Lately I've been sharing my husband with another woman and she goes by the name of Ina Garten or otherwise known as Barefoot Contessa! She lives in South Hampton in a gorgeous house that I guess she walks around barefoot. Anyhoo, hubby loves to watch her cooking show on the Food Network. He said it relaxes him but deep down I half wonder if he dreams about her cooking too. So she had a segment one day about making homemade strawberry jam. So I thought I would give it a try so here is the recipe if anyone wants to venture out:
3 pints strawberries
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and small-diced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1. Wash and hull the strawberries. Cut the larger berries in half or quarters and leave the small berries whole. Place the strawberries in a Dutch oven and toss them with the sugar and orange-flavored liqueur.
2. Bring the berry mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Add the apple and blueberries and continue to keep the mixture at a rolling boil, stirring occasionally, until the jam reaches 220 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. This should take 25 to 35 minutes. Skim and discard any foam that rises to the top. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature and then store covered in the refrigerator.
2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
1/2 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and small-diced
1/2 cup fresh blueberries
1. Wash and hull the strawberries. Cut the larger berries in half or quarters and leave the small berries whole. Place the strawberries in a Dutch oven and toss them with the sugar and orange-flavored liqueur.
2. Bring the berry mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring often. Add the apple and blueberries and continue to keep the mixture at a rolling boil, stirring occasionally, until the jam reaches 220 degrees on an instant-read thermometer. This should take 25 to 35 minutes. Skim and discard any foam that rises to the top. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature and then store covered in the refrigerator.
These make great holiday gifts. Or use as a spread, ice cream topping, or on top of pancakes, cheesecake...none of which are in my diet!
1 comment:
Not sure where to start! These posts are so much for me :) I love it! I can't believe the jam! You're brave and awesome! Love the pics of C at her playdates. Cutest playdate there :) How can she be so big. And the haircut. Adorable and hilarious that you got 4 snips. LOVE the house, especially all your upgrades and special touches! Hope yall are having fun this fall. Looks like you're super busy! We must see you when home for Christmas. Will probably be in Houston mid december. We must come to the new house!! Looks like you'll be moved in! How fun that Santa can come there :)
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