Saturday, April 21, 2012

Lavender Jelly

Lavender flowers
I can hear the lids popping behind me. Pop! Pop!
Finally I got off my ass and made a batch of the Lavender Jelly. Took me  long enough, huh?

 I need a new pot for making jams and jellies. The one that I have is heavy enough but not big enough. As the whole thing was starting to rapid boil, it started to rise and then went over the bend. I did not get burned and I did not lose alot of the product. I transferred it to a bigger pot that is not as heavy but it did the job. But that cannot be used because I cannot afford to scorch the fruit.

Lavender Jelly
I noticed in the two big ones that I have some floaters. I have not made alot of jelly so I need to practice. The smaller jars look perfectly clear. I need to search out a canner rack that fits smaller jars. If I want to do smaller jars like half half pints, the rack that I have is inadequate and dangerous for me getting burned.
So, there we go. They are all popped. I will give them a while to set up before I crack open a jar to taste. I did taste a bit of the overspill, and it was pretty good. Let me know if you are interested. My jams will be sold at a local Farmer`s Market soon.


5 comments:

  1. Oh, it looks lovely! I'm going to buy some English Muffins to eat this on. Yes, yes, yes! Make more and I'll buy more. I adore homemade jams and jellies!!!

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  2. Mmmmm....this would be heavenly on some sourdough toast. I want.

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  3. I love the sound of popping lids on preserves.

    Got any black currants around there? Black current jam would be a warp back to childhood.

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  4. Oooh yes. Black currant would be amazing.

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  5. Black currants are expensive. We shall have to see. Maybe a small assed batch

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