The Apple Days

Yes, there were more than one. Apples are by far the stickiest and messiest of all the fruits I have done. Love them, but wow, are they a job to get done. Tawna was the first to start the apple marathon and did not have good luck. This was the third year we have had issues with the jars boiling out and not sealing. Very disappointing after so much work. She stopped after 2 boxes (thank goodness). I went to Shar's the next day and sought the help of their resident canning guru and got her tried and true recipe for pie apples. We gathered up the stuff we would need and went to Taya's house next to see how the new recipe would work. Like night and day. So much better, I actually decided maybe I would do pie apples again this year. I just had to do my little opera voice with a “Ohhhhhhhhh! Yeahhhhhhhh!” It's amazing the things that can make your day.

We spent a day (and part of an evening) at Taya's getting her four boxes done. Tawna had 2 more boxes to do, and Jade had 2 also. We went to Tawna's on Monday and did her's and Jades amid half day school (what's up with that anyway?) and Jade's issues with the apple peeler. It didn't matter what she did, the apples hated her that day and would not behave. Taya was our turbo peeler and I think could set a world record. I should have done a little video, it was pretty funny to watch. Between the four of us, we got them into jars, processed and they all sealed! EVERY ONE OF THEM! Pure bliss.





As I was under strict orders not to take pics of Tawna and Taya, I only have their hands at work. Jade was ready for work, so I could take her pics without to much protest. Silly girls, you always look good. Apples or not. I was going to do my four boxes at the cabin, but as usual my plans went awry. I am loading them in the truck today to take back to the valley for yet another fun day of apples at Taya's again. Thanks girls, I'll bring lunch!