Canning Thus Far

I have begun canning this summer... But, there will be much more to come!

Here are a few photos of what I have done so far:

Canned Peaches.  (What a sticky mess!)

Canned Blackberry Jam.  

I like to use the low sugar recipe, as I think the fruit has plenty of natural sweetness to it already. 

Wash lids and rings with hot, soapy water. 

The largest blackberry I've ever seen.  The berries came from a local Farm on the mountain and had less seeds than an average blackberry, which is what was most attractive to me, so I wouldn't have to try and take all the seeds out!  ;)

Place measured prepared fruit, sugar and pectin in pot to boil. 

Boil 1 minute.

Pour into jars.  Wipe rims clean.  Place lids and rings firmly onto jars. 

Put into water bath canner with water at least an inch over the lids.  Bring water to boil.  Boil 10 minutes. 

Take jars out with jar lifer and set on towel to cool. 

Enjoy! 

First time pickling.  I'll let you know how they taste when they are ready!  ;)