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 …
Choosing a pressure canner can seem daunting, however, once you are familiar with how they work and the features they have it becomes a lot simpler. Pressure canning is the next step up from water bath canning and the processes are different. To clear up some of the mystery surrounding pressure canners we are going …
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