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30
MINUTES
With Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
Scalable Recipes - Make from 1 to 6 Jars per Batch
Easy Jam in 30 minutes!
Create something all your own. Fresh Jam in 3 EasySteps
1. STIR
sugar and pectin in a bowl.
2.ADD
fruit. Stir 3 minutes.
With Ball ® RealFruit ® Instant Pectin, you can make
delicious, no-cook jam by following 3 easy steps.
What is Jam?
Jams are made with crushed or chopped fruit plus the
addition of sugar and pectin (and sometimes lemon juice).
They have a spreadable gel perfect for complimenting
toast, biscuits or even more creatively used as an
ingredient in your favorite desserts. Look for creative use
ideas at FreshPreserving.com.
jam into clean jars and let
stand 30 minutes. E
njoy.
Ball ® RealFruit ®
Pectin Advantage:
Enjoy Now
• 1 bottle replaces 3-4 boxes
of other pectins
Freeze
• Make as much or as little
as you like, depending on
how much fruit you have
available
• Flexibility to use sugar
OR Splenda ® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
1
3.LADLE
Refrigerate up to 3 weeks
Up to 1 year
QUICK TIP: Plastic freezer
jars or glass jars with straight
sides work best for freezing.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch
headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
To prepare fruit:
Strawberries
Hull and crush one layer at a time
using a potato masher.
Peaches or Pears
Peel and pit. Finely chop.
Raspberry, Blackberry
or Blueberry
Crush one layer at a time using a
potato masher.
Cherries
Remove stems and pits. Finely chop.
2
Jam
FAQs
Q :What is pectin?
A: Pectin is a natural, gelling ingredient derived from
apple and citrus fruits . When used in the preparation
of homemade jams & jellies , pectin produces a more
natural fresh fruit flavor and makes the process easier
because less (or no) cooking is required to achieve a
proper gel.
Q :Can I use a dif ferent type of pectin than what ’s
called for in the recipe?
A: E ach pectin is developed to uniquely function for a
specific gelling purpose and must be used only in
recipes that specifically call for that type of pectin .
Basic
No-Cook Jams
Scaled recipes
Q :How long can jam be stored in the refrigerator?
to make as little or
A: Store jams in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or in
as much as desired
the freezer up to 1 year.
Q :Can I use a sugar substitute when making the
recipes in this book?
A: F or best results , we recommend to follow the recipes
as provided, using sugar or Splenda ® No C alorie
Sweetener, Granulated.
Q :Can I make jelly with Ball ® RealFruit ® Instant
Pectin?
A: No. This pectin is developed only for preparing jam .
Q :Can I waterbath can the recipes in this book?
A: No. The pectin used in these recipes is developed for
refrigerator or freezer storage only.
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Blackberry Jam
For every 2 (8 oz) half pints, you will need:
For every 2 (8 oz) half pints, you will need:
Fresh Apricots - Pitted, Peeled and Finely Chopped
Blackberries, washed; crush 1 layer
at a time with potato masher
1 2/3 cups
Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin 2 Tbsp
Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin 2 Tbsp
Granulated sugar or Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2/3 cup
Granulated sugar or Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2/3 cup
Make Your Jam :
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and Ball RealFruit Instant Pectin in a bowl.
1. STIR sugar and Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin in a bowl.
2. ADD fruit. Stir 3 minutes.
2. ADD fruit. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
To adjust the amount of jam you wish to make, use the following
table.
To adjust the amount of jam you wish to make, use the following
table.
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Ingredient Amounts for Jam in (8 oz) Half Pint Jars
5
1 2/3 cups
Basic
Basic
Apricot Jam
Ingredient Amounts for Jam in (8 oz) Half Pint Jars
Number
of Jars
Prepared
fruit
Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin
Granulated sugar or
Splenda® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
Number
of Jars
Prepared
fruit
Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin
Granulated sugar or
Splenda® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
1
3/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1/3 cup
1
3/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1/3 cup
2
1 2/3 cups
2 Tbsp
2/3 cup
2
1 2/3 cups
2 Tbsp
2/3 cup
3
2 1/2 cups
3 Tbsp
1 cup
3
2 1/2 cups
3 Tbsp
1 cup
4
3 1/3 cup
4 Tbsp
1 1/3 cups
4
3 1/3 cup
4 Tbsp
1 1/3 cups
5
4 cups
5 Tbsp
1 2/3 cup
5
4 cups
5 Tbsp
1 2/3 cup
6
5 cups
6 Tbsp
2 cups
6
5 cups
6 Tbsp
2 cups
6
Boysenberry Jam
For every 2 (8 oz) half pints, you will need:
For every 2 (8 oz) half pints, you will need:
Blueberries, washed; crush 1 layer
at a time with potato masher
Boysenberries, washed; crush 1 layer
at a time with potato masher
1 2/3 cups
Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin 2 Tbsp
Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin 2 Tbsp
Granulated sugar or Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2/3 cup
Granulated sugar or Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2/3 cup
Make Your Jam :
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and Ball RealFruit Instant Pectin in a bowl.
1. STIR sugar and Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin in a bowl.
2. ADD fruit. Stir 3 minutes.
2. ADD fruit. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
To adjust the amount of jam you wish to make, use the following
table.
To adjust the amount of jam you wish to make, use the following
table.
®
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Ingredient Amounts for Jam in (8 oz) Half Pint Jars
7
1 2/3 cups
Basic
Basic
Blueberry Jam
Ingredient Amounts for Jam in (8 oz) Half Pint Jars
Number
of Jars
Prepared
fruit
Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin
Granulated sugar or
Splenda® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
Number
of Jars
Prepared
fruit
Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin
Granulated sugar or
Splenda® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
1
3/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1/3 cup
1
3/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1/3 cup
2
1 2/3 cups
2 Tbsp
2/3 cup
2
1 2/3 cups
2 Tbsp
2/3 cup
3
2 1/2 cups
3 Tbsp
1 cup
3
2 1/2 cups
3 Tbsp
1 cup
4
3 1/3 cup
4 Tbsp
1 1/3 cups
4
3 1/3 cup
4 Tbsp
1 1/3 cups
5
4 cups
5 Tbsp
1 2/3 cup
5
4 cups
5 Tbsp
1 2/3 cup
6
5 cups
6 Tbsp
2 cups
6
5 cups
6 Tbsp
2 cups
8
Sour Cherry Jam
For every 2 (8 oz) half pints, you will need:
Sweet Cherries or Sour Cherries; remove pits and stems, finely chop
Concord Grapes; prepared per below 1 2/3 cups
Ball RealFruit Instant Pectin 2 Tbsp
Granulated sugar or Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2/3 cup
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1. STIR sugar and Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin in a bowl.
2. ADD fruit. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
To adjust the amount of jam you wish to make, use the following
table.
Ingredient Amounts for Jam in (8 oz) Half Pint Jars
Number
of Jars
Prepared
fruit
Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin
Granulated sugar or
Splenda® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
1
3/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1/3 cup
2
1 2/3 cups
2 Tbsp
2/3 cup
3
2 1/2 cups
3 Tbsp
4
3 1/3 cup
5
6
1 2/3 cups
Ball RealFruit Instant Pectin 2 Tbsp
Granulated sugar or Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2/3 cup
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Make Your Jam :
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Grape Jam
For every 2 (8 oz) half pints, you will need:
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Basic
or
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Prepare Your Grapes:
1. Remove stems. Pinch grapes with fingers to separate skins
and pulp. Finely chop skins; set aside.
2..Add 1 cup water to pulp and simmer 5 minutes, covered.
3. Sieve to remove seeds.
4. Add finely chopped skins to pulp, if desired.
Basic
Sweet
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin in a bowl.
2. ADD fruit. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
To adjust the amount of jam you wish to make, use the following
table.
Ingredient Amounts for Jam in (8 oz) Half Pint Jars
Number
of Jars
Prepared
fruit
Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin
Granulated sugar or
Splenda® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
1 cup
1
3/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1/3 cup
4 Tbsp
1 1/3 cups
2
1 2/3 cups
2 Tbsp
2/3 cup
4 cups
5 Tbsp
1 2/3 cup
3
2 1/2 cups
3 Tbsp
1 cup
5 cups
6 Tbsp
2 cups
4
3 1/3 cup
4 Tbsp
1 1/3 cups
5
4 cups
5 Tbsp
1 2/3 cup
6
5 cups
6 Tbsp
2 cups
10
Pear Jam
For every 2 (8 oz) half pints, you will need:
For every 2 (8 oz) half pints, you will need:
Peaches; pitted, peeled and finely chopped
Pears; pitted, peeled and finely chopped
1 2/3 cups
Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin 2 Tbsp
Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin 2 Tbsp
Granulated sugar or Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2/3 cup
Granulated sugar or Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2/3 cup
Bottled Lemon Juice
1 Tbsp
Make Your Jam :
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin in a bowl.
1. STIR peaches, sugar (or Splenda ) and lemon juice in a
bowl. Let stand 10 minutes.
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2. ADD Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin gradually, to prevent
clumping. Stir 3 minutes
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
To adjust the amount of jam you wish to make, use the following
table.
Ingredient Amounts for Jam in (8 oz) Half Pint Jars
11
1 2/3 cups
Basic
Basic
Peach Jam
2. ADD fruit. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
To adjust the amount of jam you wish to make, use the following
table.
Ingredient Amounts for Jam in (8 oz) Half Pint Jars
Number
of Jars
Prepared
fruit
Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin
Granulated sugar or
Splenda® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
1
3/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1/3 cup
2
1 2/3 cups
2 Tbsp
2/3 cup
Number
of Jars
Prepared
fruit
Ball®
RealFruit®
Instant Pectin
Granulated sugar or
Splenda® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
Bottled
Lemon Juice
1
3/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1/3 cup
1 1/2 tsp
3
2 1/2 cups
3 Tbsp
1 cup
2
1 2/3 cups
2 Tbsp
2/3 cup
1 Tbsp
4
3 1/3 cup
4 Tbsp
1 1/3 cups
3
2 1/2 cups
3 Tbsp
1 cup
1 Tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp
5
4 cups
5 Tbsp
1 2/3 cup
4
3 1/3 cup
4 Tbsp
1 1/3 cups
2 Tbsp
6
5 cups
6 Tbsp
2 cups
5
4 cups
5 Tbsp
1 2/3 cup
2 Tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp
6
5 cups
6 Tbsp
2 cups
3 Tbsp
12
Raspberry Jam
For every 2 (8 oz) half pints, you will need:
For every 2 (8 oz) half pints, you will need:
Plums; pit, chop, add 1/2 cup water and simmer for 5 minutes Raspberries, washed; crush 1 layer
at a time with potato masher
1 2/3 cups
Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin 2 Tbsp
Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin 2 Tbsp
Granulated sugar or Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2/3 cup
Granulated sugar or Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2/3 cup
Make Your Jam :
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and Ball RealFruit Instant Pectin in a bowl.
1. STIR sugar and Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin in a bowl.
2. ADD fruit. Stir 3 minutes.
2. ADD fruit. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
To adjust the amount of jam you wish to make, use the following
table.
To adjust the amount of jam you wish to make, use the following
table.
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Ingredient Amounts for Jam in (8 oz) Half Pint Jars
13
1 2/3 cups
Basic
Basic
Plum Jam
Ingredient Amounts for Jam in (8 oz) Half Pint Jars
Number
of Jars
Prepared
fruit
Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin
Granulated sugar or
Splenda® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
Number
of Jars
Prepared
fruit
Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin
Granulated sugar or
Splenda® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
1
3/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1/3 cup
1
3/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1/3 cup
2
1 2/3 cups
2 Tbsp
2/3 cup
2
1 2/3 cups
2 Tbsp
2/3 cup
3
2 1/2 cups
3 Tbsp
1 cup
3
2 1/2 cups
3 Tbsp
1 cup
4
3 1/3 cup
4 Tbsp
1 1/3 cups
4
3 1/3 cup
4 Tbsp
1 1/3 cups
5
4 cups
5 Tbsp
1 2/3 cup
5
4 cups
5 Tbsp
1 2/3 cup
6
5 cups
6 Tbsp
2 cups
6
5 cups
6 Tbsp
2 cups
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Strawberry Jam
For every 2 (8 oz) half pints, you will need:
Basic
Strawberries, washed; hull, then crush
1 layer at a time with potato masher
1 2/3 cups
Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin 2 Tbsp
Granulated sugar or Splenda® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
2/3 cup
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin in a bowl.
2. ADD fruit. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
To adjust the amount of jam you wish to make, use the following
table.
Fun & Flavorful
Custom-Created
No-Cook Jams
Including Fan-Inspired Recipes
Ingredient Amounts for Jam in (8 oz) Half Pint Jars
15
Number
of Jars
Prepared
fruit
Ball RealFruit
Instant Pectin
Granulated sugar or
Splenda® No Calorie
Sweetener, Granulated
1
3/4 cup
1 Tbsp
1/3 cup
2
1 2/3 cups
2 Tbsp
2/3 cup
3
2 1/2 cups
3 Tbsp
1 cup
4
3 1/3 cup
4 Tbsp
1 1/3 cups
5
4 cups
5 Tbsp
1 2/3 cup
6
5 cups
6 Tbsp
2 cups
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Almond Delight Jam
By Kara A. of Fort Wayne, Indiana
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
Add almonds to strawberries and blackberries to create a
delightful jam using Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin.
You will need:
1-1/2 cups sugar
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
Apple-Berry Pomegranate Jam
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
You will need:
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
1-1/2 cups sugar
4 cups peeled, cored, chopped apples (about 4 large)
1/2 cup pomegranate juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup crushed raspberries (about 2 6-oz containers)
1/2 cup crushed blackberries
1 banana, peeled and crushed
1/2 cup crushed almonds
2 tsp almond extract
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended.
2. ADD strawberries, blackberries, banana, almonds and
almond extract. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
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Make Your Jam :
1. STIR pectin and sugar in a bowl until well blended.
Set aside.
2. COMBINE apples, pomegranate juice and lemon juice in a
medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat,
stirring occasionally. Cover. Reduce heat and simmer
5 minutes.
3. CRUSH apples with a potato masher. Allow to cool, about
15 minutes.
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Fun & Flavorful
3 cups crushed strawberries
4. ADD apples and raspberries to pectin mixture, stirring just
to combine. Continue stirring for 3 minutes.
5. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
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Berry Blitz Jam
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
When you can’t decide what your favorite berry is, combine them.
Enjoy strawberries, blackberries, blueberries and raspberries in this
flavor-filled jam, ready when you are with Ball® RealFruit® Instant
Pectin.
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
Combine blackberries with fresh white peaches for this easy-tomake low-calorie jam featuring Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin.
1-1/2 cups SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granular
5 Tbsp Ball RealFruit Instant Pectin
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1 cup crushed blackberries (about 1-1/2 6-oz container)
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
3 cups finely chopped white peaches
1 cup crushed blackberries
1 cup crushed blueberries (about 2 4.4-oz container)
1 cup crushed raspberries (about 1-1/2 6-oz container)
1 cup crushed strawberries (about 1 1-lb container)
Zest of 1 small lemon
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granular and instant
pectin in a bowl until well blended.
2. ADD peaches and blackberries. Stir 3 minutes
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended.
2. ADD blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries and
lemon zest. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
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1-1/2 cups sugar
Fun & Flavorful
By Maria F. of Santa Rosa, California
You will need:
You will need:
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Black & White Jam
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
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By Lanie S. of Topeka, Kansas
By Mary L. of Columbia, South Carolina
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
Makes about 4 (8 oz) half pints
This jam made with Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin, cherries and a
bit of coffee provides a flavor you’ll want to wake up to.
For an easy jam recipe you can enjoy for the holidays or all year
long, combine chopped cranberries with pineapple. And with Ball®
RealFruit® Instant Pectin, you’ll have jam in less than an hour.
Fun & Flavorful
You will need:
1-1/2 cups sugar
You will need:
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 tsp instant coffee granules
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
1 Tbsp water
2 cups fresh or frozen coarsely chopped cranberries
3 cups pitted, finely chopped black cherries
1 8-oz can crushed pineapple with juice
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 Tbsp grated orange zest
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended.
2. COMBINE cherries and lemon juice in a large bowl. Set
aside.
3. COMBINE coffee granules and water in a cup, stirring until
dissolved. Stir into cherry and lemon juice mixture. Add to
pectin mixture. Stir 3 minutes.
4. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
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Cranberry Pineapple Jam
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended.
2. ADD cranberries, pineapple and juice, lemon juice and
orange zest. Stir 3 minutes.
Fun & Flavorful
Black Cherry Espresso Jam
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
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By Beverley R. of Morgantown , Indiana
By Renee P. of Ventura, California
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
Combining pears, orange juice and Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
is an easy and delicious way to get started making no-cook jam.
Strawberries with lavender is a winning combination. Spread it
on toast or bagels, swirl over ice cream or drizzle on pound cake.
Deliciously different.
Fun & Flavorful
You will need:
1-1/2 cups sugar
You will need:
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
1-1/2 cups sugar
3-1/2 cups pear puree*
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
1/3 fresh orange juice, strained
4 cups crushed strawberries (about 4 1-lb containers)
1 tsp orange zest
1 tsp minced culinary lavender*
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest
1 tsp lemon zest
*Culinary lavender can be found in the spice aisle of most large grocery stores, specialty cooking stores or via the internet.
1 tsp ginger
Dash of salt
*Process canned, well-drained pears in food processor or
blender until smooth.
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended.
Fun & Flavorful
Lavender Infused
Strawberry Jam
Gingered Pear Jam
2. ADD strawberries, lavender and lemon zest. Stir 3 minutes.
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended.
2. ADD pear puree, orange juice, orange zest, lemon juice,
lemon zest, ginger and salt. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
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3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
Serving Suggestion :
Make a typical Crème Brule recipe but in the bottom of
each ramekin, place a tablespoon of the Lavender Infused
Strawberry Jam and top off with the Brule mixture. Bake as
directed. Once cooked and cooled, caramelize the top as
described in the recipe and garnish with candied pistachios,
fresh strawberries and lavender sprigs. A simple dessert with
a big “WOW” factor!
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Mango Chili Jam
By Diane N. of Ludington , Michigan
By Amanda W. of Gilbert, Arizona
Makes about 4 (8 oz) half pints
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
Wow! Taste what happens when you combine mangoes with
two types of jalepeno peppers. Featuring Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin.
Combine your favorite fruits of summer in a jam you can make in
minutes with Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin.
You will need:
You will need:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups crushed peaches
2 cups diced, crushed mango
1-1/4 cups crushed strawberries
2 green jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely diced
1 cup finely chopped mango
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1 red jalapeno pepper (or Serrano) seeded and finely diced
Make Your Jam :
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended.
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended.
2. ADD peaches, strawberries, and mango. Stir 3 minutes.
2. ADD mango and peppers. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
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5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
5 Tbsp Ball RealFruit Instant Pectin
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Mango Strawberry Peach Jam
QUICK TIP: When cutting or seeding hot peppers, wear rubber
gloves to prevent hands from being burned.
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Peach Melba Jam
Combine fresh peaches and raspberries with Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin for a quick and easy no-cook jam with a fantastic
flavor.
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You will need:
By Chris W. of Sandwich, Illinois
Makes about 6 (8 oz) half pints
Combine pineapple, green peppers, chilies and lime juice with
Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin for a jam that will warm you up
anytime.
1-1/2 cups sugar
You will need:
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
1-1/2 cups sugar
2-1/2 cups finely chopped pitted peeled peaches
(about 4 medium)
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
1 cup crushed raspberries (about 1 6-oz containers)
1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into large chunks
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 green bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into large chunks
Make Your Jam :
2 cups fresh or frozen coarsely chopped cranberries
1 4-oz can chopped green chilies
Juice of 1 lime
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended.
2. ADD peaches, raspberries and lemon juice. Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended.
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Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
Pineapple Pepper Jam
2. PULSE pineapple and green pepper in a food processor to a
fine consistency. Add green chilies and lime juice. Pulse 2-3
more times. Add pineapple mixture to pectin mixture.
Stir 3 minutes.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
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Plum Cherry Vanilla Jam
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
Enjoy the smooth, sweet flavor of plums, cherries, vanilla and
lemon zest in this deliciously fresh jam featuring Ball® RealFruit®
Instant Pectin.
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You will need:
Use this butter in place of traditional cranberry jelly when serving
turkey or poultry.
You will need:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
2 pods vanilla bean
3/4 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener, Granular
1/4 tsp allspice
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
1/4 tsp nutmeg
3 cups crushed plums
1 cup fresh or thawed, frozen cranberries
1 cup pitted, finely chopped black cherries
4 cups peeled, cored, coarsely chopped apples (about 4 med)
Zest of 1 small lemon
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Make Your Jam :
Make Your Jam :
1. REMOVE beans from vanilla pods by splitting open with a
knife and running the blunt end of the knife down the bean.
Add beans to the sugar in a large bowl and muddle together
with the back of a spoon.
2. STIR SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener and instant pectin into
the vanilla sugar until well blended.
3. ADD plums, cherries and lemon zest. Stir 3 minutes.
4. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
QUICK TIP: For the most flavorful results, cover the bowl of
vanilla sugar and let sit for a week in a cool, dry place.
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Makes about 4 (8 oz) half pints
1. STIR sugar, brown sugar, instant pectin, cinnamon, allspice
and nutmeg in a bowl until well blended. Set aside.
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By Kristy D. of Sacramento, California
Quick Cran-Apple Butter
2. ZEST orange. Set zest aside. Cut orange in half. Over a 1 cup
liquid measure, squeeze orange halves to yield 1/4 cup juice.
Set aside.
3. PULSE cranberries in a blender until finely chopped. Add
apples, orange juice and lemon juice. Blend until smooth,
about 30 seconds. Add cranberry-apple puree and orange
zest to the pectin mixture. Stir 3 minutes.
4. LADLE butter into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
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By Sally S. of Shelby Township, Michigan
By Jean G. of Upper Sandusky, Ohio
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
Enjoy the fresh flavor combination or raspberries, figs and fresh
ginger in this delicious no-cook jam.
Combine strawberries, bananas, blueberries, sugar and Ball®
RealFruit® Instant Pectin to make an easy, delicious jam.
You will need:
You will need:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups sugar
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
2 cups crushed raspberries
2-1/4 cups crushed strawberries (about 1-1/2 1-lb containers)
2 cups peeled finely chopped figs
1 cup mashed banana (about 2 bananas)
2 Tbsp candied ginger, finely chopped
3/4 cup crushed blueberries (about 1 8-oz container)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Make Your Jam :
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended
2. ADD raspberries, figs, ginger and lemon juice. Stir 3 minutes
or until sugar and candied ginger dissolves.
2. ADD strawberries, banana, and lemon juice. Stir 3 minutes.
Add blueberries. Stir 10 seconds or until evenly distributed.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
3. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.
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Strawberry Banana
Blueberry Jam
Raspberry Fig Jam
Serving Suggestion :
Use as filling for your favorite thumbprint style cookies.
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Tropical Breeze Jam
Makes about 5 (8 oz) half pints
Liven up breakfasts and teatime with this tasty jam, made with
seasonally fresh pineapple.
You will need:
1-1/2 cups sugar
5 Tbsp Ball® RealFruit® Instant Pectin
2 cups finely chopped pineapple (about 1 whole pineapple)
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1 cup crushed banana (about 3 medium)
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1 cup crushed mandarin orange segments (about 2 11-oz cans)
1/4 cup dried coconut
Make Your Jam :
1. STIR sugar and instant pectin in a bowl until well blended
2. ADD pineapple, banana, mandarin oranges and coconut.
Stir 3 minutes.
4. LADLE jam into clean jars and let stand 30 minutes. Enjoy
immediately, refrigerate up to 3 weeks or freeze up to 1 year.
When filling jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace to allow for food
expansion during freezing.