“Ugly” pears—the ones with lots of blemishes, also called “fall pears” or simply the ones that others have left behind at the supermarket or that you’ve forgotten in the fridge. I really like those kinds of pears. I actually find them beautiful, and when it comes to the true taste of a pear, nothing beats one of those…
Marmalade
Red Berry Jam
This is my favorite jam when late summer rolls around—it’s such a beautiful and simple blend of blueberries and strawberries. You can use many other berry combinations in wild berry jams, but this simple blend has become a big hit in our house… It’s this exact ratio of blueberries to strawberries that both of our kids love…
"Lazy Kitchen" Strawberry Jam
This is the easiest jam to make, and yes, it contains much less sugar and no additives; in sterile jars, it can last for over half a year (or longer) without needing to be refrigerated. So yes, it’s my go-to recipe, since it’s simple and doesn’t use the standard 50/50 ratio…
