Canning 101: My Secret To PERFECT Plum Jelly

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[@MaryDeNike]

I remember when my mom use to wax on top of the jelly and jams in the jars to seal them. Does anyone else ever remember this kind of canning as well?

[@sherihicks1427]

My mom used to do that, too!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes! It’s an old way!

[@jeanroth1193]

My mom did that too.

[@jacquelyndevitte4992]

I did that once when I was young.

[@elaineewart6640]

I do , my mom did, my aunt. I bought some of that wax. Just in case❤

[@agapefield]

Jennings looks like his Daddy! Livvy is just so cute!!!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you

[@milliealford8968]

Thumbs Up you guys for all Misty's hard work. Misty you are a Plum joy to watch!! Get it!!😊 You are so real, make me smile and laugh out loud sometimes. Thanks for your great videos. GOD BLESS Y'ALL!! GOD has definitely blessed you with that Plum tree.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you so much!

[@rachaelharms]

I was taught to do my jam and jelly by turning the jars upside down, too. Over fifty years and it's never failed me!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes! 🙌

[@belindadickerson5506]

Yes! Praise Father for your abundance.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Amen!

[@kellyneumann2129]

It will make nice birthday and holiday gifts for friends and family

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes!

[@lindaransom3013]

That's the way I was taught for most jelly in the early 70s 🤩

[@TheMacsLife0]

👏

[@user-bs2tx3qx9r]

Misty looks absolutely delicious! This video was so helpful! Thank you

[@barbarakrall1184]

Loved seeing Jennings and Livie at the beginning. They are adorable. It is truly a joy to see them. When you were canning, it brought back memories of my canning days, circa 1980. I bought a 'box' of peaches and gained five lbs. that month. The ones I canned we opened at Christmas, and they were like ambrosia. No comparison to store bought. Watching you makes me want to can again. Thanks for helping us out.

[@TheMacsLife0]

❤️❤️❤️

[@Yvonne-ts3di]

Love Mrs Wages products. She has made canning much easier.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes! 🙌

[@janellaschenk4094]

I know one thing Sweet Lady, you got your hands full for quite awhile!! Bless you! ❤ And thats why I Love the Macs. ❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes!

[@riddle8062]

That is a lot of jelly!! Great work, but I know you were wore out from making such precious supplies for your family. God bless you all!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you so much!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you so much!

[@leann4925]

Always learning something new. Yum Yum Yum

[@kathywifall6844]

Jennings, you are hilarious. I can just imagine Colby at the same age in looks!!! What a BLESSING that GOD provided for you----all those plums for jelly! Any blessing boxes that you can donate too? That was excellent!

[@TheMacsLife0]

So true! I have given a lot away too Sold enough to help cover my sugar and pectin 🙈

[@Jahnkeprepper]

You are one busy woman

[@TheMacsLife0]

lol yes

[@marlaherrington5320]

I love making jelly of all kinds

[@elaineewart6640]

I love to watch you doing these type of things. You do great.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you!

[@jacquelyndevitte4992]

I love love love plums. I also have been trying to figure out how I can use less sugar. In regards to boiling your jars, I was taught to put my clean jars in the oven. Then they are dry when you use them. I’ve not ever had a problem with that process. But, last year I canned cherry jam. My friend told me to turn the jar upside down. To remove the air, she said per her grandmother. Well, some of my jars molded. So I will not be doing that anymore. I was so bummed. This year I’m getting ready to make cherry jam again and will use the method I’ve always used. Lids and rims in hot water. Not boiling and the jars in the oven. Dry heat. I love learning from you. God speed on working all your plums. ❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Keep up the great work

[@lorisimmons4307]

I do the same with any jellies, call jams! Would love to find some plums myself. It'll be a lot of work, but you know you'll have it in case something happens.❤

[@joybartlett9784]

When we had to much plum juice my mom would make plum dumplings for a nice dessert.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Ooo that’s sounds good! I’ll have to look up a recipe! I’ve been saving the juice for plum lemonade and I think we will use the meat for fruit leather

[@Gsss2344]

Awesome crop be nice to plant those seeds if the tree is true to its root stock enjoy 👍

[@TheMacsLife0]

I’ve never had any to spout but I’m gonna try again!

[@diannemiller4754]

We don't eat jelly often. But if we had it to make ice-cream sundays or banana splits 😊yummy

[@TheMacsLife0]

So good

[@cindykelly6023]

Wish I would’ve known that when I done my plum jelly I canned mine. Your way is so much easier.

[@TheMacsLife0]

😃

[@laurelekorenrud3124]

I have been using Pomona pectin and with one batch, you can use as little as 3/4 cups of sugar and I have always had it set up

[@TheMacsLife0]

I’ve seen it but never used it! I’m gonna look into it tho

[@kellymiles1174]

I put my jelly jars in the oven @ 225 for 20-30 mins instead of boiling water it eliminates the water in the jars.

[@TheMacsLife0]

I had a jar bust when I added the liquid using that method so I’ve been too nervous to try it again

[@terryhuggins8529]

Have you ever tried Pomona’s pectin. A lot less sugar and sets up wonderfully! Your plum tree just blows me away!!!

[@TheMacsLife0]

I have seen it but I haven’t used it- I may tho!

[@jacquelyndevitte4992]

Oh btw that was for water bath method.

[@RachelsUniqueCrafts]

Thank you for sharing. I have never made jelly, but I want to make some this year. God Bless your family. 😊💕

[@TheMacsLife0]

👏

[@godsgraceissufficient2324]

Your kiddos are so adorable! 🤗 Wow! You're amazing!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you so much!

[@sherihicks1427]

I haven't used it, but there is a product from Azure called "Pomona's Pectin" that's for low or no sugar jams and jellies. Also, I would be making some other things with those plums--BBQ sauce, pie filling, and whole plums just to eat. I know I'll be making those kinds of things when my plum tree starts producing! However, you know what your family will eat.

[@TheMacsLife0]

I need to look that up

[@rakamas]

Thank you ✝️❤️

[@dyanne4246]

Thanks for the lesson, Misty. I've never made jelly before but I think I can do it!

[@TheMacsLife0]

You can do it!

[@opalsmith4994]

You do know you can just can juice. And use it to make jelly latter. I don't ever water bath my jam and jelly! Happy canning! God Bless

[@TheMacsLife0]

I don’t have the shelf space !!! That’s why I was trying to get my jelly in quarts bc I don’t have the shelf for extra cans! It would be better to freeze the juice and leave space in my shelf for canning vegetables

[@virginiawiedower6151]

Use some of the pulp/ juice to make cobblers. Its really good

[@TheMacsLife0]

That sounds amazing

[@sarahrizer6055]

Love this! Enjoy those sweet kids ! Lady, you are blessed!!!❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you so much! I absolutely feel very blessed

[@ramonajolley1966]

Thanks so pretty! Thank you!!!

[@Damselfly54315]

THAT'S A TON OF JELLY! LOTTA WORK TOO, God bless ya! I NEVER made plum jelly...so enjoyed the video! AMISH do that too, upside down then it seals! It does work!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes it does!

[@thetraveler2499]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience!!

[@heidiDonato]

Wow thats a big load of plums

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes indeed

[@bethannhunt4695]

Thank you Misty for this video. I've never made jelly before, but want to make some this year.

[@TheMacsLife0]

You can do it!

[@lydiahague178]

When I make my jam I don't use pectin. It is a lot of cooking time but we love the taste

[@TheMacsLife0]

❤️

[@gmdelatorre3759]

I too use my jelly (blackberry) as syrup, if it doesn't set. Gosh, Plum syrup sounds d'licious too!

[@TheMacsLife0]

We have done that too before in the past but when you make jelly again don’t use sure gel

[@KathyRatcliff]

Awesome Video!!!! That Jelly looks awesome!!! Thank you for step by step directions!!! God bless you and Love yall ❤❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@TheMacsLife0]

Come get some plums!

[@KathyRatcliff]

Will do ❤️❤️❤️

[@sherriekirby1585]

I usually do jams not jelly but I've had jelly that didn't set up & it made a great pancake/waffle syrup. I also have a Ziploc bag I put my used once lids for jelly, pickles, items that can quick. I won't use them on meats etc

[@TheMacsLife0]

Don’t use sure gel next time you try jelly!

[@user-qi1vc5vd6h]

Looks delicious

[@Yvonne-ts3di]

I'm going to try your method. I usually just wash and put, put my plums in the Vitamix and make a pulp and make plum jam. Less work.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Sounds great!

[@user-iu3in5ui6z]

I've doubled up on the boil time and got my jelly to set a little better that way too thanks for the video !!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Pectin can be over cooked! Be careful!

[@gailjohnson2106]

I made plum sauce. It's really good on pork

[@TheMacsLife0]

Oooooo now that sounds good!!!

[@annsandstedt5264]

First time i made jelly my husband said it was the best pancake syrup he's ever had!!😂

[@TheMacsLife0]

lol

[@paulakuhl4520]

Seriously mine didnt set up all the way last year....but hands down that is the best syrup EVER!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Don’t use sure gel!!!!

[@sharongrashen1196]

Thanks so very much for sharing!💜🙏🏼

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thanks for watching!

[@kellymiles1174]

I love all that you share ❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you!

[@jenniferl4407]

Thank you for the video class. Im saving it for future reference.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Yes! 🙌

[@debbiedinsmore5243]

Thank you!!

[@suzettehardie4976]

Save all that squeezing by hand, Save your hands. You need a steam juicer with all that fruit. It's so easy. Love it.

[@TheMacsLife0]

I have thought about getting one

[@suzettehardie4976]

Any kind of fruit. Apples or pears just cut in half and put in the pot. Peels, seeds, cores, all of it, and get that awesome juice out. The rest still goes to the chickens with a lot less work. 😉

[@cindygregory8046]

A friend had 9 kids. She canned her jelly and jams in quarts. I am old enough that we sealed with wax. My strawberry jelly did not set up. It is now strawberry syrup!!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Don’t use sure gel!!!

[@jeffkodiak]

Thank you!

[@TheMacsLife0]

You bet!

[@MarianneMorris-fw6uu]

Nice video which I liked plums!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you

[@georgiabrasher7636]

Great instructions!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you!

[@carolynschemm1833]

Love how you just keep it real....Mom Life! I always love your canning videos. I was wondering...could you just can the juice in quart jars and use it for jelly at a later date?

[@TheMacsLife0]

I’d rather freeze it- I have more freezer space than shelf - which is why I wanted to can the jelly in quarts instead of having so many pints

[@robinwinslow1867]

I was going to recommend freezing the juice to be made up later...but, of course, you knew that. I enjoyed seeing how you make and can your jelly. It looked so beautiful. You have the most precious little "monkeys", Lol. God bless you all.

[@TheMacsLife0]

I put some in the freezer today!

[@aaronmast1543]

Thanks for the information.

[@TheMacsLife0]

You bet!

[@elaineewart6640]

Thats awesome!! Great ideas. I bet its really good.

[@bevami1]

Wow, thanks!

[@TheMacsLife0]

You bet!

[@Lookingup22]

Enjoyed this video! So much work but so worth it

[@TheMacsLife0]

Absolutely thanks for watching

[@sglenn704]

My mouth is watering. My favorite jelly is plum. Wish I was there. You guys are going to be eating that jelly for quite a while unless you give some away as Christmas gifts. I can hear you now in the morning saying "what kind of jelly do you guys want? Plum or plum?? Lol Love seeing the little ones. Jennings somehow managed to get in most of the videos 🤔 He's a camera hound. Lol😅 Get you some rest. First it was Squash and now Plums. I hope you don't talk in your sleep. That's all you would be repeating! Thanks for showing us how you do your thing! Much Love to the Mac's ♥️🙏🏻♥️🌹

[@TheMacsLife0]

😂😂😂

[@absolutelyperilous]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your process! I was looking at Mrs. Wages Pectin, and saw this: "Mrs. Wages No Cook Freezer Jam Fruit Pectin". Have you tried that before?

[@TheMacsLife0]

I have seen it but I don’t use that one bc it’s just for jam to make and freeze

[@absolutelyperilous]

@@TheMacsLife0 Thanks!! God Bless!

[@krisfuller6009]

Great video!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you!

[@philipwethington7965]

I wish I had some Juice to drink. And you might give some of it away, I wouldn't use any lids twice.

[@TheMacsLife0]

I have given some away and sold some

[@lynnvokes9308]

I've not had good luck with jelly, never sets. I use sure gel. Gonna try the other brand and add 2 packs. Wish me luck!

[@TheMacsLife0]

Good luck!! Make sure it boils for just one minute - if the gel cooks for too long it won’t set and I don’t like sure gel!!!

[@nancywest1926]

My grandma always did open kettle, too. Never an issue

[@TheMacsLife0]

🙌 yes!

[@laurielyon1892]

Plum jelly is one of my favorites! My grandma used to make it all the time. I made some for the first-time last year. I love just drinking the juice. I'm watching for a sale on them, and I probably just can up the juice so I can have it on the shelf if I want to drink it or if I want to make more jelly. Maybe you can do that too. Just put the juice in quart jars and that way it's on the shelf and not taking up any freezer space.

[@TheMacsLife0]

I have more freezer space than shelf! lol

[@laurielyon1892]

@@TheMacsLife0 I do not! Lol. I have 2 upright freezers that are so full that I open them very carefully because I’m afraid something may fall out lol. I really need another one, but not sure where I could put it…but I am looking

[@marthathompson3845]

That’s how I put up all my jellys and preserves

[@TheMacsLife0]

👏

[@kathyshaw2870]

I like making Jam, what did you do with all the plum meat? GOD BLESS Y'ALL ALWAYS~

[@TheMacsLife0]

I’m considering making fruit leather

[@melissareilly7861]

Thanks Misty!!! The kids are so cute.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you!

[@heidiDonato]

Your helpers are to cute

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thank you!

[@lydiahague178]

Do you ever just can the plums to have on the shelves for fruit

[@TheMacsLife0]

I don’t - my kids probably wouldn’t like them that way

[@alisonhollowell2785]

Misty, what kind of plum tree do you have? We are looking to add one to our fruit collection. We’re in eastern NC, zone 8a.

[@TheMacsLife0]

Methley

[@alisonhollowell2785]

@@TheMacsLife0 thank you!! Have a blessed day ☺️

[@taniaautry]

I don’t know if this has been ask. But when you first start and you put your plums in a sauce pan to make the juice…. Do you…. Slice the plums or put in while and do you add any water at all to the pan? Thank you so much, this is my first year canning and I have to admit it can be overwhelming. you videos help so much and take the fear out of it for me❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

I don’t - I wash them - drop them in the pan - don’t add water- keep in low… very low!!!!!

[@micheletremblay2244]

What kind of pot do you use to cook the juice?

[@TheMacsLife0]

It’s just a big stock pot I don’t know the technical name

[@normamccomas9272]

❤❤❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thanks for watching!

[@sandymanning8744]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thanks for watching

[@carileming261]

Do you do that for all jelly you make

[@TheMacsLife0]

Gifts and EAT IT ALL!

[@bethannhunt4695]

What kind of sugar do you use?

[@TheMacsLife0]

Organic raw sugar

[@renitameares3838]

How in the world do you not have gnats and flies in your kitchen, with all of that juice out? They drive me crazy here.

[@TheMacsLife0]

I do have some and they drive me nuts too

[@joyhobbs5431]

Thats a lot of sugar is there a recipe for it with less sugar Musty?

[@TheMacsLife0]

Look into the comment - some people that mentioned less sugar recipes - I’ve always used this one but I’m interested in trying some less sugar ones

[@danhandke5012]

👍❤️🙏🏼👍❤️🙏🏼

[@TheMacsLife0]

Thanks for watching!

[@gypsyvano]

Now you know you are wrong for this video.... I haven't had plum jelly in years!

[@TheMacsLife0]

💝

[@lydiahague178]

Do you ever just can the plums to have on the shelves for fruit

[@TheMacsLife0]

No bc my kids probably won’t eat them that way