tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post4613443238175394282..comments2023-10-14T02:09:53.948-05:00Comments on Krazo Acres: Jelly TimeCarolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-13401251403525233842012-09-04T12:52:21.412-05:002012-09-04T12:52:21.412-05:00Looks fabulous! We went apple picking this weekend...Looks fabulous! We went apple picking this weekend and they also had acres of muscadines that were rotting on the vine, crazy! Wonder if they couldn't afford the labor to pick or if they just rely on U-pick people and they didn't show up, was sad.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-69183617894573052012012-08-30T22:18:05.839-05:002012-08-30T22:18:05.839-05:00The pictures make me drool. We had a two small vi...The pictures make me drool. We had a two small vines in our back yard growing up [our "vineyard" if you will. heehee] I picked all the grapes so my Grandmother could work her magic and make grape jelly and the BEST grape juice concentrate ever. We just added water. We spent a lot of summers purple around the mouth from that. :)<br /> <br />What kind of grapes do you use? Ours were Concord - bad for eating but great for jelly, juice and wine.SkippyMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479661523059481730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-29240378234529232922012-08-30T16:42:23.699-05:002012-08-30T16:42:23.699-05:00Good deal getting all that jelly put up! The color...Good deal getting all that jelly put up! The color is gorgeous!! :)Candy C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07863818451136277378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-80118761501141456782012-08-30T15:02:07.738-05:002012-08-30T15:02:07.738-05:00There's no way in the world that store-bought ...There's no way in the world that store-bought jam or jelly tastes nearly as good as homemade! We've really cut down on our jam/jelly consumption in the last few years. Seems that when you hit a certain age (ahem) your body doesn't do good things with sugary stuff put in it. Even though we're both active, it way too easy for us to put on the pounds.<br /><br />Years ago (we had another adult living with us) I used to strive for 100 pints of jam to make us through the year. For four people that seems like a lot, doesn't it? But we managed to go through it!<br /><br />P.S. So you really can't grow peanuts in your region?Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-49150907759075535002012-08-30T14:32:03.807-05:002012-08-30T14:32:03.807-05:00Tombstone, hmmm, so I guess I'm actually NOT n...Tombstone, hmmm, so I guess I'm actually NOT nuts hugh? Well, at least not for this particular reason.<br /><br />Kelly, there will definitely be a big foaming / boiling over potential right at the end. You can put in a 1/2 Tbsp. of butter in at the beginning to reduce the foaming, but it won't eliminate the bubbling over if you don't have a big enough pot. I actually had to almost drop my camera after that first picture as the jelly started to foam/boil and I had to pull it off the burner for a few seconds. I am always tempted to do a double batch in that pot as it seems as there should be room to do so, but then remember why I DON'T do it as the jelly will end up doubling in bulk when it gets to a roiling boil. But that means it's just one minute from being finished!<br /><br />Susan, yes I have a jelly roll. Oh wait, you didn't mean my midsection (or did you???). As I haven't been able to can a darned thing from my non-existent vegetable garden, I didn't mind so much canning jelly.<br /><br />Leigh, you know, I almost didn't even think about putting the remaining grapes/juice in the freezer to wait for later. It was a big "Duh" and "light bulb" moment for me!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-10681555926788222902012-08-30T11:49:47.304-05:002012-08-30T11:49:47.304-05:00Lovely! I have yet to start my jellies. I just put...Lovely! I have yet to start my jellies. I just put everything in the freezer and wait for cooler weather, LOL. I love good grapey (or fruity) jams and jellies. Only homemade seem to be that way. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-48619630704393849602012-08-30T10:24:54.702-05:002012-08-30T10:24:54.702-05:00Yes, you are on a jelly roll...couldn't resist...Yes, you are on a jelly roll...couldn't resist. I do think that the heat and lack of moisture has concentrated them. I have been trying to get to the wild grapes before the darn birds do (so far, they're winning) just so I can make some juice. By the time I am done with my tomatoes, I don't know if I'll be up to canning anything else for a while.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-59814324384098840192012-08-30T09:54:32.746-05:002012-08-30T09:54:32.746-05:00Wow, you got alot of jelly! You seem to have this ...Wow, you got alot of jelly! You seem to have this jelly making down pat, so I have a question. I've made jelly twice and both times the sugar,fruit/juice mixture has foamed up and spilled out over the pan. It was a mess. Did I have it too hot or cook it too long? Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12326069783582536184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-628662603932607754.post-67719218799710622552012-08-30T09:52:33.177-05:002012-08-30T09:52:33.177-05:00I heard on the news that wine grapes were smaller ...I heard on the news that wine grapes were smaller this year due to weather and more flavor concentrated.Tombstone Livestockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07022776395762826903noreply@blogger.com