Hi,

I've been looking for a new jam recipe to try this year and just read the
long thread on Barb's Cherry Berry Jam.

Any chance someone has and will share the recipe?

Thank you,

Joyce

In article >, "Joyce"
> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I've been looking for a new jam recipe to try this year and just read the
> long thread on Barb's Cherry Berry Jam.
>
> Any chance someone has and will share the recipe?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Joyce

Hi, Joyce - Long time no see.

Use the ingredients for half a recipe of raspberry jam and half a recipe
of cherry jam (sour cherries) and prepare according to pectin package
directions. I use Ball Fruit Jell powder pectin. (You'll wind up using
one package of pectin.)

Barb Schaller's Cherry Berry Jam
2-1/2 cups crushed red raspberries
2 cups chopped sour cherries
1 package Ball Fruit Jell powdered Pectin
6 cups sugar

Prepare 7 half-pint jars for boiling water bath processing. Combine
fruits and pectin in heavy kettle (6-quart capacity or larger), stir and
bring to boil. Stir in sugar all at once, return to hard rolling boil
and boil for one minute. Remove from heat; stir and skim for 5 minutes.
Fill prepared jars to 1/4" from top, seal, and process for 10 minutes in
a boiling water bath. Makes about 6 or 7 half-pint jars.
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> 7/8/05 WeBeJammin'!

Hi Barb,

Thanks for the recipe. The best jam recipes I have so far are from you and
I'm sure this will be yet another. You have been a great teacher and it is
so very nice of you to share.

I thought I read you were in NYC and that's why I didn't direct my request
right to you.

I have been watching the newsgroup but have been quiet because I cannot
compare with the canning you all do. I just do some recreational jammin
with my niece each summer.

People that have received my jam's for Christmas presents are offering to
pay for them. I just smile thinking they really don't know the work
involved in the heat and humidity to boot.

Nice talking to you.

Joyce

In article >, "Joyce"
> wrote:

> Hi Barb,
>
> Thanks for the recipe. The best jam recipes I have so far are from
> you and I'm sure this will be yet another. You have been a great
> teacher and it is so very nice of you to share.

You're welcome. Thanks for your generous words.

> I thought I read you were in NYC and that's why I didn't direct my
> request right to you.

<grin> In a couple weeks. Some of the women of the University of
Minnesota Laboratory School of Secondary Education Class of
(mumblemumble) are gathering in St. Johnsbury, Vermont on the 29-31.
I gotta figure out how to get from NYC to VT.

> I have been watching the newsgroup but have been quiet because I cannot
> compare with the canning you all do. I just do some recreational jammin
> with my niece each summer.

Works for me. People put up stuff for any number of reasons. I'm still
trying to figure out what my reason is.

> People that have received my jam's for Christmas presents are offering to
> pay for them. I just smile thinking they really don't know the work
> involved in the heat and humidity to boot.

Just price them so high they'll either leave you alone or will pay the
price. I sell stuff at a fundraiser for the local Seniors group and
folks don't seem to flinch at $5 for a half-pint jar of homemade
whatever.
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> 7/8/05 WeBeJammin'!

Barb,


>><grin> In a couple weeks. Some of the women of the University of
Minnesota Laboratory School of Secondary Education Class of
(mumblemumble) are gathering in St. Johnsbury, Vermont on the 29-31.
I gotta figure out how to get from NYC to VT.

Hey, you're going to be in my neck of the woods! I live in the geographical
center of Connecticut, Berlin.

I believe all you have to do is get on route 91 and it will take you right
to St. Johnsbury. I don't know if you like to drive or rather take a bus
but you will be going through some of God's prettiest country, Vermont.

Have a great trip!

>>Just price them so high they'll either leave you alone or will pay the
price. I sell stuff at a fundraiser for the local Seniors group and
folks don't seem to flinch at $5 for a half-pint jar of homemade
whatever.

My doctor's nurse has offered me $7.50 per jar but of course I couldn't take
that kind of money. I would have to go to confession for stealing.
heheheheh $5.00 is a very decent price. More then what you would pay at
the grocery store but the taste can't compare.

>>Works for me. People put up stuff for any number of reasons. I'm still
trying to figure out what my reason is.

: ~ ) I just say it keeps me out of trouble and out of the malls.

Take care and thanks again.

Joyce

In article >, "Joyce"
> wrote:

> Barb,
> I believe all you have to do is get on route 91 and it will take you
> right to St. Johnsbury. I don't know if you like to drive or rather
> take a bus but you will be going through some of God's prettiest
> country, Vermont.

I'm thinking of the bus.

> >>Just price them so high they'll either leave you alone or will pay
> >>the price. I sell stuff at a fundraiser for the local Seniors
> >>group and folks don't seem to flinch at $5 for a half-pint jar of
> >>homemade whatever.

> My doctor's nurse has offered me $7.50 per jar but of course I
> couldn't take that kind of money. I would have to go to confession
> for stealing. heheheheh $5.00 is a very decent price. More then
> what you would pay at the grocery store but the taste can't compare.

Waal, haal -- send her to me!! Like i said, I'm amazed that people
don't flinch.
--
-Barb, <http://www.jamlady.eboard.com> 7/8/05 WeBeJammin'!

Do you know that I have been looking at your web site at least fifty
times today? Remember, A promise is a promise and to break it is a sin.

I may make some blueberry soup tonight. I just don't know whether
anybody, including I, will eat it. (

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> In article >, "Joyce"
> > wrote:
>

Barb wrote:
>>>>Just price them so high they'll either leave you alone or will pay
>>>>the price. I sell stuff at a fundraiser for the local Seniors
>>>>group and folks don't seem to flinch at $5 for a half-pint jar of
>>>>homemade whatever.
>
>
>>My doctor's nurse has offered me $7.50 per jar but of course I
>>couldn't take that kind of money. I would have to go to confession
>>for stealing. heheheheh $5.00 is a very decent price. More then
>>what you would pay at the grocery store but the taste can't compare.

The stuff at the grocery store is made in factories by the hundreds or
thousands. They each take about 5 minutes of a human's time and thought.
How long do yours take to make? What's your time worth? I bought a jar
of Tiptree's Little Scarlet wild strawberry preserves a few months ago.
It was about 6 ounces for $10. And it was wonderful and worth it. Don't
sell your time, thought, energy and uniqueness short.

> Waal, haal -- send her to me!! Like i said, I'm amazed that people
> don't flinch.

I've been selling 8-ounce jars of my curds for $6.50 a throw and people
buy them by the several. Come back a coupe weeks later for more. 750ml
compounded and infused vinegars for $18. Blended, seasoned oils for $12
to $35. And they all sell.

It's good food, looks nice and tastes great. People will pay for the
quality.

Pastorio

Barb wrote:
>>>>Just price them so high they'll either leave you alone or will pay the
>>>>price. I sell stuff at a fundraiser for the local Seniors group and
>>>>folks don't seem to flinch at $5 for a half-pint jar of homemade
>>>>whatever.
>
>
>>My doctor's nurse has offered me $7.50 per jar but of course I couldn't
>>take that kind of money. I would have to go to confession for stealing.
>>heheheheh $5.00 is a very decent price. More then what you would pay at
>>the grocery store but the taste can't compare.

The stuff at the grocery store is made in factories by the hundreds or
thousands. They each take about 5 minutes of a human's time and thought.
How long do yours take to make? What's your time worth? I bought a jar
of Tiptree's Little Scarlet wild strawberry preserves a few months ago.
It was about 6 ounces for $10. And it was wonderful and worth it. Don't
sell your time, thought, energy and uniqueness short.

> Waal, haal -- send her to me!! Like i said, I'm amazed that people don't
> flinch.

I've been selling 8-ounce jars of my curds for $6.50 a throw and people
buy them by the several. Come back a coupe weeks later for more. 750ml
compounded and infused vinegars for $18. Blended, seasoned oils for $12
to $35. And they all sell.

It's good food, looks nice and tastes great. People will pay for the
quality.

Pastorio


Well, I guess I'm converted. If they ask to buy the jam and if they offer
to pay $7.50 then $7.50 it is. You are 100% right that with the time it
takes to pick, clean, process and package it is a good price for both of us.
Thanks for all the good advice.

Joyce