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Posted by usmc0352 August 24, 2011

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minutebUpdated July 9, 2014 So, I've done a dumb thing with my recent attempt at making Lemoncello. I slavishly and carefully zested my lemons and followed the recipe for the first phase and then completely forgot about it. I had carefully put in in a nice d...

Help rescue Spiced Tomato Soup!

Posted by pqtex July 7, 2014

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tishtoshnm Zone 6/NMUpdated July 9, 2014 I would consider canning as is and then when ready to eat, doctor it up, like a can of crushed or pureed tomatoes plus some cream, etc.

canning with canned tomato's

Posted by yellowtines(Zone 6) July 8, 2014

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digdirt2Updated July 8, 2014 For fresh eating, sure. But for re-canning it isn't recommended by the guidelines. Re-canning already canned foods results in a sharp decline in the texture, consistency, and over-all quality. Plus there is sometimes the duplicati...

Canner not working, can I save jars till I get a new canner

Posted by newuanda July 8, 2014

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digdirt2Updated July 8, 2014 How long are we talking about? If less than 24 hours, fine. Longer than that and they fall outside the safe-to-do guidelines. It not only becomes very risky but also leads to a notable decllne in quality. You'd do better to remove...

Want to start canning, where to start

Posted by mfran12345 (Zone 6b, northeast PA) July 8, 2014

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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated July 8, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Dave's advice is spot on as usual. I would add that you might look up your local extension office and see if they offer any classes. It should be under the County listings for your area. Just jump right in an...

halfing a recipe?

Posted by tracik June 29, 2014

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matsubzero(6)Updated July 8, 2014 I even pulled a recipe down to 3/5 because that's all my cooking pot will hold. I had to use a calculator tho... Plus, my garden isn't big enough to reap a full recipe at a time...

Sugar in recipes.....

Posted by tracik June 28, 2014

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Siobhan101(7)Updated July 7, 2014 I HATE sweet pickles (and relish). It's a personal preference thing, I just find it disgusting. So I try to find a recipe with very little sugar in it so I feel confident that the vinegar is what's doing the preserving and recipe ...

Radish beans??

Posted by kerryv July 2, 2014

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kerryvUpdated July 7, 2014 Thanks! They're very tasty!

Help! Lumpy Jelly

Posted by karma2009 July 5, 2014

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digdirt2Updated July 6, 2014 Only thing I can think is that the pectin didn't get stirred well throughout. Did you stir continuously? I have used the Ball Lo/No Sugar several times with no issues. Next time mix it in with some of the sugar. Dave

The book Joy of Pickling

Posted by tracik July 1, 2014

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kastleUpdated July 6, 2014 I love the pickled grapes. It's something I tried on a whim & fell for it. It's perfect w cheeses

Saving Dill

Posted by skeip July 1, 2014

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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated July 4, 2014 lizgross144, In response to your question "Can I leave the now headless dill in the garden and harvest the fronds as I need to use them, or will it get woody?" I can relate my experience doing that. Success seems to depe...

Ball blue books strawberry sauce

Posted by kerryv July 3, 2014

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kerryvUpdated July 4, 2014 Thanks!

Introduction

Posted by lizgross144(5a) July 3, 2014

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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated July 4, 2014 Welcome. This is a great place to learn and hang out with other crazy canners :-)

Strawberry sauce

Posted by kerryv July 3, 2014

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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated July 4, 2014 Yes, It's only for added orange flavor.

bugs on my raspberries

Posted by jennypat Zone 3b NW MN(Zone 3b NW MN) August 9, 2013

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caneberriesUpdated July 4, 2014 food grade diatomaceous earth

canning weights & measurements

Posted by rbcary July 1, 2014

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rbcaryUpdated July 3, 2014 Thank you both so much!

BBB Spicy tomato salsa help

Posted by tracik June 27, 2014

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tracikUpdated July 3, 2014 I did do that. Because I made a few things last year and can't remember what's what. lol

Strawberry Salsa

Posted by missemerald(7 (Virginia)) June 9, 2013

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kerryvUpdated July 2, 2014 Thanks Dave. I prefer so go with the safe route...

The food of our childhood, what do you miss?

Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC June 25, 2014

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stargazer943(8bTX)Updated July 2, 2014 I'm only 37 but miss my great grandmother's cooking the most. Every Sunday after church the whole clan would go to her tiny house and eat, everyone would bring something. It was heaven for a little kid who didn't love her mom's co...

canning mulberry juice and syrup

Posted by KSprairie June 30, 2014

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KSprairieUpdated July 1, 2014 Thank you Deanna! I had read a couple of different places that red mulberries are not as acidic as other berries. The information I found recorded a pH of 4.33 for the Red Mulberry. I know there are variations in pH depending on v...

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