In this article, we are going to cover multiple ways you can preserve apples. I know from personal experience having two apple trees in my garden having a big glut can mean eating a lot of apples. This is where preserving comes in. If you’re fortunate enough to have an apple tree in your backyard …
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If you peruse canning recipes like I do you may notice some are called raw/cold pack and others hot pack. What are the differences between hot pack and cold pack canning and why are there two methods? Hot Pack vs. Cold Pack Canning The difference between hot pack and cold / raw pack is to …
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 …
It seems like everybody likes pickled onion and they go with so many things, it makes sense to perfect a recipe that really showcases everything pickled onions have to offer. Whether onions are quick-pickled, whole or heavily spiced they taste great. Onion and vinegar combine so well it is hard to make a bad tasting …
A great way to use a glut of pears is to make a pear chutney. It is not the first thing you think of when it comes to preserving pears but the delicate flavour and sweetness pairs so well with spices. The tartness of vinegar and sugar make this chutney very moreish and the perfect …
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You can make jam from pretty much any fruit, however, some fruits work better than others. Why is this? Why do some fruits like strawberries and blueberries make runny jams? In this post, we will cover what fruits work well as jam and look at a recipe that can help us make a jam from …
Boiling water bath canning is a process for preserving high acid or acidulated food in jars. What does this mean exactly? In this post, we will cover everything you need to know about hot water bath canning and how you do it. Water Bath Canning Basics Preserving food in jars is a great way to …
There is something really satisfying about preserving fruit, either halved or whole in syrup. A lot of fruit preserves process the fruit in such a way that everything is broken down. Taking a half peach or whole cherries out of a jar and eating it in the middle of winter is immensely enjoyable. The Beauty …