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LOL! You are going to be eating pear jam for an awful long time! I had a hard
enough time pouring the 2 cups of splenda into the blueberry jam, can't begin to imagine 5 cups of sugar ... and only turning out a few cups or pints of jam. YIKES! You are right, it does make you rethink things. I will admit though, I am somewhat of a convert. You know I have problems with the artificial sweeteners, but in the jam I can't detect any aftertaste at all. This week-end I'm going to make up the peach jam, should carry me through for a while. Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Sat, 20 Sep 2003 06:37:31 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: A friend of ours gave us two large grocery sacks of pears. His wife is doing chemo and didn't feel up to dealing with them. I decided to make two batches of jam one SF and one with the regular sugar recipe for them and some other friends. Pouring those 5 cups of sugar in 4 cups of cooked pears is a REAL visual of what regular jam is about! Also the regular didn't jell and is syrup the SF batch turned out great and looks much better. Then my husband wondered through the kitchen as I was cleaning up. I had two small bowls with the leftovers. I gave him the taste test and he liked the SF better. Said the other was too sweet. I still have enough pears for 2-3 more batches. Our friend said the syrup was great and he used it to *sop* up with biscuits. LOL -- SuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 "Joyce" wrote in message .. . I did make the blueberry jam mid week, it turned out sooooooooo wonderful!!! You know I have an aversion to those artificial sweeteners, can taste all of them in everything. I was contemplating using half splenda and half sugar, thinking it would help. I finally just used the entire 2 cups of splenda, was pleasantly surprised that I can detect absolutely no artificial sweetener taste at all. It was fun to make ... so much so that I'm now going back to walmart to by more of the sugar free pectin and am going to make some peach jam. I also saw some frozen dark cherries ... thought those might be good too. LOL! I can already see hubby rolling his eyes, wondering what the heck we are going to do with a freezer full of jam. Joyce |
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Oh boy Deb, I don't have a firm recipe written down. SuzyQ had found a sugar free
pectin made by Ball at Wal-mart and the recipes were included on an insert in the box. I believe I used 3 bags of frozen blueberries, 2cups of splenda, 1 cup of water and 2T of lemon juice. And the pectin that is specifically for non-sugar type jams. Joyce On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 12:01:17 -0700, "Deb in Northern California" wrote: Would you please repost the recipe for this jam/jelly. I mentioned it to my mom today and she wanted to get the recipe, so I needed it posted so I can forward it on to her. She is diabetic, so the SF jelly would be great for her and she loves making stuff like this all the time. Debbie "Joyce" wrote in message .. . I did make the blueberry jam mid week, it turned out sooooooooo wonderful!!! You know I have an aversion to those artificial sweeteners, can taste all of them in everything. I was contemplating using half splenda and half sugar, thinking it would help. I finally just used the entire 2 cups of splenda, was pleasantly surprised that I can detect absolutely no artificial sweetener taste at all. It was fun to make ... so much so that I'm now going back to walmart to by more of the sugar free pectin and am going to make some peach jam. I also saw some frozen dark cherries ... thought those might be good too. LOL! I can already see hubby rolling his eyes, wondering what the heck we are going to do with a freezer full of jam. Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 06:53:09 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: Good luck with your blueberry jam Joyce, at least you will have fun doing it. :-) -- SuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 "Joyce" wrote in message .. . I don't like those jello-y ones either - much too difficult to spread. I did find the no sugar pectin at Wal-mart, just like you said. G Daughter has asked me to make blueberry jam, so hopefully I'll find some time this week to give it a try. I'm looking forward to the experimentation process. lol Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 132.5 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 06:24:45 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: My first batch turned out OK, it wasn't really firm, but spreadable. That SF jelly from the store is a little too much like Jello for my tastes. -- SuzyQ |
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Yes, the recipe for any type jam/jelly is inside the box. The only tricky
part is figuring out how many pounds of fruit will equal how many cups when prepared. The amount of Splenda can be done to taste. -- SuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 "Joyce" wrote in message ... Oh boy Deb, I don't have a firm recipe written down. SuzyQ had found a sugar free pectin made by Ball at Wal-mart and the recipes were included on an insert in the box. I believe I used 3 bags of frozen blueberries, 2cups of splenda, 1 cup of water and 2T of lemon juice. And the pectin that is specifically for non-sugar type jams. Joyce On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 12:01:17 -0700, "Deb in Northern California" wrote: Would you please repost the recipe for this jam/jelly. I mentioned it to my mom today and she wanted to get the recipe, so I needed it posted so I can forward it on to her. She is diabetic, so the SF jelly would be great for her and she loves making stuff like this all the time. Debbie "Joyce" wrote in message .. . I did make the blueberry jam mid week, it turned out sooooooooo wonderful!!! You know I have an aversion to those artificial sweeteners, can taste all of them in everything. I was contemplating using half splenda and half sugar, thinking it would help. I finally just used the entire 2 cups of splenda, was pleasantly surprised that I can detect absolutely no artificial sweetener taste at all. It was fun to make ... so much so that I'm now going back to walmart to by more of the sugar free pectin and am going to make some peach jam. I also saw some frozen dark cherries ... thought those might be good too. LOL! I can already see hubby rolling his eyes, wondering what the heck we are going to do with a freezer full of jam. Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 06:53:09 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: Good luck with your blueberry jam Joyce, at least you will have fun doing it. :-) -- SuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 "Joyce" wrote in message .. . I don't like those jello-y ones either - much too difficult to spread. I did find the no sugar pectin at Wal-mart, just like you said. G Daughter has asked me to make blueberry jam, so hopefully I'll find some time this week to give it a try. I'm looking forward to the experimentation process. lol Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 132.5 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Mon, 15 Sep 2003 06:24:45 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: My first batch turned out OK, it wasn't really firm, but spreadable. That SF jelly from the store is a little too much like Jello for my tastes. -- SuzyQ |
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I have finally finished with the pears, I have 23 half pint jars. I put the
rest in the freezer and will have enough for 10 more jars if I decide to make jam out of those. A lady at our WW meeting said she cooked the pears and then used a hand blender on them and made them like applesauce for 1 point per 1/2 cup. I may try that too. -- SuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 "Joyce" wrote in message ... LOL! You are going to be eating pear jam for an awful long time! I had a hard enough time pouring the 2 cups of splenda into the blueberry jam, can't begin to imagine 5 cups of sugar ... and only turning out a few cups or pints of jam. YIKES! You are right, it does make you rethink things. I will admit though, I am somewhat of a convert. You know I have problems with the artificial sweeteners, but in the jam I can't detect any aftertaste at all. This week-end I'm going to make up the peach jam, should carry me through for a while. Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Sat, 20 Sep 2003 06:37:31 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: A friend of ours gave us two large grocery sacks of pears. His wife is doing chemo and didn't feel up to dealing with them. I decided to make two batches of jam one SF and one with the regular sugar recipe for them and some other friends. Pouring those 5 cups of sugar in 4 cups of cooked pears is a REAL visual of what regular jam is about! Also the regular didn't jell and is syrup the SF batch turned out great and looks much better. Then my husband wondered through the kitchen as I was cleaning up. I had two small bowls with the leftovers. I gave him the taste test and he liked the SF better. Said the other was too sweet. I still have enough pears for 2-3 more batches. Our friend said the syrup was great and he used it to *sop* up with biscuits. LOL -- SuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 "Joyce" wrote in message .. . I did make the blueberry jam mid week, it turned out sooooooooo wonderful!!! You know I have an aversion to those artificial sweeteners, can taste all of them in everything. I was contemplating using half splenda and half sugar, thinking it would help. I finally just used the entire 2 cups of splenda, was pleasantly surprised that I can detect absolutely no artificial sweetener taste at all. It was fun to make ... so much so that I'm now going back to walmart to by more of the sugar free pectin and am going to make some peach jam. I also saw some frozen dark cherries ... thought those might be good too. LOL! I can already see hubby rolling his eyes, wondering what the heck we are going to do with a freezer full of jam. Joyce |
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Oh my word, I can't imagine ever using that much jam! I see lots of toast,
waffles, pancakes, etc. in your future. grin I think the applesauce/pearsauce would be a nice change of pace. So now you've done peaches and pears ... how many jars do you have stored away? Joyce On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 07:35:54 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: I have finally finished with the pears, I have 23 half pint jars. I put the rest in the freezer and will have enough for 10 more jars if I decide to make jam out of those. A lady at our WW meeting said she cooked the pears and then used a hand blender on them and made them like applesauce for 1 point per 1/2 cup. I may try that too. -- SuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 "Joyce" wrote in message .. . LOL! You are going to be eating pear jam for an awful long time! I had a hard enough time pouring the 2 cups of splenda into the blueberry jam, can't begin to imagine 5 cups of sugar ... and only turning out a few cups or pints of jam. YIKES! You are right, it does make you rethink things. I will admit though, I am somewhat of a convert. You know I have problems with the artificial sweeteners, but in the jam I can't detect any aftertaste at all. This week-end I'm going to make up the peach jam, should carry me through for a while. Joyce started ww 2/5/02 --- 228.8/133.3/150ww goal/140ish personal goal WW GOAL!!! 2/21/03 --- LIFETIME 4/4/03 |
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I put the peaches in the freezer, still have 2 large containers of those +
the 23 jars of pear jam. I guess I'm set for winter. I've found jam is really good stirred in oatmeal. Also I make sweet and sour sauce for chicken with jam, mustard, and vinegar. -- SuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 "Joyce" wrote in message ... Oh my word, I can't imagine ever using that much jam! I see lots of toast, waffles, pancakes, etc. in your future. grin I think the applesauce/pearsauce would be a nice change of pace. So now you've done peaches and pears ... how many jars do you have stored away? Joyce On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 07:35:54 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: I have finally finished with the pears, I have 23 half pint jars. I put the rest in the freezer and will have enough for 10 more jars if I decide to make jam out of those. A lady at our WW meeting said she cooked the pears and then used a hand blender on them and made them like applesauce for 1 point per 1/2 cup. I may try that too. -- SuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 "Joyce" wrote in message .. . LOL! You are going to be eating pear jam for an awful long time! I had a hard enough time pouring the 2 cups of splenda into the blueberry jam, can't begin to imagine 5 cups of sugar ... and only turning out a few cups or pints of jam. YIKES! You are right, it does make you rethink things. I will admit though, I am somewhat of a convert. You know I have problems with the artificial sweeteners, but in the jam I can't detect any aftertaste at all. This week-end I'm going to make up the peach jam, should carry me through for a while. Joyce started ww 2/5/02 --- 228.8/133.3/150ww goal/140ish personal goal WW GOAL!!! 2/21/03 --- LIFETIME 4/4/03 |
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Hey, great tips! I'll have to file those in the memory bank, I like the idea of
stirring it into oatmeal. And the sweet sour trick would also be great on fish (well, not blueberry jam - but peach would be great). Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 06:57:04 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: I put the peaches in the freezer, still have 2 large containers of those + the 23 jars of pear jam. I guess I'm set for winter. I've found jam is really good stirred in oatmeal. Also I make sweet and sour sauce for chicken with jam, mustard, and vinegar. -- SuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 "Joyce" wrote in message .. . Oh my word, I can't imagine ever using that much jam! I see lots of toast, waffles, pancakes, etc. in your future. grin I think the applesauce/pearsauce would be a nice change of pace. So now you've done peaches and pears ... how many jars do you have stored away? Joyce On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 07:35:54 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: I have finally finished with the pears, I have 23 half pint jars. I put the rest in the freezer and will have enough for 10 more jars if I decide to make jam out of those. A lady at our WW meeting said she cooked the pears and then used a hand blender on them and made them like applesauce for 1 point per 1/2 cup. I may try that too. -- SuzyQ |
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The blueberry jam may be good on salmon. I've used blackberries and made a
sauce for salmon which was really good. Can't remember the darn recipe now though! -- Brenda 209/174/150 SWWC goal 165 "Joyce" wrote in message ... Hey, great tips! I'll have to file those in the memory bank, I like the idea of stirring it into oatmeal. And the sweet sour trick would also be great on fish (well, not blueberry jam - but peach would be great). Joyce WW starting weight: 228.8 - 2/5/02 current weight: 133.3 Lifetime: 4/4/03 On Sat, 27 Sep 2003 06:57:04 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: I put the peaches in the freezer, still have 2 large containers of those + the 23 jars of pear jam. I guess I'm set for winter. I've found jam is really good stirred in oatmeal. Also I make sweet and sour sauce for chicken with jam, mustard, and vinegar. -- SuzyQ Weight 124 WW Lifetime Membership Feb 03 "Joyce" wrote in message .. . Oh my word, I can't imagine ever using that much jam! I see lots of toast, waffles, pancakes, etc. in your future. grin I think the applesauce/pearsauce would be a nice change of pace. So now you've done peaches and pears .... how many jars do you have stored away? Joyce On Fri, 26 Sep 2003 07:35:54 -0500, "SuzyQ" wrote: I have finally finished with the pears, I have 23 half pint jars. I put the rest in the freezer and will have enough for 10 more jars if I decide to make jam out of those. A lady at our WW meeting said she cooked the pears and then used a hand blender on them and made them like applesauce for 1 point per 1/2 cup. I may try that too. -- SuzyQ |
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