
all parties need supplies - and jamming's no different. like any good house party, you probably have most of the supplies you'll need tucked away somewhere already. but if you do need to get something, better do it now, because in june when everyone and their grandmother is starting to jam, it may be hard to locate some of these things.
these are the basics for making jam:
a large non-reactive (no iron or aluminum) pot, it is best if it has a heavy bottom to prevent scorching. the sides should be deep, but not too much, to aid in evaporation. this shape is known as a casserole, stew, or sometimes a sauce pan. you could use a stock pot, and you could use an enamel coated iron pan as long as it was in good condition with no iron poking through.
but if you want to feel like you're in a cottage in provence,
get one of these

it's the little things people.
kitchen scale, you'll want to weigh the fruit to make sure you have the right amount as the proportions are very important in jamming. I like the salter 800 mechanical scale with mixing bowl
thermometer, i use this digital one
knife, measuring cups, bowls, mixing spoon, see you have these already right?
to check the 'set' you'll also need:
1 teaspoon
2 or 3 small plates
stainless steel or heat resistant plastic ladle
stainless steel or heat resistant plastic skimmer
that's it you say?
well if you want to jam and put it in the fridge, then really that is all you need. except whatever container you choose to put it in to go in the fridge.
1 teaspoon
2 or 3 small plates
stainless steel or heat resistant plastic ladle
stainless steel or heat resistant plastic skimmer
that's it you say?
well if you want to jam and put it in the fridge, then really that is all you need. except whatever container you choose to put it in to go in the fridge.
but if you really want to jam, then you'll want to can, cause it's the canning that makes the jamming jam.
this is what you need for canning - or preserving the jam via a boiling water bath: (preserving the jam this way allows it to keep for a year or more in a larder, cupboard, pantry, cellar, closet or under the bed if you live in a 5 story walk-up in the east village).
you can get a canning kit
they are inexpensive and have pretty much everything you need and many people do use them. but it wouldn't be my first recommendation because the wire rack tends to rust after a while, and the pot is not big enough if you plan to can pickles and therefore need room for larger jars.
this is what you need for canning - or preserving the jam via a boiling water bath: (preserving the jam this way allows it to keep for a year or more in a larder, cupboard, pantry, cellar, closet or under the bed if you live in a 5 story walk-up in the east village).
so let me break it down-
stock pot, i really like all-clad's 24-quart stainless steel stockpot
wire rack, this one
see.

mason jars with lids and screw caps, these are made by ball or kerr. i prefer the wide mouth jars and for jam i don't go larger than the half pint
or pint. repeat after me: you cannot use any old mayonaise jar. do not use any old jar. for safety reasons you need to use jars with metal lids with sealing rubber around the rim and screw tops.

weck jars, ok there is an exception. these are made in germany and they are very cute. the principle is the same with the rubber gasket so they are safe. and if you want to feel like you are in a cottage in alsace, you'll probably want some of these.

jar lifter or silicone gloves are very useful to lift the hot jars out of the boiling hot water. the jar lifter
works perfectly for mason jars with the screw caps. if you use the weck jars you will have to use silicone gloves
as the jar lifter doesn't work well with them. i found out the hard way..ugh!
wide mouth funnel this
will be your best friend

trust me
very small plastic spatula or chop stick, for getting air bubbles out of jam in jars.
kitchen towels
paper towels
thorough, aren't i?
now start gathering, hunters!

mason jars with lids and screw caps, these are made by ball or kerr. i prefer the wide mouth jars and for jam i don't go larger than the half pint

weck jars, ok there is an exception. these are made in germany and they are very cute. the principle is the same with the rubber gasket so they are safe. and if you want to feel like you are in a cottage in alsace, you'll probably want some of these.

jar lifter or silicone gloves are very useful to lift the hot jars out of the boiling hot water. the jar lifter
wide mouth funnel this

trust me
very small plastic spatula or chop stick, for getting air bubbles out of jam in jars.
kitchen towels
paper towels
thorough, aren't i?
now start gathering, hunters!
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