How to Make your Own Jam
Always in awe of women who make their own jam? Me too. I always recoil in fear when it comes to "putting food up." One of our guest food contributors, Serena Norr, shows us the way with her "Who Got the Jam" masterpiece.
I don'??t know about you, but with a toddler (or a child of any age) peanut butter and jelly tends to be staple around our house: lunches on the go, a quick dinner or a hearty snack; we all cheer for PB and J. Perhaps I am cheering for a different reason (easy of preparation) than my daughters (love of PB), but it serves both purposes. Basically, it'??s a versatile little sandwich that can do no harm.
Although I love this simple everyday food, it is important to be wary of the jelly part in this equation for its high concentration of sugar. In fact, one typical jar has a whopping 12 grams of sugar per tablespoon '?? (and really, who is using just one tablespoon?) The low-sugar, sugar free models are out there, but personally I would rather stay away from artificial sweeteners and opt for the all-natural sugar route '??'?? with nothing added. I recently learned how easy this actually is with some help from a recipe in Cooking Light magazine.
The easy-to-follow recipe allowed me to take matters of this sugar/jelly conundrum into my own hands by making my own fig/ lime jam! Having never made jam before, I thought this was an impossible task; but rest assured the whole process was a lot simpler than I anticipated and now I have a healthy alternative and all-natural blend that is sure to jazz up the next round of PB and J'??s. Enjoy and feel free to adapt the recipe to your favorite fruits. I'??m thinking a peach/mint jam or maybe a strawberry/lime combo for my next jam. With all of these options, peanut butter and jelly never tasted so good!
Best Discoveries When Exploring Bend Oregon
I was completely charmed by my trip to Bend, Oregon. It's a blend of desert and mountain and incredibly cool. The vibe is small town and hip, but it's certainly on the move (they seem to be adding 10,000 new people every year). I made a few new discoveries when exploring Bend and ...read more
Is a Vizsla a Good Dog for Your Family?
Long before COVID arrived, our family decided we were ready for a dog. I grew up with dogs and knew my girls would gain a lot from the experience of owning a pet. Vizslas are wonderful and gorgeous dogs that require a ton of exercise and lot of time. Like me, you might wonder, ...read more
How to Get Kids to Ski for Free in Utah
I know skiing with kids can be expensive. That's why I'm always looking for an angle to save myself and my readers some money. My goal? Get us all out on the slopes more with the kiddos without having to tap into our retirement accounts. Sure, you can pack lunches and get used ...read more
Fig and Lime Jam Recipe
From Cooking Light magazine
Yield: 4 cups (serving size: 2 tablespoons)
Ingredients:
'?¢ 2 cups sugar
'?¢ 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
'?¢ 2 pounds fresh Brown Turkey figs, cut into (1/4-inch) pieces (about 6 cups)
*Modification: 2-3 sprigs of fresh mint
Preparation:
Combine all ingredients in a large heavy saucepan; mash fig mixture with a potato masher until combined. Let stand 2 hours. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer 35 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Cover and chill overnight.
Momtrends was not paid for this post.
