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Is this recipe safe?
Posted by kitellie49
3 Comments
kitellie49Updated Thank you. I didn't even notice the flour.
Enough Juice To Be Safe?
Posted by blondiesc
2 Comments
blondiescUpdated Thank you so much! I appreciate your time and your knowledge!
tomato preserves
Posted by janet884
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janet884Updated Hmm. I think I agree. If the price of thicker preserves is less flavor, I think I'll just leave them alone. Thanks Carol!
Can this be done?
Posted by momagain1
2 Comments
Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated Sure, that is safe to can as applesauce. Just be sure it is sauce, not too thick. That is the one main mistake people make when canning applesauce. It should have some movement in the jars, not thick like paste. If it has a bunch ...
Baby Canner here! Searched but still have some ?'s
Posted by momagain1
12 Comments
gardengrl(Northern Virginia)Updated Momagain, Yes, my stove cycles on and off. As long as the pressure stays stable, you're o.k. I stay pretty close to the stove when I pressure can, as I've found I have to tweak and retweak the burner temperature to keep the pressu...
Really big pickling cucumbers, okay to use?
Posted by mochabeans
9 Comments
chadgUpdated With cukes that have gotten overgrown i make refrigerator pickles. I came home from vacation and had 6 cukes about 7" long and 3-4" diameter. Had to do something with them. I personally like the seeds and extra flesh of ...
strawberry jam question
Posted by reneea
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chadgUpdated I just stumbled upon this web site, but i have been canning for quite a while. I have only done two or three batches of jam (grape jelly to be official). I am sure other more experience people will chime in. I have seen white powd...
5 gallon dill pickle receipe
Posted by bluejean(z6 OH)
4 Comments
digdirt2Updated Then just use the NCHFP Fermented Dill Pickles instructions linked below. Note instructions say: Use the following quantities for each gallon capacity of your container. Dave Here is a link that might be useful: Fermented dill rec...
canned pie filling with flour?
Posted by crazyweeder
11 Comments
readinglady(z8 OR)Updated I agree, Dave. I gave up on canning pie filling also. The plain fruit is just more versatile without the thickener. I do add spices to my apples, but I haven't used ClearJel for a long time. Carol
Newbie with Jam questions...
Posted by tessfarm
2 Comments
tessfarmUpdated Thanks! I did sterilize them first. I'll try the 10 minute trick next time. And I'll wait and see if it gels up down the road. Otherwise, I'm sure with 2 small kids I'll find plenty of things to use them on as a syrup... Tess
Freezing Sandplums
Posted by jrslick (North Central Kansas, Zone 5B)
2 Comments
jrslick (North Central Kansas, Zone 5B)Updated Thanks, I was thinking I was going to have to try and hope. I need to be picking so many things right now, Wild BlackBerries, Elderberries, Sandplums, and Peaches. I just don't have enough time. Jay
so, CS @ Presto pretty much just yelled at me
Posted by momagain1
8 Comments
Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated Yep, what Carol said about the pressure. That is why you process at 11 lb. if you use a dial gauge. That is if it is an accurate gauge. The Presto weight will need to jiggle the entire time during processing.
Making tomato sauce in a breac machine
Posted by guavalane
5 Comments
jimnginger(9)Updated I use a 16 or 20 quart pot for tomatoes. I have never seen a bread machine container large enough to handle a bucket of tomatoes. Much more efficient to use a "hammer to drive a nail". That is unless you are going to pro...
I did search - honestly - but . . .
Posted by cindy_7(6b/7a)
15 Comments
cindy_7(6b/7a)Updated Great. Thank you very much. Cindy
Question about canning OKRA
Posted by junelynn(7NC)
3 Comments
jimnginger(9)Updated June, The other advantage of canning okra with tomatoes is that the tomatoes pretty well mask the "ribbing" or the slimeyness of the okra. I usually can mine with tomatoes, onions, white potatoes, and a little onion. It ...
Mmmmmm Stuffed Pepper Preparation
Posted by cindysunshine(5b)
4 Comments
cindysunshine(5b)Updated The bean rice stuffing sounds great. I suggested yesterday I make up some of them stuffed with something different and my husband gave me the usual "look" like why oh why would you choose to change perfection. LOL. I do ...
Lemon Curd - Can I can using a water bath?
Posted by becky_ca(Zone 9)
9 Comments
lbhammondUpdated I used homegrown Meyer lemons and local eggs w/butter. I kept in the refrigerator and enjoyed for almost 4 months. I never experienced a color loss, nor did anyone get sick from eating. Maybe I was just lucky? And, seriously-no of...
A newbie preasure canner question
Posted by drchocobo
10 Comments
Linda_Lou(SW Wa.)Updated Please, don't try to take the food with the longest processing time and use that. It takes scientists in a lab and at least $10,000 to test a recipe. It goes up to $50,000. Those are not typos... Just because a food tests at a cer...
About that Chocolate-Raspberry Jam
Posted by zabby17(z5/6 Ontario)
55 Comments
txtigerUpdated Nancy- I don't plan to boil the fruit with the added chocolate very long. I did the longer boil today before I added the chocolate. I'm planning to just do a very brief boil tomorrow now that the chocolate is added.
bread and butter pickles (old recipe, can it be safe?)
Posted by elute
4 Comments
eluteUpdated Thank you so much! I do believe that last time I made it I was short on the brine solution so this time I will make extra to make sure that everything is covered. I am glad to know that we can keep an old favourite!!! Thank you al...
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