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Pear Juice?
Posted by sosusie
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sosusieUpdated Pretty sure these aren't Asian pears, but will google just to make sure. If there is any doubt I will acidify them. Jill, I too, find juice making an easy way to deal with lots of fruit, especially with the apple press so hope tha...
roasted red peppers- lots of brine left over
Posted by verobison
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digdirt2Updated No problem when the recipe when used from a reliable source Malna. That way we know it has been tested and approved. But when used from an unreliable source as in this case, there is no way for us to know that unless we also just ...
What should I do with all these lids/rings?
Posted by catherinet(5 IN)
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catherinet(5 IN)Updated Thanks everyone.
1year later harvest
Posted by suncrest746
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digdirt2Updated True and second year crops are primarily used for cattle feed. Pithy, bitter, and lower nutrient levels. Or tilled in as a green manure for soil improvement. Not something that is normally done intentionally for human food crop. D...
Pickled peppers unseal during storage
Posted by HotHabaneroLady(7a Central MD)
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HotHabaneroLady(7a Central MD)Updated Thank you, Dave. This helps me understand what's happening a lot better! And also helps explain why articles abound about how safe and easy it is to ferment whereas there are so many cautions about being careful with canning. Angi...
Freezing corn
Posted by sue_ct(z6 CT)
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sue_ct(z6 CT)Updated OK, thanks. I don't usually leave significant head space even when freezing in containers, unless I am freezing a liquid. Hmmm, not important I guess.
Apples , Apples, Apples
Posted by jennypat Zone 3b NW MN(Zone 3b NW MN)
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sosusieUpdated Fruit leather in the dehydrator is good. Freeze some in amounts for apple bread, muffins etc.
My Experiences with muscadines
Posted by donnabaskets(Zone 8a, Central MS)
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donnabaskets(Zone 8a, Central MS)Updated Sorry to be so long in replying. Been out of town. The dehydrated muscadines are absolutely delicious. The flavor is bright and pure, not like any other dried fruit I have ever had.The trick is to get the pulp out of the fruit. Ch...
Fruit flies! Countertop compost?
Posted by casi(5)
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defrost49Updated My husband made a fruit fly/gnat trap, too. Poked holes in plastic wrap then put it over a jar containing apple cider vinegar. They can get in, but not out. Yes, certain food scraps really attract tiny flying insects. The filter o...
Leather Britches, (dried green beans) Blanch?
Posted by wertach zone 7-B SC
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wertach zone 7-B SCUpdated I forgot to report back, sorry. They were still not as good after 10 hours on low in the crock pot.
Would this still be good?
Posted by secsteve
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dbarron(z7_Arkansas)Updated Only way you're gonna know, is open, smell, and taste. That's longer than I'd prefer to keep canned goods though, myself.
Canning Grapes
Posted by val1(z4 UT)
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dgkritch(Z8 OR)Updated Juice? Freeze? Can? Dehydrate for raisins? Depends on what your family will use and what type of storage space you have. We can help with processing specifics if you know what you'd like to do with them. Deanna
Wide mouth half pints, what's the deal?
Posted by lpinkmountain(5b/6a border PA)
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jackieblueUpdated You might also try Ace hardware either the store or online if you don't have the store nearby. I like using this size for storing small things, powders, or home made instant oatmeal. Handy not to have to dig around in the corners ...
Canning Home Recipe
Posted by omasam
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2ajsmamaUpdated If the beans are not pureed, and it's just a few beans and chunks of squash (half the jar is solids) in water or broth (half the jar) you could can it as malna said, but it might be more prudent to use the cubed winter squash (15 ...
Apricot Habanero/Jalapeno Jelly
Posted by ckknh(z5 NH)
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CA Kate z9Updated I'm so glad you pulled this up, pollkat. It sounds really good, and I have lots of peppers this year. And, I do like anything Apricot.
Stacking empty new jars w/ lids & rings
Posted by matthias_lang
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated Stacking at storage is No problem as opposed to stacking in transport. In static (no movement) condition you may stack them as high as you want as long is there is no risk if tipping over. Lets say 1 jar weighs 12 oz. If you stack...
dill pickles from cucumbers
Posted by bunky(z6 OH)
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seysonn(8a WA/HZ 1)Updated I agree with Dave : TOO much vinegar ; too little salt. Other than that: That old recipe' is what I use to pickle (cukes, celery, green tomatoes, tomatillo) I have kept it unrefrigerated for about a year once. It just had a bit of...
canning spaghetti sauce with meat
Posted by Judy.1951
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vic01(z4MN)Updated I canned spaghetti sauce with meat one year. That was the end for me. Now I make spaghetti sauce, no meat and cook my meat when I make spaghetti. It's so much easier and a lot less hassle. Sorry no technical info but just plain ma...
Mustard pickles - what to do about the Flour?
Posted by joyce86
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digdirt2Updated As mentioned above, there is this one, and only this one, approved recipe that includes flour. It does not allow the use of corn starch. Cornstarch breaks down even worse than flour does. So your choices are 1) use this recipe as ...
Applesauce question
Posted by kerryv
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kerryvUpdated Well I have to day the blueberry applesauce it turned into is fantastic :) gonna try strawberry applesauce today
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