditional jam. If you’ve been hanging around here for a while, you know that I love making jams. It’s …
This is a simple recipe for a low-sugar fig jam. It’s very simple to put it together with just a few ingredients. It’s a great jam to can and it’s a great jam to use in baked goods or simply on toast. I have a serious love affair with fig jam. A seriously serious one, …
You won’t believe how delicious cantaloupe jam is! It’s simple to make and tastes like candy. It’s a great use for summer cantaloupe and it’s definitely the best conversation starter! This is not an old family recipe… It’s not a kind of jam that I remember from my childhood or a special recipe I learned …
I love making jams! I love fruit in general and taking it and turning it into sweet goodness that can stay there on the shelf and I can enjoy whenever I want just takes my fruit love to a whole new level! I’ve tried to make jams the traditional way at the beginning of my …
This grape jam recipe is simple to make. It uses seedless grapes which are easy to find, less sugar, and no store-bought pectin. This simple grape jam without pectin is also very easy to can and is a great way to preserve grapes! Aside from figs (which I make a delicious fig jam with), grapes …
Kiwi jam is simple to make and delicious! This winter time jam is made with less sugar, no store-bought pectin, and lots of ripe kiwis. It’s also simple to can and it lasts on the shelf for months. In the past few years, I’ve learned to appreciate winter. With a busy growing season that left …
