Christmas Canning In July

I love to give a little something from my kitchen at Christmas time, but I usually start that process in the middle of the summer. Last year I had Christmas Canning In September  I usually put a loaf of bread or maybe a jar of pickles in the gift basket. Last year I put my new cookbook in the basket. I have started work on this years Christmas and it is going to be so good, Strawberry Jalapeno Jam I can't wait to give my gifts.

Christmas Canning In July at Miz Helen's Country Cottage



Christmas Canning In July at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

 From A Kettle Full Of Strawberries

Christmas Canning In July at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

 To Mouth Watering Jam

Strawberry Jalapeno Jam
Miz Helen's Kitchen
4 pints of Strawberries 
7 cups sugar
2 tablespoons Jalapeno seeded and chopped fine
1 packet of Sure Jell
1/2 teaspoons butter
Be Sure and Read The Directions In The Sure Jell Box Before Beginning This Process
Wash, and remove the stems from the berries. Mash the berries with a masher. Place 5 cups of mashed berries into a heavy sauce pan. Mix in the seeded Jalapeno that has been chopped fine. Stir in one packet of the Sure Jell and mix throughly. Add the butter. The butter will reduce the foaming. Bring the berry mixture to a full rolling boil stirring constantly. Quickly stir in the sugar stirring constantly and return to a full rolling boil. Boil for exactly 1 minute stirring constantly and remove from heat. Skim off any foam.
Ladle into prepared jars and seal. Process in a hot water bath for 10 minutes. Remove jars and let cool . Make sure that the lid has sealed before storing in a cool dry place.
 
Christmas Canning In July at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

 Merry Christmas!

It is really nice when the holidays come to have all this sitting in the pantry ready to go. Of course I will dress the jar up with a pretty little ribbon and a nice tag. Let me know what you are doing to get ready for Christmas in July. Thanks for stopping by today your visits are very special to me. Come back soon!
Peace and Joy
Miz Helen
Miz Helen

Cookbook Author, Recipe Developer, Organic Gardner.


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  1. Lisa @ Flour Me With LoveJuly 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    That sounds wonderful...a little sweet with a little heat :) I've gotten some clothes shopping done for Christmas, but not much else!

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  2. Gloria BakerJuly 19, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    Sound wonderful Helen, I love Christmas, gloria

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  3. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Oh I have never made this! Is it "spicy" or "tangy"? I looks very pretty!

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  4. BeverlyJuly 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I am certainly making this for Christmas. I love giving stuff from my kitchen for Christmas. Just a few of the things I give: Pear Butter, Cranberry Apple Butter, Canned Roasted Tomato and Black Bean Soup, etc. Now I have a new gift idea. Thanks.

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  5. scrambledhenfruitJuly 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I do the same thing! So far, I've made blackberry and cherry, but this strawberry jalapeno sounds so good I'll have to try that too! :)

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  6. Gypsy HeartJuly 19, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Can I please be on your Christmas list? :-) This looks and sounds divine! I can't think of a better combination than strawberries and jalapenos. You're a brave soul my friend for doing all this. I can't bear the thought of Christmas right now ~ just too hot for me. I think it's great though that you plan like this!

    xo
    Pat

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  7. RosemaryJuly 20, 2011 at 4:59 AM

    Lucky are those who receive these rosy treats at Christmas no doubt will be thrilled...... looks so pretty and yummy.

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  8. UnknownJuly 20, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I love how this look, can;t wait to try the recipe!

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  9. Bibi @ Bibi's Culinary JourneyJuly 20, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Merry Christmas in July....this all look so delicious.

    I have to give my mom your strawberry jalapeno jam recipe....she's my canner.

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  10. LynnJuly 20, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Gorgeous! I'm sure they'll be enjoyed:@)

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  11. bjJuly 20, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    O, so pretty...and I just can almost taste it now.
    I just bookmarked this and plan to make some while the strawberries are so good.
    See ya later for FPT

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  12. ShaheenJuly 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    I don't use the word awesome lightly, this is awesome and I am so making it - just need to go strawberry picking.

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  13. Kristin (Book Sniffers Anonymous)July 25, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I wish we lived in a location that had berry picking. I had a jam similar to this where it was sweet and spicy and I loved it.
    Holy Cannoli Recipes

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  14. JennyJuly 26, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    So Beautiful! It sounds delicious too.

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  15. Vicki V @ blestnest.blogspot.comJuly 27, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I love just the thought of this jam! Sweet with a little kick? Yummy!

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  16. AliJuly 28, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Hi Miz Helen! I loved this post for your Strawberry Jalapeno Jam and I will be featuring a link to your blog tomorrow on my Notepad Features. Thank you for sharing!

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  17. Mostly Food and CraftsJuly 30, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    Hi Miz Helen - I am featuring this on my "What I Bookmarked This Week" post today. Stop by and see.

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  18. PERMANENT POSIESJuly 30, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    These look delicious and I would love to taste some. Do you live close by?

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  19. Alea MilhamAugust 1, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I have started my Christmas canning! 3 batches of jam are already put up, with much more canning in my future. Thanks for sharing your idea with the Hearth and Soul Hop.

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  20. April @ The 21st Century HousewifeAugust 2, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Miz Helen, this sounds so good! What a lovely Christmas gift - that is wonderful you have started making your gifts now. I love the idea of spicy strawberries and have featured your post in my Hearth and Soul post this week. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe with the Hearth and Soul Blog Hop!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Thank You So MUCH for joining me last week for Cast Party Wednesday. I hope you will come back tomorrow and share more of your recipes with us.
    Thanks,
    I hope to see you there!

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  22. Ott, AAugust 26, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    Miz Helen you are driving my tastebuds crazy just by reading the recipe for this jam. Who would have thought pairing strawberries with Jalepeno's. Genious! Thanks a Latte' for linking up to the canning week blog party!!

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  23. LynnJuly 23, 2012 at 4:35 AM

    I remember these! I'm sure the lucky recipients enjoyed them:@)

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  24. Pattie @ Olla-PodridaJune 14, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    I am so happy to have found this post! I have been on a real jam making kick, and this sounds sensational. I've made green pepper jelly with jalapenos, but never paired them with strawberries. I can't wait to make this!

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  25. TheresaJuly 7, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    Can't wait to try your recipe! Theresa @DearCreatives pinned it for later ;)

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