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Customer Reviews for Ball Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
Ball Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
Take advantage of produce on sale and make delicious jams and jellies for your family. The Ball Automatic Jam and Jelly Maker lets you save money and make wholesome, honest preserves with only the best ingredients. This jam and jelly maker makes it easy for you to make fresh jams and jellies at home. Smart Stir technology automatically stirs jam while it cooks, so you don't have to. Easily makes 4 cups of jam and jelly at a time. Features automatic stirrer for no burning, and glass lid included so you can keep an eye on your product! It features dishwasher safe parts for easy clean-up.
Average Customer Rating:
4.6
out of 5
(30 Reviews) 25
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Customer Recommendation97%28 out of 29reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews
Review 1 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
A great idea, it's about time!
,04/28/2013
By Sassycookie ,
Missouri
5
out of
5
This is a great product! It is about time someone made home preserving and canning easier. Many Americans like to preserve our garden produce, it just got easier. Thank you!
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
3
out of
5
Durability
4
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per year
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Review 2 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
04/22/2013
By FLgirl2891 ,
Central, FL
5
out of
5
Made organic grape jelly so far & it was a breeze! My boyfriend & I are loving this machine so far and cannot wait to try different recipes & to share with friends/family! If you are wanting to make huge quantities at a time, then this machine is not for you. It is perfect for us; it was well worth the money.
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
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Review 3 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
04/22/2013
By woodcreature ,
Pleasant Hill, OH
5
out of
5
Follow the directions exactly. I used Sure Jell in my 1st and 2nd batch of strawberry jam and it never set up. It did get thicker, but was still runny-but still delicious. You must use Ball Classic Pectin as stated in the directions! When I used the Ball Classic Pectin, my strawberry jam came out beautiful, thick, and delicious! Love the easy clean-up finish in the cooker. Nothing negative to say about this equipment.
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
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Review 4 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
04/16/2013
By spoiledsunshine ,
Florida
2
out of
5
Nice Looking kitchen appliance, used once and stopped working would not turn on again. Waited the time they told me to, but would not work again. I lost $15.00 worth the strawberries Pectin and sugar.
Product Attributes:
Value
3
out of
5
Meets Expectations
1
out of
5
Durability
1
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
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Review 5 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
Fantastic product.
,04/11/2013
By AuntieEthel ,
Northern California
5
out of
5
I can not say enough good things about this product. It has taken all of the guess work out of jam and jelly making and the sweat from standing over a hot stove stirring stirring and stirring for what seemed like forever.
Some day, I hope they figure out how to make one of a larger capacity, but for now, this is great!
Some day, I hope they figure out how to make one of a larger capacity, but for now, this is great!
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per year
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Review 6 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
04/05/2013
By natos ,
natos tarzana
5
out of
5
omg I made my fruit leathers in this amazing it boils very fast the only down side is that it turns off in 30mns and u have to wait another 30mns to turn it back on so far I love it
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per month
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Review 7 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
Nevery made jam, get this. It's easy!
,03/17/2013
By Amethyst13 ,
Texas
5
out of
5
I have never made jam or jelly. This is the easiest way to do it. Just follow the directions exact and you have made jam. I love this. I bought this to make 4 oz jars of blueberry jam for my daughter's wedding favors. It turned out great!!!
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
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Review 8 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
Just follow the instructions they work.
,03/04/2013
By rufnek2001 ,
lyman
4
out of
5
If you follow the instructions you should not have any problems. And have realy not tested it as much as i would like but summer is comeing. And i will give it a better work out then.
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
4
out of
5
Durability
4
out of
5
Appearance
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Male
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per year
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Review 9 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
This is the best Jam and Jelly maker it's so easy
,02/28/2013
By Pinkiesparky ,
Bowling green Ohio
5
out of
5
This is my second Jam and Jelly maker
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:55 - 64
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
-1point
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Review 10 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
a great idea
,02/26/2013
By YahwehBless ,
panama city fl
5
out of
5
I have diabetes and i love jams the people at ball have recipes and they are good ones and they are clear about you following their directions to have fool proof jams and jelly but i beg the pardon when it comes to me and my husband this is what i did i washed my machine, i sprinkled in first 3 TBS of sugar free pectin, 5 cups of smashed banana's, 2 cups of no sugar added apple sauce, 1 tsp of allspice, 1 tsp of nutmeg, and 1 TBS of cinnamon, and little packets of equal sweetener measuring 1/3 of a cup, 2 TBS of butter, 3/4 cup of pecans crushed, let the ingred. mix for the 4 minutes when it beeps add the equal sweetener and then let it finish even though as diabetics we have to be careful with our bananas but people let me tell you this turned out perfect i canned 8 small jars of it, its great i cant say enough about it and this was my very first time.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:1 week or less
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Review 11 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
I'm impressed !
,02/06/2013
By KodyNC ,
Harrisburg, NC
5
out of
5
I made pomeganate jelly from 100% pure juice as my first project. I made the low sugar jelly, using BALL brand pectin. This jelly had the consistancy of jam and is totally delightful.
The machine took all the worst part of jam/jelly making away---the stirring. I couldn't be happier with this machine----next up, blueberry jam from my backyard bushes!
The machine took all the worst part of jam/jelly making away---the stirring. I couldn't be happier with this machine----next up, blueberry jam from my backyard bushes!
Product Attributes:
Value
4
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
4
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per year
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Review 12 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
Love this product! Feel free to experiment...
,12/24/2012
By BoatLover24 ,
Hemet, CA
5
out of
5
This is a great product, and I love it. I'm making critical observations here of the RECIPES, not the unit...
After making several batches with the FreshTech Jam & Jelly maker, using the recipes in the book, I've made some observations:
1# The products are too hard set #they gel right in the pan, or as they're being scooped out#, to the point where the jam or jelly virtually cannot be spread on bread.
2) The standard recipe is far too sweet. Sweeter than anything you can buy in the store, sometimes the jam or jelly is so sweet, it tastes like fruity candy, not jam or jelly. Even my husband, a sweets-lover, won't eat it. Since I'm hypoglycemic, more than a teaspoon will send my blood sugar on a roller coaster ride, as I learned from experience...
So, solution! This is based on the low-sugar recipes ONLY...
1) The hard-set is easily dealt with by increasing the amount of juice/fruit to 4 cups, instead of 3. Do not change any other quantities. This results in the finished product still being liquid in the pan at the finish, so it's easy to fill the jars. Less foam, too, don't ask me why... When completely cool, it forms a beautiful medium set gel, easy to spread, but if you take a spoonful out, that scoop-out is still visible there in the container. It doesn't flow to fill it in.
2) Don't use the the full-sugar recipes unless you like candy. A lot!
All in all, I'm extremely please to have this unit, and see using it a great deal in the future #I've even made spaghetti sauce with it...) So don't be afraid to experiment! The batches are small enough that if something doesn't work, you haven't wasted a whole day and a ton of money and ingredients.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+3points
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Review 13 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
10/26/2012
By dazzlind ,
Shepherdsville
5
out of
5
I loved it! I'm used to making 8 jars at a time and it only makes 4 but the time I save it well worth it. Plus it saves my feet and back from hurting from standing in one spot for so long stirring. I have already recommended it to alot of my friends that can.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:35 - 44
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per year
+5points
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Review 14 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
Love it!!!
,10/11/2012
By irishmaggie60 ,
Westminster, CO
5
out of
5
I made two batches immediately after purchase; one pomegranate jelly and one strawberry jam. They both came out wonderfully. The machine was also very easy to clean.
Durability - So far it's excellent but I have only had it about a month...
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per month
+2points
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Review 15 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
09/18/2012
By rjpnn ,
nh
1
out of
5
it worked
Product Attributes:
Value
1
out of
5
Meets Expectations
1
out of
5
Durability
1
out of
5
Appearance
1
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Once per month
-31points
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Review 16 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
I wasn't sure at first - but now I'm sold
,08/27/2012
By ktzmom13 ,
Fairfield, PA
5
out of
5
I don't work with pectin. The first time I made strawberry jam, it looked very soupy and I was skeptical - thought I'd done something wrong, even though I measured everything carefully. I ended up adding more pectin and sugar and boiling it on top of the stove to make it thicker (it turned out fine).
The second time I decided to go with it the final results, ladled the soup into my jars, sealed them in my steamer canner (another recent purchase), and hoped for the best. The next morning, all the jars were sealed, all the jam was gelled, and the finished product was fantastic. My husband and kids loved it.
I made peach jam this weekend - same soupy results out of the pan, but perfect jam the next day. Be sure to follow the directions carefully, measure carefully and be prepared for soup. But also be prepared for delicious jam once it cools and sets. Clean up is easy and I can do other things while the machine does all the work.
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Once per week
+8points
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Review 17 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
08/22/2012
By kathgriff59 ,
Pelzer,SC
5
out of
5
This product is great doen't make alot but does very well for 8-10 /2 pints would buy again just make this idea bigger
Product Attributes:
Value
3
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+4points
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Review 18 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
Nice, but...
,08/20/2012
By CheatateBill ,
Hiram Ga
3
out of
5
This is a good cooker, but, I was under the impression that once it cooked the jam it was ready to put in jars and store away. After I recieved the cooker and read the directions I was disappointed to learn that this was ONLY a cooker and that after you cooked the jam in the jam maker you still had to can the jam in a canner which meant more time and another expense buying the canner. I returned the Jam Maker as I did not feel it was worth the high price for only a cooker.
Product Attributes:
Value
3
out of
5
Meets Expectations
1
out of
5
Durability
3
out of
5
Appearance
3
out of
5
Recommends this product? No
Age:65 or older
Gender:Male
Ownership:1 week or less
Usage:Never
+1point
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missyw10
WA
Posted 04/12/2013
I have found in the past that jams and jellies DO NOT HAVE to be processed in a canner. I ALWAYS fill the jars, wipe and seal, screw the bands on TIGHT, invert on a folded towel with the other half of the towel flipped over the top. Leave upside down for 5-10 minutes, then flip right-side up. leave in the towel for a while longer while you hear the "POP" of the lids sealing. I have NEVER used a canner.
+1point
Review 19 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
great
,08/01/2012
By ptmuguca ,
Portland Oregon
5
out of
5
this is a great product easy to use i will be purchaseing this for christmas gifts for family
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:45 - 54
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:A few times per month
+7points
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Review 20 for Ball Automatic FreshTech Jam and Jelly Maker, 35005
07/14/2012
By vicnix ,
jonesboro, ar
5
out of
5
i cant imagine anyone not loving this product i have canned for years and this has made jelly making so much easier and less messy love it love it love it--would be absolutely great for a novice canner as well as a seasoned one.
Product Attributes:
Value
5
out of
5
Meets Expectations
5
out of
5
Durability
5
out of
5
Appearance
5
out of
5
Recommends this product? Yes
Age:65 or older
Gender:Female
Ownership:2 - 7 weeks
Usage:Every few days
+10points
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