Thursday, April 15, 2010

Strawberries Plant City FL & Making Preserves

Strawberry Palace on US 60 Plant City, FL. Pick your Own!!  4/10/10

Gene picking them - it was easy the plants were loaded 
That is 1 flat = 12 baskets
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This was an unusual growing season because it got to below freezing several times. In order to preserve the plants and fruit the growers watered 24 /7.  The result is huge, flavorful berries.  

Gotta wash them.

Cut 'em up
Mash 'em
Add the sugar and cook them
  
Ladle the preserves into the jars using the canning funnel.   
Finished product.  That full flat made over 12 pints of preserves / sauce. 


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