My jams/jellies have always turned out runny. The first batch was
strawberry rhubarb and I didn't realize that measurements needed to be
exact. I winged it on how much fruit I added. My plum jelly didn't
turn out because I mis-read the instructions and basically doubled the
juice portion, but not the pectin or the sugar portions. Didn't
realize it until I had tried to re-make it and it didn't turn out much
better that time.

For my pickles, I used Ball's package for dill pickles, but I have a
recipe from my aunt that I love when she makes it. I'm going to try
that next. The pickles I made should be ready to eat this week. Can't
wait to try them!

I just ordered a canner pot with the rack in it and it comes with the
Ball Blue Book. I can't wait to receive that!