So I guess by now you've figured out that I've been absent from the blog (at least in appearance) since my last post? I do apologize for that! To be honest, I've been struggling with creating a unique background and business logo through Blogger. I pretty much know how I want the blog graphics to look, but getting that info from my brain to the computer screen isn't an easy process. What I'm going for is an artsy-craftsy feel with fun projects and tutorials...since it is, primarily, a craft blog. Since I've named the blog after my two silly dogs, I wanted to include them in the process somehow. I have yet to be thrilled with the results so I shall continue working on it as time allows until I'm satisfied with it. Being a perfectionist is hard work! :)
I promised you the recipe many moons ago for Island Jam, so without further ado, here it is!
Island Jam (with bananas)
3 cups ripe bananas, mashed (about 6 medium)
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup diced orange pulp
1/2 cup dried coconut
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or half lemon, half lime juice)
1 box powdered pectin
1 teaspoon EVER-FRESH or Fruit Fresh Fruit Protector (optional, but highly recommended)
6 cups sugar
2 tablespoons light or dark rum
Mix bananas, pineapple, orange, coconut, lemon juice, Ever-Fresh or Fresh Fruit Protector, and pectin in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add sugar and bring back to rolling boil, boiling hard for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add rum and skim off foam.
Ladle into prepared half-pint jars, and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.
(I added a little additional coconut to each jar before I added the cooked jam) :)
Island Jam II (without bananas)
2 cups crushed pineapple drained
1 very ripe pear (peeled, seeded, and finely chopped)
1 teaspoon EVER-FRESH or Fruit Fresh Fruit Protector (optional, but highly recommended)
1/2 cup dried coconut
1 cup diced orange pulp
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or half lemon, half lime juice)
3/4 cup coconut milk
6 cups sugar (or a little less if you want a more tart jam)
2 tablespoons light or dark rum
Follow the same cooking directions as posted above.
Final product! :) The jam pictured was made with the second recipe because I didn't have any bananas on hand at the time. Island Jam is deliciously fruity with a slight tartness I think you'll love. It really does remind me of summer and the fam loved it with their Christmas gifts. :)
Enjoy!!!
More yummy jam recipes coming soon...
saluu,
Susan
