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From tree to table

September 22, 2011 by Barb 23 Comments

chokecherry jelly on toast . . . such a simple thing . . .
. . . four hours picking . . .
. . . cleaning and sorting . . .
. . . yummy bokeh . . .
 . . . four hours cooking and preserving . . .
. . . well, maybe not so simple . . . but definitely worth it . . .
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Chokecherry Jelly

Juice
12 cups chokecherries
3 cups water

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 – 20 minutes. Mash with potato masher. Strain through cheesecloth.

Jelly

Combine:
3 cups chokecherry juice
6 1/2 cups sugar

Bring to a full rolling boil – one that cannot be stirred down. Boil hard for one minute. Remove from heat and add:

2 pouches liquid Certo, stir and skim off any foam.

Pour into sterilized jars and and immediately seal with lids sterilized in boiling water, place metal ring over top and tighten lightly. The middle of the lid should quickly ‘pop’ down for a perfect seal. If not, store in refrigerator.

 

Filed Under: FOOD, Preserves

Comments

  1. Tara says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    Looks so yummy! I love these photos and the end result!

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  2. TexWisGirl says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    it looks very yummy!

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  3. Ashley Sisk says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    That looks really yummy!

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  4. Susan says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    Oh my…what amazing shots, and does that ever look good.

    I can only imagine how it tasted.

    Hope your day is blessed♥

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  5. natalie pozniak | blog says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    Great Shots! Now I’m hungry.

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  6. Kathy says

    September 22, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    I have never heard of “chokeberrys”. Are they similar in taste to regular cherries? Either way…looks wonderful!

    Kathy

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  7. Deanna says

    September 22, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Thank you so much for taking us through the “simple” process for making that I’m sure, delicious jelly. I don’t believe I have ever tasted chokeberries, but if they are anything like cherries/raspberries it’s gotta be good. Love your series of photos, great takes everyone!!

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  8. Jill says

    September 22, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Yeah, the allusion of the “simple life” of homemade foods, life on the farm..etc…is a lot of work!! But, I’d agree, worth it!

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  9. deb duty says

    September 22, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    I want some! That bokeh on the berries is so awesome. I hate to use that word too much, but it’s the right word for that photo. They are all gorgeous photos. Thanks for linking up today!

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  10. Nancy @ A Rural Journal says

    September 22, 2011 at 6:00 pm

    Wonderful! Looks like my sand cherry jelly.

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  11. Ruth says

    September 22, 2011 at 9:32 pm

    Ooh! sounds and looks yummy!

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  12. Pieces of Sunshine says

    September 22, 2011 at 11:36 pm

    Beautiful photo story and delicious results.

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  13. Tamar SB says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:21 am

    Oo that sounds yummy! Great pics too! Mason jars are just so pretty to me!

    Tamar – also linking up with Deb!

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  14. Amarie says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:07 am

    Looks delicious! I think I have that white bowl! Is it by Pyrex?:-)

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  15. Bunch of Barrons says

    September 23, 2011 at 2:42 am

    Great shots! Looks delicious. :)

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  16. prolix says

    September 23, 2011 at 5:36 am

    It WAS delicious, I got to share some of it!! Bakery Equipment

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  17. Nadege, says

    September 23, 2011 at 6:20 am

    Yummy.

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  18. Eaton Bennett says

    September 23, 2011 at 6:51 am

    Very nice photographic journal of your jam making…love that your grand kids call it Grama Jama
    I enjoyed my visit here very much. :))

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  19. amatterofhowyouseeit.com says

    September 23, 2011 at 8:18 am

    I like all the photos from start to finish. Looks delicious – especially the yummy bokeh!

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  20. Rosemary Aubut says

    September 23, 2011 at 11:07 am

    Looks so goood! Great photos!

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  21. A Pretty Life in the Suburbs says

    September 23, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    I can attest that this jelly is amazing! We can eat one jar in a week! Love this post!

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  22. Miz Helen says

    September 26, 2011 at 6:41 pm

    Hi Barb,
    This is a beautiful post and your photo’s are excellent! Thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and hope you are having a great week!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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  23. Sherry says

    September 27, 2011 at 7:02 pm

    What beautiful pictures of your jelly! Thank you for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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