Summer's here, and it's the perfect time to savour the season's freshest flavours. With the Ball Freshtech Jam and Jelly Maker, creating delightful homemade jams and jellies is a breeze. Let’s dive into five easy and delicious summer recipes that will make your taste buds dance!
Classic Strawberry Jam
Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed strawberries
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Ball® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
- 3 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare strawberries by washing, hulling, and crushing them.
- Add crushed strawberries to the Jam and Jelly Maker.
- Sprinkle the pectin evenly over the fruit.
- Press the “Jam” button.
- After 4 minutes, when the appliance sounds 4 short beeps, add sugar gradually while the stirrer continues running.
- When the appliance beeps, the jam is ready. Transfer to jars and let cool before refrigerating.
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2. Blueberry Lemon Jam
Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed blueberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Ball® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
- 3 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine (optional)
Instructions:
- Crush blueberries and combine with lemon juice.
- Add mixture to the Jam and Jelly Maker.
- Sprinkle pectin evenly over the fruit.
- Press the “Jam” button.
- After 4 minutes, add sugar gradually when the appliance beeps.
- When the jam is done, transfer to jars, let cool, and refrigerate.
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3. Raspberry Peach Jam
Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed raspberries
- 1 cup finely chopped peaches
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 1/2 tablespoons Ball® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
- 3 1/3 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine (optional)
Instructions:
- Combine raspberries, peaches, and lemon juice.
- Add fruit mixture to the Jam and Jelly Maker.
- Sprinkle pectin over the fruit mixture.
- Press the “Jam” button.
- After 4 minutes, add sugar gradually when the appliance beeps.
- Transfer to jars, let cool, and refrigerate.
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4. Cherry Almond Jelly
Ingredients:
- 3 1/4 cups cherry juice (about 3 pounds cherries)
- 4 1/2 tablespoons Ball® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
- 4 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine (optional)
Instructions:
- Extract juice from cherries.
- Add cherry juice to the Jam and Jelly Maker.
- Sprinkle pectin over the juice.
- Press the “Jelly” button.
- After 4 minutes, add sugar gradually when the appliance beeps.
- Stir in almond extract once done. Transfer to jars, let cool, and refrigerate.
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5. Spiced Apple Jelly
Ingredients:
- 3 1/4 cups apple juice (about 6 medium apples)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 1/2 tablespoons Ball® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
- 3 3/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon butter or margarine (optional)
Instructions:
- Extract juice from apples and combine with spices.
- Add mixture to the Jam and Jelly Maker.
- Sprinkle pectin over the juice mixture.
- Press the “Jelly” button.
- After 4 minutes, add sugar gradually when the appliance beeps.
- Transfer to jars, let cool, and refrigerate.
With the Ball Freshtech Jam and Jelly Maker, making homemade jams and jellies is simple and fun. Whether you're spreading these delicious creations on toast, mixing them into yogurt, or gifting them to friends, these summer recipes will bring a burst of flavour to your table. Happy jamming!
