A few weeks ago before the first snowfall, I visited Hartman Gardens in Montrose, Colorado. I had just missed the final apple picking, but still managed to find a few apples on the trees and raspberries still on the vine. I was treated to a lovely tour of the gardens and orchards by the owner, Janet Hartman. Fresh preserves are made in their canning kitchen the old fashioned way - one small batch at a time. She uses reduced sugar recipes to maintain the flavors of the natural fruits. No artificial colorings or preservatives are added. She also makes syrups, flapjack and scone mixes, hot drink mixes and very nice gift boxes which are all perfect for Christmas gifts. Check out her website at www.hartmangardens.com. If you decide to order, please tell Janet you saw her on my blog.
I have had several different varieties of Janet's preserves, but my all time favorite is her apple butter. The best I have ever tasted. I like to serve it with grilled pork......delicious! I have my mother-in-law hooked on Hartman's apple butter and take her several jars when we go to visit her in Texas.
I plan to return to Hartman Garden's next summer when the season is in full swing. Stay tuned....
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| Janet showing me her beautiful raspberries. |
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| The apple orchard. |
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| Hartman Gardens Store |
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| Fresh fruit juices waiting to be made into jams and syrups. |
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| Apples cooking in the kitchen to make my favorite apple butter. |
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