Candy in a Jar: Tastes of Summer

Just want to indulge in the sweetness of summer?  Then this book is for you!  Featuring just the scrumptious flavors you love about summer, all year long!

Banana Split Jam

A favorite among kids, this jam is sweet and delectable.  A surprisingly good addition to a PB&J, this is one your kids will be asking for over and over again.  Also a quick and easy topping for ice cream that has everything included!

Blackberry S'mores
Delicious chocolate and marshmallows surround these rich blackberries to bring back all the warmth of a summer campfire.  Stick with tradition and eat it on graham crackers!

Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Nothing is more romantic than sweet strawberries dipped in chocolate.  In this jam we thick strawberry jam with melted chocolate as well as chocolate bits mixed in.  Definitely a crowd pleaser!

Peach Melba Jam

A wonderfully fresh and fancy dessert – now at your fingertips!  Sweet syrup encasing fresh peaches makes this one to die for.  Naturally it’s wonderful over ice cream.  Have on hand for a decadent dessert anytime!

Pina Colada
This jelly is the perfect blend of pineapple and coconut cream.  The jelly comes out smooth and sweet with a few coconut flakes mixed in.  Just like the tropical drink it is sweet heaven.  So go ahead, drink it up!
(No alcohol is used in this recipe)

Raspberry Lemonade Marmalade
An elevated flavor of summer, all year long!  Unlike many marmalades, this is not as tart as you’d normally encounter.  Rather, it takes just like the real thing, with crisp lemons and sweet raspberries.  And it even comes out a beautiful pink color!

Strawberry Lemonade Marmalade

A perfect flavor of summer, all year long!  Unlike many marmalades, this is not as tart as you’d normally encounter.  Rather, it takes just like the real thing, with crisp lemons and sweet strawberries.  And it even comes out a beautiful pink color!

Spiced Peach Cobbler
Nothing is better than fresh, sweet peaches cooked in brown sugar and delicate spices.  Mix it together and you have a taste to die for.  Bring out the taste of summer and the good ole days when you made peach cobbler in the dutch oven over a fire - or in your oven!  This is great in oatmeal or with biscuits.

Watermelon Jolly Rancher 

Jolly Ranchers are a classic, and everyone knows that the watermelon ones were the best.  This delicious jelly combines the sweetness of watermelon with a bit of extra sugary-ness for a perfect touch of indulgence.  This one reminds me of my childhood.