Friday, August 5, 2011

Nanking Cherry Jelly Time!

It's good to have extra hands.  So much is ready, all at once, in this odd growing year.  We're still picking and trying to jam raspberries, and the nanking cherries were soooo ready for picking.  So, put the Sisters to work on a lovely summer evening!  Niece Meg was interested in seeing the process of making jam or jelly so the sisters picked and Meg and I dripped the juice and discussed the process.  Too busy with tonights' Friday Night Farmers Market to actually make jelly, so the lovely red juice got frozen for now!  Next, the Evans sour cherries are just about ready for picking and yes, the raspberries are still going!
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Yay! Loved the nanking cherry jelly you made! :)

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  2. Aagaard FarmsAugust 5, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    I'm on to sour cherry next! Are you familiar with the closely related Evans sour cherry?

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  3. ClaytonAugust 6, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    We like Nanking here to. Even pie with the pits. Only time you can legally spit at the table! We did not get any so maybe next year.

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  4. Aagaard FarmsAugust 7, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Mine haven't done fabulously this year, but I'm surprised you didn't get any, Clayton. They are usually pretty reliable for us on the Prairies!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Wondering how to make jelly using Evans sour cherry? Cover with water, boil and strain? Any advice would be appreciated!

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  6. Aagaard FarmsAugust 24, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Just like Nanking, you just put in enough water to moisten a bit. As soon as they start to heat up, lots of juice is released. Boil about five minutes, ladle into a jelly bag or cheesecloth, don't squeeze the fabric! A strainer may let through too much of bits and pieces of skin. Voila, juice for making jelly. Just follow the directions from your commercial pectin or Pomona's. If you want further convo, email me at aagaardfarms@gmail.com

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