Freezer Strawberry Jam Recipe
1 quart ripe strawberries 4 cup sugar 2 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 each bottle of liquid pectin
Crush berries thoroughly. Place in a large bowl. Add sugar, mix well & let stand. Mix lemon juice & add certo. Stir until all sugar crystals are dissolved. Ladle quickly into jars & leave to set, it may take 24 hours. Store in freezer. Will keep in the fridge for 3 weeks.
Green Tomato Jam
1 kg green tomatoes 1 each lemon 1 cup water 3 cup sugar
Slice tomatoes & lemon thinly. Put tomatoes, lemon & sugar into a pot with the water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat & simmer for 1 hour. Transfer to a warmed sterile jars.
Honeyed Peach Preserves
3 lb peaches, peeled & quartered 4 cup sugar 1 cup honey 1/2 orange, quartered 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Combine peaches, sugar, & honey in Dutch oven. Cover & let stand for 45 minutes. Position knife blade in food processor bowl. Add orange, & top with cover. Process until finely chopped. Measure chopped orange, & add an equal amount of water. Cook covered, about 10 minutes or until orange peel is soft. Set aside. Bring peaches slowly to a boil, stirring frequently until sugar dissolves. Bring to a rapid boil, & cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly. Add orange mixture, return to a boil, & cook about 25 minutes or until mixture registers 221 degrees on candy thermometer; stir mixture frequently.
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