Ball Blue Book Of Preserving First Edition: 4 Simple Steps to Perfect Jams
A guide to home canning and preserving with step-by-step instructions and recipes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 pints 1x
- Category: Canning
- Method: Boiling Water Bath
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh fruit or vegetables
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and prepare the fruit or vegetables.
- Combine sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Add the prepared produce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in lemon juice and optional salt.
- Fill sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality produce.
- Sterilize jars and lids before use.
- Adjust sugar based on fruit sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg