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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Marionberries

I had intentions of making strawberry/rhubarb jam last weekend. I went to the farmers market to pick up the ingredients, but when I saw these marionberries, I quickly changed my mind. I couldn't pass these beauties up, so I ended up making marionberry jam instead! Marionberries are a blackberry/raspberry hybrid that were developed here in Oregon. They are mostly sweet, with just a bit of tartness. Perfect for jam!




I picked a hot day for jam making, and even though my kitchen felt like it was 800 degrees by the time I was done, it was worth it! The jam is delicious!

























In addition to jam making, my weekend also included a wonderful yoga/acupuncture workshop (PERFECT way to start the weekend), lots of laundry/errands, picking up our new couch (new to us, anyways), and a beautiful kayaking trip! By the end of the weekend, I was pooped! Monday was especially unpleasant. After a few quiet nights, I feel rested and ready for next weekend! Do you have any fun plans for the upcoming weekend?
Posted by kristin at 9:19 PM

13 comments:

  1. ChauceeJuly 28, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I have always wanted to try and make jam. Is it super hard?

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  2. vintageglam1234July 28, 2011 at 5:24 AM

    Yum! The berries look so fresh. I've never made jam, always bought it from the store. I might attempt to make jam donuts this weekend :-)

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  3. welldressedmakerJuly 28, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    yum yum yum!!!! I've never had those kinds of berries, but the JAM LOOKS MIGHTY GOOD! On scones, please! :)
    ♥ laura
    the blog of worldly delights

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  4. KimmieJuly 28, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    MMMM! That looks so delicious! I'm so inspired to make jam now. I love jam very much. I usually have 3 to 5 jars of different flavors in my fridge. :)

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  5. Gracey the GiantJuly 28, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Oh, it sounds as though you had a fabulous weekend. Your jam is gorgeous - fabulous color. I love marionberries - cobbler, pie, etc. They're awesome. Yay, Oregon!

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  6. AndreaJuly 28, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Marionberries were the best discovery when I moved here after I got married. That looks super yummy!

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  7. EmmaJuly 28, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    I LOVE marionberry jam ! I get Oregon marionberry jam at Costco but I am sure that yours is better.

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  8. Lisa - respect the shoesJuly 29, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    My BF is obsessed with blackberries and I am rasberry fiend - this is like the perfect combo to set off a berry basket tug of war at my house! ;o)

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  9. JewishGirlBlogJuly 29, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    Impressive, missy!

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  10. Farmer JoJuly 29, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I just made a huge amount of blueberry jam - wanna trade a jar :) That jam looks wonderful. I love marionberries

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  11. Sue/the view from great islandJuly 30, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    My daughter and I just went picking blackberries and black raspberries in New Hampshire. I had no idea marionberries were a cross between the two. They must be delicious, and your jam looks amazing.

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  12. jacquelynJuly 31, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    I have never had a marionberry; in fact. I do not ever recall seeing them in any store here or at the farmer's market. Perhaps one can't get them in AZ? Anyway. if I lived anywhere near you I would be at your doorstep right now, pestering you for a jar of jam.

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  13. kristinJuly 31, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Thanks girls!

    Chaucee - It is surprisingly easy! You should give it a try:)

    Vintageglammz - Did you go for it? How were the donuts?

    Farmer Jo - I would LOVE to trade:)

    Jacquelyn - I would gladly share!

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