Lip Smackin' Jams & Jellies

Great country cooking shouldn't be complicated, it should inspire us to slow down and to enjoy not only the product, but also the process. The absolute best farm recipes of America's heartland are the perfect foundation for any cook--beginner or expert--to recapture that inherent joy of down-home cooking. This is a collection of the best recipes for jams, jellies, marmalades, butters, curds, conserves, and preserves--plus a few great breads to spread them on. Here are the ingredients, tips, instructions, and images of country favorites like Celia's Sour Cherry Jam, Cider House Apple Butter and Old-Time Grape Jelly. These recipes and the fun format in which they are presented will bring out the true country in any cook.