I started a few months ago because my neighbor has a mulberry tree that hangs over our fence. I had more mulberries than I could feasibly eat before they went bad (mulberries mold QUICK) so I thought I’d make a few half pint jars of jam for myself, give some away as gifts.
Then, my peach tree bloomed. This tree has blessed me with many peaches and I’ve been been canning as much as possible in the limited time between work and sleep. I’ve attached a picture of last night’s project, 6 quarts of peach halves (and some quarters) canned in syrup.
My apple tree is also having a good year, so the canning will continue for at least another month. Everyone is getting fruit for Christmas this year 🤣
What was your gateway into canning? Did you tumble down the rabbit hole like myself, or was it more of a slow descent?
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I learned to can years ago because of a productive apple tree. It started with applesauce. I sporadically canned after moving until last year when our garden took off.
I moved to the country in ’76 with the intention of being self-sufficient. Today canning is no longer a necessity but we continue to do it as a hobby, or so I tell people. For us it’s a lifestyle choice. We don’t have to can, but we do. 9 pints of salsa this morning.