When I was a kid, I was lucky enough to spend time with my great grandma who not only had great stories to tell, but was also a great cook. I remember watching her make pickles in winter months and jam from all sort of fresh fruits in summer. She made it look like it was a lot of fun…
Jam is a great way to preserve fruits and it is so easy to make that I think everyone should give it a try. It makes a great gift as well. After all, who could say no to homemade jam?
When making jam, I don’t use pectin and I always get a little help from the sun (yes, you can use solar energy when jam making!). That’s how my great grandma used to make it… She used to say that this way the jam would end up having more flavor and aroma and I couldn't agree more. Here's how I do it- I cut the cooking time and instead pour the jam into a pan, cover with cheesecloth or muslin cloth and place it under the sunshine for 1 or 2 days until it has a gel like, thick consistency.
I was at the farmers’ market the other day and when I saw fresh strawberries which were small, but packed with intense strawberry aroma, I knew that I need to take some home and turn into jam to enjoy all year long.
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