Wednesday, July 3, 2013

No-Cook Strawberry- Pineapple Freezer Jam

 
For my 4th of July table, I'm using my vintage-looking bike decked out with the flag, some patriotic ribbon, "Glory", the beanie bear and "Cody", the Brass Button Bear.
 
 
I finally found a deal at the thrift store!  The Liberty dishes, by Coventry, were all priced separately :  4 cups for $7.99, 4 bowls for $7.99, 4 salad plates for $14.99 and 4 dinner plates for $14.99.  I thought this can't be right...there's no way I'm paying that much!!  A worker there said to take them to the checker and see.  I moseyed up there and they sold all to me for $14.99.  Yea...a deal!!
 
 
I love the vintage look and color of this set!!
 
 
I made a table runner to compliment the dishes, with matching fringed napkins.  The jam/butter domed dish is from Mikasa.
  
 
 
 
I have been wanting to try a no-cook jam and wanted to use Certo, which I already had in my pantry.  I found this recipe from Kraftcanada.com.  It is so easy, doesn't require cooking over a hot stove and it's so fresh tasting.  It's like eating a little bit of strawberry heaven, with a tropical twist!  The best part is, you don't have to use a water bath canner, as you just freeze your jam in containers to keep or give away.  I hope you try it this Summer.

 3/4 cups crushed strawberries
1/2 cup crushed, drained pineapple (I used an 8-ounce can)     
4 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 pouch Certo Liquid Pectin
  


STIR together strawberries, pineapple, sugar and lemon juice in large bowl. Let stand for 10 min. )(NOTE:  Even though the recipe says "10 minutes", I left mine on the kitchen counter for 4-5 hours, stirring every once-in-while, to dissolve the sugar. I don't think the sugar would dissolve in 10 minutes.)
          
STIR in fruit pectin. Continue to stir for 3 min or until most of the sugar is dissolved. 
           
POUR jam into clean jars or plastic containers. Cover tightly with lids and let stand at room temperature until set (up to 24 hrs).
            
STORE in freezer.

                                                              Happy 4th of July!!

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35 comments:

  1. My granddaughters would love those teddy bears. Your jam is beautiful and your table, too.
    Happy 4th of July!
    Steve

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  2. AWESOME, Kitty- thanks for that nifty recipe. I have never made any kind of jelly or jam - my mom did and I never took the time to learn...I sure have the time and desire now, though, grrr.

    I love your frugal finds - you should share it also with Thirfty Things Firday and The Thrifty Groove linky party - right up that alley!

    Happy 4th to you, my dear friend.

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  3. Oh my word, I definitely need to make some. Don't forget, you can still link up to Inspire Me Tuesday - - -http://www.astrollthrulife.net/2013/07/171st-inspire-me-tuesday.html Hugs, Marty

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  4. Oh yummy! Your jam sounds delicious. I love your Patriotic plates and decor - everything looks so lovely and festive.

    Love and hugs!

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  5. I want to make this jam, Kitty. And great score on the patriotic dishes. Love~love~love your runner. xo

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  6. How perfect these dishes will be for the 4th!!! Very fun and your jam looks wonderful! Hope you will share it tomorrow at Open House!

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  7. Oh, this jam sounds delicious, Kitty! I love homemade strawberry jam and can't wait for our berries to ripen. The pineapple would be a little different twist. Thanks for sharing at my HOME and Kitty, it was a pleasure to feature you and your hubby's Anniversary. I love stories like this! Happy 4th of July, my friend!

    Blessings & hugs,
    Sandi

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  8. Sounds like a tasty jam Kitty and it has a pretty color! I love your fringed homemade napkins. Happy 4th of July-have fun:@)

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  9. Ooooo, I'm sooooo jealous of your new dishes! What a bargain! AND I want that beanie bear!! He is adorable!

    I've made freezer jam before but forgot all about it. Thanks for reminding me how easy & wonderful it is. Now to just make some room in my freezers! ~~insert rolled eyes~~

    Happy 4th, Hon!
    fondly,
    Rett

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  10. I think I wrote you once before that I adore Teddy bears and yours are too cute! Your bargain china is wonderful. I have six of those salad plates, but I had never seen the dinner plates previously. The jam sounds delicious. Happy, happy 4th tomorrow!

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  11. BEARy special post! I just giggled looking at your sweet little bears...your lovely dishes (what a steal!) and this jam must be wonderful. I've never made strawberry pineapple jam, but know I would be wild about it. Happy 4th to you and yours Sweet Friend. XO

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  12. Kitty~ What a bargain your dishes were! Love your runner & napkins and your jam sounds delicious! I have a canning phobia but I could tackle freezer jam :) Wishing you a Happy Independence Day!

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  13. wow Kitty..you did find a deal at the thrift store. I love those dishes...perfect for your table...
    and the jam makes it even prettier...
    happy 4th to you.
    Love, Mona

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  14. Wow! I think that even I can make this one. I'll give it a go! Happy 4th! Great get on your new dishes. Cherry Kay

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  15. So cute, I love it! & your jam looks yummy. Happy 4th!

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  16. Kitty, I'm so glad those dishes found you! They belong in your Kozy Kitchen! This is a darling scape for the 4th. Have a Happy One! ~ Sarah

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  17. Fabulous find with a thrift price! The dinnerware is beautiful with the flags motif. Hope your 4th is fun with your family!

    Pam

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  18. I'm glad you got the dishes at a thrifty price. Great deal! Looks great! Happy 4th!

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  19. Your table is so cute, Kitty, and I want some of that yummy strawberry jam...Christine

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  20. Love your pretty patriotic decor! The jam (with pineapples) sounds so refreshing.
    And no standing over a hot stove?! Works for me! Thanks for the recipe.
    Happy 4th of July!
    Patti

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  21. Maine strawberries are in right now and I love the idea of a no cook jam. This is one recipe I will try for sure. Thanks!

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  22. So very cute and colorful Kitty. I love the bear and the bicycle. You are all set!
    No cook jam is yummy. Enjoy this 4th and be safe. xo Linda

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  23. So glad you linked this to Open House!

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  24. I love your cute bears centerpiece and perfect patriotic mugs. You did a great job on your runner.

    Thanks for the no cook jam recipe. Sounds delish and not too hard.

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  25. Your freezer jam sounds delicious!
    Love your cute bears! =)

    I hope you are having a wonderful 4th of July!

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  26. My favorite part is that runner. I honed in on it right away. Then, I read that you made it. Great job! I love the dishes and would love to find something like that in the thrift store. I've decided that our local thrift is just one big old DUD. I need to travel to someplace with good stuff like that.

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  27. Love those new dishes and the great price!
    Your bears and trike are so cute.,
    The jam sounds delicious, Kitty.
    Enjoy the holiday weekend, I can hear the fireworks from the beach. Sitting it out tonight, tomorrow we are going to a big display , a fund raiser. Hope I get some good pictures!
    Thanks for linking up!

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  28. Great deal on the dishes Kitty. I have two dinner plates that I bought at T.J. Maxx years ago. Because I only have two I display them in a plate rack in my entry. The jam sounds yummy. I just made raspberry freezer jam. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  29. Thanks so much for sharing this yummy recipe at our Weekend Potluck party. Just mouth-watering!

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  30. I love the dishes and that price is a good deal!!! The jam sounds so good!! Thanks for sharing at TTF this week.

    Linda

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  31. Hi Kitty,
    I have that same Beanie Baby, I wonder where it is, I need to look for that bag of Babies. Your Jam looks delicious, I would love that combination! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great week!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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  32. Hi Kitty! I bet this would go great with all kinds of foods sweet and savory as well! and your place setting and bear...just adorable! Thanks for sharing. I came over to visit you from the Dedicated House's party!
    Lizy@http://justdipitinchocolate.blogspot.com/

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  33. I love those dishes! What a bargain. You are one of the features today at the Anything Blue Friday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week's soiree. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/07/anything-blue-friday-week-17.html Hope to see you again at the bash. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  34. Congratulations!
    Your recipe is featured this week on Full Plate Thursday. Have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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