Canning Fireweed Jelly & Elderberry Syrup

[@rangerpl2636]

My Swedish grandmother used a 'blue berry rake'. it was a troll with long teeth on it. Yes, it would get lots of leaves, but we would wait until the blue berries were ripe enough so that they didn't stick to the stems. Stems were the hardest thing to remove. Then, she would 'float' the blue berries in fresh water. The leaves and unripe berries would float to the top when stirred and easily scooped out.

[@lynettehartung8862]

Somthing about watchong how you guys live is so inspiring and relaxing at the same time! Greetings from Africa_Namibia

[@silver2zilver]

What is so normal to them is such a treat to view for us. I'm in Canada

[@P8intballhustler]

It's amazing how much you can forage off Your Land. So many things that the average person has no idea about. Thanks for sharing with us what you've learned. I think you both were meant to take this journey together.

[@twistedfrannie9311]

A friend collects the fire weed leaves,leaves them to wilt for 6 to 12 hours, packs them in a quart jar,adds water,drains it , then leaves it in the sun for 3 days, takes them out chops them and dries them....it tastes just like black tea but with a hint of floral.

[@hurdman7899]

Cool. Just a tip. Mix the pectin and 1/4 cup sugar together then add to liquid. This will stop clumping.

[@ptseti]

So this is my 6th video ever since KZbin passed your video over my timeline and I watched the first video which was the harvesting of your potatoes and I was hooked. There is something about your videos that keep me on your channel. You seem to have a lot of jars, like 200 or more. I was happy to hear you plan to cut back on sugar as sugar is so taboo in 2019..Use honey. Do more videos of Alaska life, the type of soil you have, show us you going shopping when you go to pick up jars or hunting or fertilizers etc etc. Show us what makes life so simple . Life in Alaska seems interesting especially when I am from sunny Jamaica. Very nice channel. Happy I found you. blessings

[@vdwalt4464]

We used to top off jelly and jams with 1/2" paraffin wax to seal from oxygen (air) and extend the shelf life by years.

[@terrinadeau8965]

me too!

[@caroljohnson5879]

v D'Walt My grandmother did the same. I used to chew the paraffin from the jelly after the jar was opened.

[@thatonedog819]

Is there a good safe paraffin?

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

Usually in the same section in Walmart, as the Mason jars, citric acid, sure-gel, etc. if you can't find it, you can find online. You're most likely to find supplies in stock during fall harvest season. It's a seasonal item.

[@deborahsimmons2414]

v D'Walt I was thinking the same thing. I remember my Grandma did it.

[@jumpjivewail87]

You should make radish leaf pesto. When I had my garden years ago it was my favorite. It has a fuller flavor than basil. And it pairs well with tortellini or steak :3 Great on chicken too!! Just grate some Parmesan on it for a flavor explosion in your mouth! It’s a non pine nut kind of pesto. Just do lots of leaves, garlic gloves and olive oil.

[@lisanowakow3688]

I just saw a recipe I’d like to try with the elder berries, add four sticks cinnamon, a few cloves and a couple of inches of fresh ginger to your preparation.

[@markb1487]

The beauty about these videos is the simplicity,, if only everyone could live like this... In peace+harmony with nature.. Great video.

[@mudoh2131]

I would love to live like this. Baby steps first for me!

[@CherieNorquay]

I love watching your videos. I was able to go to Homer, Alaska four 4 years ago to visit my cousin. We fished, and I picked the green leaves from the fire weed to take home for tea (the flowers weren't quite ready, but I loved the fire weed jelly I tried). I loved loved Alaska, so watching your youtube channel is like living the dream with you. Thanks for all your posts and great videography.

[@judycross8037]

New subscriber. Love your videos. I'm living vicariously through you. Love all you do. Retired teacher here.

[@jamesconley6715]

You guys are so down to earth and work so hard you have me hooked on watching you 2 keep up the great work your place is beauitful

[@structuredlayers2629]

The flower jelly is such a surprising idea. I'm going to try that too. I'm happy to see that elderberries are even growing in Alaska!

[@queenelcene638]

You're wonderful. So inspiring. ThankYou for being an example to all

[@alaskatrac]

Great video. Making jelly and jams is something my wife have not really done. You have inspired me again. May God keep you both strong and bless you in your efforts. Arctic Circle Dave (Just turned 69 years young!)

[@alphabetsoup7918]

"Borage for Courage". Look it up. Another great video from you two.

[@BryansGMa]

Just to let you know, when I watched this, I had never heard of Elderberries. But then I went and googled them. I decided to order some Elderberry jelly....OMG...It’s absolutely delicious. Thanks for your video to clue me in. 👍🏻 God Bless 🙏🏻

[@MrYoubrian]

Be prepared. You might just think you died and gone to heaven if you ever have homemade elderberry pie! My brother lives in Ohio and went to their Amish store, saw the pies we had as kids and asked how many. The young girl thought he said "How much?" and gave him a price. He laughed and said "No, how many do you have? She looked and he bought all she had which was 6 of them. He put the rest in the freezer.

[@jturtle5318]

I buy dried elderberries to make syrup. My elders are still babies, no fruit yet.

[@hilares-adventures2429]

Great to go back and watch some of the early videos, this looks so tasty

[@deborahnelson7907]

Something I discovered this year in canning is Pomona's Universal Pectin. It's a citrus pectin that is activated with calcium (included in packet) dissolved in water. You can use any kind of sweetener (even stevia or honey) or even NO sugar! It will still gel! Most of their recipes use 1 to 1.5 cups of sugar per batch. The company is family-owned out of Washington and was started to preserve without lots of sugar. I bought mine from ACE Hardware here in Missoula, MT, but it's also sold at the health food store. You can also order online.

[@jturtle5318]

Ball also makes a low or no-sugar pectin, all in a single packet.

[@BrendaNolen]

Thank you for this! I just ordered some for my MIL. If she likes it, it's a go for more. :)

[@brendaventress129]

It also never goes bad.

[@FreeCanadian76]

18th century settlers used to preserve eggs for long term storage in root cellars by dipping them in lime/ water. nearly 100% success rate and they can store for up to a year..maybe up to two years if in a constant temp. just something that could help you out perhaps!! enjoy!

[@jerseygirlvet]

Can you make juice instead of jelly with both and can them? I think I’m going to try the jam as well. Very nice and I also like how you always get right to the point unlike other channels they talk so much. Thank you.

[@msj6034]

Jersey Girl Vet you can can the juice, and make jelly (or other things) with it later.

[@chick-a-bee-farm]

You sure can. Pretty much any fruit can be reduced to the liquid and then canned. One pint added to a half gallon of water makes a very nice drinking juice, adding a bit of sugar or honey makes it even better. You can make wine from the juice concentrate as well. 😊

[@jturtle5318]

This jelly was made from flowers, so the liquid is tea, not juice. The lemon juice would be essential to make it acidic enough for water bath canning.

[@oliviabrewer1867]

I really like your guy's channel and I watch it quite often. Alaska is beautiful ❤️ and I'm so glad you show us all you can n how to live a much simpler life. Thank you guys n keep going.

[@bohemiangypsy99]

Hello my lovelies. You not only have a bountiful harvest from your beautiful gardens but also in your own environment surrounding you. Now that is self sufficiency right there. Truly making use of everything around you. Loved the video. Hugs Michelle

[@gregorytoddsmith9744]

Controversy on red elderberry aside I would pound that goodness all day long. Yum!! No doubt you still enjoy the medicinal and nutritional properties in your preparation. My Mom canned everything she could from our garden when I was young. She made baby food for my sister from the garden in the same manner. Two generations and we mostly forgot how to feed ourselves. Nice to see some keep that knowledge alive!!

[@jturtle5318]

We haven't all forgotten, my non-domestic fashion obsessed niece bought a canner set, wants dill bean pickle recipes, is asking about growing tea herbs and plans to start a garden.

[@thomasschauss6429]

WOW, the garden, flowers, and herbs are looking fantastic

[@HowtoAlaska]

Great bumper crop of fireweed this year too. You guys are really growing fast!!! Congratulations! I love to see other Alaskans do well. One thought for you on lessening the sugar, be ready this spring for birch sapping.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

How to Alaska thank you :) Do you harvest quite a bit up there? We tapped two trees but didn't attempt syrup because of the 100:1 ratio.

[@HowtoAlaska]

I’ve done it as a kid and harvested some sap this year. I’m considering doing it this spring and maybe buying a small reverse osmosis machine for it to get the concentration up before boiling.

[@VickiTakacs.]

That must be where they come up with Xylitol! I just switched to that from Stevia and honey. It is sooo much better. Every kind of Stevia I tried tastes weird and sometimes honey just doesn't work so well either.

[@terrinadeau8965]

@@VickiTakacs. Me too! You go girl. It looks just like sugar too... it's in my sugar bowl.

[@VickiTakacs.]

@@terrinadeau8965 It's expensive but what a difference.

[@jamiesuzette666]

Omgoodness! I just found you guy’s yesterday and I absolutely love your channel. My fascination with Alaska, and my love for canning all in one! Big hugs 🤗

[@jefferydrew9571]

Hi im from Oregon to born Dallas Oregon now live in kasnas of all places you are do what to do all my life but now im to old so that be said i look through your eye to what it would ben like thank you for take the time put is ok u2 so i can watch them

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

I understand. But you don't have to make as much, or as many varieties, as these two kids make. Mason jars come innflats of twelve. Don't you have one special seasonal fruit or veggie or jam you love? And if you don't want to get into all that equipment, you can use dehydration. A good dehydrator doesn't cost that much and you,can add more trays. Fruits, mushrooms, veggies. Wasabi sesame oil greens like kale. Or fruit leather. Dried herbs and flowers. Jerky if you eat meat (I don't). You can even preserve tofu. Just "food for thought." :)

[@gwilliammaggs]

The Borage is a plant that the bees love so grow lots. I live on the west coast of Canada and we call those Pacific Elderberries, I am more familiar with the darker Elderberries, in the UK the flowers are used for a cordial and we make wine with the mature berries. I have never seen anyone use the Pacific Elderberry. Love what you are doing.

[@joephillips6634]

Perhaps you could build a little basket system that you can raise and lower cans with for your root cellar

[@rogerbettencourt9654]

Joe Phillips and then Eric can say “It puts the lotion on its skin or it gets the hose again” lol. That is a good idea though, I just couldn’t resist being juvenile.

[@vands231]

@@rogerbettencourt9654 It does what its told! haha i'm with you brother

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

If they have the time. Also, I keep thinking of my own philosophy: simple and elegant is always better.

[@ignaciaforteza7731]

Beautiful video beautiful Arielle recollecting these God’s given possibilities of plentifuls. Love to learn from you. Thank you 🙏😘

[@marthareis5873]

It will be fun in the "off season" to see you enjoy the food you've put up in your favorite recipes!

[@JhaeMo777]

I had elderberries in my yard growing up. The jelly is a fantastic treat. Love seeing you two, the garden shots looked amazing. You two did a wonderful job with it. Looking forward to more videos.✨

[@tigerstefoglo]

You guys are awesome couple, I'm watching you almost because your beautifull work together. Love you both.

[@ruthgrimes2147]

Just lovely the jelly is gorgeous we eat with our eyes first and I would eat that😇😇😇

[@Roxyhellafoxy.]

Love this KZbin channel hopefully blackberry’s will be ready for us here in Washington because I’d love to make some jam or jelly

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Anathstasia Hineline we do miss blackberries 😟 but I would usually eat them all and have none left for preserving!

[@JamesJones-pt9cz]

Loving the homestead knowledge, enjoyed the jelly and syrup, I can only imagine how wonderful it taste. Wished fireweed grew in my region. Nice video. Thanks❤️

[@derick_d5344]

I love her editing

[@Biophotogenesis]

I'm watching these videos on your channel with my 2 year old son. Alexander is really enjoying all the vibrant colors in this video.

[@marthareis5873]

Those jelly jars are so beautiful! I always use much less sugar than called for, too.

[@steveosborn7224]

She’s amazing! Very beautiful and a wealth of knowledge. Husband is a very lucky man.

[@DrGonzosCondiments]

long Alaskan days make for an amazing growth cycle. Have fun keeping up with the production, canning, and preservation! Thanks for the update and all the best!

[@jimharris4013]

Congratulations on canning the wild flavors you have found around your house. I see how you hang your knives on a magnet, that makes them really handy. But hanging them blade up is dangerous. If you fumble reaching for a knife and the knife falls the blade goes past your hand. If you hang your knives handle up and fumble one your hand is not near the blade.

[@gregkerr725]

I live in Georgia. Once worked on a seiner out of Kodiak. I also own some acreage in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. I mention all this as I look at your lush and crowded garden, because down here in Georgia I would be nervous in such a garden. looking out for Copperheads or a Timber rattler, as I have seen them in gardens before. Both in the U.P and up there where you guys are, venomous snakes are not an issue. Still, when I am at the U.P. property I find myself walking through thick brushy areas very carefully until I remember there are none of those venomous critters there...old habits die hard......and when I watched you harvesting (borage and fireweed?) I was nervous for you for a few seconds!

[@AnAlaskaHomestead]

While you were picking the fire WEED the music sounded like Pink Floyd. Cohencidence, I think not😂 Plus I started to get the munchies watching you prepare all the ingredients. Seriously, it looks delicious. Nice job.👍

[@AlmostHomestead]

LOL!

[@greenrage2484]

LOL I thought Pink Floyd as well..

[@mikesblender]

haha same here

[@nifto7035]

Absolutely loving the war YOU are sharing all your new life experiences with us. Great content. Looking forward to watching your growth , loving your cabin. This 66 yr old chick is learning new tricks everyday watching you. GOD BLESS an keep up the great content

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Janette Feeser thank you!! ☺

[@lenellamaxwell6934]

Your garden is looking so productive. You are going to have so much food set aside for this winter. You two have worked hard for all of this. Love and blessings to you and your homestead.

[@katiescarlett1955]

I really enjoy living vicariously through your videos. You guys work so hard but it's so rewarding. Wish I could have done the same when I was young. thanks.

[@livinglife8333]

Bring to a boil and then cover and reduce to a simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour until the liquid has reduced by almost half. Also add some clove, cinnamon & a bit of ginger. 😉

[@jturtle5318]

Leaving the lid off while simmering reduces it faster.

[@terrinadeau8965]

Pretty jelly! You can put a little vinegar in your water bath to keep your jars squeaky clean.

[@terrinadeau8965]

They make great gifts for your friends!

[@micheleharris2361]

I lived in Alaska as a child growing up, in and around Anchorage and the Kenai areas. My aunt made the best jelly, highbush cranberry jelly. I think you would love it if you're enjoying the elderberry. Thank you for sharing your journey - I love seeing Alaska again!

[@ambrosemclaren145]

Do you can your own butter? Everything you make is surely very nutrient dense. Makes your food your medicine! The very best medicine too. Thanks and many blessings continue your way.

[@ShortwickCreations]

I used to live in the Yukon, miss the fire weed jelly. I can't believe your garden.. it's better then ours in Winnipeg.

[@jessicamermaid2438]

It's 4am here and I am still up. I discovered your channel this evening and just binge watched your first 4 months of videos. I just finished watching you make venison stew pie. I finally decided to drag myself out of Willow for a while (I live in FL) and the 1st thing that pops up is the video you posted an hr ago Lol. Anyway, I thought that I would say "Good morning from Florida and I love your channel!"

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Jessica Mermaid Hello from the other side of the US! Hope your having an awesome day in Florida 😀

[@juliemcgugan1244]

Interesting! Where my Dad’s family come from (Glasgow, Scotland,) we call Fireweed ‘bluetops.’ Not sure what it’s scientific name is. I didn’t even know it was edible, but we used to feed them to a neighbour’s horse. Thanks for sharing these recipes and canning tips!

[@momsmushroomsjodyfoster5786]

Listening to this video as I sit here in the afternoon sun cleaning elderberry is very relaxing and appropriate. I love your music choice

[@butwereallsombdyspecial]

I'm a fan now for sure this gal knows alot great learning experience THANK YOU- YOU'RE LIVIN THE DREAM- GOD BLESS YOU 🙏❤

[@sinndymorr6358]

When the plants are flowering it must be a joyous time 💐 We are in the winter months, here in Michigan. Missing the lush green.

[@winslowholiday9318]

Lots of great canning tips!! Thank you for sharing.

[@BrLambert]

Your flowers are so pretty and your plants are abundant. I finally know what elderberries look like. When I watch the Great British Baking show I noticed they bake a lot with elderflowers.....You're busy like your bees.

[@VickiTakacs.]

I really miss that show and I'm not even British.

[@RicSeabergsUseful-Information]

Your kitchen is lovely and well organized I can tell it has been set up by someone with an artist’s heart

[@rick91443]

How cool(people from Namibia,) enjoying your Alaskan Adventure; great viewing(and inspirational,) for the whole planet...cheers...rr Normandy, France

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Richard Rider right?! I get so excited when folks from just down the road all the way to other side of the world comment 😁

[@vmorganbogart]

My mom used to make Fireweed Honey from fireweed & clover. It was delicious. She used to say that she could make honey faster than the bees. LOL. Homesteading Family is a great site for canning. She is about to release a canning class on a series of videos. There will be a charge for the class, but don’t know how much it will be. She is an excellent teacher. She has many free videos on canning on their channel. Another channel that does a lot of canning, including meat, is Freedom Acres. Amanda is also very good. If you don’t have The Ball Book of Canning, I would highly recommend you get one. It tells you everything you need to know re: cooking times, amount of pressure needed, etc. I just recently became a subscriber & have enjoyed what I have seen so far. Love & Hugs from Vicki in Ft. Worth, Texas 🇨🇱🇺🇸

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

vmorganbogart thanks for joining us! I really like Homesteading Family, very much an inspiration for me 😀

[@jwcinc12]

I have seen so many of your winter videos that when I see this greenery and your garden it is just amazing. It is like re-birth every year?

[@brendsmitchell7294]

Each video is so intriguing and teaches me something new. I adore you both.

[@raybon7939]

i went on a cruise few years ago and the ship actually had a library in it there was a book on alaska berries and birds wild plants. turns out alsaka has 100s of different berries . 100s of them are etible.

[@deboraharmstrong3002]

I don't suppose you remember the name of the book?

[@tubeagespank]

Looking around the countryside here in Oklahoma I think I'll be making some sand plum jelly soon. Any time elderberries are mentioned I immediatly think of Monty Python and the Holy Grail!

[@sgriffin6823]

Sparky D, I have made Sand Hill Plum jelly, it was amazing. Be careful of snakes and let them ripen on for lots of juice.

[@ryefry]

Until this vid i had never heard of fireweed or borage. Neat video! Thanks for the upload.

[@CrankyBubushka]

Thank you. I dont think I can get fireweed where I am, but this is so interesting. I make jams and jellies every year. It is fun.

[@56585656587]

Here is some info to blow your mind. Fire weed can be fermented in a very specific way before you dry it to make the tea taste much better and a lot more useful.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

We will have to look into that ☺

[@TacticoolCraig]

Most people don’t understand what you two are actually living . 💕 keep the life going

[@terryburns8917]

Your black cat reminds me of one I used to have. My daughter went to UAF for one semester. We brought back a kitten with us. I'm in Kentucky now, but hope to be an Alaskan by next summer.

[@paullitrop256]

very cool, I've never hear of those plants as something you could eat, love the video.

[@simonesmit6708]

Pomona's pectin can be used to make sugar free jams and jellys. Also dandelion flowers make a good jelly as well. And the red elderberry is poisonous except for the flesh of the berries. Cooking neutralizes the poison of the seeds. However the berries are very good for you.

[@callydavis3071]

I have a beautyberry bush on my property. The berries by themselves are quite bitter and didn't know until I just watched this video (after a quick trip to Google) that I can make a jelly from them!

[@avonleanne]

both of those look amazing! I really like seeing how you use the wild plants for various things, drying for teas, making medicines if you do that, etc. HOW DO YOU KNOW SO MUCH at such a young age? I am so in awe of all of the things you know! did you grow up on a farm?

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

avonleanne we are both city kids, we have just learned by experience and through reading ☺

[@jturtle5318]

Carla Emory's Encyclopedia Of Country Living is a great resource for starting, and I've relied on Stocking Up from Rodale Press for canning recipes for decades.

[@JamesCouch777]

Very pink floyd sounding background music you got going....I like!

[@denisehicks7525]

I enjoy all the tips. Love your channel. You guys are so cool. From Cali too. Love the music on this one, sounds like Neil Young. Thank you for sharing you dream with us. Kenike

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

What gorgeous cabbage and cauliflower. Nice to see you foraging for good eats. Glad you are getting a good start on the root cellar stock. The chickens are amazing, getting so big.

[@hollyslaughter5505]

I like using a wax pencil also known as a china marker on my lids because it washes off easily, if you reuse your lids like I do. Love the red elderberries I’ll bet the syrup is wonderful, I can tons of cranberries at Thanksgiving and use them year round, lots of cranberry mustard for Christmas gifts.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

holly slaughter that sounds incredible! 😁💚

[@jeep4ron]

It’s just like money in the bank...!!! Love canning. Great video..!! You two have a wonderful day..!!

[@saeaeaesch]

I’m pretty sure that Neil Young would like the way you coloured his tunes. Lovely!

[@ilzitek2419]

I love your videos. You are so creative, resourceful and diligent. Thank you.

[@MarySanchez-qk3hp]

My dear, you are the real deal. Honest, too. I used to garden, compost and can in the 60s and 70s as a hippie, with a neighbor couple. Lots of hard work, and I can only think how hard survival in the wild part of Alaska can be. As far as elderberry... it's black elderberry, sambuca negra, that's used as a viricidal. It was tested out by a doctor in Israel, on kibbutzes, published... measured by reporting how severe symptoms were, and how long it took for kibbutz members to get back to work. It did shorten intensity and duration of illness. We actually canned in a university autoclave, that was so big that it was walk-in, in a research lab. It would cook, sterilize and can all at the same time. All we had to do is screw down the ring afterwards and let it cool. We'd sneak in on weekends to do it. The boss would always come in on Monday and ask, "M., why does this place always smell like vegetable soup after the weekends?" We always looked at him innocently! LOL! A very good, enjoyable video... and I can be pretty critical! :)

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Mary Sanchez thank you! I enjoyed the bit about using the autoclave for for canning 😂 I previously worked as a dental hygienist.

[@wayneschnare4019]

The berry your dog ate , looks like what we here on the East Coast of Canada ( mostly found in Newfoundland ) call a Bakeapple, excellent jam !!!!

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

Wayne Schnare we call them cloud berries here ☺

[@dianamajchrzak5855]

Great video...such beauty in your garden and land.

[@brooklynhomesteader3721]

I've just discovered your channel and binge watched multi videos..although I'm in the wilds of Brooklyn ... lol, I just love the idea of sustainability even in urban settings. Love your channel❤

[@robjla1]

Thanks

[@susanhighfield8284]

Your garden is gorgeous! I've never canned anything or made jams but your videos make me want to go buy all the stuff to do it and start!

[@JoelandKylesMom]

I am enjoying your videos, lovely people living a lovely life! Thank you for sharing.

[@faithfifield7278]

The jelly is so pretty! I agree I always half my sugar when making jelly.

[@jeffeaves5399]

hi from New York state just started watching an root cellar video an this is 2nd video like a lot bless your family now got something to look forward to on a rainy day. Jeff

[@mtman673]

So glad I found your channel, LOVE your view on things. Your videos are so calming. Thank You for sharing.

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

mtman 67 thanks for checking the channel out 😀

[@Bamaman14k]

Wow the videography in this video was fantastic. That jelly and that syrup looks yummy 😋. I didn't know that you could eat elderberries. Good to know. Thanks for sharing your homesteading journey with us, Jimmy

[@susanMarkle]

Nice job. Looks great. You're so good at explaining how its done. Thanks for sharing.

[@MrPj47]

recently found your channel, I like the simplicity of the life you have chosen, something I always wanted to do but as I am older it is too late to start I like the videos and have been watching the older ones

[@SimpleLivingAlaska]

MrPj47 thank you for watching 😁

[@tonimitchell9930]

its never too late......My husband and I are in our 60's and we are in the process of getting ready to move to Alaska and live the simpler life. It has been our dream for some time and we figure "What have we got to Lose". Bucket List!!

[@VerucaPumpkin]

Those jars are actually so pretty with the star designs. I would like to find some like that.

[@amyalvarado3762]

Thank you☀

[@elissaward5519]

Hi. I haven't watched you guys before but how exciting! Loved watching you. I wanted to mention that I use a pectin called "Pomona's Pectin". It is activated by calcium water, which comes with the pectin. It doesn't matter if you use any sugar, no sugar, honey, or even stevia. It works beautifully. I haven't had a failure since I moved to it.