Blue Ribbon Jams and Jellies

Strawberry season has begun and other fruits are soon to follow! Whether you’re picking from your garden or a local farm, this is a wonderful time of year to get out and enjoy the fresh air. But what are you going to do with all of those fresh berries? Jam is always a good place to start and we have four recipes for you to try.

All of these recipes are true blue ribbon winners from State Fairs across the country using Mrs. Wages® products. See below for scrumptious jams you can make at home and win a blue ribbon of your own.

Blue Ribbon Raspberry Jam

Just three ingredients and a little bit of time are needed for this delicious recipe. Great on warm toast with your morning coffee or tea.

Product Needed: Mrs. Wages® Fruit Pectin Home Jell®

Blue Ribbon Spiced Cherry Amaretto Jam

With warm flavors like cherry, cinnamon, cloves, and almond liqueur, this jam is best enjoyed on a brisk morning.
Product Needed: Mrs. Wages® Fruit Pectin Home Jell®

Blue Ribbon Strawberry Jam

A classic jam flavor straight from the Mrs. Wages® cupboard.
Product Needed: Mrs. Wages® Fruit Pectin Home Jell®

Blue Ribbon Strawberry Orange Jam

A fantastic combination of flavors; orange and strawberry combines crisp citrus with juicy
sweetness.
Product Needed: Mrs. Wages® Fresh Fruit Preserver

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Safety notes:

For canning safety, always consider your local altitude when calculating accurate processing times. Read this USDA guide for proper food safety and canning processing guidelines or consult the National Center for Home Food Preservation’s Guide 1 Principles of Home Canning.

Also, prepare and process home canning jars and lids according to manufacturer’s instructions for sterilized jars. Keep jars hot.

Unless otherwise noted, user-submitted recipes have not been tested by the Mrs. Wages’ test kitchen and are not endorsed by the Mrs. Wages® brand or by KPFG. For more information, please read the legal notice