I hope next February, we can all recall this time when we had blueberries, peaches, raspberries,

[Marg CDN]

saskatoons (well probably only one of us), and soon apples, plums, pears..............

coming out our ears and trying to figure out what to do with it all.

I do realize winter has its function, but I sure could do without it.

 

[richard-in-cincy]

Marg, winters function is to use up our rumtopfs, and jams, and cordials and... : )

 

[rvb]

winter is for digging the blackberries out of the freezer for daiquiris...

besides, without winter there would be no daffodils.

 

[Marg CDN]

Oh ya. I forgot the blackberries. They'll be ready in about 2 weeks. So blackberry daquiris?

 

[rvb]

yum...

2 cups blackberries
1/2 cup sugar (or splenda)
juice of 2 limes
1 cup rum

top blender with ice cubes and woosh til smooth.

 

[marilynfl]

To paraphrase Ang/AK from an earlier post: "This makes me sad just to read this."

I SO envy you this wealth of tasty fruit.
Enjoy.

 

[Marg CDN]

Well okay then. That sounds like an order to drink.

 

[pat-nocal]

don't forget to add rum....lol

 

[angak]

Ya, for sure. flats of balckberries were $25 at the farmer's market. yikes.

 

[angak]

and the more familiar Blackberries were also $25. beauties they were though.

 

[cynupstateny]

DH and I just got back from picking 18 pounds of blueberries in one hour!

I've never seen them so nice. Huge sweet and juicy...and only $1.10 per pound!

 

[joanietoo]

I am insanely jealous...I just got in from picking 3 dried out tiny cherry tomatoes and

a bunch of carambole...(star fruit) that had fallen off the tree too early even to feed to the chickens.

 

[cynupstateny]

If I didn't think it would cost $15.00 to send it, I'd mail you a jar of my jam!

 

[rvb]

dang. i KNEW i forgot something.

 

[Marg CDN]

Is this enough for one?

 

[wigs]

If U are still swimming in blueberries, U might like to try Peach-Berry Cobbler (T&T) REC==>

Peach-Berry Cobbler
(Recipe was from Jean Wiseman back in 1962 or thereabouts, & I have no idea where she came by it.)

Bake at 375 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes.

Combine in saucepan:
1/4 cup sugar,
1/4 cup brown sugar and
1 Tablespoon cornstarch. Add 1/2 cup water. (I use 1/4 cup water.) Blend well.

Cook above over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick, and then

Add: 1 Tablespoon lemon juice,
2 cups freshly sliced peaches (I use 3 cups), and
1 cup fresh blueberries.

Pour fruit mixture into an 8x8" square casserole.

Cobbler Topping==>

Sift together into mixing bowl:
1 cup sifted flour
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup sugar (I use slightly less, i.e, 1/3 cup.)
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/4 cup soft butter and beat until smooth.

Spoon cobbler topping over fruit. Sprinkle topping with a mixture of:
2 Tablespoons sugar (I use 1 Tablespoon) and
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg

Bake at 375 degrees F. for 40 to 45 minutes or until topping is done.

Recipe may be doubled for baking in a 9x13" pan.