Dressed as a farmer group pet

Chapter 256 Chapter 255 Making Jam

It has to be said that Xiaocao is really very familiar with the mountains and forests around Xiangmu Village.

Leading Xiaomi and Wei Ziang, they changed places from place to place, with a clear goal and no time wasted.

And every time I change a place, there will be a large area of ​​thorny vines, all with red thorny bubbles.

Xiaomi has even been numb from the initial surprise to the end, and just like Xiaocao said, Xiaomi eats too much, and now his teeth are very sore.

Face mask of pain.

Seeing that it was almost noon, the bamboo baskets of the three of them were almost full, and Xiaomi felt that he could hardly lift it.

"It's almost time to go back, Xiaomi. I'm going to the gate of the city. You don't need to go into the city. You can sell it outside the gate. Do you want to go? There are so many of them that you can't finish them."

Xiaocao is ready to go back. There may be thorns in the farther places, but I won’t go now. The weather is hot and the bamboo basket is full.

There are so many thorns, and they can be sold for a lot of money, and as she said, the whole family can eat half a catty, just taste it.

If you eat so much, even if you don't have diarrhea, you won't be able to eat well in the next few days.

"Just sell it directly like this, how much is it per catty?"

It was the first time for Xiaomi to see so many prickly pears. When he was in Fu'an Village, every time his father and mother met each other, it was just a small handful, just like the ones her mother brought back in the morning.

Even if she would look for it sometimes, she couldn't find much, and most of the time it didn't exceed a catty.

With such a small amount, I can't even eat it at home, let alone sell it.

"Crickets are only available for half a month every year, and the price is not cheap. At the earliest and most expensive time, it could sell for six or seven copper coins."

Xiaocao looked forward to it: "Even if there are more people picking it in a few days and it's cheaper, it can still be sold for three or four copper coins. Such a basket weighs about five or six catties, and can earn more than thirty copper coins!"

If it weren't for the busy farming season, picking such a basket would be more profitable than working as a day laborer!
Of course, it's not easy to pick such a basket. They took advantage of everyone's busy farming. If everyone came to the mountains to pick thorns and bubbles, they probably wouldn't find many.

It was also the first time for Xiaocao to pick so many, that's why he was so excited, and couldn't wait to exchange all the thorns for money.

However, Xiaomi was thoughtful: "Xiaocao, I have a way to make this prickly puff more expensive, do you want to do it with me?"

Xiaocao was pleasantly surprised in an instant: "Really? Yes, I want to be together!"

I'm afraid that if I promise too late, Xiaomi won't bring me with me.

"You are not afraid of being deceived by me."

"Hee hee, no way, Xiaomi and you guys are amazing. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't know that dragon grass can be sold for so much money, and this prickly bubble must be the same!"

"What if it fails and doesn't sell for so much money?"

"Then let's continue picking up the mountain tomorrow. Let's go a little farther. Since everyone is planting seedlings and have no time to go up the mountain, we will pick all the thorns on the mountain!"

Xiaocao waved her small hand and said bold words, which is quite a chivalrous demeanor.

Now that Xiaocao has said so, Xiaomi will not be hypocritical.

"Since this is the case, then we have made an agreement. The method I mentioned requires the use of salt and sugar. I have these at home. You go home and have lunch first. After lunch, you can bring these to me."

What Xiaomi wants to do is jam.

The method of making jam is simple, but it is definitely a new thing, and the price will definitely not be cheap.

Berry fruits, especially strawberries, grapes and kiwis, are very suitable for making jam.

Unfortunately, until now, she has not encountered these fruits, only berries.

I really wanted to try it before, but there are not many near Fu'an Village, and there are only a few taels, and it is not enough to make a mouthful.

Who knew that today, following Xiaocao's light, I picked so many. It would be a pity if I didn't make jam!

Although Xiaocao didn't know what Xiaomi was talking about, she obviously trusted Xiaomi very much, and immediately said that she would come early in the afternoon.

By the time they got home, it was almost time for lunch.

On the way, Xiaomi kept thinking, if Wei Ziang asked him what he wanted to do, or how he thought of it, how should he answer so that he would not be confused.

But all the way home, Wei Ziang didn't ask her these questions, just asked her if she was hot or tired, and wanted to help her carry the basket or something.

Xiaomi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but also felt very strange, why Wei Ziang didn't seem to be curious at all?

But soon, after eating, Xiaocao came over with her boiled prickly prickly pear, and Xiaomi immediately forgot about it.

Looking at the full basket, Xiaomi was a little surprised: "You didn't save some to eat yourself?"

Xiaocao smiled indifferently: "I ate a lot when I picked it in the morning. When my parents came home at noon, they picked a little from the side of the road, and they all tasted it."

You have tasted it, even if you have eaten it.

That being the case, Xiaomi can't say much.

"Xiaomi, what are you going to do? Do you need help?" Erniang just finished eating a handful of prickly puffs given by millet, which tastes better than the one she picked herself in the morning.

Xiaomi shook her head: "Mom, you and Daddy go to rest first, we can do it by ourselves."

When eating at noon, he saw that his father's feet were soaked white. Although his mother did not go to the fields, there were still many chores at home.

Seeing that the children were all in high spirits, Erniang didn't force her to stay.

"Then be careful with the fire."

After Er Niang left, several people started to get busy.

Both sugar and salt are available at home. Pour the crickets into a wooden basin, put a little salt, and then soak them in clean water for a few minutes.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, first boil a pot of boiling water for later use.

"By the way, Xiaomi, my father said, when the thing you mentioned is ready and sold for money, first pay the cost of the sugar and salt, and I only need one-third of the rest."

"Of course, it doesn't matter if it can't be sold. At worst, we can continue picking tomorrow."

Xiaomi waved his hand generously: "What one-third, let's divide the money according to the ratio of prickly, I don't take advantage, and you don't suffer either."

She only brought out one basket, which means it was similar to Xiaocao's, except for the cost of salt and sugar, and the two families shared the money they made equally!
"That won't work. The method is yours. You must share more."

"It's actually very simple, you just read it once and you'll get it."

A basket of prickly pears was more than they expected. Besides the bamboo baskets, there were still seven or eight catties, and two bamboo baskets were about fifteen catties.

Xiaomi and Wei Ziang kept a bamboo basket of prickly pears, and divided them into two portions, one portion was eaten at home, and when the eldest brother and second sister came back, they could also taste it.

The remaining half should be brought back to Liu Ze's parents' house when the coachman returns, otherwise it won't be fresh until tomorrow.

Of course, they brought home the jam they were making!
In the prickly bubbles that I keep for myself to eat, millet is mixed into the space, but those for making jam are not.

When she has a chance later, she will use the prickly bubbles saved in the space alone to make some jams and keep them at home to eat, but if they are sold, they will not be used for the time being.

After all, this jam is a one-shot deal, and it is very convenient to learn.

She was going to sell it to a restaurant, and as long as the cook had the heart, he could make it with a little thought.

So this first hammer is selling a fresh one. In the future, this kind of thing is common, and the emphasis is on quality and taste. It will not be too late for her to use the jam in the space.

Pick up the soaked prickly pears, and filter the water on the big Shau Kei.

"Wow, it's so dirty, I couldn't see it at all before."

Xiaocao was a little scared. The water was full of all kinds of dirty things, including leaves, mud, and some bugs.

"It's okay, you won't get sick if you don't do anything dirty." After eating everything, why bother so much.

At least when you eat it, it looks clean to the naked eye.

Xiaocao patted her chest with lingering fear: "I won't dare to eat it directly in the future."

Xiaomi chuckled twice, she was particular, but not that particular, she washed it clean if she had the conditions, and it was the same if she didn't have the conditions.

But there is one thing to say, the prickly bubbles that have been soaked and cleaned are more crystal clear and their appearance has improved a lot.

The thorn bubble was washed twice, and the water was boiled. Just pour the cleaned thorn bubble into the boiling water, and stir while boiling.

"Xiaomi, do you want to cook these?" Xiaocao didn't know what to do.

"Almost, just wait until the thorns are boiled until they are soft and rotten, and the water is almost boiled dry."

The fire was boiled again, and Xiaomi generously poured four catties of sugar into it.

Xiaocao was so frightened that she could stuff eggs into her mouth. Her family might not be able to eat two taels of candy for a year, and Xiaomi put in a whole four catties!
Xiaomi saw it and explained: "Adding more sugar will taste better, and this jam can be kept for a few more days, otherwise it will go bad in a day or two, and it will all be wasted."

"Xiaomi, let me stir, you go and rest for a while." Wei Ziang took over Xiaomi's job, a big pot, almost full, bubbling.

The thorns have begun to soften, but the sugar has not completely melted. When stirring, press with a spoon to make the thorns easier to cook into pulp.

Being smoky all the time, Xiaomi was also a little hot, so he wiped his forehead: "Brother, watch first, let's wash two small jars."

There is that kind of small jar at home, and one jar is exactly two catties. Xiaomi found a few, washed the jars with Xiaocao, and then dried them in the sun.

The fire never stopped, and the water vapor evaporated quickly. In just a short while, the jam became thicker, and Xiaomi quickly changed to a low fire.

Xiaocao also wanted to try the feeling of stirring jam, so she replaced Wei Ziang.

Now it is simmering slowly on a low heat, so as not to accidentally burn the jam below.

It has been cooking for about half an hour, that is, nearly an hour. The big pot that was originally full has now dropped by one-third.

All that evaporates is water, and the rest is jam, which is very viscous, like honey, and when you pick it up with a spoon, it can already be drawn.

The small jars were also dried in the sun, without water and oil, and the prepared jam was directly scooped in, just enough to fill four jars.

"Wow, it weighed eight catties!" Xiaomi was also shocked.

But after thinking about it, ten catties of sugar were added, and at least twenty catties were added to the prickly pears. It didn't seem like an exaggeration to make eight catties of jam.

Turning around, he saw that the spoon was still stained a lot, and Xiaomi brought three chopsticks over.

"It's all done, we haven't tasted what it tastes like yet, let's try it?"

Immediately dipped a little on the spoon with the chopsticks, then put it in the mouth, and the eyes lit up instantly.

"It's delicious! It's sour and sweet, with a strong fruity taste!"

The other two also nodded, and even Wei Ziang had to admit that doing this was a completely different experience from eating prickly pears directly.

Xiaomi immediately brought a pot of cold water to boil, poured it directly into the pot, put the spoon on it, and rinsed the remaining jam in the pot, and it became half a pot of juice.

Wei Ziang had already brought three small bowls over, each of them tasted a small half of the bowl.

Delicious!

Xiaomi immediately cleaned up the two jugs, divided the juice into two, kept one jug at home, and asked Xiaocao to take the other jug ​​back when she returned, so that her family members could taste it too.

"And this, it happens to be two altars in our family, Xiaocao, why don't you go back and ask your parents, do you take it to the town by yourself, or let my brother and the others take it to the city tomorrow? Sell this to a restaurant and just soak it like this The water shouldn't be bad."

Xiaocao made a decision without even thinking about it: "Then please help me, Xiaomi, we may not be able to sell it if we go to the city."

"That's fine, you put it here first, and when my brother and the others come back tomorrow afternoon, you come to my house again and I'll give you money."

As for not being able to sell it?how is this possible!

Xiaocao was so happy that she thanked her repeatedly. She had a hunch that this jam would definitely be more profitable than the previous vanilla!
"As for us, I want to keep one can and only sell one can. What about you, Xiaocao? Sell all of them, or keep a little?"

This time, Xiaocao hesitated for a moment, and finally shook her head: "Sell it, I'll take this home and let my parents, sisters and brothers taste it."

What she was talking about was the jug of juice that Xiaomi asked her to take back to drink. It was sweet and sour, and had a slight prickly taste.

"That's fine, you will get two-thirds of the money I bought tomorrow, and I will get one-third."

"I have to buy salt and sugar first, they are from your family."

"OK, no problem."

The two little sisters discussed how to share dividends, and Wei Ziang next to him never interrupted, sipping his small bowl of juice.

Not to mention, the white porcelain bowl, pink fruit, smells very strong fruity aroma, but the sweet and sour taste is not greasy, even a little appetizing.

Just as he was thinking about it, he was slapped on the arm: "Brother, we sold half of the price for our jar!"

After all, both of them picked a lot of prickly pears today, but they kept half to eat and only used half to make jam.

Wei Ziang froze for a moment, then smiled slightly: "Okay."

It's really not polite at all, and I didn't refuse, and Xiaomi seems to be very happy.

(End of this chapter)