Strawberry Jam Fever (and a few tips!)

June 20, 2012 Living Life in Rural Iowa Comments 1 comment

I have been making Strawberry Jam for the last few days when I have a few moments. I found a really good deal on them at the store as well as getting a few from my garden. We love, love, love strawberry jam! This is also the one thing I can make that my oldest child does not give me grief for canning.

I did something different this year. I use to make freezer strawberry jam. This year, I made it and canned it because (1) I don’t have room in either of my freezers and (2) I wanted to actually can it this year.

First I made regular Strawberry Jam or so I thought. This is soooo much better than the recipe I had been using! This recipe came from the Food In Jars blog to whom I am eternally grateful for all the canning recipes they post. Some day, I will get through all of them! Please click on the link for their recipe!

There they are in the middle. Right next to my canned chicken. Delish!

Next I made Strawberry Balsamic Jam. I had some balsamic vinegar to use up and I had heard great reviews about the marriage of strawberries and balsamic vinegar. I wasn’t disappointed! The house smelled awesome and the jam tasted even better! The balsamic vinegar gives a richness and depth to the strawberry jam that cannot be imagined! I got this recipe from TLC Cooking “Preserving the Harvest”. Again, check them out for the recipe!