Fruit butter tends to be smoother with more spices and less sugar than jam.

The jam pot featured here is a nice big one that will help keep you and your stove safe from boiling

This step seals the jars properly and helps preserve your jam. ( Adjust the processing time if you are

Fruit butter tends to be smoother with more spices and less sugar than jam.

It is a little like fruit butter and a little like jam. Honestly, I don’t know what to call it.

Filling Your Mason Jars Using a jar funnel , and a ladle , carefully fill each half pint jar  with hot jam

Skim off foam if necessary. a nice big jam pot with a long clip-on thermometer works well for this

Filling Your Mason Jars Using a ladle , carefully fill each half pint jar  with hot jam, leaving a 1

This step ensures your jam is sealed and ready for storage.

If the consistency is thick and spreadable like jam, it is done.

This creates a vacuum seal that keeps your jam fresh for months.

The boiling water bath can be used to process high-acid foods like fruits, jams, juices, and pickles.