Jammin' in the Summertime!
We've had some perfect days with temperatures in the mid to upper 70s, along with a few hot, humid days with a few scattered showers. Yes, it's summer and that means it's time to make jam! Every summer, when my children were small, we'd head to the strawberry fields near our house to pick sweetest, most beautiful strawberries. You were allowed to eat as you picked, and I'm sure my kiddos ate more than they actually picked - you could tell by the red stains around their mouths! That was OK because we headed home with several pounds of berries and I got right to work making jam - you can't get fresher than that! These days, my children are grown and still want jam, so I buy my berries and get to work. Let me show you how I do it. Gather what you need: a few pounds of strawberries, jars & lids, fruit pectin, and sugar - LOTS of sugar! First you have to sterilize your jars and lids. If you have a dishwasher, send th...