But I freeze mine. Canning heats the house in the season I want it cool, lids must be bought new and stored jars must be rounded up and sterilized, too much sugar is added and the fruit is cooked too long. But mostly I don't want to stand for hours processing them. I freeze most everything.
OK Rose do tell......I have some stuck in the freezer as well but have been unsure of what to do next. It looks like you did not peel them. Is this difficult after they have been frozen?
ReplyDeleteExcellent posts on food preservation! We did not dry nearly enough thyme this year but fortunately we are still able to get at it as we have NO snow so far this year.:) I have not had much luck drying food in the oven and would love to do so. I think that perhaps our lowest setting is to high.
ReplyDeleteAll that work. I figured all you had to do was leave them on the trees to have frozen peaches. :D
ReplyDeleteKelly, sounds like you froze them whole. Pour a little hot water over them and the skin will come right off, this works for fresh peaches and tomatoes too. I don't peel mine and cut up fine, they are mush when they thaw. I put them in smoothies and loaves and cakes. Peace
ReplyDeleteO Mike you are such a card. Unfortunately I don't grow them here yet. Hope you are staying warm, peace
ReplyDeleteMr. H we have had a dump of snow, but it is raining here, suppose to get over 3 feet of rain. Although I dry most herbs, I had a heck of a time drying food in the past. The first year I dried cherries only to find a bag of bugs at Christmas. Those little dehydrators do such a small batch and the sun is so unpredictable. This year I was blessed with a new stove which goes down to 120 degrees. Everything I read said 175 was best and it sure did work out well. I am really roughing it out here, aren't I?! peace
ReplyDeleteWhen I purchased my new range/oven I was happy to see it had dehydrating and proofing settings. From the local outdoor store I purchased stacking wire trays that sit in a lipped baking sheet. Makes for quick processing of dried foods in the oven. Jerky takes only 3-4 hours.
ReplyDeleteFinally some modern technology we can really use! Glad to see you reading way back here, I am also going over your older posts. We have lots in common, too back we aren't neighbors, o the fun we would have. I have never tried jerky do you have a recipe? Peace
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