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I love jam and mason jars, both separately and together — and mostly at weddings! In fact, the other day, my friend called me from the grocery store in a jam conundrum — which to choose? Thank goodness I was available, in my infinite wisdom, to guide him through the options. Unfortunately, I’m not the best at canning things in general, so this handy DIY from the lovely ladies at Yours is the Earth will have all us reaping the benefits!
This fun jam recipe is meant to be stored in the refrigerator, so you don’t have to get into the nitty-gritty of actual canning. (But feel free to use pretty jars, regardless!) Our friends at Yours is the Earth have provided us with canning labels, too! Perfect to personalizing those jam wedding favors, no? I love a homemade touch at weddings and I think guests really appreciate it, too.
What you’ll need:
2 pints ripe strawberries (or about 5 cups), hulled and chopped
1/2 cup organic cane sugar
The juice of a whole lemon
What to do:
Bring all of these ingredients to a simmer in a dutch oven. Mascerate the strawberries until you have a bright, sticky, slightly chunky jam. Transfer to sterilized glass jars with tight-fitting lids. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, if you can make it last that long! Those biscuits are calling!
If you are feeling really adventurous, add a drizzle of balsamic and a few cracks of pepper to the jam while it’s cooking.
For the labels:
Download our PDF template here, and print onto regular paper or sticker paper. Cut along the black outline with scissors. If you’re using regular paper or cardstock, place the label on top of a mason jar lid, then screw the metal ring on top of it. Or, punch a hole through the top and hang it around your jar with a bit of twine or ribbon.
If you’re using sticker paper, cut out and place that pretty little label anywhere your heart desires.
Thanks to our friends at Yours is the Earth for sharing this DIY! Now tell us, what will your wedding favors be?
If you found this DIY helpful, you might like these, too!
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Vanessa, March 1, 2012 3:36 am reply I love these! Definitely saving this for a later use :)
Allie@HoneyBeeInvites, March 1, 2012 3:49 pm reply I love these labels! So amazing!
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Claudine Greer, May 23, 2013 5:36 pm reply As the rain falls outside here in the northwest, my heart is looking forward to summer canning, and jamming, and all the yuminess of the process .... Love your labels! Could you tell me what font did you use? :)