After carefully mashing the red fruit, mixing the pectin and sugar, the smell of something good filled my kitchen. I felt a sense of accomplishment as I filled those little glass jars with the jam. All the while thinking of those that I would share it with.
I was a little nervous with the "sealing of the jars". No, actually I was anxiety ridden. If the lids did not seal, the jam would have to go in the fridge. If the lids did seal they could be stored for up to a year. Success!! Sealed...every singe one of them! Now to let them sit for at least 24 hours for the final gelling to take affect. Guess what everyone is getting for Christmas this year?
Thanks to my sweet, grandmother, who left me with a legacy of appreciating the small things in life and who believed in me and encouraged me that I could do anything that I put my mind to. Thanks to my wonderful mother for carrying on that legacy. Maybe just maybe, I can pass the gift on to my daughter....and son.
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Little jars all washed and sterilized, ready for the yummy jam. |
Lovely, red, ripe strawberries! |
Let the mashing begin! |
Strawberry mash. |
Sealing success! |
Wonderful little jars of tasty jam. |