Small Batch Canning | Low Sugar Strawberry Banana Jam

[@pennybolstad3925]

I've been making strawberry banana jam for 40 years and it still my kids is favorite and people ask me to make it for them all the time. It's amazing❤

[@silviamagda]

I have to try it. I have never heard of that. I bet it's delicious.

[@robingirven4570]

@@silviamagdaI’m going to try it too!

[@amoore0713]

Do you use a low sugar option too? I've never heard of it but will definitely try a batch out when I do my jam this year. 🍓

[@leannekenyoung]

I’ve never heard of it before! I’m definitely going to give it a try, can you really taste the banana flavour? Looks yummy. Do you use the low sugar option as well?

[@SharkSandwich451]

Cottonwood blooms fly around here in May...there’s so much that it looks like snow. 6B - nearer to Connecticut’s seaside zone(ish) and it’s also been a very dry and cool spring here as well.

[@kathywills3244]

Strawberry jalapeño would be yummy too. Cranberry jalapeño jam is good too.

[@virginiaquintal]

Every time I make jelly, I save the skim we put that right on bread it’s still very tasty. It’s just foam❤🥰

[@jakesale6087]

That new canner looks good. Have you made a video about it.

[@trishapomeroy9251]

OH! Great suggestion adding jam or jelly to a vinegarette! I would not have thought of that.

[@CorgiMama3]

My husband and I always make strawberry and strawberry/rhubarb jam for our June anniversary each year. This year we added your recipe. He loved it! We unlike your family ours are massive PB&J fans. I’m excited to have a new flavor in our cupboard 😊

[@nancyjohnson4745]

And the best part of Pomona pectin, you can double the recipe with no problem. Thanks for sharing this recipe 🎉

[@homesteadbythehighway8548]

That is good to know some recipes are fussy about doubling. I made my forsythia jelly one batch at a time with Pamona’s because I hadn’t read from anyone that it works

[@kimberlyhaney7582]

I have been thinking of trying this recipe, and this video reminded me that I could cut in half to try it. I try to have 4 oz. jars on hand to use when I don't have enough for a 8 oz.

[@chrisb5391]

I never would have thought of a strawberry/banana jam. Looks delicious.

[@donnaregenauer2757]

Hello from KY love your channel ❤️.I am new to your channel.When do you put the calcium water?

[@tamisalazar8365]

I've had good success with Ball low sugar/no sugar pectin. But I may have to check Pomona's out!

[@DoloresMoses]

I've never heard of strawberry banana jam. May have to try this.

[@bethaspell1827]

Nice to see you canning again

[@robingirven4570]

I was gifted 16 quarts of strawberries! I made 2 batches of jam and freeze dried the rest. My grands are very happy. 😊 I’m not sure we have Cottonwood in northern Michigan? I’m 4 hours north west of you. I love Pamona’s Pectin. Less sugar is a good thing, especially for this Type 1 diabetic 😊

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hey Rachel. OMyGod! That looks soo delicious 😋. I am happy to see jam on the shelf this year. I hope the little garden you did is doing great. I also hope when you start the garden next year. We will see more great and amazing harvest. God Bless you Rachel and Todd. Hey, where is Todd these days. Is he working. Take care. See you next time. Mari'a.😋😋🤗🤗🤗🤗👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️🍓🍌🍓🍌🍓🍌

[@sallyapple3935]

Yummy, i love the combo of those two fruits. Seems easy enough, + not too much in case one doesn’t care for it. Did you say calcium water? ?

[@sowandtare]

We've been canning and freeze drying peaches like crazy! It's always amazing how much fruit one tree can produce!

[@Sunflowerdivinity]

That's amazing I would love to have a peach tree. 😊

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Try freezing them in orange juice, it’s amazing in the winter when there is no fresh fruit!

[@SimplyBethany]

This sounds sooo yummy! Thank you for sharing. I made the same recipe you shared for honey suckle simple syrup. And it’s so good! I can’t wait for our garden harvest to share more canning on my channel. So fun & enjoyable! Love love your channel❤

[@victoriaallison-patrick2294]

I love Monkey Butter for the multiple purpose topping,jam recipe. It goes really well with a banna split.😋

[@mammabear9397]

I bet my family would love this thanks for sharing. I was shocked to see Pomona’s Pectin in my local Natural Pantry lol. I have never seen it in a store before.

[@kshoe5004]

Cottonwood is so fuzzy!

[@lizsparling174]

Ilooks lovely but I'd love to see a jam recipe thar doesn't use added pectin like my grandmother used to make.

[@mrs.creeksidemaples2866]

That’s EXACTLY what I’m fixing to do with Choke Cherry 🍒… if the Pioneers made jam successfully before any company thought of marketing pectin.., we sure CAN today 👍🏼

[@gowest5145]

I found the boxes of Pomona's Pectin at my local health food store and it was reasonably priced. I need to make some jam to see what it tastes like. They say sugar is so bad for you and yet people make homemade jelly and jams loaded with lots of it.

[@cbass2755]

I use organic cane sugar, and people complain it “needs more sugar “…. I like

[@heathernotzdaniels6350]

Sugar, in and of itself is not bad for you unless it is taken in excess. When you consider how much jam you'd put on a piece of toast, it's not much sugar. Now, add in six items during a day that are processed with additional sugars in it that don't need to be there, then you'd probably start running into issues. The beautiful part of making your own foods is the ability to limit ingredients like sugar in your diet. I really think the type of sugar also makes a difference. I avoid most sugars, using monk fruit to sweeten most things that I need a sugar in. Otherwise, things like jelly and jam, I allow for sugar cane or honey, using Pamona's pectin to decrease the amount of sugar per recipe. It all makes a difference. ❤

[@barbaraslayden2277]

I canned the freezer strawberrie jam we really like it. Love from Virginia ❤️

[@lorrainestone]

Strawberry and fig is great.

[@rachelrodriguez4053]

I love the ideas that you find and review...so inspiring !

[@tammyjocooke-ov1nw]

Have been loving the honeysuckle simple syrup splashed in vodka/seltzer cocktail 🤗

[@nolagirlhomestead]

This is delicious! I'm sure it will taste even better as it ages. Leaves you wanting the peanut butter... Thx for sharing idea.

[@kimmyseegmiller985]

Beautiful color in the jars!!!! Thanks for bringing us along to make it xoxoxo!

[@heidijohnson1334]

Sounds good! I've been making rhubarb jam. It's so good!!

[@ashtangakris]

I found Pomona's Pectin at my local health food store :D Yay!

[@debbiealtman5373]

Sounds delicious

[@morningwoodfarms713]

Stunning jam, Rach!!🙌😋👑 ...The cottonwood trees are truly death this year.☠ Our lawn is white.😣 Our strawberries get coated every year also. It sticks like glue to our lemon balm. Our neighbor has one that hangs over 3/4 of our main garden area.😠 We have 6" of its fluffy cotton covering everything. It's absolutely atrocious!😤 The true challenge is trying to remain grateful and have Gods peace still consume my heart during this cotton storm. 😐🙏🕊🌪💙

[@Sunflowerdivinity]

Looks so good. I definitely will try this. Thank you for sharing🙏

[@gaynachapman5751]

Hi! Thank you for your videos! I made the carmelized onions and canned them today! Delicious!!

[@Linda-kq8ef]

Oh I enjoyed this. I make a lot of jams. Now I will have to pull some strawberries out of the freezer. The bananas sound awesome with the strawberries. Thank you Rachael, great video !!! ✝️💟

[@bonnietyler5338]

Thanks for the great tips for low sugar jam.

[@joycedemolle4565]

Looks amazing Rachel.

[@Seaside_acres]

This looks amazing!!!!

[@lovebug1891]

Now how long can you keep the jelly and the jam in your cupboards just a year or several years

[@tracizammetti8367]

can you use a different pectin? This jam looks and sounds yummy.

[@EvaSimmons-w3b]

What is calcium water? Recipe looks great!

[@faithfifield7278]

Better health grocery stores in MI carries it and whole foods in MI carries it as well.

[@carolploss8404]

Is it 3 t or 3 T of pectin? Looks yummy!

[@silviamagda]

In the description it says teaspoons.

[@carolploss8404]

@@silviamagda I see that. But when she was making it she said tablespoons, so just wanted to verify.

[@lisadavis9286]

I was wondering the same thing. It says 3 teaspoons but Rachel definitely said 3 tablespoons.

[@lindagraff2484]

I used Formats lids too

[@lindagraff2484]

Forjar

[@lb3635]

Yummy ❤

[@smas3256]

Strawberries are so expensive so skipping jams. Banana strawberry smoothies are so good. Chopped some watermelon into cubes, flash froze for ice in smoothies w. yogurt or milk. BTW. That steamer canner is awesome.

[@XOjmmXO]

Please share your liking of this. My husband LOVES strawberry banana anything.

[@yukonsmomma3562]

Thanks for sharing a new recipe with us. I appreciate it. I'm wondering how Pamona's pectin is more healthy? Is it just because of the reduced sugar or are there other benefits?

[@1870s]

Pomona is a citrus based low methoxyl pectin. Instead of needing sugar and acid to cause a gel reaction, it needs calcium

[@yukonsmomma3562]

@@1870s Thanks for your response Rachel. I really appreciate it.

[@heathernotzdaniels6350]

It's also beautifully shelf stable for a long time, compared to traditional pectins that will expire.

[@ginnamagda5810]

Looks delicious. 🎉🎉🎉🎉I’m going to give this a try.I only use low to no sugar.

[@bettycloudsdale9802]

Can you make this jam without using a pressure canner

[@1870s]

I didn't use a pressure canner it was steam canner, but yes you can waterbath

[@amyleader5147]

I use the cottonwood to hold my jam together❤😂😂😂

[@comfortcreekranch4948]

Beautiful Jams! What is the calcium water?

[@selbar1]

I was going to ask what calcium water is as well

[@cynthiafisher9907]

It comes with the Pomona’s Pectin, it’s a powder you mix with water.

[@cbass2755]

What do you do with the left over calcium?…opps! You just answered my question. Thanks Rachel!

[@hollynelson543]

Hi Rachel 😊

[@mysonsRnavy]

did I miss something? I have never heard of calcium water. And can these be water bathed or does it have to have pressure?

[@1870s]

It comes with the Pomona's Pectine, I thought I was recording during that section, but the camera was off 😜

[@mysonsRnavy]

@@1870s thank you is it required?

[@elliev3593]

This video is timely as I just got notification from a local farm that the strawberries are ready to be picked. This will be my first time canning-ever. Been spending last few months reading and watching videos on canning, even bought a couple of books. Question: I noticed you used the lids right from the box. Were they sterilized beforehand? Also why did you choose steaming over water bath? Thanks 😊

[@rachelletate7681]

I am also trying a new strawberry jam recipe. It’s called elegant oven, strawberry jam. I hope it turns out ok. The majority of the cooking time is baking in the oven for 10 hours standard time or convection for about 3 hours and stirring occasionally. I got this from the complete book of small batch preserving from an Ellie Topp and Margaret Howard. I will be also be canning a strawberry preserve with the Pomona pectin, and honey. I hope it turns out OK.

[@kskorner74]

i use my pressure canner as a steam canner

[@margaret8056]

GREETINGS FROM MARGARET LYNCH SOUTHERN IRELAND THANKS RACHEL

[@lindagraff2484]

I bought Clear Gel for making jam or pie filling, do you have any any experience using that?? Pomona is very expensive. I want to.make strawberry rhubarb jam, and pie filling. You recipe sounds very good.

[@jansan9125]

Thanks for your videos dear. Wondering why you wouldn't be able to can it since it didnt fill to 1/4"?

[@torontohomestead9254]

It's because of the headspace.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You need a certain amount of headspace in the jar to make a good seal.

[@jansan9125]

@@torontohomestead9254 thanks

[@jansan9125]

@@cynthiafisher9907 preciate that. Thanks for explaining

[@jo-annjewett198]

I switched a couple years ago to Pamona’s Pectin. I have used honey, stevia and just less sugar. I usually double or triple the recipe. Do you think the no sugar/less sugar lessens the self life?

[@diannegerspacher9062]

When & where do you add the calcium water to the jam?

[@gpashh]

That's what I came to ask, never saw her add it. What is calcium water?

[@smas3256]

@@gpashh I had to search food safe calcium. In the description Rachel wrote see step #1 for calcium but I can't find it.

[@1870s]

Everyone the calcium comes with the pamonas pectin and is added with the fruit and lemon juice before you bring to first boil

[@gpashh]

@@1870s thank you Rachel! 🤗😘

[@Legend0222]

I appreciate the low sugar recipes as I hate having to add a whole bag of sugar when making jelly/jam it seems so unhealthy.

[@judywankel5276]

Hi Rachel. I didn't see you add the calcium water. What is it and where do you find it?

[@1870s]

It comes with the Pomona's pectin add with fruit and lemon juice.

[@peggyjay6791]

Can not wait to make this jam!

[@Frankie_902]

Does the calcium powder come in the Pomona pectin box with the pectin or is that something I'll have to purchase separately?

[@1870s]

It comes with it.

[@Frankie_902]

@@1870s Thank you so much!!

[@jamiejocribbs9216]

I missed the info on calcium water? Help anyone please. Was it in the pectin box?

[@mistystein4160]

It comes in the pectin box

[@cynthiafisher9907]

The calcium powder is in the box, you mix it with water.

[@janew5351]

Yes I the box.

[@karenm7433]

I’ve always been hesitant to try Pomonas….. I hear it molds quickly once opened. We don’t go through jam fast. What’s your experience? I do like the Ball Low/No sugar pectin

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Low or no sugar jams would tend to mold quicker, the sugar acts as a preservative.

[@jodidonovan3191]

am sorry.. you missed all about the calcium water.. how to make it.. when to add it.. ??? The recipe sounds good. Forgive me I am new to canning

[@kaesmomFitz]

What is calcium water?

[@1870s]

Calcium powder mixed with water the calcium comes with the pamonas pectin

[@kaesmomFitz]

@@1870s Thank you!

[@fayreno2670]

### In the video you said 3 tablespoons of pectin but the recipe says teaspoons. Which is correct?

[@malba411]

What is Calcium water...now I gotta research.

[@lynnscott8286]

You said 3 tablespoons of pectin but your directions say 3 teaspoons. Could you clarify? How do you make calcium water please

[@lovebug1891]

You are water bath canning those correct

[@jartotable]

I keep bumping into YT videos using calcium water. So i amazoned it... Nothing. YT'd it... "jaming" with it .... Nothing. I'm wondering if its a US thing. I font know where to buy or learn more about it but id love to have less sugar in my jams.

[@rosieslade8416]

rachael you cant cann with bananas because they are very dense and not recomended

[@1870s]

This is an approved recipe, but a recipe with only banana is not recommended

[@rosieslade8416]

@@1870s ok thanx

[@russelltackett4779]

😅

[@normalizedaudio2481]

Strawberry sugar is not punching my Kombucha. It's a strange sugar in them.

[@roosgramma9125]

Is it 3 tablespoons or 3 teaspoons of pectin? You say 3 tablespoons but recipe says 3 tsp. Just asking for clarification. Please.

[@1870s]

3tsp

[@roosgramma9125]

@@1870s Thank you

[@BrattyPatriot]

Rachel, I have this steam canner and I don't believe your instructions on using it are correct. You can get the water warming up but you need to put the jars in it before the needle really moves. You put the jars in, turn up the heat and don't start timing until the needle reaches where it needs to be. The jars are building up the heat as it heats up and then is held at that temp for a specific time. Just re-read the instructions, hth.

[@MikePolo-jk1tw]

I would like to know how can I meet you

[@1870s]

We never really do meetups. We may be HOA next year.

[@jillbritton2676]

It’s temperature not pressure. Those of us that pressure can a lot do say that a lot.

[@addaniels3784]

You might want to be aware of inputting your code to open your phone on video.😮

[@No.1R3dneck]

You're wasting so much of ypur strawberries. Probably a whole berry worth.😢

[@kellyharbaugh9391]

What is calcium water?