Each year, our church makes apple butter as a missions fund project. This year, we made four kettles. I’m not sure what the final count was, but somewhere around 250 quarts and 120 pints.
Laurie checks to see if it’s ready.
Shawn had some studying to do.
The kids climbed the old stump.
More checking…
More stirring…
And everyone wanted to hold the baby. Unfairly, I had just one turn. ::pout::
More stirring, more checking…
Everyone pitches in.
Then it was time to set up the apple butter line.
Once the jars are poured, they have to be processed quickly.
Kettle full of yum!
The weather was beautiful all morning, through lunch, and into the afternoon. Until we were about ten minutes from being done! We thank God for holding off the rain while we finished.
Then it was a mad dash for the gym!
Apple butter day is always a lot of fun for our church family. We have a great time together…working, playing, eating, talking. I’m already looking forward to next year!
~~Rhonda