So, I was inspired by my sister Emily's blog post last year when she canned peaches (notice how many jars she made!!) I stopped by a stand on the side of the street and the lady wanted $20 for a bushel. I figured I'd just get the fancy canned peaches from Costco instead. Later in the week I noticed my one neighbor had a pair of peach trees which were full of ripe peaches. I traded 18 eggs for a bucket of peaches. I picked the peaches at 2:00 PM and I have been working non-stop on cleaning, pealing, cutting, and processing the peaches. Here is the result of my LABOR day. 10 quarts of peaches.
Sooo... I couldn't get a hold of my canner experts while I was doing this, so these are some of my questions
When you process cans do you process them with the lid only, or lid and screwtop (not tightened all the way?)
How do you transfer the pot AND jars from the stove? It was so heavy! (Pete had to help me because I knew that I would end up a burn victim if left to my own devices)
How can you get canning done without having aching feet and back? (I guess I am 8 months pregnant). I wish I could have filled more cans, but I was physically spent by the time I was done with my two batches.
Do you do a hot or cold process for peaches? I did both, but I think the peaches that I did the hot process look kind of mushy.
Anywho, I may pick some more peaches and make some jam later in the week... Maybe.
8 comments:
Anti-Fatigue Mat!! I bought a couple yards for my mom at Lowes for when she is working on projects. We moved some of it upstairs for Canning and it made a HUGE difference. I really recommend it. Also, I'm thinking you need the Peach Dessert Recipe. Our family fights over it. Your jars look great!! :)
looks good! Maybe you should plant some peach trees
Show off! Next year I'll come help you and we could each get 5 quarts for 12 hours of work :) Ha ha LOL Looks great!
you wear me out!!
I'm so impressed! Can with both the lid and ring on. When finished processing take the jars out of the canner and set on the counter to cool. There's no need to take both the jars and canner off the stove. I always cold pack peaches. It's less work. Your jars look beautiful. We spent most of Labor day canning tomatoes. It is a lot of work, but I think it is so worth it!
Good job Cathy!!!! I do it the same way as RayAnne--she is the master canner. Come down here sometime and we can can together.
Cathy, you are the Energy Queen! My mom cans and freezes a lot, but she always says its not cheaper and its definitely not easier. You only can/freeze the things that come out significantly better quality than in the store. Peaches, in my opinion, are one of those items! Enjoy!
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