Why?
Cause I asked him too.
And because it was jelly makin' time.
You don't want to be in the kitchen when I make jelly. It's a big ole' mess. Sugar is everywhere. Somehow I flip sugar skyward everytime I open a new bag. Let's just say that I had sugar stuck between my toes. Eh-hem.
I ended up making 13 quarts and 4 half-pints of the delicious purple stuff. Enough to last us until next jelly making time. Luckily for me I had just enough grape juice left to make a huge pitcher of this heavenly elixir.
Goodbye summer.
-dana
He sounds like a keeper for sure! It's past time for me to make jam too. I froze my Loganberries already though so they are waiting patiently. I love berry picking time....
ReplyDeleteOh, Dana!
ReplyDeleteYou make me homesick. Well done for putting food by!
What kind of grapes are you growing? I've been looking for a variety that would work for jelly, juice & wine.
ReplyDeleteYUM! I'm coming over for a glass :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, man, that juice looks good! I don't make jelly anymore but would surely enjoy the juice. We planted a couple vines this spring...perhaps next year? Or surely the following!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I have been making tons of canned peaches, jam, and peach syrup and I had sugar everywhere too!
ReplyDeleteLooks deli! I have really been into grapes lately ... the green ones ... I love to de-vine them, wash them, put them into sandwich bags and into the freezer. They are WONDERFUL frozen. It's like eating a tiny grape slush in every one. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm 8-b
ReplyDeleteYou're brave to be dealing with purple grapes in the house! Looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteyum I think will come and visit,LOL
ReplyDeleteHugs Mary.
lovely, lovely pictures! looks delicious, so well worth the mess!
ReplyDeleteDo you have a special recipe to make grape juice? I remember making fresh grape juice when I was a young 4-Her. So yummy!
ReplyDeleteOH you so rock! I am so jealous that you know how to do this! Thanks for sharing the process with the rest of us! Looks DIVINE!
ReplyDeleteYou are by far my coolest friend! Is there anything you can't do?
ReplyDeletei keep meaning to call the woman who we bought this place from, she has a nice area of concord grapes. i would like to get another large bag if its not too late this year. i just rip em off the stems and drop em in my little juicer...i get the juice with about 50% of the skin, and the rest of the skin and seeds fly out the back of the juicer into the little trash bin. makes perfect jam. mark will not let me give this away since i make so little of it and its his fav. will try and remember to call rebecca tomarrow. wish we had a root cellar...learning more about them and they sound pretty kool.
ReplyDeleteOne of the things I will forever miss about living in north america (apart from sunflower seeds) is grape flavoured everything. It's a delicious, sweet flavour that they just can't replicate here in Australia. Maybe I need to make another overseas trip....
ReplyDeleteMy kid brother Zim is really helpful in the kitchen; he's be willing to come help with clean up! Mom would help, too ... especially if it means homemade jelly!
ReplyDeleteWoo.
Luv,
Dave, GDFTCB
Hi :)
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog this morning, and am having fun reading! I am amazed you have a hubby that will make jam!! And after reading your posts bragging about how great you think he is (because he obviously IS great!) i knew you needed a "my husband rocks!" tshirt!! Have you seen their shirts? omgosh... well.. prepare to fall in love with the whole purpose! Check em out at FromMeTees.com !!
Hope you have a blessed day!
Dana, can I be you when I grow up? Pretty please?
ReplyDeleteI made jelly and used all my tomatoes in marinara sauce too, but somehow it's cooler when you do it.
:)
That is awesome! I hope to try my hand at making jelly some day. Maybe when my littles are bigger!
ReplyDeleteoh, I am so sad to say goodbye to summer.....your jelly and drink look Fabulous with a capital F!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome Man Dana!
ReplyDeleteThe Jelly looks so Yummy!
Canela
ooo yeah! my grapes are just starting to turn purple...couple more weeks and we're having grape juice too!! we also had our first year of incredible, imperfect heirloom to'maters...yum
ReplyDeletejean
Yummmmm. We're just finishing up our berry jam we made this summer! I'm savoring every last bit!
ReplyDeleteMy Dad makes all the jelly and jam - whenever they come for a visit there's a fresh batch. We're so spoiled! Glad you have help - oh and I make a mess in the kitchen every day! It tastes better that way! :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think you're fully into the process unless you are covered in sugar. Think of it as a reminder to exfoliate after the hard work. LOL
ReplyDeleteOh... my.... Yum! You're a lucky girl you know!
ReplyDeleteHe is most certainly a keeper!
ReplyDeleteMy Mom put up grape juice and grape jelly every fall - nothing like homemade grape jelly.
There is nothing like homemade jelly! I remember my mom making strawberry jam when I was a kid. I think that is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteAnd there is nothing like your photos! They are always brilliant! ;)
Looks like fun! I love making jam/jelly! I spilled about 4 cups of sugar on my floor the other day when my container fell off the counter - I had sugar between my toes too!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks absolutely amazing! I hope to do more canning next year when I can have my own garden.
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