Jun 25th, 2007 by Jill
Erin and Superspark came over on Saturday to make preserves. Superspark brought plums from her apartment complex and Costco, and we went over to the Pasadena farmers’ market for strawberries and apricots.
Sugar
Stirring
Sealing
Picture taking
Post production photo shoot
Preserves
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Plums coming out of my ears in my garden.
lovely photos! my, that’s lots of sugar.
Thanks! Yes, that sugar picture is a little deceiving — there is fruit under it, but I think that was 6 cups of sugar, so it was quite a bit.
Wow, I’m impressed! I’ve always loved the idea of making preserves…but I’m too lazy.
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