They call me Betty Crocker, but I just think of myself as someone who wants to try something at least once!
The other day Chaze's Uncle Mike came to visit for a little while and he asked if we would be interested in some apricots. I said sure why not, I have always wanted to make jam! So the boys and I rushed off to Wal-Mart to get some canning jars, sugar, and that stuff you need to make jam.
After we returned from our study hour at the library I went start to work. My hands were like little prunes after I pitted all of those apricots . . . . I followed the directions word for word! I know I know . . . I of all people followed directions when making something, but guess what!?!? I still managed to make an alteration that hopefully does not make a huge mistake ~ I really like Apricot and Pineapple jam so I removed 1 cup of apricots and replaced it with 1 cup of crushed pineapple.
When all was said and done and Micah came home to me cleaning up (he was rather surprised by this new kitchen adventure) I was nervous that it was going to be a total BUST, but the next morning after everything had time to cool off I was excited to learn that all the jars were sealed tight and appeared to have settled just as the instructions indicated.
Stay tuned to see how yummy or yucky it may have turned out . . . I have ten jars of it, hopefully it is eatable. If not, Christmas gifts for my dearest of friends who won't have the heart to tell me I suck!
The other day Chaze's Uncle Mike came to visit for a little while and he asked if we would be interested in some apricots. I said sure why not, I have always wanted to make jam! So the boys and I rushed off to Wal-Mart to get some canning jars, sugar, and that stuff you need to make jam.
After we returned from our study hour at the library I went start to work. My hands were like little prunes after I pitted all of those apricots . . . . I followed the directions word for word! I know I know . . . I of all people followed directions when making something, but guess what!?!? I still managed to make an alteration that hopefully does not make a huge mistake ~ I really like Apricot and Pineapple jam so I removed 1 cup of apricots and replaced it with 1 cup of crushed pineapple.
When all was said and done and Micah came home to me cleaning up (he was rather surprised by this new kitchen adventure) I was nervous that it was going to be a total BUST, but the next morning after everything had time to cool off I was excited to learn that all the jars were sealed tight and appeared to have settled just as the instructions indicated.
Stay tuned to see how yummy or yucky it may have turned out . . . I have ten jars of it, hopefully it is eatable. If not, Christmas gifts for my dearest of friends who won't have the heart to tell me I suck!
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I love appricot/pineapple jam....If you followed the directions they should be fine. why didn't Micah clesn the mess.
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