Jars of apricot jelly lined up after canning. (I’m in love with jellies since I got my steam juicer!) Get the recipe here: Apricot Jelly.
It’s a Ball Blue Book Project day! Today’s Ball Blue Book is sponsored by Dana A. in loving memory of her grandmother, Loree B.
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 Ball Blue Book. Eligible entry cut-off is midnight Eastern (U.S.) time tonight (July 29). This post will be updated with the winner by 9 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time tomorrow (July 30). Return to this post to claim your book if your name is drawn.
Find out more about the Ball Blue Book Project and become a sponsor.
UPDATE 07/30/10/: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is #7, Maureen. Email me at CITRgiveaways(at)aol.com with your full name and address for shipping!
Daniel Galligan says:
Just missed the cut off time. I’ve been wanting this book for some time. Just learning the art of canning. Love the blog. BBB.
On July 29, 2010 at 1:45 am
Kathy in KY says:
OH! pick me! pick me! I’d love to win the Ball Blue Book. Love the looks of your apricot jelly – yummy! take care, from KY. :snoopy:
On July 29, 2010 at 2:06 am
Lisa Faulkner says:
I would love to have it…I am new to posting, probably doing this wrong but oh well, I have this site bookmarked and love to check it everyday. :woof:
On July 29, 2010 at 2:11 am
Victoria Sturdevant says:
Your jelly is beautiful! I just made raspberry jam. BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 2:42 am
Richelle says:
One more try…. Yes, yes!
On July 29, 2010 at 3:16 am
Rose H says:
Oooh, that jelly sure looks good! Please enter me into the BBB draw. Thank you.
On July 29, 2010 at 5:07 am
Maureen says:
Please enter me for the BBB!
On July 29, 2010 at 5:26 am
Celia Allen says:
:happyflower: Love the looks of that jelly! Please pick me for the BBB!
Mrs. Turkey
On July 29, 2010 at 6:04 am
Snapper says:
I love apricot jam and jelly, and lucky for me I’m the only one here at home that does! Yes please…BBB.
On July 29, 2010 at 6:38 am
Rachel says:
That jelly looks delicious. I really wanted to make some strawberry jelly, but I missed strawberry season. Maybe raspberry… yum.
BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 7:08 am
Sandy says:
I ordered my Steam Juicer from Amazon last night. Just couldn’t take the thought of not making jellies and tomato stuff anymore! BBB for MeMeMe Please! :happyfeet:
On July 29, 2010 at 7:10 am
northcountrygirl says:
I’m so into making jams right now. Strawberry, Peach, and Blackberry so far. Uses less sugar and I can whip up a batch in less than 20 minutes. Stores in the fridge but it doesn’t last very long. It is my husband’s and grand daughter’s favorite. BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 7:12 am
PossumManor says:
BBB I need to do peaches next week.
On July 29, 2010 at 7:15 am
Nicole says:
I wouldl ove to win the BBB. We just canned 12 gallons of pickles and would like to learn how to make jam
On July 29, 2010 at 7:16 am
Cyndi B says:
Peach jam…need to get going on that myself! Yum! BBB please?
On July 29, 2010 at 7:17 am
Kat says:
BBB! Tomatoes are ready… got to get to making marinara!
On July 29, 2010 at 7:21 am
WKF says:
. I need a blue book 🙂 and a steam juicer! Gorgeous jelly!
On July 29, 2010 at 7:28 am
Connie says:
I’d love to win it!
On July 29, 2010 at 7:50 am
Kathy in FL says:
I love seeing all the canning you’re doing. And I’d love to win the book! BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 7:56 am
Christa H. says:
One of these days I hope to win the BBB!
On July 29, 2010 at 8:07 am
Betty says:
I love your blog. Read it daily. BBB.
On July 29, 2010 at 8:12 am
blueberrylu says:
BBB please please please :cowsleep:
On July 29, 2010 at 8:17 am
Glenie says:
Yes! BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 8:25 am
Nikki says:
It is time to can! I ordered my new canner weeks ago and its backordered : ( but not to fear i still have my older one that works.
BBB please!
On July 29, 2010 at 8:27 am
Amy says:
Yummmmm the jelly looks fabulous! BBB please:-)
On July 29, 2010 at 8:36 am
Lcapers says:
A cup of coffee and CITR–the only way to start the day!BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 8:37 am
Stephanie S. says:
I would love to win the BBB – I have a pressure canner in my closet calling my name, but I haven’t been brave enough to attempt it without much guidance! :duck:
On July 29, 2010 at 8:42 am
AnnMarie says:
BBB–so glad I cuaght this on the right day once again! –AnnMarie
On July 29, 2010 at 8:44 am
Amy I. says:
BBB please, please…the season is here!!!!
On July 29, 2010 at 8:45 am
KentuckyFarmGirl says:
I am also totally addicted to making jellies since I got my steam juicer…so far I have
Cherry, strawberry, peach, blackberry, plum and pineapple. My apples will be ripe in a few weeks and I have a friend who grows grapes…jelly! jelly! jelly!
On July 29, 2010 at 8:45 am
IowaCowgirl says:
looks scrumptious! BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 8:49 am
Kathleen H in Indiana says:
Delicious Jelly! BBB if you please!
On July 29, 2010 at 8:53 am
Jackie C says:
If the garden continues in this manner, I won’t need the BBB. Perhaps, as a reference book for this winter.
Enter me into the BBB, the “peach” man should be showing up any day.
On July 29, 2010 at 8:57 am
Anke says:
Please enter me into the BBB drawing. On my agenda today is canning pickles, got ‘tons’ of them right now…
On July 29, 2010 at 8:57 am
Rebecca V. says:
BBB please!!
On July 29, 2010 at 9:06 am
Mary from Baton Rouge says:
Consider me for the BBB!!!
On July 29, 2010 at 9:10 am
Annegi says:
I’d LOVE to win this! It’d come in very handy as my pickling cukes
are coming in like crazy. thanks for the chance.
On July 29, 2010 at 9:13 am
Martha Legg says:
Okay, I’m up for it ,by the time my garden comes in maybe ,just maybe,I’ll win the BBB. If so,then look out Farmers market!!!!Because they have apples, peaches, peppers, berries…you get it…lol.
On July 29, 2010 at 9:19 am
CrystalGB says:
I would love to have the BBB. I have been canning up a storm. 😀
On July 29, 2010 at 9:20 am
Stephanie in Michigan says:
Nothing prettier than sparkling jars of homemade jelly. BBB please. 🙂
On July 29, 2010 at 9:20 am
Debbie says:
I’d love to have the book – I need all the help I can get since this will be my first year attempting to can!
On July 29, 2010 at 9:20 am
E. A. Filip says:
BBB Please!
On July 29, 2010 at 9:27 am
Suzanne says:
BBB!!!!
On July 29, 2010 at 9:31 am
Rys says:
Hope springs eternal. Please ad me to the BBB list.
On July 29, 2010 at 9:36 am
Brenda Evans says:
Oh when oh when will I win will I win???? BBB please ocme to me.
On July 29, 2010 at 9:40 am
Erin says:
Today is tomato canning day, but I’d love something more adventurous! BBB me!
On July 29, 2010 at 9:44 am
Tanya says:
I’m new to canning and I’m so excited about this new venture. I would love to be BBB’d:-) Grazie.
On July 29, 2010 at 9:48 am
Lise says:
Looking at pictures of your jelly reminds me of my grandmother making plum jelly from the plum tree in the back yard. I’d love to have a BBB!
On July 29, 2010 at 9:53 am
Bev says:
We have a great garden this year and are doing lots of preserving and canning. I sooooo need this book. BBB for me!
On July 29, 2010 at 10:02 am
Mim says:
Please enter me in the give away….Planning on canning spag sauce tonight….Ckd my jars & found a doz jelly jars…so I guess I will have to make some jelly next. :purpleflower:
On July 29, 2010 at 10:12 am
Michelle says:
Yes please. Add my name.
On July 29, 2010 at 10:12 am
AnnaXLA1 says:
please add me to the BBB contest I’d love to win one
On July 29, 2010 at 10:14 am
Southern MN Gal says:
I’ve tried every time…maybe this will be my lucky number!! As always, I love your blog ~ you’re always making me laugh! Enter me for the BBB, please!
Southern MN Gal
On July 29, 2010 at 10:14 am
Teri says:
I’d love to win! BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 10:16 am
Luann Barbagallo says:
My fist memory of canning was my Mom and Dad put up spaghetti sauce every summer (wonderful sauce)! They stopped canning when I was in my teens, after I got married I have taken up this skill, I love canning and sharing the canned goods with friends and family! Happy canning! BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 10:17 am
Cate says:
Apricot jelly always comes out such a pretty color. BBB, please. Thanks!
On July 29, 2010 at 10:21 am
Sarah Gallops says:
BBB… I’d love a copy to take care of the loads of Oregon berries I’ve been picking this summer. I’m a starving graduate student and have discovered how cheap and fun U-picks can be!
On July 29, 2010 at 10:22 am
pdelainey says:
BBB please :clover:
On July 29, 2010 at 10:22 am
Emily says:
BBB Please
On July 29, 2010 at 10:24 am
ladybird_1959 says:
Please enter me in the BBB drawing!!!!! :snoopy:
On July 29, 2010 at 10:26 am
Miss Becky says:
thanks Dana A for sponsoring. BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 10:26 am
PrairieKerri says:
I would love the BBB! Mine is an antique….
On July 29, 2010 at 10:28 am
Cheryl S. says:
Please enter me in the drawing. BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 10:32 am
AA says:
Looks yummy. Enter me in the BBB.
On July 29, 2010 at 10:34 am
Cindy says:
Yes, and tell us more about your steam juicer. BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 10:34 am
Gen says:
I would love to have one! Then I could quit hogging the one from the library!
On July 29, 2010 at 10:38 am
Debby says:
I would love to be the winner!!!! BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 10:42 am
debbie says:
Today, I am making apple, wild cherry, and peach jelly. BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 10:50 am
Susan says:
I’d love to win the Ball Blue Book. I want to start canning!
On July 29, 2010 at 10:54 am
Amy Manwell says:
That jelly looks so yummy. I cant wait to try this recipe.
On July 29, 2010 at 10:58 am
Shannon J says:
Please enter me for the BBB. Thanks!
On July 29, 2010 at 11:01 am
AndiK says:
Please enter me in the drawing. My mom has been canning a lot this summer, and I’d like to have my own BBB!
On July 29, 2010 at 11:05 am
chickypez says:
I am so jealous of the steam juicer! Haha I may just have to reorganize my kitchen so I have room to get one of my own.
I’d love to win the book!
On July 29, 2010 at 11:12 am
beth Brown says:
I would love to win one!
Beth aka oneoldgoat
On July 29, 2010 at 11:19 am
geena22 says:
Hurry my garden is rocking.BBB :happyfeet:
On July 29, 2010 at 11:20 am
Stephanie says:
I would love to have this!
On July 29, 2010 at 11:22 am
Marianne G says:
Pass the jelly and the BBB please!
On July 29, 2010 at 11:30 am
Robbin says:
Oh I’d LOVE a new BBB. We have an old one that we use CONSTANTLY and it is worn and stained. Please enter me in the contest. BBB!
On July 29, 2010 at 11:31 am
Pat says:
BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 11:37 am
Sandi says:
I would love to have a BBB. I am just getting into canning.
On July 29, 2010 at 11:49 am
EightPondFarm says:
Best wishes to Clover. When is her due date?? BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Linda says:
Count me in on the draw, please.
On July 29, 2010 at 12:22 pm
ladychef says:
BBB
Thank you Dana A and Suzanne. What a great way to honor your grandmother!
On July 29, 2010 at 12:24 pm
Gini says:
That apricot jelly looks heavenly! Such beautiful even color!
BBB me 😀
On July 29, 2010 at 12:27 pm
Amanda says:
Please enter me for the BBB!
On July 29, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Melissa says:
I would LOVE to win a BBB.
On July 29, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Raeann says:
I would love to win the BBB! Please put my name in the hat!
On July 29, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Terri Draeger says:
Apricot jelly recipe looks YUM! definitely have to put this one on my list!
Please add me to the BBB list. I need a copy to send to my good friend in NY!
thank you!
On July 29, 2010 at 1:06 pm
Melanie says:
BBB please!
On July 29, 2010 at 1:16 pm
hollygee says:
I’ve just cold packed plums and made plum butter this week. The first of 10 plum trees. I’m also counting persimmons before they’re hatched, but it looks like a good crop.
On July 29, 2010 at 1:17 pm
denise moats says:
Would really like to have the BBB.
It looks so good.
On July 29, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Denise says:
Your jelly is beautiful!!!! BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Kirsten S. says:
I would love to be entered in the BBB contest
On July 29, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Christina says:
BBB me, please!! 🙂
On July 29, 2010 at 2:14 pm
Merlin says:
I’ve never canned before (though I helped my dear mother -who now has Lou Gehrig’s disease- with the canning), and I’d love to have the BBB so I can learn!!!!
On July 29, 2010 at 2:17 pm
Kris says:
BBB Pretty pretty please! :happyfeet:
On July 29, 2010 at 2:32 pm
Banana says:
I would love to make jelly! Please enter me into the drawing for the BBB! – Thank you!
On July 29, 2010 at 2:51 pm
Zusiqu says:
I recently made your strawberry marmalade recipe! It has a wonderful sparky taste (from the lemon, of course.) BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 2:56 pm
paula m says:
i’ve just started learning to can-with much trepitation and self doubts. i’ve checked out book after book from the library but they don’t have the ball book plus they expect me to return the books. :hissyfit: so, along with all the other posters – pick me, pick me.
On July 29, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Kristen A says:
That looks wonderful! I am wanting to make strawberry jam to put in your homemade pop tarts. The kids are excited to try them, as am I. BBB please.
On July 29, 2010 at 3:17 pm
marymac says:
I’m getting ready to can peaches. Would love to have the BBB.
On July 29, 2010 at 3:30 pm
Beth says:
I’d love the BBB. I love to can and am always ready to learn new ways of doing it. Right now it time to can peaches! BBB please!
On July 29, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Vicki in So. CA says:
This is my first year canning. My tomatoes are almost ready and I need all the help I can get! The BBB would be a great help. I can’t wait to see if I get picked! :happyfeet:
On July 29, 2010 at 5:13 pm
patrice says:
BBB for my daughter. Then she can do all the canning and I can eat cookies or something!
On July 29, 2010 at 5:38 pm
Julia says:
Would love this for a new canning friend.
On July 29, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Heather in Idaho says:
BBB Pplease?
On July 29, 2010 at 6:33 pm
rmsrosedawson says:
Looks scrumptious, Suzanne….BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Marci says:
Enter me please – fingers crossed 🙂 BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Morgan says:
I’d love to be put in the drawing (BBB)
On July 29, 2010 at 8:02 pm
claudia w says:
I am still looking forward to owning this book! Please put me in for the drawing! Thank you!
On July 29, 2010 at 8:50 pm
mommafox says:
Could sure use a BBB. Tomatoes are looking pretty good. I think salsa will be the first thing I will make.
On July 29, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Barbie says:
Garden is full of produce coming on, a BBB would be very helpful. Thanks!!
On July 29, 2010 at 9:41 pm
Cathey says:
I’d love to be the winner of the BBB. I took my first canning class a month ago and was told this is the book to get. I love your blog and life! Thanks for inspiring me to greener pastures.
On July 29, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Cassondra says:
I know I’ll win someday!! BBB
On July 29, 2010 at 10:24 pm
Darlene in North Ga says:
Oh, I’d love one! The bbb I mean.
On July 29, 2010 at 11:30 pm
Linda C. says:
I would love to have a BBB.
On July 29, 2010 at 11:55 pm
Mel says:
Put me in the drawing, please, hope I am not too late!!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog….made the rhubarb bread the other day and took it camping with the fam, they all loved it!!! yum
On July 29, 2010 at 11:58 pm
jan klug says:
would put the BBB to good use, would love to have it please!
On July 29, 2010 at 11:59 pm
Mokihana says:
BBB to the max! Would love to win a new one!
Your jelly looks gorgeous. I’m about to make apricot jam tomorrow!
On August 3, 2010 at 2:36 am