How long does it take to put 50 lbs of peaches into jars? A LONG time! However, much less time than if I was doing it myself. Carina and Kaden (my two youngest) offered to help me, and help they did.
They peeled, pitted, sliced and packed over 80% of the peaches. This freed me up to blanch the peaches, make the syrup, fill the jars with syrup, attach lids, and put the whole thing in the water-bath canner. We took a long break in the middle to pick up my oldest from work and eat lunch, but we were done by 3:30. Not too bad.We did 28 quarts and two stuffed gallon bags of frozen slices to use for smoothies later.
As a reward for their help, the younger ones got to go to Dairy Queen for ice cream. Nothing says success like a Butterfinger Blizzard!
Jill
6 comments:
Looks yummy! I just started reading your blog and you seem so organized! HOw do you do it?
Oh, those peaches look good. At least I can get good peaches here in OK.
those look incredible!!!! i have no idea how you find time to do everything!
That is awesome Jill! No easy task, I know. But all winter when you get to open a jar, I am sure it will be well worth it.
I am SO not that organized in any area of my life except food. My house is a mess and I have a huge pile of laundry right now. But my family eats well and I'm storing up food for the winter - right now that wins over laundry!
Jill
Those peaches look delish! Give those helpers a pat on the back.
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