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Sunday, August 7, 2011

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Currant jam.
This was my very first attempt at jam. All this time I've been afraid to even attempt it for several reasons:
1. I'm terrified of stepping into a realm of cooking where countless people around the world claim to be the best. There are literally thousands of "world-famous" jams out there. Seriously, people. You can't all be famous. It just doesn't work like that.
2. I don't know how to make jam.
3. It's infinitely easier to buy jam from the grocery store.

Regarding #1, we need to remind ourselves that there can't be a best or a worst jam because jam (like all food) is relative. Some people like their jam chunky, some like it smooth. Some people like it tangy, some like it sweet.
I like mine tangy, jsyk.

Regarding #2, I didn't know how to make jam UNTIL NOW. It's really not that difficult. You just have to wash a lot of dishes or find some minions who will do them for you *cough siblings cough*.

Regarding the last, it is true, however, as with (almost) every other (edible) thing in this world, homemade is much, much yummier.







The process is pretty simple...
wash fruit 
cook fruit
strain/mash fruit, depending on your texture preference
cook fruit a second time
test thickness
jar
chill
consume
The last step, of course, being the most important.

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I have a confession to make. I have a crazy toast addiction. It's true. I enjoy toast way too much and probably eat more of it than I should.
But it's just so good.
Especially with butter and jam.
STOP.


So try your jam on toast! OR, if you get tired of toast (if that's even possible?), try it on or in...
ice cream
pancakes
cookies
yogurt
waffles
french toast
other random carbs you find in your house

It's going to be delicious. Trust me.