I don't spend ALL my time playing at the lake, sometimes I play in the kitchen! Making raspberry jam is such a long process, but I love to eat my PB&J every day and this is my favorite jam! First I have to grow those raspberries. We put nets over these to protect them from the birds and also water them thoroughly once a week.
I pick berries every morning, but we only get a small bowl each day so I freeze them until there are enough for a batch of jam. One thing about using frozen raspberries is that they crumble easily so I don't have to crush them. The jam turns out just about the perfect consistency that way. I measure all my ingredients following the directions in the box of Sure Jell to make cooked jam.
During the whole process, I wear rubber gloves. That way I can wash my hands in HOT water, stir without worrying about getting hot jam splashed on me, put the jars in boiling water without getting burned, etc.
I always process my canned jam in a boiling water bath
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I was only kidding about it being long and hard to make jam. Especially since we grow our own berries, the end product is worth the effort! I know I'm eating as close to nature as possible too! I can be convinced to share some of this deliciousness with you. It can be shipped, delivered or you can come and get it! I'm sure it tastes great on things besides PB&J sandwiches...how about on biscuits, toast or ice cream?
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