I do enjoy preserving the harvest this time of year. While it does make for some tired feet, I find it gratifying and worth the effort. Throughout the years I have discovered some tricks that help my sanity as I enjoy the bottling marathon.
Jam recipes often call for the addition of whole spices but instruct tying them up in cheesecloth or a spice bag. I find this messy and would often discover thready pieces in my jams, leaving me no other choice than to pluck individual cloves out of the pot. While the scent was wonderful, it was time consuming.
This is my solution: A spring-loaded tea ball with a handle. Yes, this one is old and stained by time and use, but I don't care.
I use some kitchen twine to tie it to the pot and just let is swirl around at will. After the jam is complete, I untie it and remove the spoon. Simple!
A vision, if I do say so myself.
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