Canning

We took our nearly annual trip out to Bellevue to pick blueberries and picked up a 20 lb box of fresh peaches from the fruit stand there. We devoured some but I also wanted to have my first opportunity to can my own peaches.

Rinsing and peeling peaches. Note the stove full of pots in the background. How did the pioneer women do it?

My mom was mercifully there to help walk me through. Full concentration for the entire time is essential. My multitasking skills were actually a hindrance here.

The last batch in the canner:

Perfect seal rate! Yum!


Also yummy was the plain and spiced peach syrup that I made out of the leftover simple syrup. We had overestimated the amount needed for the peaches and there was enough left in the bowl to cook down and fill two more jars.