I know Deb, I think of my Granny back in the days of wood stove sweltering over a hot stove with all the different apparatus it required. Arlene, I just think it look so kewl when given as a gift. Mason make some neat little jars. A friend gave me a little flat looking mason jar with Blackberry preserves and tied with a silver string.. My grandmother canned whole peaches laced with mixed pickling spice., she also made peach and pear preserves.
If I do this once, I probably will never do it again. lol
