What yummy things has everyone one been canning and jamming this season ?

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Permalink Reply by Julia Sforza on September 17, 2010 at 5:17pm

Fruit butters have been big with me this summer, especially since I do it in the crock pot--easy, peasy. You might do this also, but if you don't you might want to try it!

Permalink Reply by Lori Hylton on September 17, 2010 at 5:45pm

so far I've only done apple butter but I'm thinking of doing peach butter if I can find any peaches. And I suppose pear butter should be on that list also.

Permalink Reply by Cathy Vogt on September 17, 2010 at 6:44pm

I have been having fun with the beautiful peaches this season, (just got my last box ); Peach salsa, Peach chutney and Peach Jam- I also froze skinned peach slices for smoothie additions or to add to warm morning porridge, a quick sauce, etc.

this weekend it's on to apples.....

Permalink Reply by Julia Sforza on September 17, 2010 at 7:37pm

Peaches were great this year!

Permalink Reply by Cathy Vogt on September 17, 2010 at 8:27pm

Yes they really were some of the best I've had in a very long time...I've been stretching out the season, but sadly it is really over....ah well.
What are everyones favorites for the wonderful apples that are being harvested now?

Permalink Reply by Lori Hylton on September 17, 2010 at 11:24pm

I also froze a bunch of peaches and plum to use in smoothies, pies and tarts over the next few months. But I will miss the fresh ones terribly. They were so good.

Permalink Reply by Julia Sforza on September 18, 2010 at 7:57am

You can use your frozen fruit to make jam, too! It's nice to save an activity that creates a lot of heat for the cold weather.

Permalink Reply by Meghan E. Murphy on September 19, 2010 at 10:12am

You gave me and idea: How about Apple Salsa? They sell a really good one at Wallkill View Farms. Super spicy and the apples lend a nice sweetness. I'm going to experiment! Also, a friend of mine used to have pie making parties, making apple pies to freeze for use later...

Permalink Reply by Cathy Vogt on September 19, 2010 at 10:22am

Also don't forget that many of our local farms have "Green Tomatoes" that will most likely never get to the juicy red stage. Even though they may not be out don't be afraid to ask, they will be happy to pass them along, probobly at a great price too. Green tomatoes are wonderful made into a nice spicy pickle or combined with other ingredients for canning.

Permalink Reply by Meghan E. Murphy on September 19, 2010 at 7:46pm

I had a great green tomato chutney at the phillies bridge canning workshop. Definitely going to try making my own.

Permalink Reply by Julia Sforza on September 19, 2010 at 7:48pm

I am totally excited for my green tomatoes. It's like a new harvest. This year I'm making pickles and green tomato jam. Last year I made green tomato and apple chutney.

Permalink Reply by Cathy Vogt on September 19, 2010 at 8:22pm

Hi Julia,
Could you please share your recipe for Green Tomato pickles? Thanks!

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