August 9, 2025|Farm Life, Foraging, Gardening, Homesteading, Recipes, Tips
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! August’s berry bounty calls for jam, and after 15 years, my homemade version—naturally sweet—is a homestead gem. My ducks nibble fallen fruit, my horses get the scraps, and my huskies sniff the jars. This holistic recipe’s simple and sustainable—years of sticky pots perfected it. Here’s how to jar summer, farm girl style—let’s jam!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 4 cups berries – grow strawberry plants https://amzn.to/4mg72yd.
- 2 cups sugar, ¼ cup lemon juice.
- Canning jars (https://amzn.to/4kXxOdq), pot (https://amzn.to/44Qk53F) for boiling.
Step 1: Prep the Berries
Wash, mash—my potato masher (https://amzn.to/4o8WSRC) works. My chickens peck extras; 15 years taught me ripe fruit’s key.
Step 2: Cook the Mix
Boil berries, sugar, lemon—stir often. My first batch burned; years showed me medium heat wins.
Step 3: Test and Jar
Spoon on a cold plate—gels when ready. Fill jars, seal with lids (https://amzn.to/4f6R4UB); my ducks quack at the steam.
Step 4: Process and Store
Boil jars 10 minutes—cool, check seals. My husky pup tipped a jar; 15 years made me store smart.
Conclusion
This jam’s my August love—15 years of harvests in every spoonful. Make it with your berries; it’s farm girl gold! Pin this for your pantry, and follow Lange Girl Farms for more recipes.
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