Is it a jam or a jelly? Is it a conserve or a preserve? What’s the difference between all these things? There are all sorts of ways to preserve food and within these methods, there are what appear to be very similar preserves that are called different things. When you are new to preserving you …
Pretty much every jam or jelly you make will start to foam when it is boiling. You might be wondering why you should skim the foam off the top, it always seems like you are wasting a load of the jam. What Is Jam Foam Made From? Quite simply, the foam that rises to the …
When it comes to making jams, jellies, and preserves, one vital aspect to understand is how much pectin is in the fruit. For a jam to set correctly and form a strong gel you need pectin. Pectin is a naturally occurring compound that is present in all fruit with some fruit having lots of and …
You may be thinking why to bother dehydrating carrots but the versatility and the amount of dishes you can use dehydrated carrots in is really quite large. Soups, stews, and casseroles are all perfect for adding dehydrated carrots but my favourite thing to do with them is to make my own homemade bouillon or broth …
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Fermenting vegetables or fruit is a really simple process and has been going on for thousands of years. You might be thinking what exactly do I need to start fermenting my own foods. The equipment can be really basic but fermenting tools can be really helpful in ensuring you get consistent results time and time …
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Strawberries are one of my favourite summer fruits and I grow a lot of my own. I have tried lots of ways of preserving such as jams, jellies and homemade wines but drying proves to be a way that intensifies that flavour and lasts all the way into winter. Drying is perhaps best with the …
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Blueberries can be really good when dehydrated but you have to do it right. Depending on how you pre-treat them before drying can have a major impact on the finished dried blueberry. This article will guide you through the process of dehydrating blueberries so they come out perfectly every time. Drying fresh blueberries makes them …
Apricot is a fruit that really preserves well. Preserving apricots concentrates those flavours that are aromatic and hard to find in all but the ripest and freshest fruits. I find apricots sold in supermarkets are very lacking in flavour, they are usually underripe and don’t do justice to the way a fully ripe apricot should …
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Salt is used in many forms of food preservation and it is particularly important for fermentation. There is a fine balance necessary for getting the best results, too much salt and fermentation won’t start, too little and you won’t prevent the food from spoiling. When most people think of salting food to preserve them it …
Curing salts, also known as Prague Powder are essential in food preservation. We know that salt is a valuable preservative however it isn’t effective at killing all microorganisms that can spoil food. Curing salt is usually a blend or salt as well as sodium nitrite or sodium nitrite that have special preservative qualities. The two …
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