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Farm Kitchen:  Let The Jelly Makin Begin!!!  |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
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 Posted - May 17 2011 : 10:19:20 PM
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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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paulas party flowers
True Blue Farmgirl
191 Posts
paula
golden valley
az
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 9:49:47 PM
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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 |
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Tammyb
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Tammy
Bluffton
Ohio
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Jun 01 2011 : 10:00:24 PM
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Finally got some jelly/jam made. Rhubarb/Strawberry, Strawberry/Blackberry and Blackberry preserves. Yum Yum !!
Tammyb
sisterchick #541
Live to leave a legacy
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DebbieSue
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Debbie
TX
USA
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Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 05:14:17 AM
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| I have been making strawberry preserves! Yummy! |
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urban chickie
True Blue Farmgirl
734 Posts
Catherine
Niles
IL
USA
734 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 3:01:02 PM
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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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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Jun 02 2011 : 8:44:41 PM
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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
God - Gardening - Family - Is anything else important? |
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countrymommy85
True Blue Farmgirl
898 Posts
Krystle
MT
USA
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DebbieSue
True Blue Farmgirl
199 Posts
Debbie
TX
USA
199 Posts |
Posted - Jun 06 2011 : 2:25:53 PM
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| 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! |
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Mariebelle
True Blue Farmgirl
54 Posts
Marie
Clarkston
WA
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 10:07:49 AM
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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...
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Mariebelle
True Blue Farmgirl
54 Posts
Marie
Clarkston
WA
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 10:33:46 AM
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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 |
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Mariebelle
True Blue Farmgirl
54 Posts
Marie
Clarkston
WA
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 12:58:48 PM
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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 |
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letpeoplewonder
Farmgirl in Training
15 Posts
Leslie
Greensboro
NC
USA
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Posted - Jun 07 2011 : 3:17:53 PM
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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!
why can't i be more conventional? people talk, people stare, so i try. but that can't be, because i can't see, my strange little world just go passing me by...so let people wonder... |
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Mariebelle
True Blue Farmgirl
54 Posts
Marie
Clarkston
WA
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - Jun 09 2011 : 8:12:30 PM
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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...
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walkinwalkoutcattle
True Blue Farmgirl
1675 Posts
Megan
Paint Lick
KY
USA
1675 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2011 : 03:10:12 AM
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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.
www.cattleandcupcakes.blogspot.com
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Mariebelle
True Blue Farmgirl
54 Posts
Marie
Clarkston
WA
USA
54 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2011 : 09:05:11 AM
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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...
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sissarge
True Blue Farmgirl
502 Posts
Linda
Montgomery
Texas
USA
502 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2011 : 9:18:14 PM
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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.
Farmgirl #946 Linda |
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natesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1735 Posts
angela
martinsville
indiana
USA
1735 Posts |
Posted - Jun 12 2011 : 11:34:52 AM
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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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momdrinkstea
True Blue Farmgirl
180 Posts
Elizabeth
Ozark
AL
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 05:37:07 AM
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Anyone have a recipe for CRAB APPLE jelly?
Also, have you made anything with nectarines?
THANKS! :)
Stacked Stone Farm
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mywunderfullife
True Blue Farmgirl
113 Posts
Amanda
Douglas
WY
USA
113 Posts |
Posted - Sep 21 2011 : 11:03:09 AM
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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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Edited by - mywunderfullife on Sep 21 2011 11:06:03 AM |
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Farm Kitchen: Let The Jelly Makin Begin!!! |
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Let The Jelly Makin Begin!!!
