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Posted by animaldrj July 9, 2011

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Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated July 9, 2011 Freezing or dehydrating are your best choices. They may be pressure canned, but they are not that great, in my opinion. I would blanch and freeze. Freezing Greens (Including Spinach) Preparation Ã¯Â¿Â½ Select young, tender green l...

Strawberry Jam - Stupid Question?

Posted by rebel215 June 6, 2008

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pasfarmandgarden_yahoo_comUpdated July 9, 2011 Wow, i've had the exact same problems with strawberry jam myself. I'm sorry you're having trouble but I at least feel better knowing it's not just me! I've been canning for many years and all my jams set just fine except the straw...

strawberry jam didnt set

Posted by mojojojogrlnj(6anj) May 27, 2008

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1moxielady_gmail_comUpdated July 9, 2011 My jam never seems to set up. It seems crazy I can't use ripe strawberries, that is abt all we get here. I am hoping that my pectin was way too old or when I boiled it for one minute that it should have been to a rolling boil. I t...

Boiling Liquid

Posted by rocketjeremy July 8, 2011

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pixie_louUpdated July 8, 2011 I don't use pectin in my syrup at all. Just the 2:1 and boil until it hits syrup temp on my thermometer. If your blue liquid isn't very blueberry flavored, then you could try boiling the liquid down a bit to intensify the flavor b...

Fig butter: safe for canning?

Posted by victrola(Z5 Montreal QC) July 19, 2005

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gonafindit_yahoo_comUpdated July 8, 2011 I am a great grandmother and have been canning for over 40 years. I have two brown turkey fig trees in my yard in central Florida. My preserves are raved about in 4 states when I have enough to share, I have never sold them. I use...

Vegetable freezing question

Posted by charlie_cabinetmaker July 4, 2011

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Sharon2665Updated July 8, 2011 I say pack them with what you will use for a meal. You don't want to have too much waste just because the bag will hold it. Use pint or quart bags depending on how much you typically use for a meal. Also remember that the freezer ...

First Batch of Green Beans - Tips? Advice?

Posted by alitn July 7, 2011

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Sharon2665Updated July 8, 2011 I would definitely use quarts for a family. A pint is usually great for just two people or as you say to give to grandparents. One tip I would highly recommend is when taking the lid off of the canner at the end of processing tip ...

harvesting garlic

Posted by marricgardens(5a Barrie) July 6, 2011

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marricgardens(5a Barrie)Updated July 8, 2011 Thanks. Next ime I'm at the health food store I'll look for it. Marg

Cabbage

Posted by art_1(10 CA) July 2, 2011

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nancyofncUpdated July 7, 2011 Shred it and put in a dehydrator and you'll have succulent cabbage all winter. Nancy

Pressure canning own salsa recipe?

Posted by peppersprout1979 July 6, 2011

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alitnUpdated July 7, 2011 I am VERY inexperienced compared to everyone else here, but I will say that I canned two different batches of salsa last summer, and I didn't like either of them. They were both "approved for canning" recipes. I basicall...

what to do with 4 passionfruit

Posted by mellyofthesouth(9a FL) July 7, 2011

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mellyofthesouth(9a FL)Updated July 7, 2011 Hmmm, I love peaches. When I was shopping in Germany all the peach yogurts were peach passionfruit.

can I safely add raisins to apple pie filling?

Posted by pqtex July 7, 2011

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pqtexUpdated July 7, 2011 Thanks! I was pretty sure that was the case, but I wanted confirmation from a trusted source. My pears are an old homestead variety, Pineapple Pear. They ripen in late June, early July.

canning marinara sauce

Posted by corihusband October 3, 2008

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modeaver4_aol_comUpdated July 6, 2011 How can I find out if my recipe is safe? Would I be better off freezing it?

Atlas Strong Shoulder Mason Jar

Posted by pickler_gardener September 10, 2009

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scrapnsew43_bellsouth_netUpdated July 6, 2011 Hello, I can quite a bit and my great uncle just gave me all his jars. Well, some of them look really old. I don't want to use them if they are valuable- I'd like to maybe put dry goods in them and not take a chance of breaking th...

Mulberries

Posted by ahbee01(z5 OH) June 30, 2011

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annie1992Updated July 5, 2011 deninmi, I was just thinking that peach and mulberry would be an awesome combination. Of course, I think they are sweet enough that they would mix well with nearly any other kind of berry if you want a mixed berry jam. Annie

Chicken or Turkey Chili recipe for canning?

Posted by 2ajsmama July 3, 2011

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2ajsmamaUpdated July 5, 2011 That does sound good, thanks Carol. Annie - long time no "see"! Knee? "Ashley recovered"? Guess I better email you!

Safe Chutney Recipe?

Posted by blondiesc July 4, 2011

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated July 5, 2011 I would say not a problem. There's plenty of vinegar to compensate for the onion and the 45 minutes cooking time (or more) will thoroughly acidify the low-acid bits. Carol

Home canning on the rebound

Posted by shirleywny5(5) June 20, 2008

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lisa_menge+canning_erichmenge_comUpdated July 4, 2011 I just completed my first canning job today - strawberry jam! However, I'm slightly concerned since the recipe said it yielded "about 8 8-oz jars," and I made 12 jars, even though I felt my measurements of fruit and suga...

Happy Fourth!

Posted by bcskye July 4, 2011

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Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated July 4, 2011 Thank you, and Happy 4th to everyone, too ! I am canning raspberry syrup and strawberry syrup. Still in the canner.

Another question about small batch sauerkraut

Posted by coffeehaus(7a Central VA) June 15, 2011

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digdirt2Updated July 3, 2011 Good! As long as you didn't go blind and if the jars don't explode (don't ask me how I know about that) you'll have some great kraut. :) Dave

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