Harvest Time
In the fall I planted beets for the first time, specifically for making Beet Jelly. But then I discovered a few more uses for the beet that I'd like to share with you....Like sauteed Beet Greens, and a wonderful cake that I'll be adding later this week.........so stay tuned!
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| Beet Jelly goes great on homemade English Muffins. |
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| I'm not crazy about pickled beets so I use my beets in a few different ways. First I harvest the the tender leaves to make Sauteed Beet Greens Then I make beet juice for jelly and beet puree for baking. Peel and quarter the beets. Wear gloves if you're concerneed about ruining your manicure they will stain. Place beets in a large heavy pot and cover them water.(2"above the beets). Then boil until fork tender. Drain the juice into a large glass measure bowl.(juice will stain plastic) If you have less than the jelly recipe called for add water. If you have more than called for make a double batch or freeze the extra juice and use later. I pureed my beets in my handy Ninja blender and froze them in 1 cup batches to use later in my cake recipe, which I will share with you later this week. This recipe has been shared @ these Link Patries |
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Take a lesson from the ants.......they labor all summer, gathering food for the winter. Proverbs 6:6-8 |
The beet jelly looks great. Does it taste like beets or cherry Jell-O? I'm looking for good jelly recipes my husband might like on his PB&J.
ReplyDeleteI may just have to try planting beets this year! Thanks for linking up! Featured on FB!! xo
ReplyDeleteI love beets, but never tasted beet jelly before. It looks great, and I'm very curious now
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of beet jelly either and am curious too.
ReplyDeleteMy mom used to make beet jelly. It was one of my favorites! I tried using lemon jello once. Bad idea.:)
ReplyDeleteA jelly I haven't made! Thanks, gonna try this!
ReplyDeleteI never heard of beet jelly. How interesting. We need to grow beets this year.
ReplyDeleteWow, I am intrigued! I just had beets for the first time this past year....sad to say I am 42 and it took me that long
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Your beautiful photo caught my eye at Miz Helen's party -- and the rest are just as gorgeous. My mother would make jelly from anything and everything, including rose hips and corn cobs (yes, really!), but don't know that I've ever seen beet jelly! I would love it if you would consider linking to Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy, a Sunday through Thursday link party for ideas that make life easier, better and more fun!
ReplyDeleteMy husband loves beets and would go crazy for some beet jelly. Wish I knew how to make it. I never knew you could do all this with beets. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe beet jelly looks delicious. I've made tomato, jalapeno and also watermelon jelly but never beet jelly. Might have to give it a go some day.
ReplyDeleteVery curious to try this! I honestly don't think I've ever tried a beet....hmmm might just have to now!! Thanks so much for linking it up to Fantabulous Friday @ Little Becky Homecky!
ReplyDeleteKatie @ Little Becky Homecky
... On my list to try ...
ReplyDeleteThanks. :D. ~Sonya~
I really have no idea how beet jelly would taste, but the photos make it look delicious! We really appreciate you sharing this at our link party and can't wait to see what you are up to next week!
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Trish
Thank you so much for sharing your great recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you are having a great Spring week end and come back to see me real soon!
ReplyDeleteMiz Helen
Never heard of beet jelly, but it is soooo pretty in the jars.
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Not too many people can anything now days, I've never heard of Beet jelly. Very intersting and can't wait til your next post. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis looks interesting, I've not heard of beet jelly before. Thanks for linking up to Terrific Tuesdays.
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I LOVE beetroot - I might try growing it myself this year - looks like your crop was very successful! Thanks for all the ideas of what to make with them!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
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I think it is a great idea to find new uses for the foods that you grow. I have never had Beet Jelly before! Thanks for linking to Scout's Sweet Sundays!
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm going to have to try this one! I always make jelly and jam and we go through it so fast! Beet will now be on my list for this year!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
--Katie
did you ever list your beet cake recipe. I've searched and can't find it. I'd like to make the jelly, but then I need something to do with all the mashed beets!
ReplyDeleteNo I'm sorry my pictures didn't turn out like i wanted.....I still have tons of mashed beets in the freezer I'll try to get the recipe up soon........in fact give me a few days and I'll file the recipe in my recipe box tab under cake.....and I'll ad the pic later : ) Thanks for stoppin by ..... have fun makin' beet jelly.......just freeze the mashed beets... I put 1 cup in each baggie.
DeleteI've never heard of beet jelly, I've never even seen it in any of my canning books. It sure is pretty.
ReplyDeleteBrenda