LH 03: Jam Questions Answered

Welcome to Episode #03 of the Living Homegrown Podcast!

In this episode I answer two listener questions related to jam.

In this episode you learn about:

• Using frozen fruit in jam recipes
• Using the freezer to save time when making jam
• How to freeze (BPA Free) using canning jars
• Tips for freezing fruit without it sticking together
• Tips for using up the extra jam in the pantry
• How to make a simple jam salad dressing
• How to make a quick jam spritzer

Resources & Links Mentioned:

Freezing Fruit (Video Using Canning Jars)

Making Jam Salad Dressing (Video – with a cool jar trick)

How to Make a Jamtini Cocktail (Video & Recipe)

8 Delicious ways to Use Up Leftover Jam

More Salad Dressings Using Jam

Note on measuring frozen fruit for jam:

As I said in the podcast, the fruit breaks down and gets mushy after freezing. When you defrost that fruit, it will become very juicy and is more like crushed fruit rather than whole fruit.

So I wanted to make sure you knew this can affect the measurement in some recipes.

That is why it is most accurate to pre-measure the fruit before freezing or measure it while it is still frozen.

However, if you must completely defrost the fruit in order to measure what you need in your recipe, keep in mind that you may be adding just a bit more fruit than you realize. (More fits in the measuring cup when mushy)

This is generally not a huge problem with most jam recipes as you have some wiggle room. And we are talking about a very small difference in measurement. But I wanted you to be aware.

And always stir before measuring so you get a mix of fruit and juice.

Basic Jam Salad Dressing Recipe:

• 6 Tbsp. olive oil
• 2-3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1-3 Tbsp. jam

Place all in a small jam jar with a lid and shake, shake, shake to mix. Then pour over your fresh green salad. Easy!

Jam Spritzer Recipe (non-alcoholic):

• 1-2 heaping spoonfuls of jam
• About 1/4 cup of warm water

Place both in a pint-sized jar and place on a lid. Shake the heck out of it to melt the jam. Add ice and some club soda or sparkling water. Stir and enjoy.

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Transcript:

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