I have very little experience with processing apples, and this is the first year I’ve ever had apples from my own tree to work with. So I did lots of reading. From what I’ve read, you’re supposed to make jelly in small batches. Did I listen on Batch I? Nope. Loaded my poor-quality stockpot full, got it going on my … Read More
Long Live Apricot Jam
Many eons ago, when I was but a small child, my mom made apricot jam. She canned and preserved lots of things – some favorites including pears and peaches – but it took a couple decades for me to realize that apricot jam was at the top of my list for preserves of any kind. I’d made a couple batches … Read More
Wild High-bush Cranberry Jelly – New School
Back in mid-September we were picking high-bush cranberries, as you may recall. We could have easily picked 10 times the amount, but I’ve become cautious about overdoing anything in the fall, as I tend to get over-ambitious, then get seriously tired of all the foraging, garden harvest, hunting, butchering, cleaning, packing, freezing, etc. I’m starting to choose my battles. But … Read More
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