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Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on June 3, 2024
5 from 9 votes
Weary of the same old jam on your morning toast? This Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam is a delicious game-changer! Make a batch in less than an hour with plenty for yourself and enough to give away (you'll love the free printable labels)!
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Weary of the same old jam on your morning toast? This Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam is a delicious alternative! Make a batch in less than an hour with plenty for yourself and enough to give away (and you'll love the free printable labels)!

Scott asked me one day a while back if I was "going to run out of ideas for jam and jelly recipes". We do have a pretty exhaustive collection with typical breakfast options like Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry, Peach, etc., appetizer choices like Balsamic Fig Jam and Pumpkin Jam, all sorts of pepper jellies as well as lots of marmalades. But I replied, "Not any time soon", as it seems there's always some fun and interesting new idea that comes my way like this Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam.

The inspiration for this one came from a little online gourmet jam company called Brins and a trip to Sam's Club. I saw that Brins made a Strawberry Lemongrass Jam and the idea intrigued me. The same day, I was shopping at Sam's Club and saw a big beautiful package of bright red strawberries. I generally pass on strawberries at the grocery store during the off-season because they're usually hard and white inside and quite flavorless. But these berries were just too pretty to pass up. When I got them home and tried one, I was amazed at how sweet and delicious they were.

I decided to take the lemongrass idea from Brins and run with it a bit. I used a combination of my delicious strawberries and a bag of frozen raspberries. I  keep lemongrass paste in the freezer so I used a good squeeze of that along with some fresh ginger and a splash of fresh lime juice. I wasn't sure if this crazy combination would be blog-worthy but one little taste assured me that I would definitely be sharing it. So fresh, vibrant and SO delicious!

Horizontal extreme closeup photo of a homemade roll spread with Strawberry Raspberry Lemongrass Jam with a jar of the jam in the background.

Comes together in less than an hour

The most difficult thing about making this Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam is crushing the strawberries which is really no big deal. I use a potato masher, but you could also pulse them a few times in a food processor. The goal is not pureed strawberries, just coarsely crushed. Once you've crushed and measured out the berries, the rest is super simple. Bring the fruit and pectin to a boil and time it for one minute. Then add the sugar and bring the mixture back to a boil. Set your timer again for 1 minute and you're pretty much done. All that's left is to ladle the beautiful crimson jam into jars and wait for it to cool to take the first fabulous taste!

If you decide to process the jam with a hot water bath, that's an additional step that will take a bit more time but again, it's not difficult and instructions are given for both methods.

Vertical extreme closeup photo of jars of Strawberry Raspberry Lemongrass Jam surrounded by fresh raspberries and strawberries.

So reasonable compared to store-bought jam!

Want to know another fabulous thing about this recipe? It's super economical to make. I got 7 10-ounce jars from my batch and calculated that, with the cost of the ingredients (even though grocery prices are soaring), each jar of my pretty jam came out to $2.14. Brins charges $10.00 per 7.5-ounce jar - plus $7.50 for shipping. Even an average jar of jam (like Smuckers) from my local grocery store costs $3.59 for a 12-ounce jar. See what I mean? SUPER economical!

So many reasons to make your own jam!

Okay, one last tout for making this Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam... or any type of homemade jam. You know exactly what goes into it. I checked the ingredient list on a jar of jam recently and this is what it said:

Strawberries, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Fruit Pectin, Citric Acid.

No thanks! I'll stick with fruit, sugar and pectin and jam that's made in my own little Carolina kitchen!

Vertical ultra closeup photo of jars of Strawberry Raspberry Lemongrass Jam featuring custom gift labels for the jars.

What to do with this Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam

Besides eating this jam with a spoon right out of the jar, there are lots of fun things to do with this sweet, delicious confection. Here are a few:

  • Enjoy it on toast, biscuits, English muffins, scones or focaccia bread.
  • Use it on pancakes or waffles instead of syrup. Slice a few fresh strawberries to go on top.
  • Spoon it over ice cream.
  • Drizzle it on yogurt and top with granola,
  • Sub it for the raspberry jam in this Raspberry Jam Shortbread Tart.
  • Use a scoop of this jam as a garnish for this Lemon Curd Shortbread Tart.
  • Make a batch of these Ridiculously Easy Brioche Rolls and serve them warm with butter and a jar of this Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam (pictured below).

Vertical ultra closeup photo of homemade brioche buns spread with Strawberry Raspberry Lemongrass Jam and butter.

A beautiful gift!

As you can see in the pictures above, we've created a pretty little label to make your jam easy to identify in the pantry or freezer or to dress up the jars for gifting. If you'd like to receive a PDF for free printable labels, just scroll to the very bottom of this page and you'll see a comment box. Let us know that you'd like to receive the labels and we will email them to you, along with instructions on how to use them.

Horizontal closeup photo of custom gift labels for Strawberry Raspberry Lemongrass Jam and regular shelf stable Strawberry Raspberry Lemongrass Jam.

So if you're looking for something delicious, unique, fun, perfect for gifting and that will bring lots of rave reviews, pick up the ingredients for this Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam and whip up a batch! It will definitely take the ho-hum out of ordinary breakfasts and so much more!

Vertical photo of a batch of Strawberry Raspberry Lemongrass Jam stacked up on top of each other surrounded by fresh strawberries and raspberries.

Café Tips for making this Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam

  • This recipe calls for 1 12-ounce bag of frozen raspberries. You can substitute fresh raspberries if desired. You'll need 2 cartons of fresh raspberries.
  • This recipe calls for fresh lemongrass. You can also use lemongrass paste, which is found in the produce section of many larger grocery stores. I keep a tube of this paste in my freezer. When I need it, I simply allow it to thaw for 10 minutes, squeeze out as much as I need and then pop it back in the freezer. Ginger also comes in these tubes and can be subbed for finely grated fresh ginger in an equal amount. I use both the lemongrass paste and the ginger paste for this Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam recipe.
  • It's important when making jams and jellies to understand the terminology. One of the classic terms is to bring the fruit/sugar mixture to a "full rolling boil". This means a boil that continues to bubble furiously, even when you give it a good stir.
  • Another thing that's important is to pay heed to the time that's indicated in the recipe. In this Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam, the instructions say to allow the fruit/pectin/sugar mixture to come to a "full rolling boil", then to boil for exactly one minute. Set a timer! This will ensure successful results.
  • As mentioned above you can either preserve this Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam, using a hot water bath, making it shelf-stable OR simply ladle it into jars and store it in the refrigerator or freezer.
  • If you chose the canning method, here is a great guide from National Center for Home Food Preservation.
  • If you chose to not use a hot water bath, it's fine for the jam to sit at room temperature for several hours. The sugar in jam/jelly/marmalade recipes acts as a preservative so there's no need to worry. Just keep it in the refrigerator or freezer for longer storage..
  • This recipe calls for 1 box (1.75 ounces or 49g) of powdered fruit pectin. I use SureJell. SureJell is available at most larger grocery stores and online. If you can't find it at your local grocery store, check with the front desk or manager as it's stored in different places at different stores. There are two types of SureJell, regular and low-sugar. You want the regular or original variety for this recipe.
  • In order to ensure success with this Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam, don't try to alter the ingredients. Lots of people are concerned about the amount of sugar in jam and jelly recipes. The sugar is not only a sweetener but it also helps with the set and it's a preservative, as mentioned above. There are low sugar pectins on the market and it would be better to go with a recipe specifically designed for low sugar than to try to alter this recipe. Plus you only consume a small amount of jam at a time so each serving is not that much sugar.
  • I often get asked if you can substitute dry and liquid pectins. The answer is no. The proportion of fruit to sugar often varies, depending on whether the recipe calls for dry or liquid pectin. To ensure success, it's best to stick with the type of pectin that the recipe calls for.
  • Measure carefully when making jam or jelly with pectin. The proportion of sugar to fruit is important and if you use more or less than what's called for, the set can be affected.
  • Many jam/jelly/marmalade recipes call for measuring the sugar into a separate bowl, then adding it to the fruit. Why? It's easy to lose track and add too much or too little and risk the results. I don't do this but I do count out loud so I'm sure about how much sugar I'm adding.

 

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Strawberry Raspberry Lemongrass Jam

Chris Scheuer
Weary of the same old jam on your morning toast? This Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam is a delicious game-changer! Make a batch in less than an hour with plenty for yourself and enough to give away (you'll love the free printable labels)!
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 128
Calories 49
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 quarts fresh ripe strawberries, or frozen berries without sugar
  • 1 12- ounce bag frozen raspberries, thawed
  • 1 box, 1.75 ounces or 49g powdered pectin (I use SURE-JELL)
  • ½ teaspoon butter
  • 7 cups sugar
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh lemongrass, or an equal amount of lemongrass paste
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated fresh ginger, or ginger paste
  • finely grated zest from 1 medium lime
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions
 

For the prep for jam that will be stored in the refrigerator or freezer:

  1. Wash your jars and lids with hot, soapy water or run them through the dishwasher.

For the prep for jam that will be processed and stored at room temperature:

  1. Bring a boiling-water canner, half full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.

For making the jam:

  1. With a potato masher, crush the raspberries in a medium size bowl. Stem the strawberries and add them to the bowl, one layer at time, crushing them with a potato masher as you go.
  2. Measure exactly 5 cups of the crushed fruit into a large saucepan or stock pot.
  3. Stir the pectin into the fruit mixture in the pot. Add the butter (helps to reduce foaming). Over high heat, bring the fruit mixture to a full rolling boil (a boil that doesn’t stop bubbling when stirred) and boil for 1 minute.
  4. Stir in the sugar, lemongrass and ginger. Return to a full rolling boil and boil for exactly 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and skim off any foam with a spoon. Stir in the lime zest and lime juice.
  5. Ladle into the prepared jars, filling to ½ inch from the top. Wipe jar rims and threads and cover tightly.

For finishing jam that will be stored in the refrigerator or freezer:

  1. Allow the jam to sit at room temperature for 24 hours then refrigerate (two to three weeks) or freeze (for longer storage).

For finishing (processing) jam that will be stored at room temperature:

  1. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. (Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if needed.) Cover and bring water to gentle boil. Process 10 min. Remove jars and place upright on a towel to cool completely.
  2. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middle of lids with finger (If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary).

Notes

See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and tips to ensure success.
If you prefer to use Metric measurements there is a button in each of our recipes, right above the word “Instructions”. Just click that button to toggle to grams, milliliters, etc. If you ever come across one of our recipes that doesn’t have the Metric conversion (some of the older recipes may not), feel free to leave a comment and I will add it.
Adapted from Kraft - My Food and Family

Nutrition

Calories: 49kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 27mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 1mg
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175 Comments

  1. Please send me the labels for these strawberry raspberry lemon grass jam… my family loves it!! and I love to give it as gifts…

    Thank you

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  2. I'm anxious to make the Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass Jam, so would you please share your template for the labels? Thanks so much,

    Phyllis G

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  3. I can't wait to try this recipe!! Is it possible to get the template for the printable labels too? Thank you for taking the time to put these together!

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  4. I just ordered the lemongrass paste and can't wait to make the strawberry raspberry lemongrass jam. it sound so yummy. I would appreciate it if you could send me the labels and thank you for the recipe and labels.
    Gloria

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  9. I just printed out the recipe for the Raspberry Jam. Can not wait to try it. I would like to request free printable labels for this jam I plan to make.

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    2. Hi Jane, the labels could not be delivered. Could there be an error in your email address?

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  14. I was looking for a flavored jam and this fits the bill! Would love to send it to friends so the labels would make a lovely professional touch!
    Thank you for sending them!
    Gwen

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  17. Hi Could you email me the printable labels? Thanks and I love all your recipes....never made a bad one:)

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  18. Hello from Canada - I have plenty of berries in my freezer and would love to try this delicious-sounding jam... I would also appreciate the fine-looking label pdf if you'd be so kind as to send it along - thanks!

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  21. Your jam recipes are always delicious. I must try this one. Please send the labels for gift giving.
    Thanks

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  22. You've done it again - I can't wait to try this recipe. Lots of my favorite ingredients.
    Please send me the labels - they are really cute.
    Thanks much - I gave it 5 stars because I know it will be delish like the other recipes I've tried here.

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  23. Hi. I wanted to make your strawberry lemongrass jam and can it in the smaller 1.5 oz jars. It looks amazing! Any suggestions on how long to water bath them?

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  24. Yes I would love the PDF labels
    I would also love to know if there is a sugar sub to be able to use? Or cam you cut down on the amount of sugar used?
    Thank you!

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    1. Hi Marlene, we will be happy to send you the labels.
      Regarding your question, to ensure success, it would be better to use a no-sugar or low-sugar pectin and follow the recipe on the box than to reduce the sugar in this recipe. Sugar is important for the set of the jam and reducing it can result in a runny jam.

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  25. Hi there, Looking for a recipe to use my homegrown rasberries and lemongrass and came across your site.
    I presume you don't send labels overseas so was wondering if there is any other way I could get them from you.
    I am in Australia.

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    1. Hi Rosalie, it's a pdf file in an email, so we can send them to anyone! We are happy to send them your way.

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  29. Please send printable labels for Raspberry, strawberry, lemongrass jam. I will be making this for my gal pals on Mother's Day. Thank you so much.

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  30. Hello Chris, this looks good. Can’t wait to try the recipe combination. I would very much appreciate it if you & send the labels my way.
    Thanks a bunch.
    Linda P,

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  31. PLEASE SEND ME THE LABELS FOR THE sTRAWBERY,rrr RASPBERY,lEMONGRASS jAM LABELS....tHIS JAM SOUNDS SO INTERESTING!!!

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  32. Yes, please send me the labels. i am always looking for something different and this seems to be it! Your Raspberry Meyer Lemon Marmalade was out of this world but alas Meyer Lemon season seems to have passed. Can't wait to try this one.

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    2. Hi Jane, the labels were not able to be delivered. Could there be an error in your email address?

      Reply

  33. Always excited to find another new recipe from you. Your jam recipes in particular are a favorite. May I please get the Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass jam labels.

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  34. Always excited to find another of your beautiful jam recipes, as well as the many other recipes of yours that I have saved. I really should just make a Pinterest file just for your recipes and simplify my life. May I please get the Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass jam labels.
    Thanks,

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  36. I would love the labels for the Raspberry Strawberry Lemongrass jam. Thank you for your generosity in providing them and your wonderful recipes.

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  40. I’m actually growing lemongrass this year so I’ve been looking for recipes!! Will definitely make this so I’d love the labels as well!🥰

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  41. Hello,
    I made freezer jam for my first time last year and did experience one of the issues...sugar crystals did not dissolve. Now that the summer season is here, I feel confident to give this another try using the suggestion you have given.
    I would also like the stickers and any tips for printing.

    Thank you for sharing your experience and recipes.
    Pam

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  44. Just made this jam and it is absolutely delicious! Making scones and clotted cream to go with it. YUM!

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  46. I can't wait to be able to shop the Farmer's Markets for these ingredients! May I please have a copy of the labels? Thank you for this wonderful recipe!

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  47. Living in Spain. Still have problems converting U.S. measurements. Especially cakes which need exact calculations.
    e.g. strawberry jam (sounds yummy) going to try & make today. Frozen rasps. 12 ozs. Frozen Strawberries roughly 1900 grams. Etc etc. Just can’t get my head around it. Dried pectin can only get bottled liquid. Hope it works?Going to try. Love your recipes. Some work almost …some don’t . Confused .com. Get my knickers in a twist. A British saying to show exasperation at not getting it. Never mind I will try. Yes please, can I Have some printed labels as I would like to give as gifts. If it works.

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    1. Hi Antoinette, under the ingredients list you can click to convert the ingredients to metric measurments. We will send the labels your way!

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      1. Made this jam yesterday using all frozen fruit and it turned out GREAT. Set up beautifully. The ginger and lemongrass seem to really enhance the flavor of the strawberries and raspberries. They seem so much more intense and bright. I managed to get 8 13 oz. Bonne Maman jars full and 1 small 6oz. canning jar that was mostly jam not much fruit. I'll definitely make this again.
        I too would like the labels. I think I'll gift some for Easter this year.

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  48. I would like to know where I can purchase the jars this marmalade is in. Would also like the label and would like to know what kind of paper is used for the label!

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  49. I would love to have your labels for the jams you have listed , I want to try all of these. we love jams and jellies! Thank you very much!

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    1. Hi Dayna, we are happy to send you any labels you would like. We just ask that you please leave a comment on each post so we can keep everything straight.

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  50. I just bought some really sweet strawberries as well and wld love to make this recipe. Never tried home made jam before but I’m excited to try. Would also love to have those cute labels if they’re still available. Thank you 😊

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  52. Can you please share the label pdf with me? I want to gift this to a neighbor who isn’t feeling well. They love all the jam recipes I’ve tried to make.
    Thank you
    Sonia

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  54. Your jam recipe is definitely a keeper! Thank you for also providing a label template that I will be delighted and tickled pink to receive. <3

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  55. Please send me your raspberry strawberry lemongrass jam labels! I can't wait for the u-pick strawberry patches to open!!!

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  58. Will be trying this one as soon as NC strawberries come in. Love to have label pdf- thank you.
    MQW

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  62. I've never made jam before but this recipe sounds so delicious and different - exotic, even, with the lemongrass, ginger, and lime - that it's going to be my first shot at making preserves. Can't wait to get cooking! Could you please send me the printable labels? Thank you.

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  65. This would be perfect to take to my local Herb Society bake sale.
    May I please have the labels.

    Thank you

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  69. Hi Chris! What a great looking jam — looking forward to trying it with fresh raspberries and strawberries that are just beginning to arrive at the farmers markets here in California. I would love to have a PDF of the labels!

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    1. Thanks so much, Annaliese! Lucky you, being in California! We have a couple of months to go before the local berries arrive. Sending the labels now.

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  71. This looks fabulous. I’m looking forward to trying it.

    Please send the gift tags/labels. Thank you so much.

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  72. I am going to try this recipe as soon as berries come into season. Thank you for posting it. I would love to get labels like you posted.

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  74. All the jams I have tried from Cafe Sucre Farine are absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to try this one. Please send labels. Many thanks!

    Subaker

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    1. Yay! So happy you've enjoyed them Susan! I think you'll love this one too. The labels should be in your email.

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  76. I love your recipes. It is so nice to have flavour that is tested before suggesting others use it. I have now acquired a a small collection of frozen tubes 🙂 What a game changer and then I always have those on hand. If only they came on sale once in a while. Could I please have a pdf of your beautiful labels sent to me. Thank you again for sharing your awesome ideas!!!

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  78. Thank you for another recipe to try out on my family and friends! They have loved them all so far. I too would love the labels.

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  81. Can't wait to try the Strawberry Raspberry Lemongrass jam! Please send me the PDF for labels. Thanks so much!

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  83. I have not tried this particular recipe but I have tried many of your other recipes for jellies and cookies. This website is one of my favorite places! I would love to have the printable labels.

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  84. Wow! Another recipe that I can't wait to try! Also, please send the labels. Love, love that you do all the testing first! Thanks Chris.

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    1. This looks amazing and I can't wait to make it. Would very much appreciate receiving the label pdf. Thanks!

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