Jorjanne Give me fruit, and I will make jam - I thoroughly enjoy taking berries, peaches, pears, figs, or whatever fruit I can find and turn it into jams, jellies, and preserves.
It is a hot, sticky, messy process, but I love it! In fact, one of my most favorite sounds in the world is that little “pop” when a jar of jelly has sealed. It’s so gratifying to know that all your hard work has truly been productive!
I’ve shared with you before in a previous blog post all the tips I’ve learned through my own experience and from my older, wiser sister. She’s the one who taught me how to set up housekeeping when I first got married, how to raise my boys from the time I brought them home, and how to make jam.
I’ve shared with you before in a previous blog post all the tips I’ve learned through my own experience and from my older, wiser sister. She’s the one who taught me how to set up housekeeping when I first got married, how to raise my boys from the time I brought them home, and how to make jam.
There is something nostalgic about making jams and jellies; I feel a connection to the southern women of the past who used the same techniques and recipes in days gone by. Call me sentimental, but I love how my pantry full of jars reminds me of my grandmothers’ shelves during my childhood.
I also feel a sense of satisfaction in having created something from scratch that I can share with others. Since I do make jams as often as I have the time, I usually have a jar on hand to share with friends and family. Sometimes, I even make special batches to give to my sons’ teachers and church volunteers.
Over the last couple of years, we've made several different flavors of jams to sell at The Southern Mercantile. Right now, you can purchase Bourbon Peach, Blackberry, Pear, or Strawberry, which are some of our favorites! We also make and sell Paulk's Pride Muscadine Jelly, Preserves, and Sauce. Of course, we're always looking for new flavors, so let us know if you have any ideas, and tell us what's your favorite that we already make!
Aren't these jars just adorable?! Roxie and Tara designed the cutest labels and tags, then just tied them up with twine to show off the lovely colors of the jams. I hope you enjoy the jam as much as we have enjoyed making them for you!
Shop our Makers Category to find our jams and canning kits!
Shop our Makers Category to find our jams and canning kits!
 |  |  |
| |
RSS Feed
