Blueberry, Lemon, Basil Jam

 Blueberry, Lemon, Basil Jam

3 Cups of Sugar (I used cane sugar)

6 Cups of Blueberries

2 Tablespoons of Lemon Juice

Zest from 1 lemon

10 Basil Leaves

Add all ingredients to a pot on medium heat on the stove. Once the blueberries start to pop blend (I used an emersion blender) Bring to a low boil and cook for 15 min. Test doneness by dipping in a cold spoon if the jam sticks to the spoon its done. Add jam to clean warm jars making sure to clean the rims before placing on the lids. fill jars leaving 1/2 inch head space. Water Bath for 10 min. Leave on the counter undisturbed over night. Check to make sure jars sealed before adding them to the pantry.

 

Makes 5 1/2 small jars (cups)

Golden Honey Herbal Elixir

 Golden Honey Herbal Elixir

3/4 cup honey

1 teaspoon cinnamon 

1 teaspoon ginger

1 teaspoon turmeric 

1 teaspoon black pepper 

Mix, store room temperature & enjoy!!:) 

Can be used in hot drinks, cold drinks as a spread on bread or toast or really on anything that you feel like could use a little extra flavor. It’s really good for inflammation and gut health.

Mom's Strawberry Jam

Everyone one in town agrees mom's freezer Jam Rocks!!!!

Actually is the recipe inside the box, but mom has perfected it.

(maybe she just adds a little extra love)

First you wash and pluck off the green top, then you blend the strawberries.

The box will tell you not to blend, but it tastes so much better when you do.

Each batch calls for:

2 cups of strawberries (blended)

4 cups sugar

3/4 cup of water

1 box of pectin

Mix 2 cups of berries with 4 cups of sugar mix well and let stand for at least 10 min.

Stir in 1 box of pectin and 3/4 cups water into sauce pan. Boil on high heat, stirring constantly for 1 minute.

Stir pectin mixture and Strawberry mixture together, stirring constantly for three minutes.

Pour into prepared containers leaving 1/2 at top for freezer expansion.

Let stand for 24 hours at room temperature before freezing.

So I got the pictures out of order, sorry!!

( how long can I blame it on the computer)