Gotta learn how to make jam!



What did people say?

  • ⇒ Annie: I’m a jelly maker myself. So fun and makes great teacher gifts! And I give the skins and pulp to my boss for her chickens.
  • ⇒ Robin: Making jam is a gateway to canning. You're likely to escalate to pickles and tomatoes. 
  • ⇒ Judy: Frozen grapes are also wonderful on sore throats, in addition to keeping wine cold without diluting it.
  • ⇒ Carla: I just picked over 40 lbs of my champion blue-ribbons grapes (fair). my friend makes jelly & cordial w/ it.
  • ⇒ Un Kno: Soo easy 1 pound fruit 1/2 cup sugar. Med heat while mashing fruit til it’s dark. Test by placing small amount on a glass plate from freezer. Drag spoon thur tester if it comes back together after 2 min on sitting on counter not ready. Like takes 20 minutes max.

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