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turning $3 into $28

August 26th, 2008 at 08:30 pm

With sugar. I have been making jams, jellies, syrups..... A bag of sugar cost me $3. I added up one after I processed it, and I got (compared to store prices) $28 worth of jelly.

Later this week I will be going into the city and I can get a bulk bag of sugar and save even more. We have apples and crabapples that are ready. So, the only ingredent I have had to buy is the sugar. I reuse my jars every year (some I even got free years and years ago), and I got some flats free off of free cycle several months ago (brand new, still sealed in the box). All are off our trees, so no money out buying the fruit.

We also have been working up our beans--green beans and wax beans. Mostly I am putting them in the freezer, along with the okra. The corn should be ready in a couple of days, and then we will be working up corn also.

This will help feed us this winter.

4 Responses to “turning $3 into $28”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    Sounds yummy!

  2. Myrtle Says:
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    I am glad to hear someone else preserves. Our fruit trees have really produced well this year. I have been busy making apple sauce and making pies for the freezer.

    Enjoyed your post!

  3. Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
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    Did you see my note in the forums about the coupon for free sugar (or up to $2 off) when you buy pectin? Who doesn't buy sugar when they buy pectin?

  4. Paula Says:
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    I have enjoyed reading your posts of life on the farm with a large family. Thank you for sharing the busy-ness of your daily life!

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