"J" Recipes

Berry Freezer Jam/Pineapple Kiwi Freezer Jam/Pretty Peach Freezer Jam

Berry Freezer Jam

* 4 cups blueberries
* 2 cups raspberries
* 5 cups sugar
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 3/4 cup water
* 1 package (1-3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin

In a large bowl, crush the blueberries. Add raspberries and crush. Stir in sugar and lemon juice. Let stand for 10 minutes. In a small saucepan, bring water and pectin to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add to fruit mixture; stir for 3 minutes. Pour into jars or freezer containers; cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate or freeze. Yield: 7 cups.

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Pineapple Kiwi Freezer Jam

* 4 kiwifruit, peeled and thinly sliced
* 3 cups sugar
* 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
* 1/4 cup lime juice
* 1 pouch (3 ounces) liquid fruit pectin
* 3 drops green food coloring, optional

In a 2-qt. microwave-safe bowl, combine kiwi, sugar, pineapple and lime juice. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 10-13 minutes or until mixture comes to a full rolling boil, stirring every 2 minutes. Stir in pectin. Add food coloring if desired. Pour into jars or freezer containers and cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate or freeze. Yield: 4 cups.

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Pretty Peach Freezer Jam

* 8 medium peaches, cut into wedges
* 1 small unpeeled navel orange, cut into wedges
* 2 cans (8 ounces each) crushed pineapple, undrained
* 12 maraschino cherries
* 3 tablespoons maraschino cherry juice
* 2 packages (1-3/4 ounces each) powdered fruit pectin
* 10 cups sugar

In a blender or food processor, cover and process fruits and cherry juice in batches until smooth. Transfer to a large kettle; stir in pectin. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Add sugar; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Pour into jars or freezer containers; cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Cover and let stand overnight or until set, but not longer than 24 hours. Refrigerate or freeze. Yield: 13 cups.

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