Showing posts with label Canning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canning. Show all posts

Monday, July 16, 2012

Blueberry Jam

I braved the 90 degree weather this weekend and went and picked my first bunch of blueberries. With the wind of Lake Michigan it made it a little easier however I think I lost some weight with all the sweating I did.

I decided to make blueberry jam. I never canned anything blueberry before so it was a new experience. It was a lot quicker than strawberry or peach jam since there's not peeling or slicing involved so my hands a wrists were very happy.  Here are some photos of the process.

Sorting out the berries

Washing the berries (They look so yummy)
Adding sugar and pectin


The final product

Can't wait to make some homemade bread or buttermilk biscuits to the spread this yummy jam on.

I plan on going again to pick more berries to make syrup and pie filling.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Life Is a Bowl Full of Cherries

Its cherry season here in Michigan and I went and picked cherries last weekend. I have never done this before so it was a new experience.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Strawberries


I love the beginning of summer when strawberries are ripe for the picking. I generaly just make strawberry jam but this year I also wanted to freeze strawberries for strawberry shortcake and strawberry topping for homemade cheesecake (yum).
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