The past couple of weeks I have been doing a little bottling. First time ever!!! Laurel, my friend, was there to show me how.
She taught me a trick, that I'm sure most caners are well aware, of how to get the peel off peaches quick. It is called BLANCHING. Put about 7 peaches in boiling water, boil for 20-30 seconds. Then with a strainer spoon, put immediately in ice cold water. Then.....WaLa, the skin peels right off. I was amazed.
I cut a few peaches and froze them fresh, and bottled the rest. I bought a couple of boxes of apples too and bottled apple pie filling. I'm excited to make some apple pie now. I wasn't sure how the kids would like the peaches, but they all loved them, and said they will never eat store bought again. I guess I'll be purchasing a canning pan now. I'm excited to learn and do more next year.
She taught me a trick, that I'm sure most caners are well aware, of how to get the peel off peaches quick. It is called BLANCHING. Put about 7 peaches in boiling water, boil for 20-30 seconds. Then with a strainer spoon, put immediately in ice cold water. Then.....WaLa, the skin peels right off. I was amazed.
I cut a few peaches and froze them fresh, and bottled the rest. I bought a couple of boxes of apples too and bottled apple pie filling. I'm excited to make some apple pie now. I wasn't sure how the kids would like the peaches, but they all loved them, and said they will never eat store bought again. I guess I'll be purchasing a canning pan now. I'm excited to learn and do more next year.
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2 comments:
Wow, you have been busy! Learn everything you need to know then come down and teach your sisters next year. They look yummy.
I am very impressed! Canning was going above & beyond w/ my garden veggies. . .but you proved me wrong & you will be helping us next year right? I hate store-bought canned fruit because we grew up on the yummy stuff!
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