Canning and Preserving

Runnings Canning Jars and Supplies Sale!

July 4, 2011

Through July 10th, Runnings Fleet and Farm is having a sale on all their canning supplies! I thought I would post their sales here in case anyone was interested. The prices on lids are the lowest I’ve seen in a long time, anywhere in town so I highly recommend stocking up to get you through [...]

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Free Martha Stewart Canning Labels!

June 28, 2011

Aren’t these cute? Head over to Martha Stewart’s website to be able to print these cute free canning lid labels. I wouldn’t have time to stick these on every can I did but they would be fun to use if you plan on gifting a jar. (thanksStretchingaBuck!)

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Canning Oranges

February 9, 2011

This is a new thing to can for me. Normally I don’t buy alot of extra oranges but there was a 25 pound bag on sale from my co-op last month for only $10 so I figured I’d get them and figure out what to do with them. The problem with buying super fresh produce [...]

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Canning Apple Pie Filling

November 30, 2010

I’ve posted the recipe for my canned apple pie filling before but here is a picture tutorial! I canned so many apples this year! But one of my favorite things to make with apples is apple pie filling. We use it for pies, crepes, empanadas, and more. What you need: Apples 4 1/2 c. sugar [...]

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Drying Pumpkin Seeds

November 11, 2010

I love Pumpkin seeds. They are so good and are so good for you, plus they are like a free bonus when you are preserving pumpkin! Here is how to make some super yummy seeds. What you need: Pumpkin Seeds Cookie Sheet Garlic Salt Clean all the seeds out of a pumpkin. You can use [...]

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Preserving Pumpkin

November 11, 2010

Pumpkin is something that really shouldn’t be canned. If you search online you might be able to find some ways  to do it but canning pumpkin just isn’t safe because of the bacteria it produces. So the safe alternative to canning pumpkin is freezing it! It’s pretty easy, there are only a few steps. What [...]

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Apple Pie Filling in a Jar

October 4, 2010

Here is the apple pie filling that I used for the Mini Biscuit Apple Pies the other day. I can this recipe but of course you can just stick it in the fridge and use it too:) What you need: 4 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. cornstarch 2 t. cinnamon 1/2 t. apple pie spice [...]

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Pear Applesauce

September 14, 2010

So in keeping with my newly determined resolution to use all the free produce that I get I decided to do something with these pears yesterday. As you can see they were very ripe and pretty mushy. I washed them up and ran them through my jelly strainer. If you do it this way you [...]

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Mom’s Homemade Applesauce

August 17, 2010

My mom had a bunch of apples left on her tree this year after she was done with them so she said I could have them to make some applesauce. I’ve never made applesauce on my own before so I asked for her recipe. My original goal was to make applesauce to use in place [...]

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Preserving the Harvest

August 10, 2010

It’s that time! Are my gardeners busy with preserving yet? Here is a couple pictures of what I’ve done the last 2 days. I got one batch of pickle spears done and several bags of frozen veggies! I got one batch of pickle spears done. Ok well pickles and beans and squash! I also bagged [...]

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