A Life in Food by real-life Chef Cheryl Bennett
Strawberry key lime jam is a citrusy twist on the classic. Key limes add a bit more floral flavor and are slightly less acidic than regular grocery store limes. For another unique and delicious jam recipe, try this easy loquat jam.
Strawberries and limes are good together, just try this strawberry limeade for a refreshing summer sip.
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…Figs are in season from late summer through early fall, so if you happen upon them at the farmer’s market or the grocery store, get them while you can. This fig jam with vanilla is a delicious way to preserve fresh figs before they disappear. For another easy fig recipe, check out my puff pastry fig tarts.
This jam can also be used as a base for other add-ins – caramelized red onions or bacon for example to make it savory as well.
Fig jam makes a terrific topping for crostini with a little fresh goat cheese or blue cheese crumbled on top for a quick appetizer or afternoon snack.
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…Peach pepper jam combines the sweetness of summer peaches with a bit of spiciness from hot peppers.
There are so many uses for this delicious peach pepper jam, including a Bacon Goat Cheese Burger.
This jam is super versatile. Slather it on chicken for a sweet & spicy dinner, top a block of cream cheese for a fast appetizer or snack, use it as a spread to give your sandwich a little kick.
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…Blueberry jam gets boozy with this blueberry bourbon jam recipe. Like my bourbon blueberry BBQ sauce, this combination is absolutely divine.
Capture the flavor of your perfectly ripe, juicy blueberries in a delicious jam that you can enjoy long after the summer season.
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…Black and Blueberry Freezer Jam is quick, easy and delicious. It is a great recipe for those new to canning, as it doesn’t require much fussing about. For a quick tutorial on traditional jam, check out my strawberry key lime jam recipe.
I like the simplicity of freezer jam because you still get all the flavor of summer fruit, but it is quicker and easier than sealing everything in a water bath.
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…Learn how to make loquat jam with this simple and delicious recipe. Whether you are an experienced jam maker, or just learning to make jam, this recipe will be one you come back to again and again. Flavored with vanilla and bourbon, this jam is out of this world amazing. For basic loquat jam, check out my easy loquat jam recipe.
Perfect on anything from toast or biscuits to glazing a piece of chicken, this small batch loquat jam also makes a phenomenal pb & j.
…This easy loquat jam recipe is a simplified version of my loquat cardamom jam recipe.
Making loquat jam is easy, even for beginner jam makers, because the fruit is naturally high in pectin. The only thing you need are loquats, fresh lemon juice, sugar and time.
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…Loquat jam is sweet and tart, slightly floral and absolutely delicious. Loquats are more commonly referred to as “Japanese plum” and they are high in pectin, which makes them ideal for jams. The flavor of a loquat is a combination of peach, citrus and a little mango, the texture is similar to a pear. If you are looking for loquat recipes and how to use up your fruit, this jam is a great place to start. This easy loquat jam recipe is another simple jam recipe that is great for beginners.
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Crisp fall air and leaves turning shades of red and burnished orange, the crackle of them under your feet as you walk down the street with hands snuggled deep inside your pockets. Autumn is by far my favorite season. The temperatures begin to cool down at night, calling for an extra blanket or a down comforter. This is something I miss now that I live south of the Mason Dixon line. It’s only been 3 and a half years, but I doubt I’ll ever really get used to the lack of (distinguishable) seasons.
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Greetings, All! I am away in Idaho this week with my friends from Idaho Potato! In lieu of posting a new recipe, I wanted to share some awesome recipes from my super talented friends.
I do hope you will check out their recipes, as I happen to think they are pretty great! Besides being amazing in the kitchen, they are good humans and I am lucky to know them. I can’t wait to tell you all about Idaho and the fun things happening there right now! I’m updating and sharing pics on social media every day, so if you want to see what we’re up to, check out my Facebook page, Instagram account or Twitter feed for the latest shenanigans.
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