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Canning and Preserving

Learn all about canning and preserving. This section covers perserving and making cheese; chutneys, relishes, fruit butters; flavored vinegers, jam, marmalades; and pickling and Fermentation.

Use your choice of ripe raspberries, blackberries, Boysenberries, or ollalieberries for this easy jam. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups crushed berries (about 1 1/2 quarts of berries) 5 cups sugar 1 package powdered pectin (Sure Jell) 1 cup cold water METHOD: Sort and wash fully ripe fruit. Drain. Remove caps and stems from berries and crush. Measure...
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INGREDIENTS: 4 cups ripe peaches, peeled and finely chopped 1 whole red pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup green pepper, finely chopped 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 box dry fruit pectin (Sure-Jell) 5 cups sugar METHOD: In a large pot, combine peaches, peppers, lemon rind, cider...
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These preserves contain no pectin. The fruit flavor is a bit more caramelized and ‘cooked’ vs. preserves cooked quickly with pectin. INGREDIENTS: 5 pounds ripe peaches, chopped 4 cups sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice METHOD: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Cut an X...
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INGREDIENTS: 3 lbs. peaches, chopped 2 large mangoes, chopped 1 large green sweet pepper, chopped 2 large onions, chopped 2 large jalapenos seeded, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, chopped 1/2 cup fresh ginger, peeled and chopped finely 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 3 1/2 cups brown sugar 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar 1/2 cup golden...
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INGREDIENTS: 6 cups loquats, pitted and skinned 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 7 cups sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 1 package Sure Jell pectin METHOD: Sterilize jars and lids. (If you have a newer dishwasher, you can run them through the dishwasher. Do not remove them until you are ready to fill them.) Bring...
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INGREDIENTS: 5 pounds plums, pitted and sliced (14-15 cups) 3 Granny Smith apples, washed and quartered (not cored) 1/4 cup white grape juice, or other fruit juice 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 cup sugar, or Splenda Granular 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or ginger (optional) METHOD: Place a plate in the freezer for testing consistency later....
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INGREDIENTS: Equipment 7 wide-mouth 1-quart jars, new lids, and screw bands (rings) Hot water bath canner Pickles Fresh dill, heads & several inches of stems shaken free of bugs Uniformly sized freshly picked cucumbers, washed, scrubbed, blossom end removed * (judge amount of cucumbers needed, depending on size) 1 garlic clove (or more) for each...
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Friends rave that these are the best bread and butter pickles they’ve ever had! This recipe makes 8 quarts – but be prepared to give a jar to everyone who tastes them. Buy the freshest cucumbers possible for making pickles. We love using the cucumbers from KT Farms for pickling! For brining, use a large...
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If you have questions about canning ingredients, tools, or resources, send us an email and we will be happy to answer your questions! Q:  Are liquid pectin and powdered pectin interchangeable?A:  No. Use exactly what your recipe specifies. Q:  How long is pectin shelf stable?A:  Pectin (both powdered and liquid) should be used the year...
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Serve this tangy and bright chutney with pork tenderloin or spread on top of cheese and serve with crackers. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups carrots, cut julienne 1 cup golden raisins 2 cups brown sugar, packed 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup vinegar 1 lemon, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground...
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