Thursday, June 23, 2011

J is for Jam

Jenny Matlock J is for Jam

One of my favorite childrens books includes Jam


and a very tasty recipe
Pecan Jam

■4 C. pecans, finely chopped


■4 C. sugar

■1/2 tsp. allspice

■3 Tbs. ground ginger

■4 Tbs. brown sugar

■1 C. butter

■3 Tbs. apple cider vinegar

■1 Tbs. cinnamon

■2 C. apple juice

Combine all ingredients in a large kettle. Cook on medium heat until it turns into a rich golden color (approx. 30 minutes). Hot pack in 7 8-oz. jars. Process in water bath for 15 minutes.




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11 comments:

  1. Family Balance SheetJune 24, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    mmmmmmmmmmmmm...this sounds so good. I wish I had some this morning for my bagel.

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  2. UnknownJune 24, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    This sounds great! I'm writing it down now for our fall canning!!! (Doing strawberry jam tomorrow morning - can't wait!)

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  3. jenJune 24, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Never heard of this before. i may have to try it this winter when we have a bajillion pecans.

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  4. Introducing Mr. CoolJune 24, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Sounds very tasty. I like to cook, but I never did any canning. Have a great weekend. Found you at Java's. Following you.

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  5. marianneJune 24, 2011 at 6:18 PM

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  6. AsylumTanyaJune 24, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    I love Frances, and as soon as I get the right kind of stove, I am making this jam! Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallJune 25, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    wow..
    love it.

    :)

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  8. Karen and GerardJune 25, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    We like reading children's books now and then too.

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  9. JennyJune 29, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    We love that book! Did you try making the jam? I never did, but it sounds interesting, doesn't it?

    Thanks for a cute little jewel of a link this week for Alphabe-Thursday's letter "J".

    A+

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  10. KDLJune 30, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    I love the Frances book. Bread and Jam, yum! Never heard of pecan jam - sounds interesting, but I am not much of a canner...

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