When it comes to canning and pickling the small details can sometimes make a difference. The headspace in jars is something you may not pay much attention to but is more important than you might first think. How much headspace you have in a jar will have an effect when it comes to processing in …
Canning is one of the most economical ways to preserve food. In basic terms, canning at home is the same as store-bought canned produce but canning at home uses jars rather than tins. How does canning preserve food and how do we go about doing it at home? In this post we will cover exactly …
The simple answer is you can reuse canning jars but lids may not seal properly when reused. The simplest questions are sometimes tricky to answer because while it may seem obvious things aren’t always so simple in practice. Reusing Canning Jars Reusing canning jars is fine and they have an indefinite life as long as …
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 …