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June 5, 2012

Berry Picking and Jam Making {Giveaway: Ball Canning Discovery Kit from Kmart}

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This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Jill from Find Us Faithful whose comment number was chosen via random.org. Thanks to all who participated!

We are in the second full week of summer and have already marked several things off of our 2012 Summer Bucket List. It has been a great one so far!

Today we had the opportunity to head out to Happy Valley Farm in DeSoto, Kansas to do some blueberry picking. We were slightly too early in the season to get a whole gob of blueberries, but we can’t wait to go back! If you live near DeSoto and are looking for a small, family owned, chemical free farm to experience picking all different kinds of berries, you’ll be treated great and will love the personal experience you get at Happy Valley Farm.

I was bound and determined that this summer, I was going to make jam. We didn’t get enough berries picking today to make a batch of jam, so I stopped at the store on my way home and bought some blueberries. I came home, expecting jam to be a huge long process, only to discover that with this new Ball Automatic Jam Maker appliance I received from Kmart, it’s a quick, 30 minutes at the most, kind of deal. I gave a few jars of the jam out to neighbors and hope they think I slaved all day over a pot of berries to make their jam. I love them enough to do that, but in reality, this jam making project was quick and easy!

Since it is the start of jam and jelly making season, it might be good to know where you can find all the supplies you need to complete your summer canning projects. Online, Kmart carries the Ball Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker, which is perfect for people who want homemade jams and jellies in 30 minutes or less. In stores and online you can find all the other canning supplies you might need, like Ball jars, Citric Acid and Pectin food mixes.

If you are interested in learning more about canning, or finding out what canning experts have planned for this canning season, make sure to join Kmart and the canning experts for a Twitter Chat on Wednesday, June 6th from 12-1pm CST.For info and to RSVP, visit this link. By the way, they’ll be giving away 3 of the Ball Automatic Jam and Jelly Makers during the chat!

Ball Canning Discovery Kit Giveaway Details

My friends at Kmart wanted to give those new to canning the opportunity to win a Ball Canning Discovery Kit.

The kit includes: Polypropylene rack with separate, fitted lifter that works in large stockpots at least 7½” tall and 9½” in diameter, 3 x  1-pint jars, an Illustrated, simplified canning instruction Recipe book.

To enter the giveaway simply leave a comment on this blog post letting me know what your first canning project would be. For additional entries:

  • Share a link to this post on any social media site (Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, etc). For each site you share this post on, you gain another entry into the giveaway. Please make sure to leave a separate comment on this blog post for each place you share the giveaway link at. (The Shareholic buttons at the bottom of this post make sharing very easy!)

All entries must be received by midnight, CST on Monday, June 11th. Winner will be chosen via random.org and notified via valid email address.

Now, would you like to see how easy it was to make homemade blueberry jam using the Ball Automatic Jam Maker? I have no idea what all is involved when it comes to making jam without this nifty appliance, but I can tell you… this was so easy I feel like if the berries were available, I could make jam each and every day! Here’s what I did:

 

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Homemade Blueberry Jam

A 30 minutes or less recipe for making wonderful, homemade blueberry jam using the Ball Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker and recipe booklet.

Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups crushed blueberries
  • 3 Tablespoons Ball® RealFruit™ Classic Pectin
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter
  • 3 1/3 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Clean berries under cool water, then drain thoroughly.
  • Crush berries one layer at a time using a potato masher. Measure required quantity of crushed berries and remaining ingredients for your recipe; set aside.
  • Sprinkle pectin evenly over bottom of the Automatic Jam Maker Pot fitted with the Stirrer. Add crushed berries evenly over pectin. Add butter/margarine to help reduce foaming.
  • Press the jam button – the cook time will automatically default to 21 minutes. Press enter.
  • Wait 4 minutes for appliance to sound 4 short beeps indicating that it is time to add sugar. Add sugar gradually while Stirrer continues running. Place the Glass Lid on the Pot.
  • The Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker will continue to automatically stir your ingredients while it cooks. Stay within earshot of the Jam & Jelly Maker, the appliance will beep again at the end of the process signaling jam cooking is complete. Press cancel, unplug the appliance and immediately remove Glass Lid.
  • Remove stirrer using a pot holder. Skim foam, if necessary, from top of jam.
  • Preserve the jam immediately.

 

This is a sponsored post and giveaway on behalf of Kmart. All opinions expressed are my own.

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  1. Cindy Whitsett says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:36 am

    Oh yum! I would love one of these!!! Blueberries are definitely my favorite, so I’d try the Blueberry jams.

  2. Michelle says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:52 am

    JAM!

  3. Heidi @ Bits of Sunshine says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:04 am

    I love blueberries, but I must admit, I have never seen them growing or picked them fresh – I think our climate is too warm for that (I really wanted to grow some!!!) and now I really wish I had lots and lots of them – this jam looks amazingly tasty! Yum! And very cool jam maker! Makes the whole task a bit less daunting!

  4. Amy Tong says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:04 am

    I always make my own jam/preserves and didn’t know such a convenience jam maker is available out there! Nice.

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  5. Amy Tong says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:06 am

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  6. Amy Tong says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:07 am

    Pinned this giveaway: http://pinterest.com/pin/53269208062984955/
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  7. Karen says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:23 am

    I would make strawberry jam!

  8. Katie says

    June 6, 2012 at 6:57 am

    I would make my favorite preserves flavor – strawberry!

  9. amy marantino says

    June 6, 2012 at 6:58 am

    i would make hot pepper jelly

  10. amy marantino says

    June 6, 2012 at 6:58 am

    i tweeted about this giveaway – https://twitter.com/onitnaram/status/210339720817946625

  11. Katie says

    June 6, 2012 at 6:58 am

    Pinned!

  12. Kim says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:06 am

    I would try my favorite – raspberry!

  13. Melissa says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:24 am

    I’ve always wanted to make strawberry jam

  14. Donna Howard says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:29 am

    I think my first project would be strawberry jam, since I can find strawberries real easy in the market.

  15. Laura says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:31 am

    I would love to make strawberry jam. Sounds easy with that machine.

  16. Jenny G says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:40 am

    Canning is on my list for this summer with the kids! I didn’t know about this machine until I saw it. So cool. This is our first year doing a garden so I would say we would can extra tomatoes and make strawberry jam because we have a strawberry picking field down the street. Love your blog!!!

  17. Jan says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:54 am

    My first project would be strawberry jam

  18. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:58 am

    I had never seen or heard of this nifty appliance! I make strawberry and blackberry jam every year, the old school way. Oh how awesome would this be? Especially in time for my red pepper jelly!!!! Keeping fingers crossed 🙂

  19. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:00 am

    Just tweeted 🙂 @shugarysweets

  20. cocobean says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:25 am

    cherry preserves… 🙂

  21. Mellisa W says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:32 am

    Grape jelly. My grandmother made it and I would love to, but never had the equiptment. Thanks, and thanks for bringing back the memories.

  22. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:32 am

    This looks great, Kristen. I have been wanting to make jam for years. I am hoping that I can make some when we go pick peaches later this month. I cannot wait to try it!

  23. Holly W says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:41 am

    How fun! I have never done any jam-making or canning but have always wanted to try.

  24. Jett says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:47 am

    I would strawberry and blueberry jam! I’m so excited to teach my 14-year-old daughter how to make jam this summer! It’s on our Summer Bucket List!

  25. Judy Garczek says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:50 am

    Gosh, this machine looks really nice. I have made jam in the past, but always without such a machine. This would be a lovely addition to my kitchen appliances. I think my favorite jam is raspberry. Yummy!

  26. Lissa says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:02 am

    I didn’t know these machines exist! I would love to try my mom’s strawberry jelly!

  27. Bev Weidner says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:09 am

    We’ve ALWAYS wanted to go blueberry picking! I want blueberries. Now.

  28. Dawn says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:10 am

    I will be starting this summer with strawberries.

  29. Laura says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:13 am

    I’d do a strawberry jam first…then Blueberry. YUM. Your site is awesome. Thanks.

  30. Julee patterson says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:14 am

    How cool!! I would make pineapple peach jam and hot pepper jelly. Yummo!

  31. Sarah P. / Julia's Child says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:33 am

    My first project would be strawberry jam! Another week and strawberries will be ripe here in the frozen north. I’m counting the days.

  32. Ginger Riggins says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:36 am

    I have never tried canning anything but would love to start. We live in Southern California and are finding out about all the wonderful fresh fruits and vegetables they have almost all year long.
    My first attempt would probably be some sort of fruit…maybe strawberry.

  33. Cassie says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:38 am

    Blackberry would be my first project simply because it’s my hubby’s favorite!

  34. Kari says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:41 am

    It’s the beginning of strawberry season here so, strawberry jam!

  35. Julie Reynold says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:41 am

    We bought a place in the country and I have a plum tree, I did not know what to do with them except eat straight from the tree and take some to my co-workers. But if I had a jam maker I would definately make plum jam and share that with my family and co-workers. So please pick me.

  36. Carrie T says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:43 am

    I would LOVE to make Red Raspberry Jam.. the kids and I LOVE LOVE that jam.

  37. Cathy D. says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:44 am

    I would make my Great Aunt’s Gooseberry Jam! YUMMY!

  38. Michelle Wright says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:49 am

    Jam for sure!!! I really want to try salsa this year too.

  39. Candes says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:51 am

    My first project would be to can my garden green beans or tomatoes. We give out of our abundance but I’d like to store some for future use, say for winter time!

  40. Shari says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:59 am

    I really want to start canning. I’d start with Meyer lemon curd because my lemon tree is telling me it’s harvest time.

  41. Barbara says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:02 am

    I’ve made watermelon jelly for a long time and it is wonderful, so I’d make a batch of that! I’m sure this would make it tons easier! 🙂

  42. Patsy Kurancik says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:06 am

    Jam looks delicious, would love to have this kit!

  43. Cindy B. says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:15 am

    My first canning project would Giardiniera.

  44. Cindy B. says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:17 am

    I share this post on Twitter.

  45. Cindy B. says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:18 am

    I share this post on Facebook.

  46. Cindy B. says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:19 am

    I share this post on Pinterest.

  47. Janet says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:32 am

    Raspberry and black raspberry and blackberry are my favorites, and blueberry… and strawberry…. ok I like berries! Jam is easy to make, but I can sure see the advantage of having that automatic stirring going on in your jam maker!

  48. Aggie says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:57 am

    I would LOVE to make this blueberry jam! It looks so good! Thank you for the giveaway!

  49. Lori H says

    June 6, 2012 at 11:13 am

    I would love to make pickles. I haven’t worked up the courage to attempt it just yet.

  50. Ellen H says

    June 6, 2012 at 11:44 am

    I think I would make Christmas gifts of jams and jellies…I have a host of
    friends who love Strawberry and I like Orange marmalade so those are
    the two kinds I would try first.

  51. Jackie Watson says

    June 6, 2012 at 11:55 am

    I am a blueberry lover and would try this jam first!

  52. Tripp says

    June 6, 2012 at 11:55 am

    Strawberry jam!

  53. cara says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:07 pm

    definitely some salsa! or jelly!

  54. Julie {BananasForBourbon} says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:10 pm

    I think I’d go pickled vegetables! Something I can’t just throw in the freezer. 🙂

  55. Katie @ Healthnut Foodie says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Strawberry Rhubarb Jam ===I am so excited to do canning for the first time this season!!!

  56. Julie {BananasForBourbon} says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    I shared this post on twitter. 🙂

  57. Lisa Evanoff says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    Oh…I am feeling citrusy! It would have to be an orange marmalade

  58. Kim B. says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    Oh I would LOVE to win this!!!!!!!!! I would make Strawberry Jam first 🙂 Keeping my fingers double crossed!

  59. Lethea B says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    I’d make some Blueberry-Lime Jam=)
    This is just a jamtastic giveaway, Thanks bunches!

  60. Lethea B says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:44 pm

    I tweeted a link to your giveaway=)
    https://twitter.com/Luvdaylilies/status/210426779989581824

  61. Emilie @ Emilie's Enjoyables says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    I would use this to make blueberry jam as wedding favors for my wedding this fall!

  62. Annie brezek says

    June 6, 2012 at 12:55 pm

    My husband made blueberry jam but I don’t think his looks like yours . Someone said it was different & that makes me afraid to try it . Maybe I will.

  63. Tickled Red says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm

    Awww…what sweet photos. I’m so jealous that you guys are already out of school. We are almost there but not yet. LOVE the Blackberry Jam! Blackberries are my favorite berry of all. xo

  64. Dianne@Baking4Six says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:08 pm

    Great post – I’m craving jelly now 🙂 – The twitter party had lots of great advice – now I’d really like to win one of these handy kitchen gadgets!! 🙂 Crossing my fingers… Thank you!

  65. Jen says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    I think I’d love to try strawberry or lemon with a hint of mint. This machine sounds amazing – I’ve never tried jelly or jam making before. I can’t wait for pumpkin season to try making pumpkin butter!

  66. Stacey Bussard says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:23 pm

    Blueberry jam, we love blueberries!

  67. Stephanie Kowal says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    Cherry Jam, I have a cherry tree in my backyard that has delicious fruit. Homeade jam is the perfect gift or party favor with a cute personalized label!!

  68. Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:41 pm

    Great information about canning!! I want to make jalapeno jam! I’ve always wanted to!

  69. Hope Williams says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:56 pm

    strawberry jam-they should be ripe soon here in WI>

  70. Kristi O says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:00 pm

    I would make Strawberry-Fig Preserves! I see the tree I’m gonna borrow my figs from everyday out my office window!! Heehee!

  71. Rachel (De Ma Cuisine) says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    I think I’d make some jam!

  72. Patty T says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:07 pm

    My first canning project would be to make strawberry jam. I can get TONS of strawberries cheap from the farmers around here and have always debated about making jam and canning it.

  73. Jenny says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    Oh Kristen that looks so fun! Canning is one of the millions of projects I have always wanted to try my hand at but have decided I would have to wait until the kids got bigger because it seemed so involved – but that machine looks awesome!
    It would either have to be peach jam or cherry – my two favorites!
    Also glad to know about the DeSoto farm – years ago (when there were only 2) I took my kids blueberry picking but it was way south and east of here – can’t wait to look up the one in our area! Thanks for the great info! 🙂

  74. Gina says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:25 pm

    SO COOL!!! Like I said on Instagram- I have been wanting to do this for FOREVER. I would start with strawberry for sure-

  75. Gina says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    Pinned this http://pinterest.com/pin/260997740875524865/

  76. Linda D says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I just picked over 8 lbs of blueberries from our local blueberry farm would love to win this so I could share my bounty

  77. Robin Whiting says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:07 pm

    I want to make jam too, it will be my very first attempt! I’m hoping to use fresh strawberries from my garden.

  78. audra bell says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    It would be pear preserves or plum jelly, just like my mommy use to make.

  79. Jen W. says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:23 pm

    I’d probably make citrus curd first.

  80. Marnely Rodriguez says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:38 pm

    I’d love to can tomato jam!

  81. Jennifer says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    I would love to make some strawberry jam!!

  82. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Jam in 30 minutes?! That’s my kind of jam. PS I need to go back and check out your bucket list – I need to make a list for my kids this summer soon.

  83. Emily says

    June 6, 2012 at 4:45 pm

    I would make strawberry jam! Although that blueberry recipe sounds amazing!

  84. Stacie says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    I would love to try to make strawberry jam!

  85. kelley {mountain mama cooks} says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:10 pm

    What???? An automatic jam maker? That’s amazing! I love strawberry jam so I’d have to go with that!!

  86. Courtney says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:50 pm

    I would make black raspberry – my favorite!

  87. Amy Korn-Reavis says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:11 pm

    I live in Florida so the seasons are different but salsa, tomatoes or pickles would be my choice.

  88. Kim says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    I would make olallieberry jam.:)

  89. Pat K says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    S’mores cupcakes in a jar

  90. Laurie says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:52 pm

    Most definitely strawberry jam, my favorite!!

  91. Laurie says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:54 pm

    I just shared this on Facebook 🙂

  92. Laurie says

    June 6, 2012 at 8:56 pm

    I just shared this on Pinterest 🙂

  93. MaryBeth says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    I would love to make orange marmalade!

  94. Aimee @ Simple Bites says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:18 pm

    I have the jars in waiting…my first project will be strawberry-rhubarb jam. A classic.

  95. Irish Catson says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:27 pm

    I love the photos. Your kids are really enjoying on their visit at Happy Valley Farm in DeSoto, Kansas. It is really enjoyable doing this blueberry picking. By looking on the photos, I love to visit that place with my family.

  96. Alison C says

    June 6, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Strawberry rhubarb jam!
    I would love to win this awesome blog candy.

  97. Abbyk says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Strawberry jam, for sure!!! Thank you for the giveaway!!

  98. Mary Beth Hunt says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    When I win this, I will make JARS of Rhubarb Jam and eat it all by myself. 🙂

  99. Katie Newell says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:57 pm

    I would love to try making raspberry jam!

  100. aileen says

    June 6, 2012 at 11:26 pm

    My husband loves blueberry jam… I would make that first for him!

  101. Erin---Salsa Mama says

    June 6, 2012 at 11:53 pm

    I would make red plum jam, just like my Grammy used to make! A close second would be anything with cherries. Would love something like this…it would be a whole new adventure for me.

  102. Tamara says

    June 7, 2012 at 2:47 am

    Raspberry jam cause I love me some raspberries!

  103. Tamara says

    June 7, 2012 at 2:48 am

    I google bookmarked it!

  104. Tamara says

    June 7, 2012 at 2:49 am

    I pinned it on Pinterest!

  105. Tamara says

    June 7, 2012 at 2:50 am

    I shared it on Facebook!

  106. samW says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:48 am

    never seen this – it is AWESOME!!! Wow would love to win. I would definitely make this blueberry jam, but actually our strawberries come on first, so would start with strawberry & also some strawberry/rhubarb

  107. Lisa says

    June 7, 2012 at 6:57 am

    Wow! This is so awesome. Would love to win it. I would make blueberry jam.
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  108. Kelly S. says

    June 7, 2012 at 7:19 am

    I really want to start canning. I would probably start with strawberry jam. We just picked strawberries from the farm near our house so it wold be a great project.

  109. Alicia says

    June 7, 2012 at 9:04 am

    Fig preserves are the best and the first thing I would make.

  110. Alicia says

    June 7, 2012 at 9:05 am

    Shared on Facebook

  111. Alicia says

    June 7, 2012 at 9:06 am

    Posted on Pinterest.

  112. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    June 7, 2012 at 9:17 am

    This is a great time of year for Jersey blueberries so I think I would try this first. Thanks for the giveaway chance!

  113. TK says

    June 7, 2012 at 12:15 pm

    mmm! i would love to try to make apricot jam because it’s my favorite!

  114. Maneesha says

    June 7, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    Tweeted

  115. Maneesha says

    June 7, 2012 at 12:53 pm

    I would love to make strawberry jam

  116. Maneesha says

    June 7, 2012 at 12:54 pm

    Google bookmarked it

  117. Sean says

    June 7, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    I’d def make strawberry jam. YUM!

  118. Alina says

    June 7, 2012 at 1:45 pm

    MMMMMMM, I’d can pickled veggies of every sort.

  119. Annie says

    June 7, 2012 at 3:15 pm

    I would try to make strawberry vanilla jam, something I saw on a food blog not too long ago that sounds wonderful!

  120. Barb says

    June 7, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    been looking for an easier way to make jelly

  121. Claire says

    June 7, 2012 at 4:15 pm

    Wow! I do love jams.. Thanks for sharing this with us. I think i am going to try your recipe this coming week end.

  122. Chelsea@Chelseaisdishingup says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    What the what! Automatic Jam maker! You’ve got to be kidding me, that is seriously and simply amazing! I’d rock out some amazing chutneys I’ve been meaning to try forever.

  123. Gail Terrell says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Strawberry-blackberry jam

  124. Marie Valum says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    I’ll be making some strawberry jam as soon as the berries are ripe!!

  125. Whitney Schmale says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    My mom makes blackberry jam every year. I’m planning to make blueberry since we picked 20 pounds of them just last week! Thanks for the recipe!!

  126. Whitney Schmale says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:37 pm

    Shared on FB! Thanks Kristen!!

  127. Becky Jordan-Tracey says

    June 7, 2012 at 6:30 pm

    I tweeted! https://twitter.com/tissaboo/status/210876031932964864

  128. Becky Jordan-Tracey says

    June 7, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    I pinned it! http://pinterest.com/pin/178455203955011851/

  129. Becky Jordan-Tracey says

    June 7, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I’d make blackberry as soon as possible!

  130. Becky Jordan-Tracey says

    June 7, 2012 at 6:36 pm

    I shared on Google+! https://plus.google.com/u/0/

  131. Kara says

    June 7, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Strawberry – we go homemade strawberry jam so fast around here!

  132. Kara says

    June 7, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Shared on Facebook,

  133. Kara says

    June 7, 2012 at 8:26 pm

    Shared on pinterest

  134. Holly says

    June 7, 2012 at 10:50 pm

    I think my first canning project will involve cherries since I am going cherry picking very soon.

  135. Sarah L says

    June 7, 2012 at 11:08 pm

    According to my garden, my first canning project this summer will be picked banana peppers. Closely followed by Raspberry Jam 🙂

  136. Debra Bland says

    June 8, 2012 at 7:50 am

    My first project would be to make watermelon jelly. My second project would be apple jelly. Love them both. They both remind me of summer.

  137. Barbara P. says

    June 8, 2012 at 9:16 am

    Wow! This is so awesome. Would love to win it. I would make blueberry jam.

  138. Barbara P. says

    June 8, 2012 at 9:17 am

    Shared on FB!

  139. Barbara P. says

    June 8, 2012 at 9:19 am

    Shared on pinterest

  140. Rochelle says

    June 8, 2012 at 1:11 pm

    I would make strawberry jam first than peach. Never canned before but I always wanted to learn. Homemade jam is so yummy. Thanks!

  141. Rochelle says

    June 8, 2012 at 1:12 pm

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  142. Rochelle says

    June 8, 2012 at 1:13 pm

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  143. Rochelle says

    June 8, 2012 at 1:14 pm

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  144. Rochelle says

    June 8, 2012 at 1:15 pm

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  145. Lisa D. says

    June 8, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    This is just the jump start I need to start canning…which I’ve never tried but I’m excited to learn. I would make your blueberry jam recipe with blueberries from my garden. Thanks!

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  148. Kaitlin says

    June 8, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    I’ve really wanted to try canning, and would love to make strawberry jam as my first project.

  149. Andrea says

    June 9, 2012 at 7:21 am

    Absolutely would make blueberry preserve – Hub’s favorite! I joke that he eats blueberry preserve with a little biscuit underneath.

  150. Stephanie says

    June 9, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I would make strawberry jam. LOVE strawberries!!!

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    June 9, 2012 at 10:34 am

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  152. Kristin says

    June 9, 2012 at 3:33 pm

    I’d immediately start making jam…of all flavors…I’d go crazy over it!

  153. Jill says

    June 9, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    I’d love to try canning some pickles and salsa. I hope to have a great crop of cucumbers and tomatoes this summer that would make it a fun and easy project.

  154. Meghan Finley says

    June 10, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    I would make huckleberry syrup to enjoy this winter!

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    June 10, 2012 at 5:19 pm

    Strawberry Jam!

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    June 10, 2012 at 6:49 pm

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  159. Sharon says

    June 11, 2012 at 9:53 pm

    My first canning project would be something using tomatoes from my garden–salsa maybe. Thanks!

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    June 14, 2012 at 4:26 pm

    I would love to can peaches!

  164. Carly says

    June 15, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    My first canning project would be canning tomatoes.

  165. AmyK says

    June 19, 2012 at 1:47 pm

    Thank you! My jam-maker just arrived today and my kids LOVE blueberry jam! Been looking for a recipe for it 🙂

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