tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post2045834107783291956..comments2024-03-12T00:33:24.839-07:00Comments on Homemaking on the Homestead: Making Blackberry JamCrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00621490444516696992noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-65614905850573356232006-08-21T14:53:56.000-07:002006-08-21T14:53:56.000-07:00Oh, my - just beautiful! I grew up in southern Or...Oh, my - just beautiful! I grew up in southern Oregon and remember going berry picking. I just love blackberries, but am so allergic to the vines - I break out in hives and itch for a week. <br><br>Enjoy!! Guess I'll have to get mine at the super market.<br><br>thatdaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-3251516380539356772006-08-22T01:37:36.000-07:002006-08-22T01:37:36.000-07:00Crystal,Your blackberry jam looks great and delici...Crystal,<br><br>Your blackberry jam looks great and delicious. I know you all will enjoy it very much. Love to you all my friend.<br><br>CathyCathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-85870183689411700022006-08-22T03:01:34.000-07:002006-08-22T03:01:34.000-07:00I've been doing reduced-sugar raspberry jam......I've been doing reduced-sugar raspberry jam.... and you are right - the flavor of the fruit is sooo much stronger. I love it!<br><br>We are about to have a problem though.... I made 12 jars in late July. I just opened jar #4.... I think we will run out before raspberry season comes again! :(:(:( luckily my wise husband suggested that we also freeze raspberries - I think I have 36 cups in the freezer for smoothies and baking, etc. I can probably make more jam if - I mean, WHEN - it becomes necessary :):>)morningsunshinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-86302276670171489282006-08-26T10:41:57.000-07:002006-08-26T10:41:57.000-07:00This looks so yummy !! I guess that is a lot of wo...This looks so yummy !! I guess that is a lot of work but it sure tastes different from the one you buy at the store !! You are doing a great job with your family, Crystal. You are an inspiration to me, and you are showing me the way. God bless you.Laurencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055330933900013377.post-43834652307517241702006-08-29T17:18:25.000-07:002006-08-29T17:18:25.000-07:00Thanks for posting about the Pomona Pectin! I ord...Thanks for posting about the Pomona Pectin! I ordered some from azure and look forward to trying it out with the cane juice crystals! =)katiebellesmommanoreply@blogger.com