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Apple Pie Filling (and lemon juice)
Posted by janisj
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pqtexUpdated I use the Ball Complete recipe for apple pie filling, using pears and pear juice. I have an old homestead variety of pear that matures early in the season (June). The variety is Pineapple Pear and has been here as long as I can re...
I did it!
Posted by growinidaho
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digdirt2Updated WTG!!! :) Always glad to see a new "hooked on canning". Just think how proud you will be of yourself when you open those jars this winter and know that lots of folks would be in envy of you. Keep it up! Dave
Using homemade apple pectin
Posted by 2ajsmama
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pixie_louUpdated When I boil the pectin, I pull out about a teaspoon, put it in a little bowl and place the bowl in the freezer - in the ice bin. I can then test it in the alcohol in about a minute. I don't remove the pot from the stove when I'm d...
defrosting tomatoes to make salsa??
Posted by michelelc
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zabby17(z5/6 Ontario)Updated >> So I can use frozen tomatoes AND frozen peppers, defrosted, to make Annies salsa? Yep! >> What about tomatoes that are green then ripen off the vine?? Yep, once they have ripened! >> I have sloowww tomatoes......
Tomato sauce questions
Posted by highalttransplant(z 5 Western CO)
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digdirt2Updated but do I need to worry about the jars getting too cool before I get them filled? Not at all unless you are especially slow. ;) Lined up jars right next to the stove, canning funnel in one hand, big Pyrex measuring cup to dip the b...
Floating jars in BWB?
Posted by jennem
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pixie_louUpdated Macy is right. I attempted to raw pack some apple slices this year - I much prefer raw pack peaches and pears, so decided to experiment with apples. I peaked in the canner to check the boil after afew minutes - and saw all my jars...
Large quantity dehydrating
Posted by captaindirt(6/7)
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cindy_7(6b/7a)Updated What about silicone baking sheets cut to your desired size to fit your trays? Cindy
The Stained Fingers and Short Nails secred society
Posted by girlbug2(z9/10, Sunset zone 24)
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simplicitygardens(z8 pacific N.W.)Updated 100 pounds of wine grapes and six gallons of juice later. I have been worshiping at the shrine for most of the afternoon. Out, out spot! No amount of lemon juice will fix these hands. Abhaya, (who has also been ordered back to the...
Help please on dehydrating veggies for dried soup mix.
Posted by dirtundermyfingers
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angelacanUpdated You should check out dehydrate2store.com as it is the most comprehensive website on dehydrating with a jillion ideas!
What to put in dried soup mix
Posted by dirtundermyfingers
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digdirt2Updated Stacie if you have trouble finding any of your previous posts, like if they have slipped to page 2 or 3, you can just put your username in the search bar at the bottom of the page and it will pull them all up for you. I think Pixi...
Zucchini candy recipe
Posted by Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)
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jojo54(5)Updated Thanks for the recipe. I think it tastes like more like fruit snacks than gumdrops. I posted pics and comments on my blog. :) http://mountaingardengleanings.blogspot.com/2010/10/zucchini-candy.html Here is a link that might be use...
Measurements
Posted by tracydr(9b)
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated That is true. We were speaking of increases in plum amounts and bumping up the sugar and vinegar, but it is more accurate (and definitely safer for those who might misconstrue or read only selected posts) to clarify. Decreasing vi...
Rhubarb fruit leathers or mixed fruit leathers.
Posted by dirtundermyfingers
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dirtundermyfingersUpdated Thanks Lisa, Our dentist even mentioned that raisons can do a number on the kids teeth:) they love fruit snacks and was hoping to make some healthier versions Stacie
What to do with tons of rhubarb??
Posted by dirtundermyfingers
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dirtundermyfingersUpdated I started out making rhubarb sauce but decided to add some strawberries and use my Grandma's recipe for rhubarb strawberry jam w/o pectin. I am hoping to run into more rhubarb so that I can make some rhubarb sauce. Thanks for the ...
apple pie jam...
Posted by angelacan
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angelacanUpdated Thanks so much for responding, I really appreciate it! It's good to know it's still yummy with reduced sugar and think I'll try that tomorrow with the no sugar pectin I have on hand. I went and bought some regular pectin for the o...
Success At Last
Posted by gardengal19
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readinglady(z8 OR)Updated Remember when Annie helped teach that canning class and the Certo didn't set up in the Habanero Gold jelly? Of all times for the Certo to fizzle. It's notorious for that sort of thing. Carol
Apple Sauce Recipes
Posted by judydel
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lpinkmountain(5b/6a border PA)Updated Below is a link to some awesome applesauce I made last year, from an Ina Garten recipe. It is not a traditional applesauce recipe, but I LOVE the stuff. Note: It is safe for canning but without the butter. There is no reason for a...
Cinnamon Grape Preserves - Help
Posted by jrslick (North Central Kansas, Zone 5B)
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mrs.b_in_wy(5a WY)Updated Thank you Carol. After I got up this morning and my head cleared I realized I ought to be able to do something along those lines. I'm so glad you confirmed it. Last night, I was thinking in terms of using the same proportions in t...
Cleaning rubber seal off old jars?
Posted by dearmyrah
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digdirt2Updated WD-40 works too. Takes the rubber and adhesive right off. Dave
substituting onions and peppers in canning?
Posted by michelelc
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michelelcUpdated I was definitely clueless also! Now I don't feel so bad when I looked into my seed packet and saw peas and was surprised! I was also surprised by the beans in the bush bean packets and the garlic for garlic bulbs and onion sets :)...
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