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Plum jam tastes like summer and those sun-kissed fruits will remind you of warmer days when you're eating this tasty plum preserve on cold winter days. It's easy to make with just two ingredients, just| Practical Self Reliance
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Grape jam is one of those lost recipes that no one seems to make any more. Every grade school kid knows about grape jelly, but grape jam has long since gone by the wayside. Grape| Practical Self Reliance
Strawberry wine is simple to make at home with minimal equipment. After you've canned your fill of strawberry jam, a small batch country wine is a great way to preserve strawberries for year round use.| Practical Self Reliance
Canning strawberries is an easy and versatile way to put up the berry harvest. While strawberry jam may be tasty on toast, canning whole strawberries means you preserve the whole fruit for use in pies,| Practical Self Reliance
Canning blackberries allows you to take a short-season fruit and preserves it for year-round use, no freezer required. Blackberries hold up remarkably well to canning and emerge for the jars firm and flavorful, perfect for| Practical Self Reliance
Blackberries are one of the truly simple pleasures of summer, and it only takes a few handfuls to make a flavorful homemade blackberry jam. Blackberries are naturally high in pectin, so it's easy to make| Practical Self Reliance
Blackcurrant jam is one of those things that you just can't find in stores. While you can argue whether or not canning is worth the time or effort, you can't argue with the fact that| Practical Self Reliance
Canning corn is a great way to preserve its sweet, fresh flavor for year-round use. Learn how to prepare and safely can corn, ensuring a delicious and convenient addition to your meals whenever you need it.| Practical Self Reliance
Strawberry jelly is a classic homemade preserve with bright, sweet flavor. Learn how to make smooth, seedless jelly from fresh strawberries with simple steps.| Practical Self Reliance
Water bath canning is a simple way to safely preserve jams, jellies, pickles, and fruits right on the pantry shelf. Water bath canning is an effective way for home cooks to extend the shelf life| Practical Self Reliance