PUYALLUP — A Port Orchard woman took second place in the annual jam and jelly competition during the Washington State Fair on Sept. 19.

Judges chose the top three entries in each division based on appearance, consistency and taste. The fair was held Sept. 5-21.

In the jam contest, Mary Brown of Port Orchard nabbed second place and $50 with her deliciously sweet strawberry peach raspberry jam.

First prize and a premium of $75 were awarded to Kathy Elliott of Puyallup for her reduced sugar raspberry jam. The third place ribbon and $25 went to Caren Fisher of Renton for her pear raspberry jam.

Brown was also took second in the jelly contest with the currant jelly. She won $50.

Barbara Gates of Steilacoom was awarded first prize for her red raspberry jelly.

Third place and $25 went to Yvonne Powers of Puyallup for her red pepper/garlic jelly.