I often call refer to blueberry jam as my “gateway” preserve. It was the first canning project I did on my own, and rapidly led me down the path to many happy hours over the canning pot. I still make it just like my mom always does, with plenty of cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon. The combination makes it taste ever so slightly of Christmas.

A Delicious Yet Easy Pepper Jelly Recipe

A friend of mine wanted to learn how to make this strawberry rhubarb jam recipe so we both made our batches. She is now hooked and wants to learn more about home canning. I enjoy this in yogurt. My husband has it on toast. I am going to try using it in thumbprint cookies.