Apples and Peaches, Oh my!

Today I purchased a bushel of apples (approximately 35 lbs) and a half-bushel of peaches (approximately 15 lbs). I'm working on spiced applesauce, spiced peach jam, and canned peaches. It's an interesting venture, to be sure. I have discovered that while I didn't really have the patience for preserving when I was younger, I truly enjoy doing it now. It's fun to watch things take shape. And knowing we'll be literally enjoying the fruits of my labor this coming winter is an added bonus!