Category Archives: Canning and Preserving

Homemade Applesauce

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Chrissy

Apple picking has been a yearly fall tradition that I’ve done since I was a young girl. Every fall, my family would go to a local orchard, pick a huge bag of apples, and sample fresh apple cider straight from the … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Zesty Salsa

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Chrissy

We go through a lot of salsa in our household, so canning homemade salsa this year was a given. There is nothing better than noshing on fresh salsa made from veggies grown in your garden…in the middle of January. Homemade salsa … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Basic Tomato Sauce

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Chrissy

Canning season is in full swing in this household. Last year I started slow with just applesauce and apple butter, but this year I have much more ambitious plans. One project that was definitely on my to do list was a … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Peaches

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Chrissy

As a child, peaches were always a staple side dish at dinner. My mom would open a can of peaches, and spoon 3 or 4 slimy peach slices onto our plates. I used to hate them as a kid, and would … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: The Canning Process

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Chrissy

Now that you’ve plucked your garden, and gathered your equipment, it is time to get canning! Here is a general step by step guide of how to properly can your produce. More specific instructions will be particular to each recipe. … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Equipment

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Chrissy

When it comes to canning, you can get by with very little equipment. Of course, having proper equipment makes your life easier. Here is a list of equipment that will assist you in preserving your precious produce. Canning jars, rings … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: The Basics

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Chrissy

If you’re like us, you’ve spent hours each week watering and tending to your garden. Now all of a sudden, you’ve got cucumbers coming out of your ears, and enough strawberries to make strawberry shortcake for an entire army. Despite eating … Continue reading →

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