Following the Great Summer Power Outage of 2012, I made a couple batches of Dede’s Black Razzlecherry Jam (Dede = wvhomecanner, our resident CITR preserving expert!) using sour cherries from my cherry tree and black raspberries from my pasture. (I didn’t strain to remove the seeds because seeds don’t bother me.) This is a delicious way to use up a mix of berries and cherries. (Exchange raspberries for blackberries or other berries according to what you have.) If you’ve got some berries and cherries that are begging to be put in a jar, you can find Dede’s recipe here:
I haven’t canned in a month or so. I miss canning if I don’t can for a bit! You? Or are you still waiting to get started? Wait no more!
Available today is another copy of the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
It’s a Ball Blue Book Project day! Today’s Ball Blue Book is sponsored by Robin of Rurification. Visit her here!
For a chance to win: Leave a comment on this post and let me know you want it. You can just put (BBB) at the end of your comment or otherwise note that you want to be in the draw. One winner will be drawn by random comment number to receive a copy of the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving. Eligible entry cut-off is midnight Eastern (U.S.) time tonight (July 20). This post will be updated with the winner by 10 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time tomorrow (July 21). Return to this post to claim your book if your name is drawn (or check the BBB Winners List).
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UPDATE 07/21/12: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is #29, wanda1950. Email me at [email protected] with your full name and address for shipping.
THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
Cindy H says:
Would love a BBB!! Waiting for the fruit to start so canning can begin!
On July 20, 2012 at 7:49 am
BunnyRuth says:
A few years ago I combined small amounts of raspberries, blueberries and stawberries from my freezer at the beginning of summer just to free up the freezer space for the new harvest and called it Triple Berry Jam. I had so many positive comments and requests for the recipe but probably could never repeat it exactly as I did not recall the exact proportions, I just put them together until I got a final amount that equalled a berry recipe.
Would love to be included in the BBB drawing, thanks!
Ruth in NH
On July 20, 2012 at 8:03 am
DoTson99 says:
That jam sure would be good to use in my jam cake recipe, seeds make jam. Would love the BBB.
On July 20, 2012 at 8:03 am
TRUDY says:
It’s a great time of the year for such a gift. Thanks for the chance to win this BBB!
On July 20, 2012 at 8:05 am
maryellen51 says:
I would love to win a BBB. Please include me in your drawing. Thanks
On July 20, 2012 at 8:11 am
54R4H says:
Please I would love this BBB! This recipe sounds awesome!
On July 20, 2012 at 8:12 am
DebR says:
Grew a huge garden this year. Sure to be doing a lot of canning! Please include me in the drawing for the BBB! Thanks!
On July 20, 2012 at 8:19 am
irishhillstrish says:
Count me in! We don’t eat much in the way of jam, but tomatoes are coming on strong here in Michigan, and I did put up 16 pints of chicken this week. Looks like pickles next week. Thanks for the BBB offer.
On July 20, 2012 at 8:22 am
czecher says:
I would LOVE to win a copy of the cookbook. I live in Nova Scotia Canada, and love to compare the various recipes from your piece of heaven with recipes from my little piece of this planet. ;))
On July 20, 2012 at 8:23 am
Barefootingly Simple says:
Would love a new BBB! I have my mom’s old one from the early 90’s and have the big book, but would love the little one to stick in my kitchen drawer. I used to have one a few years ago but I let a friend borrow it and she never gave it back. Thanks!
On July 20, 2012 at 8:30 am
Murphala says:
Ooh! Ooh! Yay! A give-away! Count me in that I may win! Does making this rhyme help my cause for the BBB giveaway? Feeling silly this morning, :fairy:
On July 20, 2012 at 8:33 am
suziQ says:
I would love help getting started with canning, so I need a BBB! :sheepjump: :chicken: :sheep:
On July 20, 2012 at 8:37 am
AngelaS says:
Thanks for a chance to win!
On July 20, 2012 at 8:37 am
Abiga says:
Would love to win and try to can even though it is so hot to can when it is 100 degrees, maybe in the fall. Blessings.
On July 20, 2012 at 8:56 am
fowlers says:
oh yeah::: Count me in Sister! love my books!!! I’m canning Chili this weekend! I made a “Burnt Sugar Peach Jam” couple weekends ago, and a wild plum ! so so good!!!! we use our jam’s on pancakes:)
Happy Canning!
Sandy
On July 20, 2012 at 8:59 am
BethanyJean says:
I would love a chance to win this book! I canned for the first time earlier in the month (strawberry jam) and I’m hooked! This book would be such a blessing for a rookie like me 🙂 thanks!
On July 20, 2012 at 9:01 am
Squeegees Mom says:
Oh, Please, BBB me! I am new to canning and need all the help I can get. Thank you!
On July 20, 2012 at 9:03 am
Old WV Broad says:
Been canning just this week, last night I made zucchini pineapple. Had some leftover and put it in the fridge. My husband, who does NOT eat before 10:30 am, slurped it all. And declared it a winner. Tonight is zucchini relish, then tomorrow is back to another batch of zucchini pineapple. One of my favorite jams to make is Very Cherry Berry Jam. I use about half sweet cherries, and half berries dujour. Usually some strawberries and blueberries, but this year my blackberries are producing and I think this recipe of yours may just have to be made.
No BBB for me please, I have one and LOVE it.
On July 20, 2012 at 9:18 am
bsue54 says:
Would love to be included in the drawing – and the jam sounds wonderful!!!! I had plans to make some jams this weekend with fruit I put in the freezer earlier this summer but seems like “someone” has other plans for my Saturday. SIGH
On July 20, 2012 at 9:29 am
sam says:
I could sure use a copy of BBB.
sam
On July 20, 2012 at 9:44 am
mrsjohnson0807 says:
I would love this book. This summer my grandmother is going to show me how to bottle. Everyone remembers her house for having tons of pantry items to pluck of the shelves. Not so much these days, but we both got gardens going, so wish me luck.
On July 20, 2012 at 9:53 am
AmyI says:
BBB Please!!!!! Fingers crossed.
On July 20, 2012 at 9:58 am
Louise says:
I could use a copy of the BBB. I have been canning beans,tomatoes and salsa so far this summer. I love it.
On July 20, 2012 at 10:00 am
tea4too0 says:
Please enter me in the contest, BBB
Thank you,
Terry
On July 20, 2012 at 10:06 am
cabynfevr says:
I’m still waiting! BBB :sheep:
On July 20, 2012 at 10:10 am
CrystalGB says:
The jam looks delicious. I would love to have the book. BBB
On July 20, 2012 at 10:14 am
PattiLynn says:
I’d love a BBB. I’m a beginner. Thx!
On July 20, 2012 at 10:25 am
kelly jo kirby says:
Oh please pick me for the BBB!
On July 20, 2012 at 10:30 am
wanda1950 says:
I need a new BBB please!!!
On July 20, 2012 at 10:36 am
cherylinwv says:
I’m one of those that doesn’t can, but I would love to learn how! I would love to win the BBB book.
On July 20, 2012 at 10:44 am
jeannieq says:
I keep trying to remember all of the things my grandmother taught me about canning but alas the memory isn’t what it once was. I could really use a little help from the BBB!
On July 20, 2012 at 10:52 am
ChristaH says:
Jam looks delish! BBB please
On July 20, 2012 at 10:56 am
KrazE says:
I would absolutely love a copy of BBB!
On July 20, 2012 at 11:01 am
BostonSu says:
Yes please! Count me in! :duck:
On July 20, 2012 at 11:06 am
cacieleanne says:
BBB! :woof:
On July 20, 2012 at 11:12 am
simplysandi says:
I love making jams. I’ve only done it a couple of times. I would love to receive a copy of the Balls Canning book.
On July 20, 2012 at 11:16 am
alba says:
would love the BBB Please… That jam sounds awesome.
Ann/alba
On July 20, 2012 at 11:20 am
Lindsay says:
Count me in, please!
On July 20, 2012 at 11:33 am
Clannorris says:
I would totally love a BBB.Fingers crossed I will have an amazing bounty coming from my greenhouse and garden soon and could put it to use.
On July 20, 2012 at 11:36 am
Cathyb610 says:
I am a newbie canner and would love a copy of this book. Thanks!
On July 20, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Cheryl LeMay says:
I would love a chance to win this. Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks.
On July 20, 2012 at 12:27 pm
abpatchy says:
I love making jam. Unfortunately my family doesn’t eat a lot of jams for breakfast. I also add stuff like cinnamon, vanilla to my jams. One jam I tried is called rabbit’s breakfast. It’s made with carrots, apples and orange juice and a touch of fresh ground ginger. It’s absolutely yummy! BBB
On July 20, 2012 at 1:12 pm
sueann37 says:
I would love this for my daughter. She wants to learn to can. BBB
On July 20, 2012 at 1:15 pm
melonhead says:
BBB, please. My mother and grandmother always canned, but I’ve never tried it. Thanks. 😀
On July 20, 2012 at 1:29 pm
SanAntonioSue says:
Jam and biscuits, warmed jam over ice cream, jam thumbprint cookies, Grandmother Bread sandwiches with roasted chicken or turkey and jam…….Oh, My!! Yes, please enter me in the drawing. BBB
On July 20, 2012 at 1:42 pm
sunhurteyes says:
Would love to be in the BBB drawing.
On July 20, 2012 at 1:53 pm
cindyinohio says:
Count me in. Have been canning stuff for the county fair lately and I love it!
On July 20, 2012 at 2:05 pm
azladychef says:
BBB
Thanks to Suzanne and Robin of Rurification for another chance!
On July 20, 2012 at 2:48 pm
marymac says:
Please put me down for the BBB!
On July 20, 2012 at 3:00 pm
mountainkat says:
BBB me, please! I always just use the directions in the pectin, and those are boring!
On July 20, 2012 at 3:16 pm
mrsdmahogany says:
Winning a BBB would be lovely!!
On July 20, 2012 at 3:16 pm
joykenn says:
Would love to win the BBB!
On July 20, 2012 at 3:43 pm
sal says:
Love these giveaways! I’d love to win the B book
On July 20, 2012 at 3:50 pm
ksams57 says:
Robin and Suzanne, I need an instruction book to start my new hobby. Please enter me in this drawing, and thanks so very much! :hungry:
On July 20, 2012 at 4:11 pm
justdeborah2002 says:
Haven’t done much canning so far this season….mostly waiting for tomatoes to come in huge….BBB please!
On July 20, 2012 at 4:58 pm
collector1 says:
BBB Please! :sheepjump: :sheepjump:
On July 20, 2012 at 5:16 pm
mafong says:
Canned tomatoes today–could really use a new book. Please enter me in your drawing.
On July 20, 2012 at 5:28 pm
dsp2012 says:
Thanks for the chance to win BBB! :happyflower:
On July 20, 2012 at 5:55 pm
lgoforth says:
BBB, please!
On July 20, 2012 at 7:40 pm
Carol in NC says:
BBB please! Thanks!!
On July 20, 2012 at 7:53 pm
Carol S says:
I was hoping to try this recipe. Blackberries would have been the berries of choice but the heat and drought roasted them on the brambles. Only BB I scored were the early ones I pigged out on in the field. The quart or so I stuck in the freezer befell the same fate as my BBB (and everything else). Fingers and Toes crossed I am in the running for the BBB. Mine kinda became toast. Or more accurately ashes.
On July 20, 2012 at 7:56 pm
JeanneB says:
I would Love to have the BBB book! Thanks for this opportunity.
On July 20, 2012 at 9:35 pm
jmabc5 says:
I would love the BBB book!
On July 20, 2012 at 10:58 pm
Leila says:
BBB please, I’d love to win it!
On July 21, 2012 at 7:49 am
Suzanne McMinn says:
The winning comment number is #29, wanda1950. THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
On July 21, 2012 at 7:57 am