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Tuesday, September 12, 2006

~Pears and Applesauce~


I canned these last night after work. I got four pints of pears, and canned them in white grape juice. The pears cost $2.50, because they were seconds, and the juice cost $.99, and there is still plenty left. The applesauce is made with Spartan apples. It turned out really thick, and not very sweet, so I thinned it with some of the white grape juice (thereby adding some sweetness). I got four pints of applesauce as well.

I think I'll use the apples for something other than applesauce. The other applesauce I made was so smooth, whereas this applesauce feels grainy. I'm learning as I go!

Tonight I went out to the garden and picked just over 9 pounds of tomatoes. I'm going to make ketchup with them! There are still lots of green tomatoes out there. I'm sure I'll be picking tomatoes up till the first frost!
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8 comments:

  1. ampraisingHim9/12/2006 7:31 PM

    Great job!!! Although I grew up helping my parents with their vegetable garden, canning and freezing, I haven't done much on my own. So hats off to all you gardeners out there....especially you Tammy!! Good job!!

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  2. Nikki9/12/2006 7:45 PM

    I really want to plant a few things next year when Bill will be home to help eat it all. I really want some corn and cucumbers. Bill and Leah will want some tomatoes. We'll see. Your pears look YUMMY!!!

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  3. Amy9/12/2006 8:45 PM

    When can I come for a visit? (licking lips and gazing in adoration)

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  4. Dawn9/12/2006 10:49 PM

    Sounds so yummy. I have never heard of using white grape juice. My daughter, Jessica..canned several jars of tomatoes today. Trying to get the produce taken care of bit by bit...

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  5. Tammy9/13/2006 9:15 AM

    Thanks! :)

    Amy, come on over! :)

    Dawn, white grape juice is often used in sugar-free canning (even commercially) because it has a high natural sugar content.

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  6. Denial Renae9/13/2006 2:22 PM

    those look yummy!!!! send a jar my way please!

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  7. Julieann9/14/2006 4:47 PM

    Oh, the jars look great!! Good job:)

    With your green tomatoes--you can always make fried green tomatoes;)

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  8. Anonymous1/01/2009 8:07 PM

    Those pears look so yummy! I've been wanting to can things for a while. Can you teach me how to can pears like that?

    My email is megan.stevens@comcast.net
    or you can contact me by by blog
    http://mythinkinggarden.blogspot.com/

    Thank you so much for your time!

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