Sunday, July 14, 2013

Jam for Lowie


I am leaving for my annual visit to my best friend and her husband on Tuesday.  I traditionally take raspberry jam to Lowie.  I consider it me paying my "rent" to them for letting me inflict myself each year.


Lowie is very fond of raspberry jam, so that's what I make him.  This year I was worried because our local raspberries were late, and making the jam for my "rent" payment two days before departure is cutting it a close.....


Finally, at the Saturday Market yesterday, local raspberries were available, in all their red, succulent deliciousness.


So I mashed.....


....and I stirred.....


...and I stirred some more.


And then I poured the molten, thick jam into jars.


I made enough for Lowie to have a nice gift and I made some more for DH and me to have for the next year.  There may even be a few jars that will reach other friends as small tokens of my esteem.


Summer in a jar.

3 comments:

Judy Wise said...

The best red in the world is the red in those jars of jam. Counting down the days with you. So happy that you have great joy on the horizon. xo

diane b said...

Lovely idea and a great colour.

john said...

The color is totally amazing! It is fun to see the steps. The lucky jam eaters will appreciate your diligence. Happy trip!