Last fall I FILLED my freezer with raspberries, rhubarb, mulberries, strawberries, pumpkin bread, peach cobblers, raspberry coblers, pumpkin pies, shredded zucchini, stuffed bell peppers, corn, etc.
My problem is alot of it is still there. I HATE using it during the winter for fear if something were to happen after we eat it and before the next growing season we'd be in trouble.
NOW, I have all of this to use before the next picking season is upon us.
Don't get me wrong, it'll taste good but it'll be a job to get it all down.
Any suggestions for this dilemma????
I know better but...........
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 12:38 PM
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 02:27 PM
ROAD TRIP!!! 
I think we can be there in about 16 hours... give or take a few...
It sounds like a good time to invite the kids over for a kind of Spring "Thanksgiving".
The plain fruits can be turned into jams or jellies. I have a bag of frozen raspberries I'm going to do that with.
Shredded zucchini can be made into casseroles as well as breads.
Fire up that search engine and find you some new recipes on the 'net!
What a nice problem to have.
I think we can be there in about 16 hours... give or take a few...
It sounds like a good time to invite the kids over for a kind of Spring "Thanksgiving".
The plain fruits can be turned into jams or jellies. I have a bag of frozen raspberries I'm going to do that with.
Shredded zucchini can be made into casseroles as well as breads.
Fire up that search engine and find you some new recipes on the 'net!
What a nice problem to have.
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 02:41 PM
Send. It. To. ME!! I'll figure something out.....
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 04:04 PM
Frozen shredded zucchini dehydrates beautifully.
The simple fruits will make lovely jams, syrups, dried fruits to stir into hot cereal, and fruit leathers.
The pies, cobblers, and sweet breads are a hopeless cause. You'll only make yourself sick if you try to eat them. You should pack them in a thermal box with plenty of dry ice and send them to ...um, someone beat me to that, right?
The simple fruits will make lovely jams, syrups, dried fruits to stir into hot cereal, and fruit leathers.
The pies, cobblers, and sweet breads are a hopeless cause. You'll only make yourself sick if you try to eat them. You should pack them in a thermal box with plenty of dry ice and send them to ...um, someone beat me to that, right?
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 04:12 PM
Sounds like a interesting challenge to use it all by harvest season. Maybe pass some on to your children, grandchildren and as gifts or donations at church, civic activities or bake sales.
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Posted 18 March 2012 - 04:49 PM
The pies, cobblers, and sweet breads are a hopeless cause. You'll only make yourself sick if you try to eat them. You should pack them in a thermal box with plenty of dry ice and send them to ...um, someone beat me to that, right?
( Pssssst, Ambergris... I'll swing by with the bus... get yer bags packed!!! )
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Posted 27 March 2012 - 10:30 PM
Forget the road trip.
I knocked on her door and she didn't answer. I did however, see her peeking through the curtains. She had a plate in her hand with a fork on it and there was some reddish looking stuff all over her mouth.
She didn't wait for us. *pout*
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I knocked on her door and she didn't answer. I did however, see her peeking through the curtains. She had a plate in her hand with a fork on it and there was some reddish looking stuff all over her mouth.
She didn't wait for us. *pout*
lol
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Posted 31 March 2012 - 04:23 PM
I waited all winter for all of you and no one showed up until you did the other day Darlene and it was just too late by then! 
Actually I am now listening to 4 pints of black raspberry jelly lids popping. I cooked up a 2 gallon bag of frozen raspberries yesterday and got 4 pints of jelly and another 4 pints today.
Now I have a question. I have maybe 2 cups of juice left. My recipe for jam calls for 4 crushed cooked raspberries. I'm wondering if I can add 2 cups of the berries that have been dripping juice out of them and make a batch of jam? Would it be too dry? Would it work? I love experimenting and may try it if no one has an answer for me BUT it would be nice to know if someone else has tried it and failed. I'd rather throw 2 cups of juice away then add pectin and 6 1/2 cups sugar to throw away also.
Thanks!
Actually I am now listening to 4 pints of black raspberry jelly lids popping. I cooked up a 2 gallon bag of frozen raspberries yesterday and got 4 pints of jelly and another 4 pints today.
Now I have a question. I have maybe 2 cups of juice left. My recipe for jam calls for 4 crushed cooked raspberries. I'm wondering if I can add 2 cups of the berries that have been dripping juice out of them and make a batch of jam? Would it be too dry? Would it work? I love experimenting and may try it if no one has an answer for me BUT it would be nice to know if someone else has tried it and failed. I'd rather throw 2 cups of juice away then add pectin and 6 1/2 cups sugar to throw away also.
Thanks!
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Posted 31 March 2012 - 06:00 PM
Oh NO!!!! Don't throw it away!
I have an old old cook book that says. "...add water and boil for a few minutes to make the 4 cups .... and make it as you would a whole batch..."
When I have followed those instructions, the jam and jelly have turned out a smiggen weak, but, good.
I have also added other juice to compensate. Mmmmmmm, plum/grape jam. LOL
I have an old old cook book that says. "...add water and boil for a few minutes to make the 4 cups .... and make it as you would a whole batch..."
When I have followed those instructions, the jam and jelly have turned out a smiggen weak, but, good.
I have also added other juice to compensate. Mmmmmmm, plum/grape jam. LOL
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Posted 31 March 2012 - 09:41 PM
I went ahead with the 2 cups of juice and 2 cups of the berries. It looks good and tasted good trying it warm with a spoon. I had part of a jar that I put in the fridge and will try it on toast in the morning. I'll let you know how it worked!
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