Homemade Pear Preserves
Have you ever wanted to capture the essence of a perfectly ripe pear and enjoy it any time of the year? You’re in the right place! Making homemade pear preserves […]
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Have you ever wanted to capture the essence of a perfectly ripe pear and enjoy it any time of the year? You’re in the right place! Making homemade pear preserves […]
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Imagine opening a jar of golden, sun-ripened peaches in the middle of winter, their sweet aroma filling your kitchen with the scent of summer. Canning peaches at home allows you
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There’s something incredibly satisfying about making your own food from scratch, especially when it comes to staples like spaghetti sauce. When you make and can your own sauce, you’re not
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Are you ready to add a zesty, crunchy twist to your pantry? Making and canning dilly beans is the perfect way to capture the fresh flavors of summer and enjoy
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If you’ve ever tasted homemade tomato juice, you know there’s nothing quite like it. Store-bought just doesn’t compare. Today, we’re jumping into the satisfying process of making and canning your
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If you’re looking to preserve the vibrant flavors of summer, you’ve come to the right place. Today, we’re diving into the delightful world of homemade peach salsa, a vibrant, tangy,
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Whether you’re spreading it on toast, stirring it into yogurt, or using it as a glaze, homemade apricot jam is both delicious and rewarding to make. This guide will walk
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If you’ve ever looked out at a field of dandelions and wondered what else you could do with those bright yellow blooms besides making wishes, you’re in for a treat.
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If you scroll too long in social media canning groups, you will likely see the term “dry canning” or “oven canning.” There seems to be some confusion surrounding these terms.
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Today’s post was inspired by some questions I’ve seen about re-canning store-bought foods. Plenty of people are interested in canning and food preservation but don’t garden, or it’s too expensive
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Have you found a package of canning salt that’s past its expiration date? As an essential ingredient in cooking and canning, salt is worth storing long term. If you need
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Today, we’re pressure canning herbed potatoes using a recipe from the Ball Book of Canning. This particular recipe falls under their “Simple One Jar Meals” section, which I absolutely love.
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Today, we are excited to share with you a delicious recipe for canning Brunswick stew. This hearty dish has quickly become one of our absolute favorite quick lunches and suppers.
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Today we’re diving into the wonderful world of canning beans. Canning beans is a great way to stock up on this versatile pantry staple—and save money while doing it. In
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If you’ve ever questioned the guideline to NOT reuse canning lids, you’re in the right place. If you’ve been with us for a while, you know that I research everything.
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Uh-oh … You opened your canning jar, and there are black spots on the underside of the lid. What is it? More importantly, is your canned food still safe to
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We’re accustomed to seeing expiration dates on canned food at the store so, naturally, we wonder when our home-canned food will go bad. The thing is … there is no
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Before I started canning, I had never head of Clear Jel. It wasn’t until I wanted to can apple pie filling that I first heard the term. Turns out, Clear
Clear Jel for Canning: A Guide for Home Preservers Read More ⇨
If you plan on making your own jam or jelly, you need to know about pectin. In this post, we’ll talk about a few options and share the type of
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For quite a while, I thought Clear Jel and Sure Jell were interchangeable. Boy, was I wrong! While there are substitutes for Clear Jel, pectin is not one of them.
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