tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post3372772638682240864..comments2024-03-28T03:45:05.935-05:00Comments on Hickery Holler Farm: What I Did On My Summer Vacation : )the canned quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-1222480233987300472013-08-03T07:57:45.290-05:002013-08-03T07:57:45.290-05:00Thanks Glenda! I am a huge Jackie Clay fan and any...Thanks Glenda! I am a huge Jackie Clay fan and any recipe that starts out as one of hers has to be a good one. Just picking plums so may try some!the canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-86370563817837742972013-08-03T07:54:55.315-05:002013-08-03T07:54:55.315-05:00I would definitely repay the favor!I would definitely repay the favor!the canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-89647207127063988892013-08-03T07:54:25.959-05:002013-08-03T07:54:25.959-05:00I think I may need 48 : DI think I may need 48 : Dthe canned quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161381921874364319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-64471079284332466932013-08-02T22:41:23.518-05:002013-08-02T22:41:23.518-05:00Wow. You have been well blessed. Ours is barely ...Wow. You have been well blessed. Ours is barely producing--enough to eat and dehydrate, but can't can as enough doesn't come in at the same time to even fill a jar....Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281951290036529118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-38126169159457688382013-08-02T15:59:19.149-05:002013-08-02T15:59:19.149-05:00That's it!!! I'm moving to Missouri!! LOL ...That's it!!! I'm moving to Missouri!! LOL Just kidding. I can't believe how early everything ripens compared to North Idaho!! You are so inspiring. You really encourage me to stay at the tasks, little by little, and build the pantry stores. fivetolovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286572361130213018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-80685393838406403992013-08-02T15:51:20.009-05:002013-08-02T15:51:20.009-05:00Hi Cindy,
Last year we had 250 lbs of plums from ...Hi Cindy,<br /><br />Last year we had 250 lbs of plums from our trees. We aren't big fans of jelly, so I try to make mostly preserves and jams. I found a recipe for a Plum Conserve in Jackie Clay's Canning Book, so used that as a foundation; then I added and substituted ingredients that I thought would go really well together. We loved it and what I gave away as gifts had very good reviews. Conserve makes a great gift at any time of the year. I, also, made a Peach/Blueberry Conserve that went quickly at our house :).<br /><br />Conserves normally have walnuts, but since we don't care for that I left them out. I'll post my recipe first, then Jackie Clay's in case you would prefer that. Below the two recipe's I'll put the directions. I am a "whatever feels right - a little of this - a little of that" cook. This year I will measure the Lemon Peel and the Ginger Root for future sharing of the recipe.<br /><br />Plum Conserve - Glenda's<br />2.5 Quarts of pitted, chopped plums<br />2 cups raisins<br />1 1/2 cups chopped orange pulp<br />Juice of two oranges<br />5 cups of sugar<br />1/4 tsp allspice<br />1/2 tsp cinnamon<br />Dash of Ginger Root Powder<br />Big Dash of dried Lemon Peel<br /><br />Plum Conserve - Jackie's<br />2.5 quarts of pitted, chopped plums<br />2 cups of raisins<br />1 3/4 cups chopped orange pulp<br />3/4 cup thinly slice orange peel<br />6 cups sugar <br />2 cups chopped walnuts<br /><br />Directions based on my ingredients: Mix plums, raisins, orange pulp, orange juice, sugar, allspice, cinnamon, ginger root powder, and lemon peel in a large stainless steel pot. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring very frequently to prevent scorching on the bottom. Boil hard to almost a jelling point, stirring constantly. Ladle the hot conserve into hot, sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Wipe the rim of the jars carefully; place the hot, previously sterilized lid on the jar; screw down ring firmly tight. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath canner. Start timing after jars are loaded and the water is at a rolling boil.<br /><br />Adjust the time according to your elevation. Since we are at over 5,000 ft here in Wyoming, I had to add five minutes to the time. Glendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-62167574331067223772013-08-02T11:38:48.271-05:002013-08-02T11:38:48.271-05:00Well now I don't feel so alone, CQ!! If I was...Well now I don't feel so alone, CQ!! If I was closer, I'd come help you then you could come help me get caught up. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-51980206160494734642013-08-02T10:10:26.619-05:002013-08-02T10:10:26.619-05:00Bless your heart!! I've often asked the Lord ...Bless your heart!! I've often asked the Lord for 36 hour days, and He just won't give in to me! :D It sounds like you need them, too! Ha! Ha!The Grand Fern Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01745762818872179016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-58752599154656713602013-08-02T09:18:40.185-05:002013-08-02T09:18:40.185-05:00You will be set this year.. Im glad the weather di...You will be set this year.. Im glad the weather didnt hurt your harvests too much. <br />Perhaps its better to shop online.. You have no salesman inducing you to buy what you dont want or need. ;) KimHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02515650243247221967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-6947955202934694672013-08-02T07:52:13.802-05:002013-08-02T07:52:13.802-05:00glenda, I would love the recipe. Our plums have a...glenda, I would love the recipe. Our plums have already came and gone but I would love to add it to my recipe collection for next year. Thanks, Cindy from AlabamaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-85262570111727355652013-08-02T06:59:40.506-05:002013-08-02T06:59:40.506-05:00It sounds like the blessings of a great harvest! Y...It sounds like the blessings of a great harvest! You can sleep in the winter. (-:<br /><br />FernFrank and Fernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15570058990887565563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-8445422583457856282013-08-02T06:30:04.551-05:002013-08-02T06:30:04.551-05:00Your pantry is getting filled to the brim! You wil...Your pantry is getting filled to the brim! You will deserve a vacation when all of that canning is done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-12245751658009676092013-08-02T06:22:48.963-05:002013-08-02T06:22:48.963-05:00Hope you have kids that come home and help with al...Hope you have kids that come home and help with all that work. Wow!! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09586330044953097637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-69147796322982893222013-08-02T06:20:37.927-05:002013-08-02T06:20:37.927-05:00That's alot of hard and very rewarding work! W...That's alot of hard and very rewarding work! We plant so little compared to your garden and I marvel at how much work you do. We hope to expand our plantings as I regain my health.<br /><br />Today, I have green beans to do, piccallili, and green tomato salsa.The beets need pickled, also.<br /><br />I have oregano, dill, thyme, lemon basil, basil, rosemary, lavender, bee balm, sage, comfrey and four kinds of mint to dry within the next week. <br /><br />We froze the currant juice and the bush cherry juice for me to make jelly at a later date.<br />Our plums are, at least, a month away, but when they are ready, I will be making Plum Conserve like a mad lady, as it is soooo delicious in the winter on toast. If anyone is interested in the recipe I use for the conserve, I will be happy to share it here.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend. Sounds like a busy one :).Glendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-979540232153117722013-08-01T22:46:18.055-05:002013-08-01T22:46:18.055-05:00I knew it was going to be a tall tale when you sai...I knew it was going to be a tall tale when you said vacation! Farmers never have vacation unless it is in the dead of winter.<br /><br />You are working your fingers to the bone but it will taste so goooooooood.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8603192921512857639.post-72375289517228127492013-08-01T22:29:58.035-05:002013-08-01T22:29:58.035-05:00Wow! If I were closer I'd come help you. :-)...Wow! If I were closer I'd come help you. :-)<br /><br />All those things will be sooo good this fall and winter though. <br /><br />Of course, you'll need a vacation after your summer vacation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com