On 2/12/2013 11:14 AM, gloria p wrote:
>
> A few days ago, wandering through my local supermarket (in the Kroger
> chain) I noticed the preserving products. With a sinking heart, I
> saw packages of Sure-Jel (one-batch size) for $3.89! OMG, after you
> factor in the price of sugar, even if you grow your own fruit, the price
> of jam making is no longer a bargain.
>
> Of course, when you look at commercial jams and even the farmers' market
> locally made, they are hovering at $5-10 per jar.
>
> Ball pectin, in their online store, is still listed at $.99/pkg.
> I may have to plan ahead and buy online this year.
>
> gloria p
Another heads up Gloria. Just got home from the local Kroger store, Sure
Jell was $2.99 a package and the Kroger Can-Jel same size package was
$1.99. As I said before, I've been using the Can-Jel brand for several
years with no problems.

Spotted a "garage" sale sign at a nearby church, starts tomorrow. We
live in what is basically a rural area with lots of subdivisions for
people who work in town. I'm going to the sale at 0800 tomorrow with an
eye out for jars and canning equipment. I've picked up a lot of stuff
from church sales over the years.

George