Comments on: Strawberry jam to ease a heat wave

By: megang

megang — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 04:24:07 +0000

Hi Mirna! You don’t sound like an idiot at all. After re-reading the directions, it’s a big vague, isn’t it? So I revised them: add the lemon juice at the same time that you add the sugar. Good luck!

By: Mirna

Mirna — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 15:46:20 +0000

Not to sound like a complete idiot but when do I use the lemon juice? I have only made pepper jelly so I am a novice…

By: Mary Kate

Mary Kate — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:20:56 +0000

Beautiful blog, Megan!! Looking forward to more!

By: Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite

Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:54:49 +0000

A sweet spoonful, indeed!

By: Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite

Mardi @eatlivetravelwrite — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:54:08 +0000

A sweet spoonful indeed!

By: Megan Gordon

Megan Gordon — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:51:30 +0000

Hi Mary-good point. I don't work with grams, so I'm not too familiar with the conversions, but I looked it up and 1 cup of halved strawberries is 152 g. So, 14 cups would be 2, 128 grams. I hope that helps. I realize the other way isn't super precise, but a lot of berry recipes are written this way…maybe they take into account a little air??? Enjoy and thanks for stopping by.

By: Megan Gordon

Megan Gordon — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:37:33 +0000

Thanks for the comments, Denise and Oyster Culture. Yes, the macerating is an interesting technique. It certainly slows things down a little, but that's the point, right?

By: MaryMoh

MaryMoh — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:20:43 +0000

Looks easy to make strawberry jam. However I do wonder 14 cups of strawberries is equivalent to how many grammes. That would be easier since measuring with cups for strawberries is quite tricky. Thanks for the recipe.

By: Chez Danisse

Chez Danisse — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:01:25 +0000

Fun! I've canned plums, blackberries, pears, all sorts of pickles, but no strawberries. I like this recipe and would like to experiment with the macerating technique–interesting. Thanks!

By: OysterCulture

OysterCulture — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:42:07 +0000

I've been making homemade jams and jellies lately and having so much fun doing it. Love the variety and the feeling of satisfaction when I hear the "pop" at the end.