9.26.2010

{sms} jumbleberry jam

The thought of making preserves is a daunting one.  The problem of canning is what comes to mind immediately.  So with fear and trepidation, I tried this recipe, but with a caveat: make a small batch and skip the canning. That can wait for another day, week, year...

I jumbled blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries,

added a bit of Royal Gala apples for pectin,
(along with sugar, lemon juice and zest)

and boiled it all down for 15 minutes.

Voila!  Jumbleberry Jam!

Spread on La Brea bread with a layer of Nutella-
SUPERB!

I cannot believe how simple it was to make and am so glad I tried this one out. Margot of Effort to Deliciousness chose this week's recipe.  Thank you Margot!  You can find the recipe on her site here and see all the other bakers' jams here.
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15 comments:

  1. LeslieSeptember 26, 2010 at 11:14 AM

    Your jam looks fantastic but with Nutella, oh wow! That is a combo I have to try soon!

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  2. margotSeptember 26, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    Yum, that looks like a wonderful combination! I love La Brea bread, so good. Thanks for preserving with me this week.

    Yeah, canning made me nervous, but it's worth it: I made the jumbleberry preserves from Melissa's book last year and enjoyed a jar a few weeks ago.

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  3. Gloria - The Ginger Snap GirlSeptember 26, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    Rebecca your jumbleberry preserves look fabulous! I was also a little trepid about making preserves but it turned out to be easier than I thought. I too didn't can, but I am definitely going to try it out next time. What a stroke of genius to combine your preserves with nutella. It sounds heavenly!

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  4. Rebecca (Indecisive Baker)September 26, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Looks fantastic! Great mix of flavors!

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Oh my goodness....your preserves look soooo good! I love the name jumbleberry jam...too cute! Wish I would have been able to cook along with you guys.

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  6. ShandySeptember 26, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    Love the Nutella and jumbleberry preserves, delicious! LOVE the preserve pictures; the colors are stunning together.

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  7. TessaSeptember 26, 2010 at 9:40 PM

    I've been scared of preserves as well largely because I've also been avoiding canning at all costs =) Yours sound great. I think these are on my short list as soon as I get back to my kitchen!

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  8. Baking is my Zen...sweet nibbles for the soulSeptember 26, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Great photos...and easy to make. They make great gifts!

    Carmen

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  9. TiffSeptember 26, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    Yummy!! I love the jumbleberry with the Nutella. And it looks beautiful too!

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  10. LisaSeptember 27, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    What a beautiful color your jam has. It looks tastier than any store-bought jam. I can totally relate about the canning. I made peach preserves a couple of days ago and just made a small batch as well to pop in the fridge. It's posted on my blog if you want to take a look.

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  11. JulieSeptember 27, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    I love the idea of the different kinds of berries. Such a beautiful color.

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  12. Rachel @ Simple GirlSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    So I didn't make the delicious looking Jam, but you did inspire me to buy some Nutella!

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  13. rebecca @ beurristaSeptember 28, 2010 at 9:40 AM

    SG- you're too funny.

    I'm all for homemade jams now, as they really are a cinch to make.

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  14. UnknownSeptember 30, 2010 at 12:59 AM

    Ooooh Nutella - good call! Your preserves look gorgeous. I'm completely with you, I made a small amount and left the canning for another time. I really want to learn, but I think I'm going to put it off until next summer :)

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  15. JeannetteOctober 6, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Nutella..... and JAM?! I think I'm in some sort of food heaven! Why haven't I thought of that?!

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