What are you canning now?

[rancher hicks]

Just made some currant jelly, and it didn't need any pectin because the fruit had plenty! I love that. This is what I got from three quarts of currants.

I added some to mine but fear I probably shouldn't have. It takes so long to get it up to setting temp. It's firm but still speadable.

I'm considering some Cantaloup since there's lots at the market. And some peaches too. And some cherries for Pie. Though DW doesn't make a lot of pies.

Apple picking time will be here before we know it.

 

[N F C]

@rancher hicks , your mention of cantaloupe caught my eye. Are you freezing it or can you actually can cantaloupe? (Newbie canner here, learning lots.)

 

[rancher hicks]

@rancher hicks , your mention of cantaloupe caught my eye. Are you freezing it or can you actually can cantaloupe? (Newbie canner here, learning lots.)

canning. I'd like to put up as much food as I can for the winter. It's in season now and much I can't grow for myself. Though I'm not sure it's worth it. We can get certain things in the winter but they're not very tasty.

Non traditional varieties or heritage types are better. New veggies and fruits are designed for long storage and in most cases it's at the cost of taste.

Seedless watermelons are a good example. Very blah tasting. As if seeds were really a problem. You can't have a watermelon seed spitting contest with a seedless watermelon.

 

[N F C]

Thanks @rancher hicks , I think I learn something new here on BYC every day.

I agree with you on the watermelon. What fun is it if it's tasteless and you can't have a seed spitting contest?

 

[rancher hicks]

Me too, the learning thing.

I'll post the canteloupe recipe I hope to use tomorrow.

 

[Peep_Show]

Peaches are getting ripe! DH and I went out to shake the tree to see what ripe ones would come off. Got enough for a pie, smoothies and canning. LOTS more on the way.

 

[N F C]

@Peep_Show your peaches look delicious!

 

[Peep_Show]

Thanks. This year the orchard is really producing. Had to coddle the trees for a couple of years after purchasing the property as they hadn't thrived with careful neglect from the previous owners. Would much rather have fruit than firewood!

 

[N F C]

Thanks. This year the orchard is really producing. Had to coddle the trees for a couple of years after purchasing the property as they hadn't thrived with careful neglect from the previous owners. Would much rather have fruit than firewood!

x2, love fruit! It looks like you did a good job of getting them back into production.

 

[3goodeggs]

Quote: you don't need pie for cherries, you spoon them over the ice cream.

or eat them out of the jar...with a spoon.
...by yourself, hidden in the garage, so no one will know you didn't share.