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| natesgirl |
Posted - Apr 25 2011 : 09:52:25 AM
I've begun my jelly makin for this year. And just in time I might add.
We are down to 1 jar of violet and 1 jar of rose jelly.
I have a gallon of water soakin my first batch of violets on the kitchen table right now! Yea!
I will also be makin dandilion this year. A first for us.
I am gonna take a shot at lemon as well since I had to have the zest for some of my easter bakin and now have 2 zestless lemons and 1 whole lemon sittin in my kitchen.
What jellies are you Ladies plannin for this year?
My list varies dependin on what I can locate for free.
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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| mywunderfullife |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 11:03:09 AM
I have chokecherry jelly and syrup, then I am planning on making some apple butter and some red hot apple butter. Also have strawberries to make jelly with along with making some triple berry jam! I love jelly making!
"don't outsmart your common sense and never let your praying knees get lazy"
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| momdrinkstea |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 05:37:07 AM
Anyone have a recipe for CRAB APPLE jelly?
Also, have you made anything with nectarines?
THANKS! :)
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| natesgirl |
Posted - Jun 12 2011 : 11:34:52 AM
I made Hot Apple Butter one year. It was pretty good. You make up the apples for the butter, but don't add the sugar or spices. You add Red Hots until it's hot enough for you, then add in the sugar till it's sweetened to your liking. It turned out pretty good and makes a really nice icing for banana cake!
I got my rose petal jelly done. It turned out really pretty and it's a family favorite!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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| sissarge |
Posted - Jun 10 2011 : 9:18:14 PM
Debbie, I too, would love to know about the apple candy or candy apple jelly. It sounds wonderful and I love candied apples. Please share with us. Thanks and have a great weekend.
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| Mariebelle |
Posted - Jun 10 2011 : 09:05:11 AM
Megan-
I just bought a canning magazine at our local Bi-Mart, it was in the canning supply section. It's by Ball called Blue Book Guide to Preserving, 100 anniversary edition.
Page 36 has a mint jelly recipe. the magazine is chock full of how-to's, hints and tons of recipes. Let me know if you can't find it anywhere and i will email that recipe to you.
Born in the wrong era...
Marie |
| walkinwalkoutcattle |
Posted - Jun 10 2011 : 03:10:12 AM
Does anyone have a failproof recipe for mint jelly? I'd love it!
Farmgirl #2879 :)
Starbucks and sushi to green fried tomatoes and corn pudding-I wouldn't change it for the world.
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| Mariebelle |
Posted - Jun 09 2011 : 8:12:30 PM
The jam i thought would end up being syrup was actually more like a soft jelled jelly. I was pleasantly surprised. My husband made his sourdough pancakes and we had the cran/rasp jelly on them. It was delicious. I did read in a canning magazine that it can take up to two weeks for some jellies to "jell". Leave them in a cool area undisturbed. It said if not Jelled by two weeks they can be "re-done". Read instructions on the bottom of liquid pectin insert.
Born in the wrong era...
Marie |
| letpeoplewonder |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 3:17:53 PM
I wish I had been admitted to the forum a few days earlier...I could have really used some clarification. I just made my first strawberry jam after my three year old and I went strawberry picking. I ended up with one jar of jam...and 4 jars of syrup...plus a nice splatter of jam steam to the face! Being a farmgirl is always an adventure...and even misadventures are delicious!
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| Mariebelle |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 12:58:48 PM
A thought just occured to me--- you might have already thought of this, but it just dawned on me.
Instead of dumping out the water in the pot from doing a water bath canning, let it cool and use it to water your plants! Hahahaha i can't believe i've never thought of that before, i have several potted plants outside that dry out faster than those in the flower bed, so no more pouring the water down the drain, the plants will be thankful!
Born in the wrong era...
Marie |
| Mariebelle |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 10:33:46 AM
Question for you gals,
I was going to try a freezer jam recipe my mother-in-law brought me, but got to thinking...
What kind of containers do i use. I usually do regular jelly/jam and do the water bath, i am trying to rid my kitchen of plastic products, can i freeze in mason jars??
Born in the wrong era...
Marie |
| Mariebelle |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 10:07:49 AM
Debbie,
Where did you get the recipe for Candy Apple jelly? I love to make jelly, just made some apricot/rhubarb jam.
Born in the wrong era...
Marie |
| DebbieSue |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 2:25:53 PM
Just made my 1st "Candy Apple" jelly!! I have 11 full pints! They look great...wish I knew how to put a picture on here! I will have to get my daughter to help me! Anyway, the jelly looks and tastes great! |
| countrymommy85 |
Posted - Jun 04 2011 : 05:43:25 AM
I just made violet jelly this year too! It turned out great! I will definitely be making more dandelion and violet jelly next year!
Mothers are those wonderful people who can get up in the morning before the smell of coffee. ~Author Unknown
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| natesgirl |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 8:44:41 PM
I could spare a few jars. Email me and we'll talk. I've mailed lots of my homemade jellies and haven't had much trouble with it so far.
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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| urban chickie |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 3:01:02 PM
Do any of you farmgals sell your violet jelly? I am wanting to try some but apartment dweller that I am, cannot trust any violets around here to not be sprayed. So, can't make my own. I could barter for fabric or cold processed soap or toiletry things, or even just buy outright. Would rather get from a fellow farmgal than from just anyone off Etsy. I had a name of someone who was planning on making some a few months ago but I lost it, boo hoo!
Catherine
Farmgirl #1370
City Girl By Birth,
Suburbanite By Location,
Farmgirl at Heart
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| DebbieSue |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 05:14:17 AM
I have been making strawberry preserves! Yummy! |
| Tammyb |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 10:00:24 PM
Finally got some jelly/jam made. Rhubarb/Strawberry, Strawberry/Blackberry and Blackberry preserves. Yum Yum !!
Tammyb
sisterchick #541
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| paulas party flowers |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 9:49:47 PM
any one making jams or jellies?paula
the best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched.they must be felt with the heart. Helen Keller |
| natesgirl |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 10:19:20 PM
You can pick them anytime of day.
You can use the whole head with violets, but not dandilions, it's petals only.
I have a link to a recipe that includes pictures.
http://www.prairielandherbs.com/violetjelly.htm
I think it's the best one since it contains pictures to help you out along the way.
Enjoy!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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| countrymommy85 |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 07:52:04 AM
I noticed a TON of violets in the backyard (okay, we haven't mowed our backyard yet because I have been picking dandelions for jelly!) Then yesterday I noticed the violets! I remembered seeing posts about violet jelly and my question is this: when you pick the violet and go to prepare them to steep do you use the whole head or do you just pick the petals off? I've never made Dandelion or Violet jelly so this is my first time.
Mary, I am going to try out liquid pectin for the first time ever this week with dandelion jelly. I'm a little nervous trying out something doubly new (pectin AND dandelion jelly) especially since I've always had great luck with regular pectin.
One last question: When is the best time to pick the violets? Morning, afternoon? Is there a best time to pick or can you pick them anytime? Thanks!
~We can make the world a better place for our kids and future generations by what we do today!~
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| michgirl |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 06:00:41 AM
I made my first batch of violet jelly over the weekend. I am thrilled! This will definitely be a new annual tradition. Only thing is, it didn't gel perfectly. I think I might try the powdered pectin next time. I have so so luck with the liquid kind. |
| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - May 17 2011 : 05:33:03 AM
How pretty!!
Mary Beth
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| natesgirl |
Posted - May 16 2011 : 12:49:46 PM
So beautiful!
Farmgirl Sister #1438
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| forgetmenot |
Posted - May 16 2011 : 07:12:48 AM
Here is Elizabeth Iris's jelly. We had a great time together! Also, couldn't resist including a few of our Virginia Blue Bells. (The woods are full of them)(I wonder if they would make jelly...hmmm)
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
| forgetmenot |
Posted - May 14 2011 : 5:31:42 PM
Just finished 10 4oz jars violet and 11 4oz jars dandeline jelly with 12 yr. old gdaughter doing most of the work. Yay, Elizabeth! Will post a pic tomorrow.
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
