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In late summer I love going to the mountains and picking wild plums. They are so delicious straight off the tree. After I get them home I use them for canning plum jam. Plum jam is really good, and easy to make. I liked this recipe so much that it’s now one of my top favorite…
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Discover delicious jelly recipes including root beer jelly, watermelon jelly, mint jelly, chokecherry jelly, plum jelly, and more. Whether you're looking for classic flavors or something unique, these homemade jelly recipes are perfect for your pantry and gift baskets.
Lately I have been in love with making homemade jelly. Now I am always on the lookout for easy homemade jelly recipes. Don’t get me wrong, I am also a huge fan of homemade jam. The seeds and bits of fruit you get in jam really don’t bother me at all (except in blackberry jam,…
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This easy plum jelly recipe creates a sweet, crystal-clear jelly that's perfect on toast, biscuits, and homemade bread. A wonderful recipe for from scratch living, preserving summer fruit, and filling your pantry with homemade goodness.
If you or someone you know has a plum tree, then you are probably trying to decide what to do with all those plums! I’ve tried making plum jam, spiced plum jam, and even Chinese plum sauce before, but for some reason my family doesn’t like all the big chunks of plums in the jam. So…
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Capture the bold flavor of fresh pomegranates with this easy homemade jelly recipe. Whether you're a beginner canner or a seasoned pro, this beautiful preserve is a delicious addition to your pantry and holiday gift baskets.
Canning pomegranate jelly is fun and easy. It’s now one of my favorite jelly recipes. You use store-bought pomegranate juice to make it, so there’s no messing around with straining the juice from pomegranate fruits. If you’re new to canning, be sure to read my water bath canning for beginners guide and see the canning supplies you need…
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Bright, sweet, and full of citrus flavor, this homemade mandarin orange jelly recipe is a delicious addition to your pantry. Learn how to make and can mandarin jelly for toast, biscuits, English muffins, and more.
I wanted to try some new jelly recipes this summer. I’ve always wanted to try making homemade orange jelly, and I wasn’t disappointed with this recipe for making mandarin orange jelly. It actually tastes like orange marmalade, without all of the extra texture. It’s really good! It’s now one of my favorite jelly…
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