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| chokecherry jelly on toast . . . such a simple thing . . . |
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| . . . four hours picking . . . |
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| . . . cleaning and sorting . . . |
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| . . . yummy bokeh . . . |
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| . . . 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.
Looks so yummy! I love these photos and the end result!
it looks very yummy!
That looks really yummy!
Oh my…what amazing shots, and does that ever look good.
I can only imagine how it tasted.
Hope your day is blessed♥
Great Shots! Now I’m hungry.
I have never heard of “chokeberrys”. Are they similar in taste to regular cherries? Either way…looks wonderful!
Kathy
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!!
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!
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!
Wonderful! Looks like my sand cherry jelly.
Ooh! sounds and looks yummy!
Beautiful photo story and delicious results.
Oo that sounds yummy! Great pics too! Mason jars are just so pretty to me!
Tamar – also linking up with Deb!
Looks delicious! I think I have that white bowl! Is it by Pyrex?:-)
Great shots! Looks delicious. :)
It WAS delicious, I got to share some of it!! Bakery Equipment
Yummy.
Very nice photographic journal of your jam making…love that your grand kids call it Grama Jama
I enjoyed my visit here very much. :))
I like all the photos from start to finish. Looks delicious – especially the yummy bokeh!
Looks so goood! Great photos!
I can attest that this jelly is amazing! We can eat one jar in a week! Love this post!
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
What beautiful pictures of your jelly! Thank you for linking it to Home Sweet Home!
Sherry