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Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam and a Ball Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker Giveaway!!!

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Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam

As hard as this may be to believe, this jam was made in about 30 minutes, give or take.

I love the method of making freezer jam so much more than traditional heat canning. It’s quick, easy, and you don’t need to be a scientist in order to ensure that you’ll end up with a safe and properly preserved jar of jam. When you pull some out of the freezer in December and taste the fruit of summer, you’ll be so happy you took a little time out of your day to preserve some of that summer freshness. So, go out and grab those peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums, and berries while they are in abundance and make some freezer jam!

This weekend I had the opportunity to try out the new Ball Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker.

  • And it was fun!
  • And I came up with a yummy Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam recipe!
  • And I’m here to tell you all about it AND to give one away!

Ball Canning Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker

Here’s the goods. The contest winner will receive the Ball Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker and a 6-pack of the Heritage Blue Vintage Style Mason Jars. These jars are the first in a line of limited edition jars from Ball and will only be available through 2013. Then it’s buh bye blue jars, so grab them while you can. They are available online HERE but they can also be found at Target, Michaels, and some hardware stores that carry canning products. Or, you can enter the contest below and win some from me along with this fabulous kitchen appliance!  Folks have been using these jars for far more than canning. They make super cool beverage glasses for your favorite summer cocktails or fill them with flower bouquets for your kitchen table. Lots of fun possibilities for you crafty people out there.

Ball Canning Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker

The unit comes with the Sweet and Simple Recipe Book that includes both recipes and some really great canning tips. Let’s make some jam now so you can see it in action.

Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam

I saw these gorgeous peaches at the store and knew I had to go with peach jam.I bought some that were firm to the touch and let them sit for almost a week to soften a bit. When making jams and jellies always use blemish free, nicely ripened (but not over ripened) fruit. I thought it would be pretty to throw in some raspberries too. I was right. You’ll also need some bottled lemon juice, a touch of butter to reduce foam, some pectin, and not pictured but totally essential – sugar.

Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam

Pectin is a natural gelling agent derived from apple and citrus fruits and is a necessary ingredient when making jams and jellies. This powdered version from Ball is available both online and in stores that sell canning supplies.

Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam

We’ll start by peeling and coarsely chopping our nicely ripened peaches.

Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam

Crush the fruit with a potato masher. Don’t be tempted to use a food processor because it can break down the fruit’s natural pectin and prevent a good set. Measure out about 2-1/2 cups of the crushed peaches. You’ll use the entire 6 ounce container of raspberries. Set the fruit aside for now.

Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam

Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of pectin evenly over the bottom of the pot.

Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam

Add the crushed fruit and just a dab of butter. It only takes 1/2 a teaspoon to help prevent foam from forming on the surface of the jam. Press the Jam button and the machine will automatically default to 21 minutes. This is how long the entire process will take. Press Enter and the machine will start to process the fruit. After 4 minutes, you’ll hear a beep which means it’s time for the sugar.

Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam

Gradually add the sugar and then cover the pot. Stay close by because, at the end of the processing time, the unit will beep to alert you that the jam is ready.

A word about sugar. One of the great things about making your own jams and jellies is that you can control the amount of sugar. Ball’s recipes include both traditional and reduced sugar options for those who are watching their sugar intake. The recipe I’m sharing today is a traditional version.

Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam

It’s important the jars are hot when you transfer the jam. Cold glass jars and hot jam are a no no. Please see the recipe below for more details on how to get them ready ahead of time so they’ll be nice and hot when you’re ready for them. For freezer jam, it’s best to use wide mouthed, straight-sided jars like these Ball 8-ounce Quilted Crystal Jelly Jars to avoid any issues with expansion of the contents upon freezing. I love these jars. I think I’m going to fill a room with mason jars.

I ended up with five 8-ounce (half pint) jars from this recipe, a couple of which I’m keeping in our fridge for instant consumption. The remaining three jars went into the freezer which will keep the jam perfectly fresh for up to a year.

CIFD

To teach home cooks the simplicity of canning, Ball brand canning is hosting the third annual National Can-It-Forward Day on Saturday, August 17 live from Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. National Can-It-Forward Day allows home cooks to connect via a national circuit of canning parties and social media activities. New and experienced canners can participate in a live webcast of canning demos where viewer questions will be answered in real-time. This year, Ball is excited to announce that renowned chef and Food Network star Ted Allen will be live on site demoing his favorite canning recipes for viewers! You can find information about how to participate in Can-It-Forward Day at FreshPreserving.com. Canners can also join the conversation via Twitter using the hashtag #canitforward.

And, now for the good stuff…

***Giveaway Closed***

Contest Rules:

There are six ways to enter. Leave a separate comment for each one. Enter once or enter six times to increase your odds of winning!

Be sure to leave a separate comment below for each entry. Maximum of six entries per person. Giveaway closes on Wednesday, August 21 at 11:59pm. Winner will be chosen at random and contacted by email on Thursday, August 22. If winner does not claim their prize within 48 hours, another winner will be selected.

Contest is open to U.S. residents only.

Good luck to everyone and happy canning!

Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Ball Canning who provided me with a Ball Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker and a package of Heritage Blue Mason Jars in addition to the ones I am giving away. All opinions expressed on From Valerie’s Kitchen are solely my own.

Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 21 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings 40 ounces
Change the number in the box above to adjust serving size. Please note that size of cookware and cook time may vary.
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Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups crushed peaches a little less than 2 pounds or 3 or 4 medium peaches
  • 1 6 ounce container fresh raspberries, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons Ball RealFruit Classic Pectin
  • 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon butter
  • 3-1/3 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Heat your jelly jars by either simmering in hot water on the stove in a large pot or running through a dishwasher cycle. Set lids and bands aside for later. Jars must be hot when jam has finished processing.
  2. Wash, peel and pit the peaches. Coarsely chop them and then crush with a potato masher. Measure out 2-1/2 cups of the crushed peaches and set aside. Rinse, drain, and crush the fresh raspberries with the potato masher and set aside.
  3. Sprinkle pectin evenly over bottom of the pot fitted with the stirrer. Add crushed peaches and raspberries evenly over pectin. Pour lemon juice over the fruit. Add butter to help prevent foam from forming on surface of jam.
  4. Press Jam button – the cook time will automatically default to 21 minutes. Press Enter. Allow to process, uncovered.
  5. Wait 4 minutes for appliance to sound 4 short beeps indicating that it is time to add sugar. Add sugar gradually while stirrer continues running. Place the glass lid on the pot.
  6. The appliance will continue to automatically stir your ingredients while it cooks. Stay within earshot of the Jam & Jelly Maker, the appliance will beep again at the end of the process signaling jam cooking is complete. Press cancel, unplug the appliance and immediately remove lid.
  7. Remove stirrer using a pot holder. Skim foam from top of jam, if necessary.
  8. Ladle jam into hot jars leaving 1/2" headspace. Wipe down the tops and edges of the jars to clean off any excess jam. Allow to cool to room temperature, about 30 to 45 minutes, then place lids and bands on jars. Let covered jars sit at room temperature for an hour or two to continue to set further.
  9. Label if desired and refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.
  10. Note: This recipe should yield about 5 (8 ounce) jars, give or take.
  11. Adapted from Freshpreserving.com

Recipe Notes

Prep time shown does not include cooling time.

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  17. william says

    really would love to have one of these, me and the wife just started canning this yr, and planted some apple and peach trees last yr. so will need one in the near future. this would just make things alot easier

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  18. Dolores Becker says

    This is the best invention I have seen. This would be great to have since I work 2nd shift at work and the only time I have to can anything Is after work.

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  26. Jamie says

    I’ve liked From Valerie’s Kitchen on Facebook and been following for a while now. Thanks for all your sharing!!!!

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  28. Diane Charpentier says

    I am new to making jam, I have been trying to learn and this last attempt did not come out so good. This would be great for my learning.

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  29. eileen says

    I had to remake 3 batches of nectarine jam in the last two days, and it is still runny, having Ball Automatic Jam and Jelly maker would sure have made my jam making enjoyable. I still need to try one more time to salvage it. other wise that’s a lot of ice cream topping. Nectarine jam this winter would be like having some summer sunshine on my morning toast

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  31. DIane M says

    This recipe is making my mouth water just before bedtime. It looks like the Jam and Jelly Maker would be quick and easy – would love to have one!

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  39. Catherine Fennelly says

    Would love to win this! I just got into canning and this would make it so much easier with a full time job and 2 kids!

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  54. Joanna D says

    I follow Valerie’s Kitchen and Ball Canning & Recipes on Facebook & Pinterest! Absolutely love your recipe’s!!

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  70. Jennifer Tornetta says

    I love Ball. I have just gotten into canning. moslty i just used them for taking lunch and vreakfast to work.
    Liked both face book pages and both pinterest pages. i dont have twitter

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  80. Calien says

    Follow From Valerie’s Kitchen on Pinterest – Done! [I’d post more comments, but after FB and Pinterest, I don’t have energy for Twitter!] Thanks for doing this great giveaway.

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  82. Calien says

    Follow Ball Canning on Pinterest – Done! Again, as calienlaure. I have a bunch of fruit trees in my yard and nearby orchards. I can’t wait to taste the summer flavors this winter!

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  83. Calien says

    Like Ball Canning on Facebook – Done! Under calienlaure So excited to start canning as an adult – helped my Mom and Grands can for many years, but was a long time ago.

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  84. Nadine Rodgers says

    Can’t stand very long since shattering my heel, so this would be perfect for all the jellymaking that I haven’t been able to do for a long time. I miss it very much….Nadine

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  86. Brigitte says

    I follow on Facebook, love all those great Receipes & would love to win. I could can so many things to help my Friends & Neighbors with something I made.

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  123. Dolores Becker says

    This is the neatest item that I have ever seen. My mother has been canning since I can remember.She is getting older and it is harder for her to do the traditional way or canning. This would be awesome for her to have. I hope that I can win this to help her can. She looks forward to canning every year. She really loves doing it.

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  154. Joy ce Eaton says

    I learned to can standing on a step made by my grandfather that was born in the late 1800’s. He was one of the last WW1 vets left when he passed away. Canning was a special time in my childhood. I can still remember the smell of dill pickles when you walked into grandma’s house. One of the best memories was the times we made end of the season soup and canned made soup out of everything that was left in the garden just before we had to go back to school in the fall. My mother and two of my aunts and my grandma would bring all of their veggies to grandma’s and we would can all day. At the end of the day the quart jars on the table were a beautiful sight to behold, full of red and greens and beautiful yellow corn (cut from the cob).The next best thing was to open one of those jars when the snow was flying outside and remember all the good times we had in the summer. I would love to have one of the jelly and jam makers. I have a 2 year old grandson that I am teaching how to cook and garden and he loves every minute of it.

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  164. Sariah McKee says

    Been making cooked jams and jellies with my mom since she learned from a sweet little old lady who became our adopted gma. I made my first batch of freezer jam last year with strawberries. What a difference in flavor!! Not sure if I’ll cook’em ever again.
    Good luck to all who enter the contest!

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  188. JStanford says

    I love putting up our Summer’s bounty! But it get harder each year because of arthritis! My hands and arms really bother me when I do this, so I would love to win the Jam and Jelly Maker to help me out! I also put up low-sugar jellies for my husband who is diabetic.

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  204. Joanne Tanner says

    Wow, just discovered this machine. Love Canning and preserving fruits in jams and jellies. Nothing better then the fresh taste in the winter or presenting homemade at Christmas. This new appliance would make it so easy!

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  205. Melissa Palafox says

    Wow I love this!! Mother of four and feed a house of eight. I could really use the money saving product! Im instantly inspired wether I win or not. Thank you!!

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  214. Christine says

    We would love to win the Ball Automatic Jam and Jelly maker and the beautiful American Heritage collection jars!! This recipes sounds amazing. We would love to try it with a new jam and jelly maker. My husband and I both can and we really enjoy it! Thank you, Christine

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  221. Kathy Pressley says

    I would so love to have this cooker, my hubby is a diabetic so I would love to make him some love sugar / sugar free jellys / jams/preserves..

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  222. Fleur Uptegraft says

    I grew up in the South where we canned & cooked everything! Its exciting to see some of my grandmothers recipes being shared electronically! I’m ready to make jam at home and will be attending my first tomato ‘preserving’ class tomorrow. I’ve pickled everything, but I’m excited to learn about the science of tomatoes- they seem hard! Looking forward to trying your french toast recipes! Following you & Ball on FB! Thanks for the encouragement!

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  233. susie says

    love ball canning products and never use anything else, my Momma taught me well! I already had you liked on Facebook and enjoy following you

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  250. Gayle Peterson says

    I would love this! And the peach-raspberry jam sounds so good!
    I’ve “liked” the Ball Canning facebook page.

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  280. Callie Pettigrew says

    I remember some of the canning my mom used to do and this would be wonderful to have and show my daughters what real food should be like and taste fresh.

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  281. Kat Conrad says

    Hello,

    Thanks for the chance to win this awesome tool! I’ve followed Ball on Pinterest, liked your FB page (already liked Ball on FB), and follow you on Pinterest now. Look forward to canning with you!

    Kat

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  282. Jaci says

    Pick me pick me!! I already follow Ball on all those places but I am going to start following you right after I get this typed!

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  283. Kimberley says

    I followed Ball Canning on Facebook!
    (In other words, 6 comments, 3 for Ball, 3 for Valeries Kitchen. It got confusing there for a moment!) 🙂

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  303. Sandy says

    I am new to canning this year and love it!!!!!!! I would be very grateful for this machine to add to my now canning days.

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  316. Patty Parsons says

    I “liked” the Ball Canning page on Facebook. I’m been canning and making Jam for quite some time, but having an automatic machine would be wonderful. I really like the blue mason jars as well.

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  325. Cindy Snider says

    I’ve had the joys of canning peaches, black raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. I’d really appreciate winning!

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  341. Denise Brooks says

    I’m new to this website. Love the recipes. Tomorrow will be the first time in years that I’ve made jam. Would love to try this. Liked Valerie’s Kitchen on Facebook.

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  360. judy says

    I love Ball canning products. The best there is and to use. I would love to have the new canner. Hope that I win one. It would help me to be able to make more jelly for family. I have a very hard time standing very long, but I have fell in love with the new canner, sure hope I win it.

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  365. Debbie Redman says

    I would love to have this. I have an autistic daughter. I have absolutely no time to stir and stir and carefully monitor the jelly making process.

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  377. PEGGY says

    Liked all spots, What a great giveaway! I have a huge pear and fig tree in my back yard and would l LOVE to make some jams!
    Not counting my blueberries and what I can pick up at the farmer market. Would go more often if I could have the Ball canner!!! 😉
    Peggy

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  383. Amy Tong says

    I love homemade jam because they are simply the best. This automatic jam and jelly maker sounds like just what I needed! No more burned jam for me! hahaaha….I Liked Ball Canning on Facebook. Thanks for hosting the giveaway.

    amy [at] utry [dot] it

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  402. Pattie says

    I liked the Ball site on facebook as well as your site. Hope to win, Valerie…the first thing I make will be the Peach Raspberry Freezer Jam…already printed it out…send the jam maker…

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  432. jamie says

    entered four out of six i don’t do that twitter crap lol would like to know the cooking directions for this without the jellymaker as i do not have one and am new to the canning experience.

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  453. Denise Goring says

    I follwed Ball Canning on Pinterest and really need this machine because my Strawberry Rhubarb jam this year was more like a chunky syrup. Pick me!!::)

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  456. Denise Goring says

    I followed Valerie’s Kitchen on twitter. Pick me. I have a bunch of peaches that needed to be made into jam….and I am really bad at it. 🙂

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  464. Denise Goring says

    Pick me! I tried canning some jam for the first time this year and it was more like syrup. I REALLY could use this machine. 🙂
    Thanks

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  469. Miriam says

    I follow Ball Canning on Facebook! I love freezer jam, it reminds me of my grandma because she would always make the best strawberry freezer jam when she was still alive.

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  470. Marilee Seidler says

    This summer I have been a jammin fool!!! Have been reliving my childhood years with blackberry, strawberry, apricot, and raspberry jams, from fruit I picked!! Yippee!!! Hope I win!!! Will enjoy following you on Pinterest! 🙂

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  476. Bridget Reeves says

    I have also liked Ball Canning on Facebook. So much great information and yummy, inspirational pictures.

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  478. Bridget Reeves says

    I liked From Valerie’s Kitchen on Facebook. You have some good looking food on there. More power to you for any Mom that can keep four growing boys fed!

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  479. Nancy Shockey says

    I liked Ball Canning on FB, Following Ball Canning on Twitter, Following Ball Canning on Pinterest; Liked Valerie’s Kitchen on FB; Following Valerie’s Kitchen on Twitter; and following Valerie’s Kitchen on Pinterest.

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  490. Karen B says

    I would love to win the Ball Jam and Jelly maker. My friend gave me some strawberry jam she made using it and it was awesome. I wanted to take a spoon and eat the whole jar at one time.

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  497. Deborah Dewitt says

    I would love to win this I follow all your posts except for twitter don’t do the twitter thing this recipe sounds delicious

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  510. Michele Clemens-Strack says

    I am a fan of Ball Canning on Facebook and have “liked” them for over a year~ 🙂 Hoping to win this!

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  523. margherita warhurst says

    Love making home made Jams and Jellies.. Nothing like knowing what is in your foods.. Would love to win this awesome prize.. Thanks

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  526. margherita says

    Would love to win this awesome machine and be able to make jams and jellies even fast.. I make some yummy treats all the time!! Thank you

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  549. Cyndee says

    I would love to make my Strawberry Mango freezer jam with the Ball Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker. Can’t seem to make enough to last thru the winter!

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  550. Kara Smith says

    Following From Valeries Kitchen on Pinterest. Btw august 21st (the deadline for this) is my bday and the ball canning automatic jam & jelly maker would make a great (!) bday gift! 😀

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  556. Cindy Wagner says

    I have been canning for years. My mom let me watch and help her when I was a young girl. In the past several years, I have gotten my husband hooked, too! I often come home from teaching and my husband has a batch of jam made and canned! We would love to win the Ball Jam and Jelly Maker. I have entered through FaceBook and Pinterest.

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  559. judy glover says

    Ball canning has been a generation to generation to generations passing down of Jars and Jellies and Jams -Pickles and etc, Of course you can never make them like Grandma or your MOM.. But would love to try the new generation of Making Jelly with this Maker so please enter me in the contest

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  565. Debra says

    If I could figure out Twitter, I would follow you there, too! 🙂
    I just love home canning and would love to have that appliance!

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  572. Kara Smith says

    Following ball canning on twitter and tweeted the link to this giveaway. even tho it lessens my chances 🙁

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  583. marie schick says

    Wow! This would be an awesome asset to my canning equipment. Love making jams, but this would make it so much easier/quicker. I am a follower on facebook, and have Ball on my favorites list. 🙂

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  608. Jessie Lauver says

    Love Ball canning, wish more people would learn to use all the fruits that
    are grown in the USA! They also make Great gifts, when you share something sweet you made… I’m saving to get one of these canners it would make it easier for me… so I’d love to win!

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  612. Melissa says

    I like Valerie’s Kitchen on face book and would LOVE to win the Ball jelly and jam maker….I love the blue jars too 🙂

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  623. connie moore says

    I’m one that liked to play with canning or freezing…Now the good part sharing with friends to show them the benefits of the….homemade…products… I Love these recipes…got too share withs friends and family…..Yummmmm…already like Ball Canning on facebook

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  629. Joanna says

    This would make canning so much easier, particularly with little ones underfoot. Husband would love to see all the blackberries and pears from this year used for jam and jelly.

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  640. Mary says

    I did all steps except twitter. (I haven’t figured that one out yet lol.) I would LOVE to win this. I haven’t been able to make jelly since I lost the use of my right arm. Fingers crossed!

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  649. Catherine Wrangham-Rowe says

    I made this with added kiwi and it’s wonderful!!!! Following Ball on FB, and now your FB page as well. I don’t use twitter or pinterest 🙂

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  657. Melissa says

    Now, following Ball Canning on Pinterest. I have several boards with mason jars and love the new blue ones!

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  660. Erin VerHage says

    Following Ball canning on Pinterest and Facebook, and can’t wait to try recipes from Valerie’s Kitchen!

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  661. Debra Baird says

    I have entered the contest to win the Ball Jam and Jelly Maker through all of the individual ways. This would be a great asset to me in the kitchen since I am now disabled and does not allow me to create homemade goodies in my kitchen. I hope I win!

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  669. Holly Fetro says

    This would be very awesome to win! My daughter has just learned how to can! But I have canned for years and I use the food for my son that has cerebral palsy! This jam marker would be a very big help in my life! PLEASE pick me!

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  672. Oma Linda says

    I now follow ball on facebook, you on facebook and ball on pinterest and you on pinterest.
    I adore canning. Keeping what is fresh and knowing how it is prepared is so important. Thanks for this opportunity. Oma Linda

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  675. Kellie says

    I follow Valerie’s Kitchen on Pinterest-Thanks for the contest Valerie. Would love to use one of these for my fall canning and jelly making.

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  681. Anna Kittle says

    am now a fan of Valerie’s Kitchen on Facebook!! Looks like a great sight, i will be checking out! Thanks for a chance to win 1 of these jelly makers. Have 2 sons in college now that have to have moms jelly with them 🙂

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  698. Anna Kittle says

    was already a fan of Ball Canning on Facebook!! Would love to try one of these out as both my college sons have to take my jellies with them 🙂

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  702. Polly says

    Ball Canning…love the blue jars..my grandmother had those when I was a kid…pickled okra and beets! I just started following you on twitter.

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  703. Annette Varcoe says

    I also follow From Valerie’s Kitchen on Pinterest. Thank you so much for the contest! It would be amazing to win…good luck to everyone else…

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  711. Deanna Zimmer says

    I have been canning for decades. Now in my mid 60’s, many health issues, including breast cancer, canning is getting hard. Having a jam maker would make it easier. I followed all except for twitter.

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  713. Polly says

    @Ball- When I saw your ad on Facebook. I was so excited. Started following you that very day. When I was a child, my parents canned all the time. Every summer I remember pealing peaches in the kitchen!

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  714. finny says

    I’ve been curious to try out this machine since I’ve been making jam and jelly the old fashioned way for so long and it’s super time consuming and can be so iffy. Now that I’m selling my homemade jams and jellies, this would be such a super big help! Great post – I’m following you now to see what else you come up with. 🙂

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  740. Tracey says

    I have been making jam the old fashioned way ever since my 92 year old g-ma taught me how a couple of years ago. How much more I could make if I had the Jam and Jelly maker, the more I could make, the more I could share! Thank you Ball Canning for making such a wonderful appliance!

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  746. Trish Longwell says

    I follow Valerie’sKitchen on Pinterest. I need more alternatives for low sugar recipes for my mom diabetic. Only so much room in freezer.

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  754. Trish Longwell says

    I follow Valerie’s Kitchen on facebook. I need more alternatives for low sugar recipes for my mom diabetic. Only so much room in freezer.

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  759. Trish Longwell says

    I follow Ball Canning on Pinterest. I need more alternatives for low sugar recipes for my mom diabetic. Only so much room in freezer.

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  763. Kandi Weltzien says

    I would love to win….I can never seem to get my jam/jelly to set just right. This would be a fool proof solution for sure!
    I follow From Valerie’s Kitchen on Facebook 🙂

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  764. Trish Longwell says

    I follow Ball Canning on Facebook. I need more alternatives for low sugar recipes for my mom diabetic. Only so much room in freezer.

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  777. Cherie U. says

    Now that I’ve entered the contest, I have a question….. what would the directions be to make this jam if you don’t have a jam & jelly maker?

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  782. Sarah Newton says

    Hello! Exciting giveaway, and what a great product idea! I have ‘liked’ the pages on Pinterest and Facebook. Thanks for the chance!

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  802. Sheri Logan says

    I would love to win the Jelly maker. I have never been successful at making jelly. Maybe this would help.

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  803. Erica L says

    I have already followed Ball Canning on Pinterest, I think. There are so many out there, not sure which is the right one to follow. Good information though.

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  812. Shani Nestingen says

    Last but not least, I am following Valerie’s Kitchen on Pinterest. Thanks for sharing the contest and everything. My twitter handle is @shanij

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  816. Stephanie says

    I’ve done a lot of canning this summer (mostly pickles, a little salsa) and would love to try my hand at jelly-making!

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  817. karen D says

    I am on Valerie’s kitchen on facebook– many good things on her page– I would love to win the jelly maker– I have been looking at one for long time and trying to figure how to come up with money for one, I have apples, strawberrys, blackberrys, raspberrys, blueberrys, peaches and watermelon to make into jelly and have to do old fashion way– if my hands would let me cross my fingers I would but in my mind they are crossed–lol

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  841. Paula says

    Like Ball Canning on Facebook

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    Funny that this showed up in my feed this morning. This morning was the first time I have ever tried peach jam, and it was freezer jam. A friend gave it to me along with two strawberry freezer jams and I put the peach in the frig to thaw yesterday. I have always canned my jams along with all the stirring and watching and standing over a stove that goes with it. Now though, I grow/purchase my fruit in season and then freeze it and make jam in the winter when it helps keep my house warm and doesn’t make it harder to keep it cool. Of course, there are lots of other things that I do can in the summer so this also helps spread out the work load. I was thinking this morning when I tasted the peach freezer jam that it might be even better with strawberries or raspberries! I keep looking at these jam makers and wondering if they work! Thanks to this post I have the answers to two questions! Thanks!

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  857. Darlene says

    Ball canning on Fb love it, Would love to win, I have some arthritis in my hands and this would be very helpful. Thank and have a great day, ps pick me lol

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  862. Amanda DiPinto says

    I follow ball canning on Facebook! I started following ball canning on Pinterest. I started following Valerie’s kitchen on both Pinterest and Facebook. Hope I win!

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  864. Susan Falcetta says

    Follow on pinterest. I would love this, make jam and can a lot. The only thing I would do differently is I would put the raspberries through a strainer. I give jam away to teachers at the holidays and those little seeds really bother some people because they are so hard.

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  873. Jamie Huffman says

    I am also now following Valerie’s kitchen on Pinterest! I never win anything, winning this would be GREAT!

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  876. Darlene says

    Would love to win, I have some arthritis in my hands and this would be very helpful. Thank and have a great day, ps pick me lol

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  882. Adriane says

    I just followed Valerie’s Kitchen on Pinterest. Thanks for the chance to win! I think I am in love with the Freshtech and I don’t even have one yet! 🙂

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  890. Sherry Head says

    we had a demonstration of this at my work Extension Services….would love to win one to use to teach my clients how to make jams and jellies…I am the SNAP Ed program assistant. I teach food and nutrition to children and adults. This would be a great asset to my teaching!!!!

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  896. julie ball says

    Ever since I got engaged to a man with the last name Ball about 12 years ago, I have been OBSESSED with all things Ball jars! 🙂 I would absolutely love to win one of these! I am a Ball Canning fan on Facebook!

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  908. Brenda Peterson says

    I follow From Valerie’s Kitchen on Pinterest. Thank you for the chance to win a great prize. 🙂

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  919. Heidi Huizinga says

    And … Comment #4 (because I just can’t get into Twitter – so I’m not doing those two … hey – I have four little kids (9,8, 6 and 5) life is too short in my world to tweet about … lol) … ANYway – this comment #4 is because I am now “Following” “From Valerie’s Kitchen” on Pinterest … and I’ve already browsed a few things 🙂 Thank you for these opportunities …

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  922. Susan Falcetta says

    seriously every time i try to post a comment I get an error that says Ive already said that… considering I have never posted anything here it is a bit frustrating! Why bother doing all the things if wordpress is going to tell me I cant. Lets see if it tells me my rant has already been posted too!

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  944. Jackie Keckhaver says

    I grow my own strawberries and just love the jam, this would be great to win and help me out a little in the kitchen. Hope I win.

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  951. Carol Larvick says

    Fun to see your freezer jam recipe and your promotion of all things canning.
    I entered your contest – Ball canning on facebook.

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  959. Marla says

    I would love to win this, my daughter and I make jelly together and this would give use more chatting and less stirring time! I liked everything, but do not do “twitter”.

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  960. Heidi Huizinga says

    Comment 3 … I have now clicked “Follow All” on the Ball Canning Pinterest feed … and may I say … this may bring my Pinterest addiction to a whole new level 🙂

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  968. Terri Barnes says

    I look forward to seeing the post on fb From Valerie’s Kitchen and all the new ideas I will learn – thanks Valerie! And thanks for the opportunity to try and win a Jam maker

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  973. becky says

    I am following you on pinterest and facebook. I would love to have this to help with my canning, would be great for my apples and peaches.

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  988. Heidi Huizinga says

    Second Comment – for “Liking” From Valerie’s Kitchen … I had no idea this page existed … but now I do – and have “liked” it 🙂 I know you all probably don’t consider the comments when deciding a winner … but I thought I’d put something here anyway 🙂

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  995. Kristin Zumar says

    I would love to try and make jam – just like my Mom did when I was young… would be great to share the experience with my own daughter and niece too! Winning this would be awesome!!

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  1008. Jen R says

    I went around and liked everything, I love this recipe, I have a friend who has this maker, would love to have one for myself. Love sharing what I make with others ❤

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  1015. Heidi Huizinga says

    First Comment 🙂 For “liking” Ball Canning on Facebook …. well shoot, I had already done that! The funny thing is … it’s my husband who is the big “canner” in our house 🙂

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  1026. Diane M says

    I just picked more raspberries this morning. I never thought of combining them with peaches. Thanks for the recipe!

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  1028. Robin Chesser says

    I’ve always wanted to do canning even went and bought cases of Ball jars but am still too scared to can after reading this I think I’m ready!

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  1033. Amanda S Wilson says

    I have entered via each of the individual ways listed above. I hope that I win!!! I just started canning this summer and I have already made cherry jelly, peach jelly, and honey dew melon jelly!!!! Also, I have canned green beans, and cherries for pies!!!! They all taste amazing!!!! I can’t wait to make more!!!! Right now I am hot water bathing everything, and I would love to have the Jam & Jelly Maker to simplify things and be able to make them quicker!!!! I would can a lot more if I could do it quicker!!!!

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