Jams and preserves - page #67

zucchini jam



sugarpkglemon juicegrated zucchini peeled

Boil zucchini and sugar for 15 minutes. Add lemon juice and crushed pineapple with juice. Boil 10 minutes. Stir in dry gelatin and mix well. Pour into sterile jars and...

 

peach butter



sugarwaterpeaches about 14orange liqueur or peach brandy optional

Simmer the peaches in the water until the skin is easy to remove. Peel and pit the peaches, saving the cooking liquid. Puree the peaches (you will have about 8...

green tomato jam



sugarground green tomatoeslarge or 2 small boxes raspberry jello any flavor acceptable

Bring to a boil; let simmer 20 minutes. Put in jars while hot. Seal tight or put wax on top....

 

old-fashioned peach preserves



sugarsliced, peeled, hard, ripe peaches about 10 large

Combine fruit and sugar; let stand 12 to 18 hours in a cool place. Bring slowly to boiling, stirring frequently. Boil gently until fruit becomes clear and syrup thick, about...

peach jam



sugarwaterfresh peaches, peeled and crushed

Combine peaches and water. Cook gently for 10 minutes. Add sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil very slowly, then cook rapidly for about 15 minutes or until...

 

easy rhubarb jam



sugarrhubarbpineapple, drainedlarge box strawberry gelatin

Combine fruits with sugar. Stir over low heat until sugar is melted. Cook over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes until clear and thick. Remove from heat and stir in...

pumpkin preserves



sugargrated gingerrootraw pumpkin, finely dicedlemons, sliced very thin

Pour 3 cups of sugar over pumpkin and let stand, covered, overnight. The next day, add remaining sugar and bring to boil in a heavy kettle. Reduce heat and simmer...

 

fig berry preserves



sugar3 ozmashed figs

Thoroughly mix figs, gelatin and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat and continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour quickly into glasses. ...

fig berry preserves



sugar3 ozmashed figs

Thoroughly mix figs, gelatin and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat and continue boiling for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour quickly into glasses. ...

 

fig preserves



sugarsodacinnamon stickslemon slices

Soak figs in soda water for 1 hour. Drain and rinse well. Place figs in large shallow roasting pan and sprinkle sugar over all. Pour in 2 to 3 cups...

rhuberry jam



sugarpkgcut up fresh rhubarb 1/2-inch pieces

Mix rhubarb and sugar and let stand 1 to 2 hours. Over medium heat, stir until sugar is dissolved. Boil, then simmer until tender, 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir...

 

strawberry preserves



sugarfresh strawberries

You will need sterilized jars and lids. Wash and pick strawberries. Weigh berries and use 3/4 pound sugar to each pound of fruit. ...

peach jam



sugarcornstarchground gingerground allspice

In 1-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine peeled peaches, sugar, cornstarch, ginger, allspice and salt. Microwave on high, uncovered, 3 minutes.|| Stir mixture well and microwave on High for 3 to 4...

 

fig conserve



sugarchopped pecanssaltcrushed pineapple

Wash figs and cut in pieces. Mix with pineapple and lemons. Put into a boiler with an equal amount of sugar and the salt. Bring slowly to boiling point and...

strawberry preserves



sugarjuice of 1 large lemonripe strawberries and juice

Strawberries to be preserved should first be washed thoroughly in cool water. Do not stem berries until after washing. After washing and stemming berries, place in a shallow container and...

 

strawberry-rhubarb freezer jam



sugarcan crushed pineappleboxes strawberry jellorhubarb, cut fine

Cook rhubarb, sugar and pineapple at least 20 to 25 minutes. Add dry jello. Mix and pour into jars and seal. Store in freezer. Makes 4 or 5 pints....

pear jam



sugarmaraschino cherriespears 4 c

Cut pears in small pieces or grind through food grinder with sugar. Boil pears and sugar until thick and clear, then add cherries cut in small pieces, using juice to...

 

christmas jam



sugarwatercranberriescrushed pineapple

Cook cranberries and apples in water until tender. Add pineapple, sugar and lemon. Boil until thick and clear. Pour into sterile jars and seal....

pepper relish



sugarsaltvinegarlarge onions

Chop peppers and onions fine. Cover with boiling water and let stand 10 minutes. Drain. Cover again with hot water and let come to a boil. Let stand 10 to...

 

watermelon rind preserves



sugarlemonwatermelon rind

Remove outside green peel and inside red ripened part of the melon. Weigh to be sure there is 1 pound of the light green rind. Cut into 1-inch cubes. Cover...