Easter Monday

                                    A Jenna creation. This cinnamon roll deserves a post.

We are so happy to have Jenn and Sean home for a long Easter weekend. Today the weather is glorious, warm enough to sit outside and soak up a few rays.

I feel that Spring has arrived in VT at long last.

Happy Easter Monday, everyone!

A New Project

One childhood memory I have is of the rows and rows of Mason jars filled with brightly colored homemade canned goods on the shelves in my parents' basement. My Mom did the canning and Dad was so proud to show off ~ literally ~ the "fruits" of her labors. I also recall listening for the "pop" of the lids that indicated the jars were sealed.

I have never attempted canning. To freeze? Yes. But canning? No.

Then I discovered an Onion Marmalade recipe on a blog I've been following:
http://www.homegrown.org/profiles/blog/show?id=2263119%3ABlogPost%3A71718

Simple ingredients. Simple process. I could do this. There's a big bag of onions in our storeroom and a bag of cranberries in our freezer. I'll need to get the Mason jars and lids. Once I've invested in everything needed for the "waterbath," this just may be the beginning of attempting other preserving projects (and adding new shelves to the storeroom).

Thanks to Homegrown.org for posting the Onion Marmalade recipe.




Ingredients

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10 Cups slivered sweet onions
2 Cups apple cider vinegar
1 ¼ Cups lights brown sugar
1 Bag cranberries
8 Cups water
6 Cups white sugar
2 Tablespoons fresh grated orange peel

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1. Brown in lager pot or cast iron onions, cranberries, cider, and brown sugar cook until onions are translucent
2. Add Sugar, and water
3. Bring to boil over medium heat, add orange zest
4. Boil for about an hour and a half until at gel point
5. Jar and lid
6. Process in waterbath for 15 minutes (Makes 6 pint jars)