I thought that 2013 was going to be the first time in several decades that I have not put up some kind of jam or preserves. I have just been run off my feet this summer.
But, my good friend Sandy stole a few quinces from a neighbours bush for me, they have been sitting in the fridge for a few weeks. My canning supplies live at the cottage up north.
I was able to find a few jars, labels bought some years ago in Mapua and lid toppers from a boot fair in Wakefield NZ. tucked away in a back cupboard at home.
Quince goes a long way as it is full of pectin. I must say the jelly turned out well....if a bit hard!
But the labels have a life or death of their own.
Yum! There is nothing like home canned foods. :)
ReplyDeleteso pleased I managed to get something put up. have to say I cut down on the sugar so its a bit tart....the way I like it
DeleteHa Ha - those labels are pesky aren't they. Did you put them on when the jars were still warm? I made chutney this week and completely ruined it by putting in too much cloves - back to the drawing board to make more sans cloves!Love your jars.
ReplyDeleteI think the problem with the labels was that they were about 5 years old.
DeleteDo you have a good recipie for mincemeat?
Forget the labels--the jelly speaks for itself. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteit is good, I must say.
Deleteyou domestic goddess you!!! and twelve jars!!! Should last you a while...unless of course you give most of it away like my mum does.
ReplyDeleteI do give quite a bit away....a great hostess gift I think.
DeleteNothing like scrumped jam (jelly!).
ReplyDeleteYes, scrumped anything is good.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that I have had quince jelly, but it looks very nice. I don't do any preserving but, fortunately, my Mum makes jam. Damson is my favourite and supermarkets don't do damson jam so she makes me a few jars full of it.
ReplyDeleteDamson jam is one of my favorites, memories of my childhood, I think.
DeleteYum! I wish I could nab some, the tree I used to snaffle from was cut down. Boo hoo!
ReplyDeleteShame about the labels but you could try using swing labels tied to the lids.
Good idea, I will do that.
ReplyDeleteYou have made so many jars they loo lovely.
ReplyDeleteSarah x