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Posted by eileenjones September 2, 2008

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mrscro93_gmail_comUpdated January 2, 2011 My home canned jalapenos have dark spots on them. I have been canning peppers with this recipe for several years with good results. Are they spoiled? The olive oil turned very dark, too. I hope you all can help me figure out what ...

Is this canning recipe safe?

Posted by chartim(7A) December 30, 2010

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chartim(7A)Updated January 1, 2011 Thanks for the replies, Linda Lou I did find a very similar recipe on the SureJel site. Thank you

Pressure canning mixed fruit and veggies for sauce/salsa?

Posted by John__ShowMe__USA(5/6) December 26, 2010

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John__ShowMe__USA(5/6)Updated January 1, 2011 > John I didn't mean to cause you an "Ouch!" Just that it is very important to make sure you (and others who may read this) understand that what you are trying to do - home can a made up recipe - is generally consider...

Pumpkin Pickles

Posted by brokenbar(Mexico 23 00 N, 102 00 W) August 24, 2008

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warky4_bigpond_comUpdated January 1, 2011 Could you tell me how long the pickles last please? We make tomato, zucchini, cucumber etc pickles that last for years unrefrigerated. Love our pumpkin and hate to see the excess used as stock feed, hence our search for pumpkin pi...

homemade beef jerky...is it done?

Posted by riley17(5) December 30, 2010

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riley17(5)Updated December 31, 2010 Thanks. I will try again.

Jam P@rn

Posted by jxbrown November 22, 2010

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2ajsmamaUpdated December 31, 2010 My sister gave me this book for Xmas, said it was all the rage. I flipped through it, the tips on when the jam/jelly would be ready to test looked interesting (I have made enough jelly recently that I know when the bubbles are big...

Newbie question: different processing times

Posted by eaglesgarden(6b - se PA) December 30, 2010

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digdirt2Updated December 30, 2010 As long as you stick with processing times that are almost the same and as long as you always use the longest processing time called for it is safe to do. There will be some effect on the food with the shorter time but how much wi...

Pinging back and forth

Posted by junelynn(7NC) August 12, 2009

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated December 29, 2010 I'm no physicist and I didn't think of it before, but lids now are lighter and thinner, so that may be a factor. Carol

Ingredients: Water, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Raisins, Gold ...

Posted by denninmi(8a) December 21, 2010

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denninmi(8a)Updated December 28, 2010 I had everything in it except for the currants, just used regular large dark raisins. And, no alcohol as I mentioned. I scaled it way back, didn't really measure (I'm bad like that), and just made enough for the one pie. It turned...

Anyone have a ginger spread recipe

Posted by lpinkmountain(5b/6a border PA) December 16, 2010

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jimnginger(9)Updated December 26, 2010 NANCY - OOPS! I can;t remember where I got the recipe but here are a couple more you may like to try. One is like this one...Apple Ginger Apple Ginger Jam 2 1/2 lb cooking apples 2 large lemons 2 tsp ground ginger 3 cups water 5 c...

pickled jalapeno pepper rings

Posted by cinsay(z5 OH) July 2, 2009

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abdulla_alhobaishi_yahoo_caUpdated December 26, 2010 Hi there ,Iam trying to find this product in the marketplace.

frozen peaches question

Posted by lilacs_of_may September 1, 2008

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cynthiadeis_earthlink_netUpdated December 25, 2010 I am making a pie today with some peaches that browned in the freezer. They will be mixed with blueberries and that will hide any color they have ever had ;-)

Longaberger Jars: are they mason jars?

Posted by braunsbride December 20, 2010

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calliope(6)Updated December 24, 2010 They should be fine for boiling water bath, like you said.

Spirited Blueberries pints or half pints

Posted by sysy4696 December 23, 2010

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sysy4696Updated December 23, 2010 Thank you my "mental blockage" is clear i will try what you suggested and play around with the spices to see what i come up with thanks a bunch sysy4696

Frosting for gingerbread cookies

Posted by girlbug2(z9/10, Sunset zone 24) December 22, 2010

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calliope(6)Updated December 23, 2010 I am short on my eggs through the winter, as the chickens are light on their egging, and won't make royal icing with store bought eggs, since the meringue is raw. I also don't like to spend the loot for meringue powder. So I found...

Pomegranate jelly question

Posted by cindy_7(6b/7a) December 22, 2010

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cindy_7(6b/7a)Updated December 23, 2010 You all have talked me out of adding another spice. I'll keep it "all natural." Thanks. Cindy

pawpaw brandy

Posted by chervil2(z5 MA) December 19, 2010

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alphonse(6)Updated December 23, 2010 Firstly, "brandy" is a distilled spirit, production of which is illegal. A small batch producer could do this under the radar...now that more consumers are producing motor fuels "at home" there has been some ea...

Trying to contact carlk_pepper OH

Posted by gardendawgie(5) December 20, 2010

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digdirt2Updated December 22, 2010 His other post here is set for auto email to him so if you post this on it he will get the mail. Dave

Using pressure canner instead of BWB

Posted by eaglesgarden(6b - se PA) December 19, 2010

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eaglesgarden(6b - se PA)Updated December 21, 2010 No worries folks. :^D

Suggestions for teacher gifts...

Posted by ccaggiano December 14, 2010

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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated December 20, 2010 Speaking as a former teacher I can also say that while I very much appreciated all gifts, the consumables were the best. Over thirty years you can accumulate a lot of mugs and tchotchkes. Mixes in jars, preserves and syrups are wo...

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