I love making jam. And chutney. And applesauce. Really, anything I can successfully water-bath can. It's just so supremely gratifying; I feel all Manitoba-farmgirlish - in my mind, I'm a pioneer woman, providing for my little family. Which I guess I am, on some small level...
And the best part? Definitely the pop-pop-pop of the jar lids, sealing all that blueberry (or apple, or mango, or whatever) goodness in, until we need it this coming winter. The clear signal that all is well.
Yum. Well - eating it might be the best part. But that sound is pretty darn satisfying.
Yes!!! The popping sound is so gratifying. I usually freeze my applesauce, but I might just can it this year just to hear the pop.
I've often thought that one way to improve the experience would be to do it in an outdoor kitchen that you could just hose down afterwards. :)
Posted by: Judy G. | August 20, 2009 at 10:27 AM
I was listening to the "plink" of lids sealing this weekend, too~ such a sense of relief :-) Bad part is~ of the 8 pints I did, only 4 are left!
Posted by: meg | August 20, 2009 at 11:01 AM
Oh I don't have jars like those for my preserving efforts - how do they work?
Posted by: Sarah | August 20, 2009 at 12:16 PM
I used to make all our jam, why did I stop.. hmmm. and I agree, I loved listening to the pop!
Posted by: marianne | August 20, 2009 at 04:33 PM
Pops and plinks! Yes! I love that sound and wish I had more time to jam! I only jammed once this season (strawberry) and the fruit separated. :( Oh well, still tasty!
Posted by: Mary | August 20, 2009 at 04:49 PM
mmmmnnnn, sounds yummy!
Posted by: colleen | August 20, 2009 at 06:05 PM
I am so scared to can for some reason! Help! Do you have a good link or some basic instructions? It's such a shame. I really should be doing this!
Posted by: SpiderWomanKnits | August 20, 2009 at 07:08 PM
It's funny that such a small sound, which goes unnoticed by most in the household, conveys such satisfaction. Revel in counting those pings.
Posted by: Wanda J | August 21, 2009 at 08:58 AM
I like eating homemade jam, chutney, and applesauce that someone else has made :-)
Posted by: Julie | August 21, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Looks yummy. Speaking of Pioneer woman - you might like this site I frequent http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/ Have a nice weekend!
Posted by: Patty | August 21, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I love jamming too though I haven't managed any this year. your haul looks delicious.
Posted by: Arianwen | August 22, 2009 at 05:47 AM