Years ago I would have laughed in your face if you told me I would one day start canning. I have always been resistant to the idea after seeing my mother slave away for days in the hot kitchen canning. However, the lure of paying only $15 for a 25lb. box of fresh peaches was too strong to withstand. I got 11 quarts of peaches from one box, which is substantially cheaper than buying peaches from the store-especially if you want the ones not packed in high fructose corn syrup!
The process over all was not too bad. I did it at night with a friend, after the kids were in bed. It was quite fun and goes much faster with two people!
I'm not saying I'm going to can everything from now on, but I have to admit a great sense of accomplishment when I look at my beautiful rows of canned peaches! Besides, it is always nice to learn a new skill and know that even if I choose not to can, at least I am capable of doing it! That feels good.
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