The hardest part was stripping the kernels off the cob. That didn't take too long as I had the right tool for the job. I heated the kernels in spring water and then put them into jars with just a bit of sea salt.
I had three dozen ears of corn, but retained four ears to have with dinner the past couple nights. The remaining thirty two ears yielded fourteen pint jars of golden goodness that we can enjoy over the winter in casseroles or as side dishes.
We're going to have to buy apples this year, as all the apples on our old tree dropped. The weather has been weird enough that they just didn't hold until they ripened this year. If we want applesauce (and Handsome always wants applesauce), we'll need to get them from the local orchard. I'll look into that soon to see when we can expect the local harvest.
I think the frozen roma tomatoes from our garden last season will be next on the canning agenda. I'm going to turn those into pizza sauce and homemade rotel. I'll likely do those tomorrow. I'm planning to stitch today. What's on your agenda?
Oh yum! Corn!
ReplyDeleteI need to get more from the corn wagon here, it's so sweet & delicious.
Marilyn
Hi Marilyn:
DeleteIt sure is! This is the perfect time for early corn. Enjoy!
xoxo
Donna
I saw a tip the other day that when cutting kernels from corn, hold the cob (upright) over the 'hole' in a bundt pan. The hole helps hold the cob steady and the kernels fall into the pan. Haven't tried it, but it seems as though it might work, especially if the pan was placed on a non-slip surface.
ReplyDeleteToo bad about your apples - hopefully you can get some elsewhere so you can make that coveted applesauce.
Hi MA:
DeleteThat's a great idea! I'll try that next time. At least I'd have a use then for my bundt pan, as I never seem to bake in it! lol I was disappointed about our apples, but the Labradors sure got to eat plenty! I'll get some from the local orchard as soon as they're ready.
xoxo
Donna
You will really enjoy that canned corn this winter. The very best fresh corn I ever ate was at my in-laws home in Wisconsin. It had been picked the day it was cooked!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary:
DeleteIndeed. I'll be able to make scalloped corn casserole, too. It's a big hit around here - especially at Thanksgiving. Where do your in-laws live in Wisconsin? Small world. Same day sweet corn is the best!
xoxo
Donna
Sadly, Bob's folks have been gone several years, but he has brothers in Grafton and Sheboygan and a sister in Oconomowok.
DeleteSherry of createology: Hubby and I have been deep cleaning the house to stay indoors and out of the heat. I have my watercolor tribe of 6 ladies coming tomorrow for an afternoon of fun. Your corn looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteHi Sherry:
DeleteStaying indoors in the a/c is best when it's wicked hot outdoors! I hope you and your tribe had fun! The sweet corn is delish!
xoxo
Donna
Okay, at first I thought this was a contest as to how many kernels are in each jar.
ReplyDeleteThat will definitely remind you of Summer when you are eating it in the middle of Winter.
Apples from the local orchard are definitely better than the store.
I'm sure you write your agenda on legal size paper, it's never ending.
But that's a good thing.
Shirley
Hi Shirley:
DeleteI laughed out loud when I read your first sentence! When I pressure can the corn, it tastes just like fresh off the cob when we finally eat it. It really is summer in a jar. I agree about store-bought apples. Especially with the treatments they put on them to help them last longer. ugh I think I need to go back to my spiral notebook. I have a daily page with my lists. Whatever I don't accomplish on the current day goes forward to the next. I rarely had to add it more than a third time. (I do love to procrastinate, but I love checking off items on my list more!) Have a great weekend, dear.
xoxo
Donna