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What can I make with the cores of asian pears? Vinegar? Pectin?

Posted by NilaJones(7b) October 26, 2013

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NilaJones(7b)Updated November 19, 2013 Oh, that chicken salad sounds really good :). Thanks, I may need to make some this week!

Breaking the set? (Jam)

Posted by NilaJones(7b) November 18, 2013

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NilaJones(7b)Updated November 19, 2013 Well, it is full of whole kiwi berries. (remember, this kind are the size of grapes). I suppose it could be extremely sweet preserves... >Incidentally, pan leavings of all my jellies are always thicker. I'd assumed residual hea...

Storing make-ahead holiday candy...

Posted by pqtex November 18, 2013

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pqtexUpdated November 18, 2013 Thanks everyone! That's exactly the information I needed. I remember my grandmother's wonderful divinity and her unbroken rule never to make it on a rainy or high humidity day! The pecan chewy candy I think will hold up fine in ti...

Texas Pete Pepper Sauce

Posted by reeldoc(7 NC) September 23, 2006

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halbert01Updated November 18, 2013 For those of you who are interested, I have been using Texas Pete green pepper sauce for years. I got tired of buying new bottles of the stuff (I use a LOT of it!) so I started "rejuvenating" the bottles as follows. Drop...

We're OK from the storms.

Posted by myfamilysfarm November 18, 2013

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myfamilysfarmUpdated November 18, 2013 dropping

Help with canned peaches!

Posted by mrslee2002(4) November 17, 2013

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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated November 17, 2013 Not quite a correction Carol, I still think if mold or yeasts began to grow, enough to change ph, it would likely be visible. Potentially bacteria would also cause a change in color of the fruit or the liquid, someone on the cooki...

Ideas for using tomato jam?

Posted by mrslee2002(4) November 17, 2013

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mrslee2002(4)Updated November 17, 2013 Oooh, Dave! Thanks! Those are some great ideas! Ajsmama- the recipes below! Enjoy! Here is a link that might be useful: Tomato jam

Old recipe that been lost. Help.

Posted by myfamilysfarm November 16, 2013

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2ajsmamaUpdated November 17, 2013 I know "oleo" is different now, I've had to adapt my grandmother's blueberry buckle recipe to use butter (cold) instead of the (melted) margarine for the topping. Now with FDA phasing out transfats, I'm wondering if shor...

tomato relish

Posted by mama_kel November 15, 2013

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated November 16, 2013 I didn't enlarge, I just "squinted" and managed. (Even if I am nearly as old as Dave.) OK, I admit I'm still not clear on the 1 cup (2/3 cup) thing but I do understand the ml, which makes a lot more sense from my perspec...

Most expensive new jars

Posted by thatcompostguy November 15, 2013

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myfamilysfarmUpdated November 16, 2013 I use Kosher salt that my DIL bought at Kroger. 3 lb box. I think I'll be OK for awhile. I don't use alot of salt, I'm on a low/no salt diet and have been for years and years. The Kosher is a coarser grind than Morton (which is wh...

Shelf life?

Posted by gardengalrn(5KS) November 11, 2013

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gardengalrn(5KS)Updated November 13, 2013 Apology accepted. We are all entitled to our passionate opinions;)

can piclkles be caned without heat ?

Posted by xcaret(Calgary Alberta) November 9, 2013

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated November 13, 2013 Posted by floral_uk 8/9 (My Page) on Sun, Nov 10, 13 at 7:47 It also depends on whether you are in the US or not. In Europe it is standard practice not to process high vinegar pickles and high sugar jams at all. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^...

Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia) Pad Salsa to Can

Posted by nancyofnc November 10, 2013

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nancyofncUpdated November 11, 2013 I believe I will do some sampling (fresh) and take the BWB'd product to my state's food safety lab for testing. I was considering the taste of the opuntia pads which may be more vegetable flavor than the tart flavor of tomatillos ...

How Do They Can Commercially ?

Posted by seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1) November 11, 2013

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malna(NJ 5/6)Updated November 11, 2013 Aseptic packaging is a fascinating process. The containers are sterilized separately from the food using a 30% H2O2 solution (hydrogen peroxide). The food (broth, tomatoes, whatever) is heated up to 295 degrees F for just a few se...

what to do with frozen rasberries

Posted by michelelc November 9, 2013

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michelelcUpdated November 11, 2013 Thanks for all the ideas! I think I'll defrost and strain some of the seeds out, them make jam. I think I would like to use a few whole berries for some nice texture, but not all because it would be too seedy.

Pressure canning in old jars?

Posted by 2ajsmama November 9, 2013

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NilaJones(7b)Updated November 10, 2013 Great link, ajsmama. Now I know how to filter radioactive fallout out of drinking water. I am not sure how I feel about that.

Can I can this?

Posted by kriswrite(zone 8) November 9, 2013

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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated November 9, 2013 I though the OP wanted to "CAN" it as the title said : "Can I can this ?"

Did I mess up this salsa?

Posted by NilaJones(7b) November 5, 2013

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NilaJones(7b)Updated November 9, 2013 Thanks, folks. I won't worry about this (extremely acidic) salsa. And thanks Dave, for the chuckles :).

Book Version

Posted by DenisePA11 November 4, 2013

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DenisePA11Updated November 8, 2013 I am learning so much! Thanks!

Next Ball Live Online Demo - PCing Chili

Posted by 2ajsmama October 16, 2013

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2ajsmamaUpdated November 8, 2013 Since they weren't really taking questions then, I bet they were just referring to some discussions on their FB page about someone being nervous about PCing. I don't know why it was on a live feed, maybe just b/c they've done all ...

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