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From orchard to jar: Apple cinnamon jam with local apples
I brought home 10kg of apples from a local farmer and turned part of the harvest into a small batch of low-sugar apple cinnamon jam. A taste of autumn, preserved in jars.

ourspanishfarm
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Spice up your pantry: Homemade tomato and jalapeño jam
If you love the idea of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors coming together in a delicious jam, then tomato and jalapeño jam is just what your pantry needs! This versatile condiment is perfect for spreading on toast, pairing with cheese, or even glazing over meats. The balance of ripe tomatoes, fiery jalapeños, and just the right amount of sweetness makes it a must-have for any home canner. Let’s dive into how you can make and preserve this delightful jam. Spicy jam just out of

ourspanishfarm
Mar 14, 20253 min read


The perfect pairing: Strawberry & rum jam
How I make strawberry jam with a splash of dark rum, no pectin, and water-bath can it: 15 minutes for half-pints at my altitude. So good on toast ;)

ourspanishfarm
Jan 21, 20253 min read


Preserving oranges: 3 delicious ways to enjoy them year-round
How I preserve our Spanish oranges: orange marmalade water-bath canned (15 minutes for half-pints at my altitude), candied peel and orange liqueur ;)

ourspanishfarm
Dec 15, 20244 min read


How to make and preserve watermelon jelly: A summer delight
My watermelon jelly with bottled lemon juice, a splash of white balsamic and liquid pectin, water-bath canned: 15 minutes at my altitude ;)

ourspanishfarm
Sep 11, 20243 min read


The art of making and canning pear jam: A deliciously simple guide
My easy pear jam with just pears, sugar and bottled lemon juice, no pectin needed. Cooked until it wrinkles, then canned in a water bath ;)

ourspanishfarm
May 25, 20243 min read


The sweet reward: A beginner's guide to making and canning grape jam
Homemade grape jam with just grapes, sugar and a splash of lemon juice, cooked until it wrinkles and canned in a water bath. A great first jam ;)

ourspanishfarm
May 15, 20243 min read
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