Friday, August 7, 2009

Apricot Season

First you get your 12 year old son to climb up Grandma's very old, very full apricot tree and fill up a bucket....
You also get your daughter to put on an apron and join in on the fun...after son peels and pits the apricots...

In a few hours you have delicious apricot jam....


A wonderful taste of summer to enjoy in the middle of winter.....



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22 comments:

  1. Kiwifruit-ShireeAugust 7, 2009 at 3:07 AM

    ooooh how yummy! I can just taste the yummy yummy jam on fresh scones!!
    and the fun you all had making this jam. Brings back some delicious childhood memories ...

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  2. dream quilt createAugust 7, 2009 at 5:40 AM

    Oh how fun to get the kids involved in making delicious jam and memories.

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  3. Abby and StephanieAugust 7, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    Yum...homemade jam on homemade bread is THE best.

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  4. Abby and StephanieAugust 7, 2009 at 6:08 AM

    Yum...homemade jam on homemade bread is THE best.

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  5. BetsyAugust 7, 2009 at 6:16 AM

    I love apricots. Making some preserves would be nice.

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  6. ElizabethAugust 7, 2009 at 6:36 AM

    I can almost taste my grandmother's plum, and apricot jam just reading your blog. Thanks for bringing back all the memories of helping her in the kitchen making batches of jam. Mine just never tasted the same.

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  7. JanAugust 7, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    Oh whow! It looks awesome and the kids can say "it's apricot jam and I heeleped!" I'll be looking forward to pictures of it smeared on top of some homemade bread :)

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  8. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)August 7, 2009 at 8:57 AM

    Simply enchanting - I can almost taste the summer.

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  9. FunoldhagAugust 7, 2009 at 9:44 AM

    What a great day in the kitchen for the three of you! Enjoy the fruits of your labor - it will be so good next winter. Although you should have some now as a reward! Carol

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  10. UnknownAugust 7, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    I am soooooo jealous, I love apricots, but here in western NC there seems to be none, so where does grandma live, maybe I can sneak over and get me a bucket, grin. The jam looks yummy!

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  11. Sandie @ crazy'boutquiltsAugust 7, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Oh yum!! :-)

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  12. LoralynnAugust 7, 2009 at 1:10 PM

    Looks delicious! How nice to have the whole family helping out!

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  13. KarenAugust 7, 2009 at 4:10 PM

    YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM;p I love your roses, too;)

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  14. CindyAugust 7, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Wonderful! I bet it is like opening a bottle of sunshine! :D And yummy to boot!

    -c
    yapping cat

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  15. MickiAugust 8, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Thaat looks so yummy!
    Micki

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  16. JeanneAugust 8, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Love the jars of apricot jam all lined up. It's good to have helpers, too.

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  17. JaniceAugust 8, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    I love apricots and apricot jam is my absolute favourite. When I was a child we used to buy it in a tin and I would have eaten it straight out of the tin given half a chance. We don't get apricots growing on our trees in Scotland, so your jars of jam seem very exotic to me.

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  18. happy zombieAugust 8, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    Mmmmmmmm! Just so you know, I opened on of the jars and took a big swipe with my finger. I don't want you to pass on my kooties, so I will gladly eat that entire jar.

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  19. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageAugust 8, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Wow, you are such a busy bee and you had some wonderful helpers to! I just love your blog Lori! It makes my day each time I come to visit!

    Hugs,
    Maryjane
    xo

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  20. Maryjane-The Beehive CottageAugust 8, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    P.S. We love the same kind of music and I have on my blog(s0 almost all the same tunes as you!

    Hugs!
    Maryjane
    xo

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  21. Carrie P.August 11, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Yum!! I have never seen an apricot tree. How neat to climb one.

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  22. Nanette MerrillAugust 13, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    Obviously I love food. But one thing I don't like is apricots. Our peaches are starting to come on though. And I brought 2 to work with me. They are sooo incredibly sweet. Like eating candy.

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