Jam we are Jammin with Straweberries and Rasberries, ya we are Jammin

It is a summer tradition you might say to make jam. A summer without jam would feel wrong. So with the weather being uncooperative we decided to make jam for Dave's Birthday. He loves Strawberry jam so we thought. Yes! I usually make blackberry and peach but this year is will be fun to make some different jams.We also made Rasberry jam another week. This time we tried using Stevia instead of sugar. The result was a very powerful jam that has a tartness and sweetness. I like it but you only need to put a thin layer ont he toast. I think this won't be a winner overall. But is was a good experiment.I am wondering too how long the raspberry will keep.

           Cleaning the Jam jars is very important.

I thought they looked so adorable sitting ready for canning.

And making our tummies so happy.

                        The Strawberries cut up ready to transform into our favorite sweet treat.

                                                 Brown sugar to add when the fruit is ready.

                                                                Mashing up the fruit.

The fruit is ready to cook and then be put into the jars.

The jam is put in the jars. Oh it looks so pretty....

Odelia a hard working jam maker.

Raspberry jam! Look at that colour!

I guess our next jammin experience with be with peaches and then Blackberries in september.It is lloking like a good crop just in our yard.Can't wait!

I guess a pie will be in order too. We have only made strawberry rhubarb tarts.