It is of course no magic. People have been preserving food for thousands of years. From drying and salting to canning, pickling and freezing, food preservation has always been one of humans primary objectives. I guess what amazes me most is how simple it is to preserve food. Sure, it takes a little time and a few specialized tools, but it really is not hard, and can even be fun. But really the best part is the enjoyment of pulling out a jar of something you've put up and sharing it with friends or family months later. That is the true joy of preserving.
On this day we were making jam from plums from a friend. The recipes are easily found online and after you get the hang of the water bath, canning is pretty simple.
After the plums are pitted and sliced, they get boiled with sugar. Next the jars are filled hot and placed in the water bath. About 30 minutes later, you pull them and they seal as they cool with a nice little pop. Whitney loves to hear the pop!
And just like that, we've got plenty of plum jam for the next year! Simply Amazing.
KJ
1 comment:
I really, really need to get into canning. I'm envious of everyone who does it... and makes it look like a snap! I am daunted by storing it all, though. I need to create some storage space, and I'd love to buy a second freezer too. Then I could rock n roll! You guys are inspiring!
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