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Pom-Pom Jam

Ingredients: 7 cups supremed pomelo segments (from about 4 pomelos) 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cup pomegranate arils (from 1 pomegranate) 1/2 box liquid pectin (3 oz., one of the little packets in the box) Directions: Prep jars/lids for canning. Add the pomelo segments and zest into a large, heavy […]

Ginger Cardamon Nectarine Jam

Ingredients: 3 1/4 cup crushed nectarines* 3 tablespoons powdered pectin** 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground roasted ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 2 tablespoons lemon juice Directions: Evenly sprinkle the bottom of the Ball Jam Maker with the pectin. Spoon the fruit in a relatively even layer over the pectin. […]

Raspberry-Plum Jam

Ingredients: 12 oz fresh raspberries 4 large black plums, finely chopped 3 tablespoons powdered pectin* 2 cups sugar Directions: Use a potato masher to gently mash the raspberries. It should yield 1 cup crushed raspberries. Repeat with the plums to yield 2 1/4 cups. Evenly sprinkle the bottom of the […]

Mirabelle Plum Jam

Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups crushed (with a potato masher)pitted mirabelle plums (about 2 lbs) 3 tablespoons powdered pectin 2 cups sugar Ingredients: Prep jars/lids for canning. Place the plums into a large, heavy bottomed pan. Add the sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until it begins to reduce and thicken. […]

Dapple Dandy Pluot Ginger Thyme Balsamic Jam

Ingredients: 4 lb Dapple Dandy Pluot, de-stoned 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 box powdered pectin 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 inch knob ginger, sliced 2 tablespoons fresh thyme 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar Directions: Prep jars/lids for canning. Place the pluots into a large, heavy bottomed pan. Add the sugar, ginger, […]

Orange-Ginger Hamantaschen

Ingredients: 3 cups flour 1/2 cup sugar 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 3 eggs, at room temperature 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons orange zest 1/2 teaspoon ground roasted or regular ginger jam (I used my Cara Cara Orange Jam) Directions: Preheat oven to 375. Line two cookie sheets […]

Jam On It Pulled Chicken

Ingredients: 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs 12 oz chili sauce (like Heinz) 12 oz grapefruit jam 2 tablespoons dark rum 2 teaspoons black pepper 3/4 teaspoon pecan liquid smoke 1 teaspoon roasted ground ginger 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, […]

Grapefruit Lemongrass Jam

Ingredients: 8 cups supremed grapefruits segments (I used Duncan) 5 cups sugar 1/2 box liquid pectin (3 oz., one of the little packets in the box) 3 stalks lemongrass (thick bottom parts only) Directions: Prep jars/lids for canning. Add the grapefruit segments and lemongrass into a large, heavy bottomed pan. Add […]

Jammin’ Pulled Pork

Ingredients: 2 1/2 boneless pork sirloin roast 8 oz  jam* 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup chili sauce (like Heinz) 2 tablespoons thick Worcestershire sauce 1 1/2 teaspoons mesquite liquid smoke 1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican hot chili powder 1/2 teaspoon ground ancho pepper 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1 large onion, chopped 4 […]

Black Velvet Apricot Tellicherry Jam

Ingredients: 3 lb Black Velvet apricots, stones removed 2 1/4 cups sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons whole Tellicherry peppercorns Directions: Place the peppercorns in tea ball. Place everything in a heavy bottomed pot. Stir. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and cook until thick, stirring occasionally and […]