Virtual Jam-boree®
Shopping list and prep instructions
Congratulations on booking your Virtual Jam-boree®!
We’re so excited to share the art of crafting delicious homemade jam with you! Here’s some important information you’ll need to know before your scheduled Zoom. Please read thoroughly to ensure a successful class.
What to expect
Our live instructor will guide you, step-by-step, through our time-tested process of making jam. You will learn how to:
Prep, combine, and cook ingredients.
Jar and store your strawberry jam.
Mix and try different ingredients to create your own jams!
Before class
✓ Confirm you have access to Zoom.
✓ Purchase all items on Shopping List.
✓ Purchase jam jars and confirm you have all necessary kitchen supplies.
✓ Sterilize jars and caps by running in the dishwasher on its hottest cycle without soap. Add a steam dry cycle. Leave your dishwasher door closed until you're ready to fill your jars.
✓ Wash and dry fresh strawberries. If using unsweetened frozen strawberries, partially thaw before class.
✓ You will need access to a stove and a clean work surface during class.
For information on longer shelf stability, visit www.USDA.gov for home canning.
Shopping List
❑ 1.5 lbs unsweetened whole strawberries (fresh or frozen*)
❑ 2¼ tsp lemon juice (or ReaLemon®)
❑ 1 Box 1.75 oz Sure Jell® powder pectin** (NOT sugar free.)
❑ ¼ tsp butter (salted or unsalted)
❑ 1.75 lbs granulated sugar
* Fresh berries should be washed and dried before your Jam-boree®. Frozen berries should be partially thawed at the start of class for easier prep.
**Important: For best results, do not substitute with a different brand of pectin.
Kitchen Supplies
❑ 6-7 6oz Jam Jars (thread top, NOT lug top)
❑ 2 mixing bowls (3-5 quart each)
❑ Measuring cup with pour spout
❑ Paring knife
❑ Cutting board
❑ Kitchen scale with tare function
❑ Measuring Spoons
❑ Large mixing Spoon
❑ Ladle
❑ Masher
❑ Spatula
❑ Heavy bottom 3-quart pot
❑ Small freezer bowl
❑ Cloth towel to wipe Jars
Recipe Estony Events Strawberry Jam-boree!
❑ 1.31 lbs unsweetened whole strawberries (fresh or frozen)
❑ 2¼ tsp lemon juice (or ReaLemon®)
❑ 2T Sure Jell® powder pectin** (NOT sugar free.)
❑ ¼ tsp butter (salted or unsalted, optional)
❑ 1.75 lbs granulated sugar
❑ 6 j6oz Jars
* Fresh berries should be washed and dried before your Jam-boree®. Frozen berries should be partially thawed at the start of class for easier prep.
**Important: For best results, do not substitute with a different brand of pectin.
