Bottling Carrots

I decided to try something new and bottle my own carrots.  Carrots really aren't very expensive (at least not yet).  I think I paid $2.18 for a 5# bag at Winco.  Plus I had a couple 2# bags already in in the refrigerator.  All together I got 15 quarts of carrots.

There's really not a whole lot to bottling carrots.  I just peeled, washed, and chopped the carrots.  I put 1/2 tsp. salt (optional)  in each quart jar.  Add boiling water and fill each jar leaving 1" headspace.  Then process in pressure cooker at 10 lbs. for 25 min.  Here is the link of the website I got my information from if you want detailed instructions.  I pretty much did it how she describes except I added a little salt and I also cold-packed mine (didn't boil for 5 min. prior to putting them in the jars).  Happy canning!

Baked Oatmeal

Tried this new recipe this morning for breakfast.  MMMMMMM!!!!!  yummy!  I don't know if I will ever be able to go back to eating slimy oatmeal.  We poured evaporated milk over the top and added some peaches.  Way good!

Baked Oatmeal

3 cups Quaker quick oats

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 cup milk

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon baking powder

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Beat together oil and sugar. Mix in eggs, milk, salt, baking powder, oatmeal. Beat well. Pour into a lightly greased pie pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Refrigerate overnight (this step is not essential). Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees until firm, about 35 minutes. Serve hot. Can add milk and/or top with fresh fruit.

Here is where I found it Fabulessly Frugal Baked Oatmeal