A few things I really enjoy: hanging out with friends and doing something crafty/Martha Stewart-ish. About once a month, I get together with some ladies and we do those 2 things. It's one of my favorite nights!
This past time, we made jam! We followed this recipe and used the printables (and some that my friend edited to match the berries we were actually using). We made blackberry and strawberry jam, so here are some pictures of the two, during the process:
1. You need 3 cups of smashed berries. Grab a potato masher and smash away!
Johnita is really smashing the blackberries.
We put the strawberries in the food processor and let it do the work for us!
2. Then you add 5 1/4 cups sugar and stir together until mixed. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Mix a package of Sure-Jell fruit pectin with 2/3 cups water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Let boil for 1 minute while stirring and then pour directly into the berry/sugar mixture.
4. Stir for 3 minutes and then pour into 8 1/2 pint jars.
5. Put lids on immediately. Wipe jars down, because it WILL make a mess!
6. Let sit at room temperature for 24 hours. Store in fridge for 3 weeks or in freezer for up to 1 year.
7. Decorate super cute and then give as gifts!
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