luvTooQuilt

its just seems to be alot of work for me to do one batch at a time.. I usually make a day of it (sometimes two), drag out all the pots and presses, chopping boards and knives, washing & sterilizing jars, lids and bands.. Whew, just thinking about it makes me tired already..


I have at least seven 5gallon buckets of apples that need washing, peeling and coring yet.. Ugh, Dreading having to do it..

dublb

Its a lot of work no matter how we do it :thumbup: One winter I didn't do any. The next year my sister & I did both summers crops in together. I think we made 15 batches in 2 days! Plumes ,peaches, apricots, strawberrys, grapes,& pricklypear. But boy was it good.

dublb

I think your jelly looks so good!!!

dublb

Good luck with all those apples!

luvTooQuilt

I guess I just need another able body willing to 'want' to can with me.. otherwise I just cant get into the mood to do it..

dublb

I understand. Wish I was there! Can you core 'em & freeze "em? I don't know about apples. Would that make 'em soft?

luvTooQuilt

hmm I dont really know, never tried.. .. would be great for apple sauce or apple butter I guess but Im going to can apple pie filling.. so I need the apples a bit firm still.. hmm guess one way to find out is do a sample..

dublb

Cool.

luvTooQuilt

Ill be in your neck of the woods for the holiday my parents are south of Ft Worth area.. I miss Texas.. :cry:

dublb

Its so neat that your coming to TX! Midland is 5 hours west of FT Worth. Just a short drive! :lol: