A few days ago I got the opportunity to work in the bakery. A group of us spent the afternoon experimenting with a few different blueberry jam recipes. The first one we made was considered 'low sugar' and the second was 'no sugar'. (We made the second with grape juice instead) The taste of the first batch came out a bit closer to what we were looking for.

Although, if we used apple juice instead of grape juice, I have the feeling it would turn out just right.

We'll have to see how that little experiment goes next week.

It's been such a wonderful experience eating so much fresh food. We have recently been working in the blueberry orchard getting everything ready for spring time. The combination of working with the blueberry plants, AND making yummy jam from last years harvest was one worth having. Can't wait to see those little berries start to grow!

Adam, Brandon, and Mary looking over the instructions before we get started.

Frozen blueberries from last years harvest.

Mary; smashing the blueberries before we start cooking.

Finished jam being sealed for cooling and storage.