Saturday, September 17, 2011

Strawberry/Peach Jammin'

Strawberry/Peach Jam
10 cups smashed peaches
2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries
7 cups sugar
2 large packages Strawberry Jell-o

Add 10 cups smashed peaches, 2 1/2 cups chopped strawberries, and 7 cups of sugar in a large pot (at least 8 qts).  Bring to a boil.  Turn down heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Add 2 large packages of Strawberry Jell-o.  Return to a boil.  Turn down heat and simmer for 10 minutes.  Add to canning jars.  Process for 10 minutes.  (Add an additional 10 minutes of processing time for higher altitudes like here in Grand Junction.)

This year I tried something new.  I found a product called Tattler Reusable Canning Lids.  They are made here locally (in Fruita, CO).   They worked great and I will be able to use them year after year!  So excited about this.  :0)

Rinse Strawberries














Hull Strawberries
Slice Strawberries, then freeze until ready to use


Get Frozen strawberries ready to chop
Chop Strawberries


Yummy Peaches!
Blanch Peaches by dropping in simmering water


 
Then put Peaches into cold water
Slip off skin and cut out any bruises

Half Peaches and remove pits
Quarter Peaches














Cut out red from around pit
Squish Peaches














Add 10 cups of smashed Peaches into large pan (at least 8 qt)
Add 2 1/2 cups chopped Strawberries

Add 7 cups of sugar
Bring to boil and then simmer for 30 minutes






Add 2 large packages of Strawberry Jell-o
Return to a boil and then simmer for 10 minutes

Funnel jam into prepared jars

I tried Tattler Reusable lids this year.

Place Rubber Ring in place

Add plastic lid then hold in place while putting on metal band fingertip tight.
Place jars in steamer or water bath canner.
Process for 10 minutes.  (An addition 10 min here for high altitude)
Tighten metal band as soon as they come out of processing.

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