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jelly using leftover heavy syrup
Posted by norwega(z8/Sunset5)
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berrybusyUpdated Sounds like you might be interested in Annie's Cherry Obsession Recipe. It's about a third of the way down this posting (and you have to read a few posts farther to find out how many jalapenos!) Here is a link that might be useful...
freezing peppers for pepper jam
Posted by susieqrn59
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Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated Yes, it works great to do that. I just measure for a batch, and then label so I know that is what they are for.
BWB and jelling?
Posted by macybaby
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macybabyUpdated This was Sure-gel, with an expiration date in 2012. I'd love to get the pamona but I'd have to order it, and usually I'm not thinking about it until I need it. Even the instructions say to increase the BWB time to 15 mn if you are...
pineapple orange marmalde receipe?
Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky)
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jeanwedding(6 ky)Updated Thanks I already saw THOSE RECEIPES LINDALOU AND DAVE I THINK I WILL TRY THE SUNSET receipe but no orange pith and will water bath it. Do you think it will set up without pectin or will BWB make it runny as heck? Excuse the capita...
Can I can this recipe?
Posted by bananastand(4b)
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bananastand(4b)Updated Thanks everyone! I will skip that recipe. Last night after posting I kept poking around and found an old thread from a couple years ago that you all had about green tomatoes. Found a kajillion recipes there! And I will most certai...
orangish yellow canning jars
Posted by happyday(WI4a)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated You might have old amber jars. Some were the wire bail jars and others used the zinc lids (which are interchangeable with today's two-piece lids). Reproduction bail jars were also made in the 1980's (Taiwan). I don't know of any j...
veggie brush
Posted by John__ShowMe__USA(5/6)
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John__ShowMe__USA(5/6)Updated Got the brush(es) order that I Amazoned in the mail this morning. Very happy with the two Clipper Mill brushes & yes, the bristles are different on the two types I ordered. The asparagus brush fills the bill re my original pos...
good way to reheat applesauce to boiling?
Posted by lingon
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Kathy FanningUpdated I know this is an old thread, but I want to keep it alive in case it might help someone else as much as it helped me. When I made applesauce the other day, it looked more like apple paste than applesauce and the processed jars wer...
Using apple pie filling
Posted by Kathy Fanning
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Kathy FanningUpdated Linda-Lou and Dave - thanks. I'll check on the cooking forum and elsewhere to get some ideas about actually making the pies. I used the approximately 1 pint of filling that was left in a mini crisp; it was yummy!! And I didn't min...
Preserving edamame
Posted by alphonse(6)
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alphonse(6)Updated Thanks Dave.
several stores are clearing out canning jars
Posted by jeanwedding(6 ky)
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dancinglemons(7B VA)Updated Thanks for that tip. I will check all the Lowe's and Kroger in my area.
bitter tomato sauce
Posted by zippelk
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calliope(6)Updated The only time I have had tomato sauce taste bitter was because of the simmering down end of the process. I don't know if I simmered too long to reduce it, or simmered it too hot. It wasn't scorched, but it turned darker and bitter...
VacStrip Bags for Foodsaver?
Posted by zabby17(z5/6 Ontario)
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digdirt2Updated Glad you like them Bill. :) I need to order more myself. Dave
Is it too late to harvest rhubarb?
Posted by guysmom(z9CA)
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated There are still the himalayan berries here now, a little later than some years but I am not picking blackberries much past the end of our native small types....and those were a good three weeks later than usual. Long, cool Spring ...
pear and chocolate jam
Posted by timothina(7a)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Well, Dave's already quoted me (Thank you Dave!) so you already have my answer. For what it's worth, if you're going to layer chocolate in with the pear, I wouldn't boiling water bath it but refrigerate or do what the Europeans do...
end of season tomatoes
Posted by ChicknLittle(6)
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ChicknLittle(6)Updated Well after a visit from my DD I don't think I have to worry so much what to do with some of my tomatos :). I did make sure to keep enough for the garlic tomato soup! Since I am not canning it I bumped it with some red pepper flake...
canning chicken
Posted by taycia
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tayciaUpdated i used regular size half pints. It worked out great! just the right amount for my husband to crack one open for a chicken salad sandwich. I chose to go with the smaller containers because i would rather have extra jars to wash tha...
can I use pickled jalepenos in canning salsa?
Posted by sheeshshe1(5a)
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pixie_louUpdated Thanks Dave. I've never seen a specific acidity for green tomatoes. I've always heard that they are more acidic than ripe tomatoes, but I've never seen a reference to how much more acidic. Going on the assumption that you cannot s...
Egg explosion! What happened?
Posted by 2ajsmama
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morz8(Washington Coast Z8b)Updated You'll have to try it again, see if you can make it repeat :) I've had the top push off that same T. shaker putting hot broth in with flour and trying to shake, not letting the broth cool before trying to make a thickener for stew...
Any problems with canning this?
Posted by msfuzz
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msfuzzUpdated Resurrecting an old thread, here. I'm finally ready to try an amended version of this recipe. On Ball's website, I found the following recipe for Jalapeno Jelly. 12 oz jalape�o peppers (about 12 med) 2 cups cider vinegar, div...
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