Jam Today, Jam Tomorrow, Jam Everyday!!!

If you have read my previous post, you'll know making jam is on my list of 25 before 25.
This is my Strawberry and Nectarine Jam!
It was delicious and I am so proud of myself.
It also eliminates 1 off the 100 new recipes I want to try. <3

First I cut up about 5 cups of fruit. Strawberries and Nectarines! This made about 3 eight ounce mason jars of Strawberry and Nectarine Jam!

I blended the fruit in my magic bullet. I added about 1/4 cups of lemon juice (the juice from 1 large lemon). I added my fruit, lemon juice and about 1 cup of sugar. I stirred the mixture on low heat till the sugar was dissolved and then increased the heat to high and let the mixture com to a roiling boil.

As the fruit mixture was heating, I washed my jars and lids with soap and water and then boiled my jars and lid in the boiling water. This is really important because it sanitizes the jars, make sure not to touch the jars or lids with your hands as the jam will grow mold if you do. Make sure to keep the jars hot so the glass doesn't crack as you pour hot jam mixture into it.

After the fruit had been boiling for about 10 minutes it looked done cooking, so I added it into the jars. I used tongs to take the jars out of the hot water.

 I immediately put the lids on and then put the jars of fruit mixture into boiling water for 7 minutes. This process will seal the jars and ensure freshness.

  After boiling I let the jam rest for 12 hours in a cool place and then I put it in the refrigerator.

Delicious Jam! w/Crackers!

 I ate it at Summerthing in Golden Gate Park. It was sweet and tart and overall very yummy for my first jam experience.