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Home My WebLink AboutThe Brussels Post, 1977-08-24, Page 4Peache..s are Canada's second largest fruit crop next to, apples. The crop this year is excellent with peaches in very good supply. Due to the large crop •, prices are expected to be good for consumers . Types of Peaches There are two types of peaches: Clingstone and Freestone. With Clingstone peaches the flesh of •,* • the peach tends to cling to the pit, and with Freestone the peach readily comes free from the stone. Both types are juicy, flavorful and great for eating fresh, but freestone are best for preserving. The first peaches to come on the market (such as Erlyvee and Sunhaven) are the dessert type, ' the later varieties (such as Redhaven, Valiant and Veteran) toward the end of the month and into September are best for canning and pickling. Selecting Peaches Choose peaches that are firm, ripe and clear skinned. Judge ripeness by the "ground color" behind the blush at the stem end - it should be creamy yellow. If it's green, the peach was harvested while immature and probably won't ripen properly. Red blush isn't a good indicator of ripeness as it varies wtih the peach variety. Canada No. 1 Grade peaches . must be of one size and variety, well formed, uniformly mature and free from insect injury , and disease. Storing Peaches Underripe fruit is best left uncovered at room temperature, away from direct su plight until it ripens. Store ripe fruit in the refrigerator and use within 3 to 5 days. Using Peaches Peaches may be served fresh or may be canned, pickled or frozen. When freezing peaches, choose firm ripe peaches. To remove skins' easily, dip them in boiling water 1/2 to 1 minute, then in cold water. Remove skins and pits, then slice. For a syrup pack, slice fruit directly into syrup in containers. Peaches can be packed either in syrup or dry sugar but to prevent discolor- ation, ascorbic acid should be added. Add 1/4 teaspoon powdered or crystalline ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) , or 800 milligrams in tablet form , (if using tablets, dissolve in 1 tablespoon water before adding to syrup), to 4 cups cold syrup. With a dry sugar pack, use 1/8 teaspoon powdered or crystalline ascorbic acid or 400 milligrams in tablet form, for 2 cups, prepared fruit. Dissolve ascorbic acid in 2 tablespoons cold water, sprinkle over fruit in a bowl and mix gently. Add 1/3 cup . sugar and mix. • Instructiotis on canning and pickling peaches may be found in the publications "Canning Canadian Fruits and Vegetables" and "Jams, Jellies and Pickles". Free copies may be obtained by writing the Information Division, Agriculture Canada, Ottawa K1A ,0c7. • Peaches and Cream Pie 1% cups graham wafer crumbs 3 tablespoons sugar 6 tablespoons melted butter 11/2 cups diced peeled, peaches 1 teaspoon lemon juice '1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 2 tablespoons water 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup dairy sour, cream Sliced peaches Combine crumbs, HAYWARD'S Discount -- Variety Cosmetics .. Tobacco . Patent Medicines Groceries and Stationery Weekdays 9-9 Holidays 8 Sundays 12-6 Velvet painting - $15. & 22.00 Milk glass hens on nest - $ 5 • 0 0 each West Moreland china - upto$2•vv off each item gcing out otutviinedo National plaid cups, saucers, plates, etc. $2.00 each Cups & saucers -- $1.00 off Brussels Spoons - $2:00 3 spoon racks 2 only House of Max Furnishitigt Brussels.- °Mario Phone 887-63 36 I'mmair'"""mm"•"""i",",mfflimmailiiimoimomommom."1""""Ill".....**— ) 4-THE BRUSSELS POST, AUGUST 24, 1977 Peaches All y9u ever wanted to tablespoons sugar and butter. Press on bottom and sides of 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350°F until., lightly browned (8 to 10 minutes);. Combined peaches, lemon juice and 1/2 cup 'sugar, Let stand 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Soak r gelatin in water, then dissolve over hot China Cabinets water. Combine gelatin peaches and chill until partially set. Combine •ett Breese and sour cream, bes until smooth. Fold in pe mixture, then turn into pies and chill until firm (about l' hours).-Decorate with peach slid 6 servings. LET US MAKE- YOUR OLD FURNITURE BETTER THAN NEW! For a free estimate and a look at our newest samples of materials — CALL COOK UPHOLSTERY' -Put Your Upholstering Ph. 523-4272 R. Cook, Prop, loods In Our Hands" plyth, Ont, WE HAVE FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE' °S Bonnie's Men s & Ladies Hair Styling OPEN Tuesday to Saturday noon and Wednesday Evenings • Turnberry Street next to Texan Grill Phone 887-9237 2 sets T.V.• tables Stools - 10.00 Mirrors - 25% off Foot Stools'.- 1/2 price Lamps - Cut in half few remaining Hc;stess Chairs - $30.0 $ick,f0each Baby Gates - 1 n Cornflower Crystal Pinwheel Crystal - -S. 5.00 off TI sale disc `of tl in ti The is0 Mar me( t.