A dependable aid to making jams and jellys
939018
Again Amazon provides a proven product that has disappeared from store shelves. I bought three to tide me over for a few seasons -It's worth the price.
559385
I love to bake and make candy with bulk chocolate, but the one aspect of the process that I dread is cutting up the large chunks of chocolate. It is difficult to chop through the hard chocolate with a chefs knife. I find the job unpredictable and somewhat dangerous. This sturdy tool has resolved the issue.

I am a home cook, not a professional and I rarely have chunks of chocolate that weigh more than a couple of pounds. This tool permits chipping of the chocolate for melting in a manageable manner. I consider this method far safer than using the chef's knife. The chocolate flies around less, and to help capture the bits that leave the cutting board, I put a large piece of wax paper, or parchment paper under the cutting board.

The tool does not produce perfectly consistently sized pieces, like those bags of pre-made chocolate chunks for cookies, but for breaking down bulk chocolate to prepare for melting, this tool does its job.
4418971
I have worked with Janome (formerly know as New Home) machines for over 20 years. I think I have only seen one jam once!  This machine I have owned for 5 years and it has been fabulous. I teach children's sewing lessons in my home, and this machine never jams, is super easy to use, and is great for ALL LEVELS OF SKILL! I have 4 of this model!

I love the speed governor for children, plus, it keeps me tidy too. The big draw for me with the kids is also the fact that the pre-set stitch buttons above the stitch diagram are so quick and easy. You don't have to worry about the particulars of a setting on a stitch, you just go right to it, be it zig zag or straight stitch or overcast, you jump right to it!

The automatic tension setting is another HUGE draw. This thing adjusts the tension by itself. I have rarely ever had to touch the tension dial, and then only for unique project purposes.

The machine will also lock your stitch for you when you start a new seam!  You don't have to hit the reverse button and go back an forth if you don't want to. It makes your seam look so much more professional.

The only thing I would say that might even be close to negative, is that make sure if you are going to do an automatic button hole with the automatic foot, that you are fresh on the instructions. It is easy to do a couple of simple things wrong on the set up when you do this, but if you have just read your easy to read section of the manual on this, it is a breeze.
2428489
I use this for jams, and it is very inexpensive. The cost of jam jars can add up if you do it a lot, so it is nice to find something in the hobby that is very affordable.
1801980
Last time I made jam, I borrowed a friend's cone with a wooden pestle.  It took what seemed like forever to squeeze out the juice and pulp.  Using the food mill cut my effort to less than 1/2.  It's sturdy, works well and cleans easily.  I like the rubber feet that helps keep it in place as it hovers over the bowl.  They then fold neatly underneath for storage.
2837982
This is a wonderful baking tool! I also use it for rolling out small flatbreads which makes the rolling much easier because I'm able to turn the turntable instead of moving the dough.
1744586
This makes doing large jobs so much easier and faster.  I have used this to process apples, blackberries, grapes and apricots.  It does what it says it will.  My Blackberries tend to jam the thing, even with the short grape thing but that is due to the nature of the blackberries.  Everything else has been fine.
2595832
If you bake breads often, this tool is indispensible. The long handle really gives you good leverage for handling even the most dense doughs. The silicone scraper is also heat resistant. A great tool for removing dough from the mixing bowl.
4051442
This is a fantastic book.  The author has taken the time to give excellent instruction.  I made a double batch of the Apple Cider Jelly and it turned out great.  I would defenitely encourage anyone considering making your own jams and jellies to purchase this book!
4214797
OMG! So easy to use and clean up. We made jelly and jam for holiday gifts and everyone loved it.
4225667
The machine is GREAT, it makes pomegrante jelly a snap. Thank you for a machine like this, it will make all my citrus jellies very easy also
1359813
We ordered this product a couple of years ago and were very pleased with it. That's why we ordered it again and are still very happy with  the results we get with our jam. We make our own jam in the restaurant I work in and get a lot of compliments on it.
709025
I have been using Pomona's Universal Pectin for years to make sugar free jams.  The instructions included are helpful for first time users too.
638510
This is a wonderful book for someone who is serious about making great jam and marmalade.  The photos are so tempting and the variety of recipes and detail in suggestions and tips are perfect.  A must-have for anyone who loves jam and wants to make the very best.
2745756
I bought these jars on sale direct from Ball's site--they have seasonal sales that are really great. The half pints jars are great for jam, especially if you like a variety of jams and jellies on the table and don't want to have a whole pint open in the fridge.

If you gift your good homemade jam, the half pint in this flat shape makes a very pretty gift. You can cut a square of checked gingham (very inexpensive at the fabric store) and rubber-band it to the top. Most people love homemade strawberry or other flavor jams.

I make marmalade from&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Hartleys-Orange-Mamade-Thin-Cut-Orange-Marmalade-Mix-850g/dp/B000JL2KQ2/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Hartleys Orange Mamade Thin Cut Orange Marmalade Mix 850g</a>. I like the traditional British "bitter orange" marmalade that is richer in flavor than the American sweet orange marmalade, but I don't like paying six or seven bucks a jar. You can make this up easily and get quite a few pints --about fifteen half pints from one batch. A hint when making any homemade jam, buy the best sugar. For some reason, really good cane sugar works well although chemically, beet sugar and cane sugar are the same thing and in Europe, canning sugar is all beet sugar and they make great jams.

Put a half pint of your jam (marmalade) in a basket with homemade scones or English muffins or a loaf of homemade bread and you have a beautiful hostess gift for someone you are visiting. These jars make all the difference. They are very attractive.
2329821
Bought this to replace an older machine (different brand). Yeast and quick breads cooks perfectly, I prefer the medium crust. Love using the the jam setting, my old machine didn't have this option. It's great to be able to sweeten jams to let the fruit taste come through since store bought jams are sooo sweet. The alert beeps are very loud as mentioned by previous reviewers.  The noise level when in use is average.  The machine stays put when in use, which some cheaper breadmakers walk as they are lighter.
1834327
I am sooo excited about this jelly/jam maker! I just made raspberry/strawberry jam, grape jelly, and raspberry jam. This was sooo easy! Normally when I made strawberry jam I always ended up having a boil over....NO MORE!