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ith fresh inspiration from the season’s juiciest, most delicious fruits, you can create jams, jellies
and other spreads with ease right from your own kitchen.
For many, the thought of turning their favorite fruits into sweet and scrumptious jams and jellies may
sound like countless hours in a hot, stuffy kitchen. But creating your own, homemade fruit spreads can be
quite simple with the right ingredients and tips.
“Any cook can create delightful jams and jellies, regardless of their canning abilities,” said Shirley
Camp, M.S., registered dietitian, licensed dietitian nutritionist and retired University of Illinois Extension
master canner and educator. “There are so many great products, such as Mrs. Wages No Cook Freezer
Jam Fruit Pectin, which allow you to whip up homemade spreads, without cooking, saving time without a
messy kitchen.”
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