Pomona, our namesake, was the Roman goddess of fruitful abundance. Her name comes from the Latin word pomum, "fruit," specifically orchard fruit. Pomona watches over and protects fruit trees and cares for their cultivation. Her festival day is August 13.
In her honor, Pomona's Pectin and Fillmore Container have put together a gift pack for 2 lucky winners. Each winner will receive --
From us:
~ A copy of Preserving with Pomona's Pectin by Allison Carroll Duffy (75 inspiring low-sugar jam, jelly, preserve, conserve, and marmalade recipes)
~ A box of Pomona's Pectin.
From Fillmore Container:
~ One case of Orchard Road regular mouth 8-oz jelly jars (6 jars)
~ One pack of Orchard Road regular mouth lids and bands (6 per pack)
~ One regular mouth stainless funnel
Also in the spirit of celebration, we are sharing with you the recipe for Gingered Lemon-Fig Preserves from Preserving with Pomona's Pectin (see below for the recipe).
This Giveaway is open to anyone with a mailing address in the U.S. or Canada who is 18 years or older. The entry dates are from August 5 through August 13, 2014 (Pacific Daylight Time).
There is nothing special you need to do to enter the Giveaway. Everyone gets 2 free entries.
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Leaving a comment on this blog post does not enter you into the Giveaway, but of course we always love to get your comments!
Winners will be randomly chosen. We will email the winners to send us their mailing address. The names of the winners will be posted on the Pomona's Pectin website blog 48 hours after the giveaway ends.
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Get the Gingered Lemon-Fig Preserves recipe.
Visit Fillmore Container's website. They are a purveyor of all kinds of containers & closures, canning accessories, party supplies, and candle supplies. They also sell Pomona's Pectin!
Brenda
I have yet to use Pomona pectin – after reading all these comments – I can’t wait to give it a try. Looking forward to these results.
Mary Lou Sumberg
Hi Brenda,
Thanks for your willingness to try Pomona’s. Do let us know how your jam comes out.
Phyllis Adelle Sherer
Thanks for the chance!
Hannah
We love pomona’s too! I keep thinking that we might need an official t-shirt that proclaims, “We proudly use Pomona’s Universal Pectin!”
Mary Lou Sumberg
That’s a great idea Hannah; we just need a little extra time and energy to make something like that happen! So happy to hear that you love Pomona’s.
Lynda Reaves
I canned a batch of strawberry jam with Pomona’s and one without and all that sugar it requires. The difference side by side was incredible! The Pomona batch you could actually taste the wonderful strawberries, the other was all sugar, I’m hooked on Pomona’s!
Christy Altieri
I have been using Pomona’s for years. Love using honey and making double/triple batches. “Jam Good” all the time. Used it this past summer in our fig and apple chutneys. Perfect.
Belmari Bauer
Pomona is a winner!! I just tell everyone that does canning that it is the best. Less sugar and you can do more batches at once!!!!!
I just love Pomona!!!
Dr. A. D. Padhye
Dear Mary Lou Sumberg,
Thank you once again for sending across very interesting information regarding ”Goddess POMONA”.
Regards,
Dr.A.D.Padhye
Food Technologist.
P.S.:
I really feel privileged to receive regular mail from Pomona Pectin.
The information is so interesting.
maggie
I am going to try Pomona’s for the first time with my abundance of prickly pears. I have your recipe and pectin. Can’t wait to see how it is without so much sugar; I may use some agave for one batch.
Mary Lou Sumberg
Hi Maggie,
Let us know how it comes out!
HortiDavis
I am a Pomona’s fanatic, telling everyone about it constantly. So far my favorite recipe is Balsamic Fig Jam. I may enter it into the local fair later in the summer. Thank you, thank you, thank you. You’ve changed our lives.
Jackie
Thank you for such a wonderful product!!!
Kathryn Palanci
I am completely in love with Pomona’s Pectin! I used it for the first time today and will never switch back to my old brand. Thank you for a fabulous product…can’t wait to try your other delicious recipes!
Carol Sue Piros
I have been using Pomona pectin for years now and will never go back to the other kinds. It is so much faster to make a double or even triple batch and the flavor using honey or maple syrup you cannot match with sugar! I too have received excellent service with jam questions when I have had to make the call. Love this product and the people who represent it!
Gale
I’ve been using Pomona’s Pectin for years and like it so much I tell everyone about it. My job to share great info with other canners.
Jo-Ann Mon
I recently discovered Pomona’s & it’s totally changed the way I make my jams & jellies!
Patricia N.
I have used Pomona pectin twice now with great results both times. I like the way my questions were answered so promptly. I even got an answer to a jamming problem on a Sunday!! Talk about great customer service.
Michelle
I love Pomona pectin. It has never failed me. I know I can trust it!