My First Egg!

My chickens are starting to (finally!) lay eggs. This was the first egg and it was delicious! It was an abundant garden this summer and I just have to (rather proudly) share what I have harvested and preserved: Zucchini bread; green tomato jam; frozen green beans, corn, swiss chard, pesto; dried corn, chicos, cranberry beans; onions, garlic, all the herbs, sunflower seeds; ambercup winter squash; sun dried tomatoes packed in oil; and from the Farmer's Market honey and potatoes. Wahoo!!!!

Green Tomato Jam

Green Tomato Jam
4 lbs. of green tomatoes, chopped
2 lbs. of powdered sugar
3 lemons, sliced very thin and quartered
In a large bowl, alternate layers of the chopped green tomatoes and powdered sugar. Put in refrigerator for 24 hours, stir. In a large kettle, bring to a boil and then simmer the green tomato and powdered sugar mixture for one hour. Skim off any foam. Add lemons and simmer for one more hour. Sterilize jars and lids and fill the hot clean jars with the hot tomato mixture. Fasten lids and put the tomato jam upside down on clean towels. Leave upside down for 30 min., or until when turned upright, the jar lids are sealed. When you tap on the top of the lid, it shouldn't give at all and be tight. Enjoy!