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  • Lemon Marmalade
  • Lemon Marmalade Makes eight 6 ounce jars I made this few weeks ago to give as gifts for Christmas. It is delicious, and I heartily recommend it. Source : cbusa 6 lemons -- unpeeled Sugar Wash and slice lem...
  • Help for jelly that didn't jell
  • Hi Keith, I'm not not sure if either of your changes caused your jelly not to jell. Here is some info previously shared that I hope you find helpful: JAM WON'T JELL FIX From: Linda Lou,Washington Here is the info ...
  • Orange Jelly and Orange Juice Jelly
  • Orange Jelly Yield: 4 (8 oz) jars 3/4 cup lemon juice 2 1/4 cups water 6 whole oranges sliced, peeling and all sugar Combine lemon juice and water. Slice the oranges and pour the lemon juice mixture over the...
  • Marilyn's Cinnamon Pickles
  • Marilyn's Cinnamon Pickles This is a repost of Marilyn's Pickles. Peel and slice into rings and then use a doughnut hole cutter to remove the seeds in each slice. Sweet Red Cucumber Rings 8 quarts peele...
  • Stuffed Pickles with Blue Cheese
  • I enjoyed the responses to your request for uses of Blue Cheese. I love blue cheese just about any way its fixed. My favorite way of eating it though is with pickles. As a small girl I remember going with my Dad...
  • Lemon Honey Jam and Strawberry Honey Jam
  • Hi Sandy -- I have about 12-15 recipes for honey jelly, and about the same for various kinds of honey jam. I can't find a common denominator for proportions of honey to use. For example, one peach honey jam calls for 2 c...
  • I have made fried dill pickles...
  • I simply breaded them like any other vegetable -- I use a mixture of flour and corn meal mixed with salt and pepper to taste and fry them in a frying pan. The breading doesn't stick real well in a deep fryer. ...
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  • Polish Brine-Cured Dill Pickles
  • Nancy, I found this on the internet. It seems to be close to the one you described in your request. I hope it is!!! __________________________________________________________ POLISH BRINE-CURED DILL PICKLE...
  • Refrigerator Pickles...EASY and GOOD
  • These are seriously good...and EASY. I've been making these for around 20 years. They are similar to a 'bread and butter pickle'. Refrigerator Pickles (or 24 hour pickles) 6 Cucumbers 2 Cups Sugar 1 Cup Cider Vin...
  • Fig Preserves
  • Fig Preserves Microwave 2 cups Figs 3 cups Sugar 1 Sliced Lemon Combine figs and sugar in a (2 quart) measure. Cover loosely and let sit 8 hours or overnight. Stir in lemon slices. Microwave (high 100%) 1...
  • Crock Dill Pickles
  • This brings back memories of my childhood. Thanks! (Source: University of Wisconsin) The old-fashioned way of making dill pickles, fermenting cucumbers in a salt-brine, produces the type of dill pickle com...
  • Freezer Pickles
  • FREEZER PICKLES Yield: 8 servings 3 qt Sliced cucumbers 3 c Chopped celery 1 lg Onion, sliced 2 Green peppers, cut in strips 1 Head cauliflower, cut in -bite sized pieces 6 md Carrots, sliced ...
  • Wine Jelly/Champagne Jelly Recipes (13)
  • Hi Pam, Hope one of these is what you're looking for. Joe PINK CHAMPAGNE JELLY 4 c. sugar 3/4 c. water 1 box Sure-Jell 3 c. pink champagne To make jelly, measure sugar and set aside. Mix fruit pectin and...
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  • Cherry Olives
  • As a young boy in Atlantic, Iowa, my husband enjoyed his mother's Pickled Bing Cherries. She was never able to retrieve the recipe or remember it and now she is gone. We would be grateful for any suggestions! Ruth Benson...
  • Sugar Free Blueberry Spreads and Jams - 7
  • SUGAR-FREE BLUEBERRY JAM 1 lb blueberries or frozen blueberries, thawed 1/4 cup powdered erythritol 30 to 40 drops vanilla stevia 4 ml xanthan gum Combine blueberries, sweetener and vanilla stevia in a medium sa...
  • Jalapeno Jelly
  • JALAPENO JELLY 5 jalapeno chilies, stems removed 2 medium green bell pepper 3/4 cup red wine vinegar 3 cups sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 oz liquid pectin (or make up 2 oz from powdered) 6 drops green food colorin...
  • Polish Dill Pickles (2)
  • MOTHER'S DILL PICKLES IN A CROCK (POLISH) 1 or 1 1/2 gallon crock c. 1/2 gal. water 3 or 4 sprigs of dill, wash and broken Couple of garlic cloves, cut in pieces 1/2 c. kosher salt (salt with no iodine) 6 to 9...
  • Gardener's Delight Tomato Vegetable Juice
  • I've made this vegetable juice many times... so good. And, with canning season not far away; a good way to use up those tomatoes from your garden. To make it, all you do is chop everything up and toss it into a pot. A...
  • Dill Green Cherry Tomato Pickles
  • If there is anything you don't understand about this recipe, e-mail me and I'll try to help. There are a number of sites where you can get help. Home Canning Online: http://www.home-canning.com/ Home Canning Tips:...
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  • Hot Pickles
  • I found this recipe at http://www.neosoft.com/recipes/preserving.html/ Velma gave me the site, also their are more listed in the text above! Enjoy... :-) Hot Pickles1 doz. hot peppers 1 teaspoon salt 1 clove 1 ...
  • Swedish Pickled beets
  • This is a very easy recipe and they get better each day.SWEDISH PICKLED BEETS1/2 cup cider or white vinegar 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 2 cans sliced beets,...
  • Pickled Beets
  • Margaret, This is the way my mother-in-law used to pickle beets, and she always had them for me because she knew I liked them. She canned hers, too. When she had finished with the beets, then she put hard boiled eg...
  • re: How to Dry Figs
  • CS, I've been processing figs like crazy for the last two weeks, until the starlings found the tree & cleaned me out yesterday. I think I'm grateful. The instructions that come with the American Harvest Dehydrator sa...
  • How to Freeze Mushrooms
  • Judy - It seems to me that I've bought frozen stuffed mushrooms, but then I can't remember if I have. The first thing to go is the memory, I've been told but I can never remember what is the second thing. I looked ...
  • Repairing hard jam
  • To repair hard jam, try the recipe again and if the jam is really hard try using at least 1 more cup of prepared fruit than the recipe calls for. If the jam is still really hard, try using even more prepared fruit next t...
  • Freezing Fruit Pie Filling
  • If she's wanting to use tapioca (which I highly recommend...it freezes BEAUTIFULLY!!!) suggest "Minit Tapioca" in the red box...my mom used it for decades, I've used it for over 10 years myself...works fantastically! ...
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  • Freezing Whole Tomatoes - blanched first
  • Margaret, Freezing tomatoes is easy. You do need to blanch them first: 1 or 2 minutes in boiling water. (This is to inactivate enzymes that will continue to degrade tomatoes quality in the freezer.) If you want, after bl...
  • Freezing Whole Tomatoes
  • Hi there I have been freezing tomatoes this way for a number of years. I just wash the tomatoes really well cut out the stem end and any bruises or scabs. Then I put them in medium size freezer bags and freeze. When ...
  • Freezing Apples
  • YES!! Just peel and slice, bag and freeze. Take them out and stew for sauce or fry or microwave just like they were fresh. If you are game make a pie like you were going to cook it, wrap it up and freeze take it out and ...
  • Icicles (Ripe Cucumber Pickles)
  • ICICLES (RIPE CUCUMBER PICKLES) Allow some of your pickling cucumbers to become mature (when they turn yellow) First A. M. 7 pounds mature cucumbers. Peel and remove seeds, and cut into sticks, about the size...
  • Grape Marmalade
  • GRAPE MARMALADE 4 quarts grapes 2 cups sugar (approximately) 1/2 lemon rind Wash grapes. Separate skins and pulp. Simmer pulp until soft. Remove seeds in colander. Combine skins and pulp. Measure skins and pu...
  • Plum Nutty Jam and No Cook Kiwi Plum Jam
  • PLUM NUTTY JAM 2 1/2 lb fresh plums 1 1/2 tsp grated orange rind 1/2 cup orange juice 1 (1 3/4 oz) pkg powdered fruit pectin 5 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped Remove and discard pits from plums ...
  • Homemade Apple Pie Filling (freezer)
  • Robin, my University of Saskatchewan phamplet tells me that apples can be peeled and cut into slices. To minimuze discolourization while peeling, drop slices into a mixture of 5 ml (1 tsp.) ascorbic acid per litre (quart...
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  • Mixed Pickles - 1932 Ball Blue Book
  • Hello Jill,I found this recipe in my 1932 Ball Blue Book. Is this the recipe you're referring to? BetsyMixed Pickles1 quart small cucumbers 1 pint pickling onions 1 pint small carrots, or large carrots, quartered...
  • Mixed Pickles
  • Jill -- I think this is what you are looking for. MIXED PICKLES 1-1/4 pounds 3 to 4 inch cucumbers, cut into 1 inch slices 2 cups 1-1/2 inch pared carrot slices (about 3 medium) 2 cups 1-1/2 inch celery slices...
  • Candied Dill Pickles (2)
  • Here are a couple of candied dill pickle recipes.CANDIED DILL PICKLES1 qt. dill pickles (rinse juice away, then cut into thick slices) 2 3/4 c. sugar 1/3 c. vinegarPack pickle slices back into jar. Bring sugar an...
  • Pickled Beets and Eggs
  • Pickled Beets and Eggs Combine 1/3 cup vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. each salt and ground cloves. Heat to boiling; add 2 cups sliced cooked beets. Cover, simmer 5 mins.,...
  • Kumquat Marmalade
  • Kumquat Marmalade O.C. Howe 1 pint ripe kumquats 4 cups water 2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice Slice the kumquats in paper thin slices, removing the seeds, to measure 2 1/2 cups of slices. cover with the 4...
  • Sweet Pickles from Purchased Dills
  • From the Britton Centennial Cookbook: Sweet Pickles 1 quart jar of any kind of dill pickles 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 Tblsp vinegar Drain juice off of a quart of pickles cut into 1 inch chunks. Pour sugar and vineg...
  • Plum Jelly and Plum Sauce
  • PLUM JELLY 3 c. prepared juice 4 c. sugar 1 box powdered fruit pectin To prepare juice, crush 1 pound fully ripe plums. Do not peel or pit. Add 3/4 cup water; bring to boil. Simmer, covered, 10 minutes. Place i...
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  • Freezing lemon Juice
  • Elllie, I have frozen lemon juice in ice trays for years. I do not add sugar, because most of the time I want the straight juice. One cube equals about 2 Tablespoons. Two cubes for lemonade. ...
  • Onion and Garlic Jam
  • Onion and Garlic Jam Makes 1-1/3 cups 4 garlic head, whole (about 14 oz) 1 tbsp olive oil, extra-virgin 1 medium onion; unpeeled & halved lengthwise salt (opt) Preheat the oven to 350F. Using a large sha...
  • Yes, you can freeze zucchini!
  • Wash it and peel if your recipe calls for it. Package it in the amount you r recipe calls for. Frreeze. Let partially thaw before using. This works for bread, and muffins. I'm not sure about other stuff. ...
  • Freezing Zucchini - Tip
  • As the others have said already, zucchini will freeze just fine. Another way to freeze it is in clumps on a cookie sheet. My mother in law freezes zucchini every time she gets it. It will last for a LONG time in t...
  • Freezing Zucchini - shredded or sliced
  • As the others have said, yes it will freeze. I have frozen it both shredded and sliced. My best luck comes with dehydratoring it first and then freezing it. i find it is a lot more like fresh zucchini and not near...
  • Freezing Zucchini
  • HI ANGELMOM, i take it that you want to use the zucchini for zucchini bread. i've been doing this for years. grate or blend zucchini in blender (the correct amount for the bread you wish to make. add the correct amoun...
  • Sweet Dill Pickles
  • Here's an Amish recipe, not sure if it is the one you are searching. use medium sized fresh unpeeled pickles sliced about 1/2 inch thick. use enough to fill 4 quart jars. add a large head dill and a few onions t...
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  • Crab Apple Jelly
  • Crab Apple Jelly From: Marcia Date: Wed, 15 Sep 1993 There are recipes in both the Certo liquid pectin packages and the Sure Jell powdered pecting packages. Just happen to have the Certo package around; I have m...
  • Pickled beets and onions
  • Hi Karen Sue; I just buy the jars of pickled beets, pour them in a bowl and add sliced onions, stir well, cover and keep in fridge for a day or two before serving. I also sometimes add peeled hard boiled eggs, st...
  • How to Cure Olives
  • I found this on the web: Curing Olives These instructions for curing olives are from The Food of Greece by Vilma Liacouras Chantiles (Simon & Schuster, 1975): Collect the olives as ripe as possible (late November...
  • Sandi: Basic Herbal Jelly
  • BASIC HERBAL JELLY Use mint, parsley, rosemary, sage, tarragon, or thyme as the basis for the infusion in this recipe. Infusion: 2 1/2 cups water, 4 Tbs. dried herbs or 10 Tbs. fresh herbs. Boil the water and then...
  • Lime Pickles
  • Here is a recipe, Andrew: LIME PICKLES 7 lb Pickling cucumbers * Vinegar mixture 2 qt Of vinegar 3 ts Salt 4 1/2 lb Of sugar 1 tsp. celery seed 1 tsp. Cloves 1 tsp. Mixed spices 2 c Of ...
  • Dill Pickles
  • Donna: Many dill pickle recipes have previously been posted on TKL. You might do a search (even using the single word "dill" and you will find a wide variety. Here are a couple I found when testing this search...
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  • Michelle: More on the pickled eggs :)
  • HI Michelle, hope the recipe I posted is what you wanted. I think I have on the recipe makes 4 quarts. I don't think that is right. 12 eggs will probably make 2 quarts but you will probably have enough of the brine f...
  • Green Tomatoe Relish
  • Green Tomatoe Relish 4 qts cored, chopped green tomatoes (about 32 medium) 1 cup chopped onions (about 1 medium) 2 cups sweet green peppers (about 4 small) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup salt 2 tbsp. mustard seed 1 tb...
  • Green Tomato Jelly
  • GREEN TOMATO JELLY green tomatoes 4 cups sugar 6 oz. strawberry or raspberry jello Cut tomatoes in small pieces; fill blender gradually until full. After blending, pour into pan to cook. Add sugar; boil for 15 ...
  • Pineapple and Orange Marmalade
  • Hi Peter, I want to share with you the marmalade I make for family and friends and have them begging for more. I usually have this around the holidays to give away but keep a few jars in the cupboard throuout the year. I...
  • Freezing lemon juice
  • Hi sunny; I squeeze lemons and freeze the juice in ice cube trays, When frozen, pop out of the trays and store in freezer ziplock bags. I recently found a couple of trays with very small round indentations, these l...
  • Christmas Pickles
  • Here are a couple of recipes I like LAZE WOMAN'S SWEET PICKLES 1 qt whole sour pickles 3 cups sugar 1 clove garlic 1/2 t ground cloves Pour off liquid from pickles and discard. Slice pickles in 1/4 inch slices...
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  • Pickles
  • I have a couple of recipes like what you are looking for, I will look them up and post in the next day or two. ...
  • Dill pickles + garlic + tobasco, etc.
  • Verla, are any of these close???Title: Recipe: Fire and Ice Pickles (3) Posted By: barb/mn Date: August 10th 1999 In Reply to: ISO: Fire and Ice Pickles Board: Homemade For The Holidays Fire and Ice Pickles #1 ...
  • Cumquat Marmalade
  • Cumquat Marmalade 3 lbs. of cumquats 5 lbs. of sugar 6 pints of water the juice of 2 lemons Wash the fruit and slice them finely. Soak the seeds overnight in 1 pint of water, the fruit in what remains. Bo...
  • Deep Fried Pickles (repost)
  • Title: Recipe(tried): Fried Dill Pickles Posted By: Sussie/WY Date: July 2nd 1999 In Reply to: 7-1-99 4th of July Snacks and Appetizers (nt) Board: Chat Room Recipe Archive Fried Dill Pickles Serving Size ...
  • Pickled Cauliflower or Brussels Sprouts
  • Pickled Cauliflower or Brussel Sprouts (canning recipe) 12 cups of 1- to 2-inch cauliflower flowerets or small brussel sprouts 4 cups white vinegar (5 percent) 2 cups sugar 2 cups thinly sliced onions 1 cup diced ...
  • End of the Garden Pickles
  • Julia: I don't know if this is the recipe you are looking for, but I got it from the Ball canning book. I think you could substitute whatever vegetables you had (like cauliflower). End-of-the-Garden Pickle 1#...
  • Freezer Pickles
  • FREEZER PICKLES (Bread And Butter Type) 7 c. cucumber, sliced thin 3 medium onions, sliced thin 1 green pepper, sliced thin 2 c. white sugar 1 c. white vinegar 1 Tbsp. reg. salt (not iodized) 1 tsp. celery...
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  • Refrigerator Pickles (4 recipes) Repost
  • Title: Recipe(tried): Refrigerator Pickles...EASY and GOOD Posted By: Kathy G in SC Date: July 27th 1999 In Reply to: Help! Too many cucumbers... Board: TKL Cooking Club These are seriously good...and EASY. I...
  • How to Freeze Avocados
  • Janice: The following information is from the California Avocado Association. I do hope it helps you. FREEZING AVOCADOS Avocados can be frozen for later use when you have more ripe fruit than you can use. Avocados ...
  • Crock dill pickles
  • The porportions of salt, water, and vinegar for crock dill pickles. 1 gallon water, without chlorine, I use store bought water, 3/4 cup pickling salt, 2 tablespoons vinegar. Boil this and then let cool, pour over smal...
  • Pickled Weiners
  • Remembering a long while back folks were looking for "Penrose"-style sausages. I found this Pickled Weiner recipe, just a few days ago, in a back issue of "GRIT" magazine and thought I'd post it just for fun. Pickl...
  • Oven Dill Pickles
  • OVEN DILL PICKLES 1 large bay leaf large piece of dill small clove of garlic 1 qt. vinegar 3 qt. water pinch of alum cucumbers 1 c. salt In bottom of a jar, put bay leaf, dill and clove of garlic. Pack p...
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  • Quick Mustard Pickles
  • 1 Pt sweet mixed pickles 6 scant TBSP sugar 3/4 tsp ground cloves 2 TBSP prepared mustard Thoroughly drain pickles and place them in a bowl. Sprinkle with sugar and cloves and stir thoroughly. Stir in mustard un...
  • pickles
  • This recipe for pickles does not have red hots but does have the hot sauce. Maybe it's similar to what you had. 1 6 oz. bottle Tabasco sauce (McIlhenney pref.) chopped garlic (= to 3 cloves) 1 gallon hamburger di...
  • Pear Pickles, Relish, Chutney & Sauce
  • PEAR PICKLES 4 qt. pears 2 c. sugar 1 pt. water 1 qt. white vinegar 2 1/2 sticks cinnamon 2 Tbsp. whole allspice Wash pears; pare, cut in halves or quarters and core. Steam or boil pears for 10 minutes; dr...
  • Friendship Fruit Starter - Fruit Compote (repost)
  • Debbie - I have memories of the same thing! My grandmother kept it going in her kitchen for my grandfather, who liked it over ice cream. Sometime in the past year, grandmaj posted this recipe and it was just what I wa...
  • Martha Vogelsang's Picante Sauce
  • Judy, I put up three bushels of fresh tomatoes making this sauce. It is absolutely to die for and I have tasted hundreds of salsa, and picante sauce recipes. Let me know what you think about it. Martha Vogelsang's...
  • Zucchini Jam (like orange marmalade using Jell-O)
  • Darrelle: Be sure to use the search box here for zucchini. You will find many tried and true recipes using zucchini. Here is one: ZUCCHINI JAM "A great way to use those overabundant zucchini! You'd never know iy isn'...
  • Polish Sausage Recipe #3
  • POLISH SAUSAGE Recipe #3 4 lbs. (coarsely) ground pork butt 1 lb. (coarsely) ground beef stew meat 2 Tablespoons (coarse-ground) black pepper 1 Tablespoon (fresh) marjoram leaves 8 cloves garlic (pressed) 1/...
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  • Polish Sausage Recipe #2
  • POLISH SAUSAGE Recipe #2 3 lbs. medium ground pork butt 2 lbs. ground beef chuck 5 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 Tablespoon (dried) marjoram 6 cloves garlic, pressed, or finely minced 1/2 teaspo...
  • Polish Sausage
  • It is not necessary to have a meat grinder, or even the casings. Have your local butcher, or meat counter employee grind the meat/s; you add the seasonings, then refrigerate for 24 hours. You can (then) make into patt...
  • POLISH SAUSAGE/'hints'
  • HINTS for sausage making General: A full head of garlic is called a Bulb. The individual pieces within the bulb are called 'cloves' or 'toes'. Some people put the amount of water needed into their ice cube trays...
  • Fresh Polish Sausage and Swierza Kielbasa
  • These recipes are from my colleague, Teresa. Evidently, many of the Polish families, here, in Western MA., buy their Easter kielbasa in Deerfield - supposed to be very good stuff!! The first recipe is from a cookbook ...
  • Vinegar Link
  • I made my first vinegar accidently while making wine. Got my "mother" (acetobacillus) for free and have kept her happy o'er the years. The trick is to get a good mother. You can leave your wine out in the open for a w...
  • Homemade Country Sausage
  • HOMEMADE COUNTRY SAUSAGE 20 lb. finely ground pork (70-75% lean) 3/4 c. salt (scant) 1/2 c. black pepper 1 tsp. red pepper 1/2 c. brown sugar 1/4 c. powdered sage Mix all dry ingredients. Sprinkle over grou...
  • Marrow and Ginger Jam
  • The following recipe is taken from the 'GOOD HOUSEKEEPING' Library of Cooking, 'Jams, Preserves and Homemade Sweets. Marrow and Ginger Jam 4lb marrow (weight after preparation) 4lb sugar 1oz root ginger Thinl...
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  • Pickle Recipes Using Red Hots Candies (3)
  • Hi Joni, I don't have a recipe for Hot Tamales candies, but here are links to pickle recipes using Red Hots previously posted: Cinnamon Candied Cucumber Rings Red Hot Pickles Cinnamon Cukes Happy Cookin...
  • Home Made Sauerkraut
  • Home Made SAUERKRAUT Use hard cabbage. Clean and/or remove outer leaves. Cut cabbage in half and remove outer core. . Shred cabbage. Put shredded cabbage and onions in crock. Add 3 tablespoons of salt for every 5 l...
  • Suzanne - Vidalia Onion Relish
  • -------------------------------------------------- Suzanne, maybe it will help you. Vidalia Onion Relish A woman from Alabama says, "I've had this recipe for many years, and each year I anxiously awaiting my 30 l...
  • Two Hot Sauce Recipes for Charles
  • Orange Rocket Hot Sauce 1 lb Tabasco chiles, chopped [or other hot pepper variety] 2 cups distilled white vinegar 2 teaspoons salt You can use chiles other than Tabasco for a different-tasting sauce. Note: T...
  • Homemade Tabasco Sauce
  • I have made this sauce and it is terrific. Homemade "Tabasco" Sauce Recipe By : Red Hot Peppers by Jean Andrews 1 dozen Tabasco chiles -- I used cayenne* 1 clove garlic -- peeled 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar ...
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  • Easy at Home Meat Smoking
  • EASY AT HOME MEAT SMOKING Source: Chef Jamie Lucas, Grizzly's Grill and Saloon Rib and Chicken Seasoning (type based on preference) Liquid Smoke Water Take a vented roasting pan and pour in about an inch wor...
  • Two easy oven made Beef Jerky Recipes
  • Beef Jerky #1 1/2 c soy sauce 1/2 c Worcestershire sauce 2 tb Ketchup 1/2 tsp pepper (more for hot) 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion salt 1 lb beef roast Marinate 1 hour or overnight. Bake in oven 150 to...
  • Raspberry and High Bush Cranberry Jelly
  • Raspberry and High Bush Cranberry Jelly 2 cups raspberry juice 2 cups high bush cranberry juice 7 cups sugar 1 pkg. Certo (2 packets) Combine juices and sugar. Place over high heat. Bring to a hard, rolling...
  • Cranberry Jelly, Cranberry Port Jelly
  • CRANBERRY JELLY: Firm, fresh, red berries make the best jelly. Wash, sort and stem. Barely cover berries with water. Boil slowly till berries burst. Put fruit and juice into jelly bag or several layers of chees...
  • Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • Lynne, Take sun-dried tomatoes and place them in hot water until they are not leathery anymore. They should plump up a bit. You should probably use regular dry ones too. Not the kind you would buy in a jar packed in ...
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  • Article and Recipe on Brining for Jane.
  • Brining The secret to making food better. Source: http://www.cookshack.com/barbeque_guide/101/Brining101.htm Brining foods in a saltwater mixture before you cook them adds flavor, tenderness and reduces cooking ti...
  • Make your own Corned Beef
  • This is something I always tell myself I am going to make, but never get around to doing it. This recipe is from my "Complete Meat Cookbook by Bruce Aidells of sausage fame and Denis Kelly. I love the book but haven't m...
  • Home-corned Beef Brisket
  • Here's one from Cook's Illustrated Magazine, another excellent source. Note it doesn't have the water, but more spices. If you decide to corn the beef, would you post whatever recipe you use and the results? I would rea...
  • Candied Ginger and Candied Citrus
  • Candied Ginger Mellow yet poignant, candied ginger is a holiday treat that is also renowned for soothing an upset stomach. 1/3 pound fresh ginger root enough water to cover 1 cup Sucanat Peel the ginger using ...
  • Candied Pineapple (2)
  • I can't vouch for the success of either of these recipes, as I've never tried them. (If you have more than 1 pound of fruit, multiply the amount of syrup accordingly.) CANDIED FRESH PINEAPPLE 1 lb. fresh pineap...
  • Mango-Kiwi Chutney
  • Mango-Kiwi Chutney 1 tsp. butter 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp. curry powder 1/3 cup sherry vinegar 1 cinnamon stick 1/2 tsp. cayenne 1/4 cup dried cranberries 3 Tbls. almond ...
  • California Kiwi Chutney
  • California Kiwi Chutney Source: Bernardin Guide to Home Preserving, 1996 6 c prepared kiwi fruit (peel and chop) 1 1/2 c cider vinegar 1 1/2 c granulated sugar 3/4 c dark brown sugar 1 1/2 c chopped onion 1/2 c...
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  • Indian Candy-Smoked Salmon
  • Indian Candy-Smoked Salmon Source: Diana Neal (I found this recipe per the request of my daughter. Original poster is Dustin Koracvich. - Diana) 1/2 gallon water 1 cup pickling salt 2 cups dark dark brown sug...
  • on Preserving Ginger
  • Hi The following info I found at another location: It may well be that ginger comes in more forms than any other spice. Dried, powdered, fresh, pickled, preserved, and crystallized, ginger has been used for thousand...
  • Beef Jerky Recipe for Gene
  • Beef Jerky Recipe 5 Lbs. Minimum (One piece preferred) Fresh Brisket (Lean) -Any brand *You may substitute the beef brisket with your choice of meat* 15 to 20 oz. Soy Sauce - Any brand 15 oz. Worcestershire Sauce -...
  • To Corn Your Own Beef from Julia Child's The Way To Cook
  • Hello, Helen...I am using a brine solution to corn a piece of brisket now, using a different recipe. Interestingly, the magazine Cook's Illustrated used this recipe as a starting point to develop their own dry cure. As ...
  • Colorado Jerky
  • Qweeny, I found this recipe on the web. Hope it's what you're looking for. This particular jerky can be made from beef-flank, brisket, lean "rump roast" or top round steak - venison or the white meat from chicken ...
  • Feijoa Jelly for Georgee
  • Feijoa Jelly Serves: Makes 4 X 350Ml Jars 1.5 kg feijoas water to cover - about 4 cups sugar Wash the feijoas and chop roughly. Place the fruit into a large preserving pan and cover with water. Bring slowl...
  • Oven-dried Beef Jerkey
  • Oven-Dried Beef Jerky Yield: 8 To 10 Dozen 1 1/2 to 2 lb. lean flank steak 1/4 c soy sauce 1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion salt Trim and discard all fat fr...
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  • Oven-dried apricots, peaches, pears, and grapes
  • Oven-dried Apricots (or any other food suitable for oven-drying), with stones removed. (Apricots, peaches, pears, and grapes are great for oven-drying.) Finished quantity 1 part fresh = 1/3 part dried Layer apricot...
  • Dehydrated Vegetables
  • Dehydrated Vegetables If you start with FROZEN vegetables, you can dry immediately from the freezer. Spread on cookie sheet and place into a 175 degree F oven for about six hours. Turn vegetables at the halfway point...
  • Pickled Jicama
  • I,ve been making this for years to add to salads and sandwiches etc. PICKLED JICAMA 1 medium jicama, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup vinegar 1 medium onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, peeled 1 t...
  • How to Dry Morels
  • Yes you can freeze Morels, but the best way I fix them to save is to dry them. I slice them down the middle, and open them up and put them out on sheets and dry them. You can save them into paper sacks or even plastic z...
  • Louisiana Cooking Pears for Florida Eaglin
  • Louisiana Cooking Pears PREP TIME: 1 hour SERVES: 2-3 pints COMMENT: There are numerous pear varieties available for cooking. Here is bayou country we have the Keffer pear which is similar in texture to a raw po...
  • Homemade Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce (for canning)
  • Judy -- I wish I was one of your neighbors!!!! Originally posted on Recipe Link by Mickey MO July 2001 Fresh Basil Tomato Sauce Makes 6 quarts 3 Tbsp. olive oil 3 onions, minced 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbs...
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  • Curing Peameal Bacon
  • Peameal Bacon is similar to Canadian Bacon. It is cured but not smoked. Peameal Bacon is made from pork loins weighing 12-14 Lb. They are trimmed of all the fat and the bones are removed. The term peameal comes from the ...
  • Sweet-Sour Cabbage-Stuffed Peppers
  • This recipe is a TWO-DAY / TWO-STEP process. There are Two (2) TYPES OF LIQUID: #1 = MARINADE (into which) you soak (OVERNIGHT)the shredded cabbage #2 = The SOLUTION that is poured OVER the pre-stuffed peppers ~...
  • Secrets to freezing soups
  • I rely on individually packaged frozen homemade soups for my daily lunch. I find it's best to freeze soups in solid containters because Ziplock bags leak when thawing. I don't know why. Meat and bean based soups do ...
  • Blueberry or Huckleberry Jam
  • Blueberry or Huckleberry Jam Source: The Household Searchlight Serving Size : 6 4 1/2 cups berries 1 bottle fruit pectin 7 cups sugar 1 lemon Wash fruit thoroughly. Crush. Add lemon juice. Add grated rind of...
  • Freezing strawberries
  • Slice them, sprinkle with approx. 1/4 cup sugar per 2 cups berries, toss gently and let macerate for 10-15 minutes (juice will develop.) Pack into freezer bags or plastic freezer containers. They are great thawed for s...
  • Freezing Pesto
  • I've made pesto many times and have frozen it successfully. So, if you have basil to use you can make pesto, freeze it in ice cube trays, then put in freezer bags and use the amount of pesto you need all winter...
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  • How to Freeze Jalapeno Peppers
  • I would suggest chopping them and freezing them in serving size portions. This can be done in scoops on a plastic lined pan or in an ice tray. However you choose to freeze them, put them in something airtight, or your ...
  • How to freeze avocados
  • i have been freezing avocados for a while. since they are the one thing around here that only fruits once a year.. i get longing for avocados in the summer. i just take ripe avocados.. put them in a freezer bag and s...
  • Chili Sauce
  • Elly, I thought I was the only person whose mother made homemade chili sauce. No one had ever heard of it. I've kept her recipe (which matches your moms recipe except for the dried red peppers) and made it last summer wh...
  • Jalapeno Jelly
  • I made jalapeno jelly last summer because I could get TONS of jalpenos from the local Amish farmers for $0.25 a pound! My family thought I was nuts until they tried it. My dad has went thru numberous jars of it eating ...
  • How to Freeze Quiches or Flans and Pastry Shells
  • HOW TO FREEZE QUICHES OR FLANS Source: Will It Freeze? by Joan Hood Pastry: When making pastry, double the quantities and use the extra to make a flan case for the freezer. In this way you will build up a stock of c...
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  • Jellied Pig's Feet (4) for dear LaDonna
  • Here are several recipes for different versions of the pickled pig's feet. You might select the process that better suits you. JELLIED PIG'S FEET (Polish Pork recipe) 4 pigs feet, halved 2 pork shanks 1 well ...
  • Apricot Butter
  • This butter could be used with ice cream, or on toast. I'll keep scouting out some more for you! APRICOT BUTTER 10 cups sliced apricots 1 cup water sugar 1/3 cup orange juice 1 tbsp granted orange rind ...
  • How I Freeze Corn on the Cob
  • I have tried freezing raw corn on the cob. I wrapped mine in aluminum foil. It worked really well just shuck, silk (as much as possible) and wrap in foil then put in freezer bag. I only keep my corn from one season unti...
  • About freezing eggs
  • You can just freeze eggs in the shell. We have done it for years with no major issues. We just put them in the freezer as is. The problem is that with hen eggs they tend to expand and crack the shell but duck eggs are ...
  • re: What is a cushaw?
  • Cushaw is a variety of pumpkin once used most heavily in the southern ans southwestern parts of the United States. It has a large, round, globe-shaped bottom and a thick tall neck if growing conditions are right. If poor...
  • Dog Berry or Mountain Ash Jelly
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  • freezing corn in the husks
  • I have tried freezing corn on the cob with just removing the hair and closing the husks back around it and putting how ever many you want in a bag and freeze them. They kept in our freezer for two months and they were g...
  • Freezing ricotta
  • Hi Gwynne. Certainly, the cheese experts caution against freezing ricotta. They say it thaws with a gritty, watery texture that is unpleasant. However, some sources say it's OK to freeze ricotta that has been cooked i...
  • Freezing Bananas - Thank You
  • hi - Yep, I had a bunch of pretty ripe bananas and didn't know if I could freeze them - so off to the net for the answer! Just wanted to let the writer know that almost nine years after she posted the info - it's ...
  • You can freeze bananas!
  • If you peel your bananas, you can freeze them in one bag or in individual bags to use in recipies later. Thaw until mostly soft. If you chop them into small pieces before freezing and freeze them individually, you can ...
  • Drying Herbs
  • There are several ways to dry herbs. I have been using an electric dehydrator for several years now. It has stackable trays a fan to keep the air circulating and a temperature control so I can use it for more than just...
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  • Dried Herbs
  • Cyndi- if you are in a hurry and still want to dry your herb-just put them on a paper plate and put on a table that is out of the way and let them on their own-THey will be dry in about a week. You can then just crush th...
  • Picallili - my Mother's recipe
  • This recipe is 100 years old. Good as a relish with sandwitches or scrambled eggs. Serve with meatloaf, pork or beef roast etc. PICALLILI 6 cups cucumbers sliced 4 cups green tomatoes ( pink inside) sliced 4 c...
  • Methods for Storing Herbs - Hi I tried a few
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  • Koolickles (pickles made with Kool-Aid)
  • I did taste one yesterday, even though I knew they weren't quite ready. Not enough cherry flavor and very little color. They're kinda strange...lol. I'm pretty certain I didn't use enough Koolaid so I heated the liquid a...
  • Jalapeno Relish (2) (repost)
  • Jalapeno Relish Board: Canning and Preserving at Recipelink.com From: Linda Lou,WA 2-10-2005 Jalapeno Relish (with cucumber) Board: Canning and Preserving at Recipelink.com From: Linda Lou,WA 5-...
  • Storing Green Tomatoes
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  • Hot Tomato Relish (using green tomatoes)
  • We eat this with black eyed peas. It is fantastic!! HOT TOMATO RELISH 1 gallon green tomatoes, chopped into 1/2 inch chunks 1 quart chopped onions, 1/2 inch chunks 1 cup chopped hot peppers, (chop in rings) 1 p...
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  • Freezing Bananas
  • To save over ripe bananas, I peel them and wrap them in plastic wrap, then freeze them. This way you can use them in milk shakes while still frozen. I agree, a frozen banana, a few bits of ice, and a little vanilla mak...
  • Freezing Berries, Christine, Mass
  • I've always been told not to wash them. I let them get to room tempt. and put them in zip lock bags and freeze them. When I get ready to use the blueberries, I measure them out and dump them in cold water. If there is...
  • Refrigerator Pickles
  • Sounds like the crispy 'Refrigerator Pickle' recipe that I've been making for over 25 years. I'm having a great cucumber year too! REFRIGERATOR PICKLES 6 cucumbers 2 cups sugar 1 onion 1 cup cider vinegar 1 t...
  • Hawberry (Hawthorn) Jelly
  • HAWTHORN JELLY 1 gallon hawthorn berries water sugar Wash berries and place in a 6-8 quart pot. Barely cover with water; simmer until soft. Strain through a jelly bag. Measure juice, place in pot, bring to a r...
  • freezing bananas for over 3 wks
  • I've been using a quarter cup of de-ionized water in the same freezer bag with the bananas and they're still looking good after three weeks. If lemon juice is better, then I will try that only in a diluted solution with ...
  • Persimmon Jelly and Jam
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  • Drying hot peppers
  • I dry my peppers every year and I do use my dehydrator. I put plastic wrap on the trays so the peppers (the hot ones) don't get on the trays because they can stain the trays and make other food hot. I also dry mine by ...
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  • Easy Refrigerator Pickles
  • EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES 7 cups sliced cucumbers 2 cups sugar 1 cup sliced sweet onions 1 cup white vinegar 1 bell pepper, finely sliced 1 tbsp salt 1 tsp celery seed Combine cucumbers, onion, and bell peppe...
  • How to Freeze Zucchini
  • I shred mine in 2 cup measurements and freeze in ziplock baggies. Thaw in refrigerator and then use in zucchini bread. It thaws watery but it has never made a difference to the outcome of the...
  • Dried Cucumber Chips (2) and some information
  • DRIED CUCUMBER CHIPS "Peel the cucumbers. Using a Mandolin, cut them in about 1/8-inch or thicker slices, individual preference applies here. Arrange the slices in you favorite food drier touching each other, and ...
  • How to Freeze Canned Tuna
  • Hi Linda, Yes, you can freeze canned tuna (removed from the can, of course). Drain the tuna well - you can press it in the strainer if you want. (I like to rinse canned tuna - Duke University researchers showed the ri...
  • Watermelon Rind Pickles
  • The hardest part about this recipe is paring the thin outer skin off the watermelon rind. The recipe is long but VERY easy. I've made it for years -- it is my mother's recipe. Hope you enjoy this ________________...
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  • FAVORITE MUSTARD PICKLES
  • * Exported from MasterCook * FAVORITE MUSTARD PICKLES Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- -----------...
  • Watermelon Rind Pickles
  • Believe me, I know very little about pickles other than how to eat them, but watermelon rind pickles were my first attempt at pickling, and they turned out pretty well. Here's my recipe: 3 lb. watermelon ri...
  • Refrigerator sweet pickles
  • This is a sweet pickle recipe I use that is called refrigerator pickles. Put your whole, washed cucumbers in a brine solution of 2 cups pickling salt or plain salt per gallon of water. Cover cucumbers with brine...
  • Watermelon Rind Pickles
  • If you're still looking.... Mrs. Bemis' Watermelon Pickles 4 cups= 1 quart 5 qts melon rind cut in 1'' by 1.5'' strips 7 cups sugar 2 cups vinegar 1/2 tsp oil of cloves 1/2 tsp oil of cinnamon ...
  • Lady Ashburnam Pickles for Fergy
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  • Old Fashioned Tomato Butter
  • You have brought back great memories for me! This is my Grandmothers recipe. I copied it exactly as she wrote it (recipe dated 1921) Tomato Butter Peel and Chop tomatoes fine, drain well Cook until mush and dra...
  • Tomato Butter
  • This is a recipe I have also usesd (more modern) TOMATO BUTTER/Jam Yeild: about 9 - 6 oz glasses 3 cups prepared tomatoes, (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1/4 cup lemon juice (2 lemons) ...
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  • Sweet Mustard Pickles for Judy Fairbanks
  • Sweet Mustard Pickles Chef: Alison Alexander 3.5 litres water 1 cup salt 1 large cauliflower 3kg. onions, peeled 1.5 litres cider vinegar 1 cup plain flour 4 cups sugar 2 tablespoons mustard powder 1 tables...
  • Corncob Jelly
  • in the recipe you have are you told to boil your cobs? if so boil them till they turn water pink then add i small box of strawberry jello pour in jars and chill adding pectin should not be nceessary or trying amish re...
  • Corn Cob Jelly
  • CORN COB JELLY Adapted from 1800's book 12 red cobs (field corn only) 3 pints water 1 pkg sure jel 3 cups sugar Boil cobs 30 minutes; strain. Get 3 cups liquid (if not enough add water to make 3 cups). A...
  • Natal Plum Jelly
  • Natal Plum Jelly Select a variety of very ripe and not so ripe fruit. Wash fruit, cut into quarters and place into a saucepan with a little water (approx 2 Tablespoons per cup of fruit) Cook until fruit is very soft...
  • Apple Pie Filling (canning recipe)
  • Hi, if you do a search for apple pie filling here at this site you will find recipe for canning apple pie filling. Apple Pie Filling (canning...
  • Fruit Chutney (Repost) for pcrichton
  • This has no celery but you could add some. This is a fantastic old recipe! Recipe(tried): Grandma James' Fruit Chutney (old recipe) From: Judy/Quebec 7-26-2002 Grandma died in 1954 but she had some w...
  • Tomato Jam for Sonya
  • Sonya, Here is Grandma James' Tomato Jam as promised. Very good on peanut butter as well. Hope that this or one of the ones on Recipelink is what you are looking for. Judy Tomato Jam-Dianne (maybe Grandma James') ...
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  • My Tomato Apple Jam
  • Here is my Tomato and Apple Jam recipe. I pulled it together from some I found on line. It is more like marmalade if you choose large lemons. Enjoy MY TOMATO APPLE JAM 2 lemons, chopped 2 oz ginger root 1 cinnamo...
  • Lemon Marmalade (1970's)
  • LEMON MARMALADE 6 lemons 7 cups cold water about 5 1/2 cups granulated sugar Slice unpeeled lemons and cut slices in half; you should have 4 cups. Place in a glass or pottery bowl, cover and let stand 24 hours. ...
  • French Apple Marmalade (1970's)
  • FRENCH APPLE MARMALADE Serve cold with hot biscuits. 4 or 5 apples (about 1 lb) 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp butter grated zest of 1/2 a lemon 1/2 inch stick of cinnamon 2 bay leaves 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp orange flowe...
  • Pickled Pears and Pear Preserves
  • Hi Rita I remember my grandmother's Pickled Pears also. This recipe is from a 1944 Ball canning booklet. I will (also) post the Pear Preserves recipe from the same booklet. PICKLED PEARS 1 gallon pears 6 cups s...
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  • Frozen Strawberries & Rhubarb
  • Hi Michele - I used to have a nice little rhubarb patch, and would harvest them, trim and wash the stalks, then slice them into 1 inch pieces - putting them into zip-lock baggies, 3 or 4 cups per bag. Then lay the baggi...
  • Bread Machine Jam Recipes
  • I have a breadmachine that makes jelly as one of its abilities. I have misplaced my booklet and can't find my recipe on how to make jelly. Does anyone out there have a simple recipe. It calls for sugar, lemon juice, f...
  • Fig Preserves
  • Below is a recipe for Fig Preserves that is very good and is simple to make. Hope you enjoy it. 16 cups fresh figs 1 tablespoon baking soda 12 cups boiling water 8 cups white sugar 4 cups water 1 lemon, slic...
  • Freezing Fruit Crisp (any variety)
  • I have frozen several fruit crisp. Whatever fruit in season [mango/peach is great]. They are handy to have and it doesn't change quality or...
  • UKRAINIAN PICKLES fermented naturally
  • Ukrainian Dill Pickles (fermented naturally) Pickles soured with vinegar and spices differ appreciably from those fermented naturally with salt, garlic, and dill weed.The natural taste is mellow, yet tart. Because...
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  • UKRAINIAN Pickled Beets
  • These pickles are very elegant when baby beets are used. For a superior flavor, let the spices remain in the syrup overnight. Small Beets 1 tablespoon whole cloves 1 tablespoon mustard seed 1 tablespoon whole al...
  • No Cook Pickles
  • Hi Nancy, I hope this is the version you're looking for. No Cook Pickles From: Cookbook USA 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup water 1 tbsp. salt 1 tsp. celery seed 1 tsp. mustard seed 2 small o...
  • Mango Papaya Chutney
  • Mango Papaya Chutney Origin: Appeal, Spring issue Shared by: Sharon Stevens. (4 servings) 2 Mangoes, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 med To 3 med papayas, peeled, seeded, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 ...
  • Irish Cured Trout
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  • Indian Candy Salmon for C. Nelson
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  • Quickest Preserved Lemons
  • QUICKEST PRESERVED LEMONS 3 lemons, washed and scrubbed 3 tablespoons kosher salt 3 tablespoons white vinegar 3 cups spring water Make a slit in each lemon halfway through the middle and stuff each with 1 tables...
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  • Quince Marmalade (Ayva Marmelati)
  • QUINCE MARMALADE (AYVA MARMELATI) 1 kg quince, peeled, cores removed, grated 1 kg sugar 3 cups water 1 lemon juice or 1 inch essence of lemon Bring to boil the water, sugar, 4-5 slice rinds of quince and 6-7 see...
  • Quick Kimchi (Pickled Cabbage)
  • QUICK KIMCHI (PICKLED CABBAGE) 1 small to medium-sized head napa cabbage Other vegetables* (optional) 1/4 cup kosher salt (or to taste) 1/2 cup rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoons hot chili garlic pas...
  • Apple Pie Jam
  • BEST APPLE PIE JAM 4 cups apples, chopped (tart apples) Water 1 (1 3/4 ounce) box dry pectin 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 1/2 tablespoons ...
  • Sweet Pickled Chipotles (Mexican)
  • SWEET PICKLED CHIPOTLES "These sweet-hot mouthfuls will become your treasure in the refrigerator. They can be made with either the light-brown or the black-red chipotles: Both work well when you set them out on the ...
  • How to Freeze Dumpling Dough
  • If you want to make a dumpling that is rolled flat and cut, I would suggest you make the dough and freeze. I do this, roll them out, cut in long strips, freeze between layers of plastic wrap, and break into the broth. ...
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  • Picallily
  • Picallily (Green Tomato Relish) 4 qts chopped, peeled and cored green tomatoes (approx. 32) 2 qts chopped cabbage (l large) 2 cups chopped green peppers (4 small) 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 1 cup salt 1 1/2 c...
  • Pickled Beets
  • Pickled Beets 2 bunches beets Boiling salted water 1 medium onion, peeled, sliced, separated into rings 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup water 2 tablespoons sugar 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 peppe...
  • Soba Noodles with Homemade Kimchi (without fish sauce)
  • SOBA NOODLES WITH HOMEMADE KIMCHI "Making kimchi is surprisingly easy. When it's ready, in as little as three days, use it as a condiment and a seasoning. If you have never cooked with kimchi, Soba Noodles with Kimchi...
  • Freezing Apples
  • I have been picking apple for years and what I do is peel and slice then and freeze them without cooking. Oh when you are slicing put them in salt water so they don't turn brown. I bought an apple slicer and it goes a lo...
  • An Apple Butter Recipe
  • Here's my apple butter recipe: 24 small apples, peeled, cored, and quartered 2 cups of apple cider 2 tsp of cinnamon 1 tsp of allspice 1/2 tsp of cloves 1/4 tsp of nutmeg 2 cups of brown sugar Put the apples ...
  • Apple Butter for Anna
  • Apple Butter 4 quarts apple cider 3 quarts pare and quartered cooking apples (about 4 pounds) 2 cups sugar 1 t ground cinnamon 1 t ground ginger 1/2 t ground cloves. 1. Heat cider to boiling in a 5~quart Dutc...
  • Freezing casseroles
  • Chris, with a frozen casseroles I make it ahead of time, then freeze it and bake it after pulling it out of the freezer (you also want to at least partially defrost before baking). I have found that a frozen lasagna o...
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  • How to Freeze Pancakes
  • I also have left over pancake batter that I usually threw out until I found a posting somewhere on the web about freezing left over pancakes. Prepare all the batter you mixed into pancakes. Place the pancakes in a si...
  • Freezing and Thawing Lasagna and Stuffed Shells
  • Hi Cathy, If you leave your filled pasta uncovered or covered loosely when thawing you may have less of a problem with water on top. If you get condensation inside the cover as the pasta thaws it can drip down onto it...
  • Freezing with Friends (re: Freezer Meals)
  • I have been freezing meals for almost a year now. I started out by myself, cooking for 2 weeks. A friend joined me, so we just doubled up the amount. Just last month, this friend and I started a cooking co-op at our c...
  • Freezing Casseroles for Teresa, Ohio
  • Teresa, I always make two of any casserole I make and freeze one for later. I will assemble it completely then wrap tightly with foil and freeze. Then when I am ready to eat it I will take it out of the freezer and s...
  • Freezing Meatloaf - I have information for you
  • GALE: Good morning. Gale, everytime in the past that I froze my meatloaf It just did not taste the same after thawing & re-heating it. It somehow loses flavor. Sooo, my honest opinion is, is that you mix-up your conco...
  • Corn Relish (using canned corn, make ahead)
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  • Easy Pickle Recipe
  • I have tried this pickle recipe and just wanted to share it. It is really good! Easy Pickles 1 - 46 oz jar Vlasic Kosher Dill Pickles 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 to 1 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper 2-3 cloves ...
  • Freezing Corn....
  • Karen and Nancy, What I do is shuck the corn, clean it well of all strings, then I pack it, 5 to a a freezer gallon plastic bag, seal it and pack it again in a plastic bag from the grocer. I lay the packages flat i...
  • Spiced Apple Harvest Compote
  • Hello Karyn, What sort of foods do you put up? You are so right, it is sooo much fun to look at the results afterwards all lined up and stocked away. Lot's of fun eating it too!! Here is the recipe that we came ...
  • Green Tomato Chutney
  • Nan and Rhonda thanks so much for the info, of course i have heard of fried green toms (they are FAMOUS!!) but really didn't know if they were unripe or a different variety - thanks for clarifying that. Now for the re...
  • Mustard Pickles
  • Hi Sue You will need a large pot canner is better About 1/2 bag ice cubes & (coarse) pickling salt Mustard Pickles 4 cups unpeeled cucumber chunks cut ends off 3 cups cauliflower flowerets 2 cups chopped cele...
  • Orange Irish Whiskey Marmalade
  • Hi, This doesn't come from Woman's Day magazine, so I hope its close. Orange Whiskey Marmalade 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 cup good-quality orange marmalade 2 tablespoons Irish w...
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  • Yes you can freeze ganache
  • PATSY: Good Morning. Yes!!!, Patsy, you can freeze Ganache for up to 6 months. It can stay out in room temp. up to 3 days or 2 weeks in the refrige. Good Luck in your Catering business. Have a nice day. ...
  • Pickles in a Bucket
  • Elly, I have made this recipe for the last few years and it goes over very well with everyone: Pickles in a Bucket 4 cups sugar (white,granulated) 2 cups Extra Strength White Vinegar (I always use Heinz)...
  • Hot Pepper Jelly
  • Susan, I found this recipe in a newspaper a few years back. I have tried it with hotter peppers than the recipe calls for. You can adjust it to suit your tastes. 3/4 cup ground green pepper; about 2 medium (see metho...
  • Cranberry Pepper Jelly
  • CRANBERRY PEPPER JELLY 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail* 1 cup vinegar 2 to 4 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded 5 cups sugar 1 (3 ounce) package liquid fruit pectin 5 tiny red hot peppers, optional Combin...
  • Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
  • Hi Maureen, Thanks for pointing out the missing ingredient. I don't know where md's recipe came from, but I found a duplicate of it on my Cookbook USA CD. - Betsy JALAPENO PEPPER JELLY 2 large green bell peppers, s...
  • Green Tomato Marmalade (canning recipe)
  • This is great served with roasted meat. It is from Putting Food By by Janet Greene, Ruth Hertzberg, and Beatrice Vaughan-a wonderful preserving book I use quite a bit! GREEN TOMATO MARMALADE Makes about 2 pints 2 ...
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  • Freezing Basil
  • A great way to have the taste of FRESH basil all winter. 4 cups fresh basil leaves 1 cup olive oil Put into food processor; whiz. Spoon into ice cube trays; freeze. Put into freezer bags and presto! FRESH TASTING...
  • Blanching Green Beans
  • Hi Jamey: As far as I know, blanching of any fruit or veggie is part of the preserving process. The one key thing to remember is time! If you blanch for 2 minutes you must cool( in a large quantity of ice water) exactly ...
  • Kirby Cucumber Info
  • Kirby cucumbers are typically small, from about 3 to 6 inches long. They are also called pickling cucumbers, for their size and great affinity to pickling. The Kirby cucumber is irregularly shaped, with the bumpy, spiny ...
  • Another Herb Drying Method
  • I purchased a homemade herb dryer at a yard sale.....it's made from 2 (8x10-inch) wooden picture frames with nylon screen attached to the back of each which lay horizontally, separated by a small vertical dowel on each c...
  • Drying Garden Herbs
  • I have been drying herbs that I grow in my garden, by letting them dry naturally. This usually takes 5 days. I found that I can dry them in the microwave faster. I dry about a handful of different herbs. 1 at a time in t...
  • Ripening Tomatoes and Green Peppers Indoors
  • RIPENING TOMATOES AND GREEN PEPPERS INDOORS When fall frost approaches, home gardeners can pick unripe green peppers and green tomatoes to ripen indoors. Following are post harvest guidelines for your peppers and tom...
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  • Rites of Red - Hanging Winter Tomatoes
  • RITES OF RED: HANGING WINTER TOMATOES Source: The Italian Country Table: Home Cooking from Italy's Farmhouse Kitchens by Lynne Rossetto Kasper I practically reeled at my first taste of Puglia's little oval tomatoes. ...
  • Ronco Food Dehydrator Manual
  • The manual is available for download at: Ronco Food Dehydrator Manual Hope this helps Jan Editor's note: Thanks for the link Jan! The manual also includes: Fruit Recipes Vegetable Recipes Trail Treats Jerk...
  • Sealing fresh raw shrimp - Darlene Brinkman Theodore, Al
  • If you are refering to the vacuum seal machine, the answer is yes. Dry your raw shrimp as much as possible and place in the bag. I put a layer of paper towels over the top of the shrimp to catch any remaining water tha...
  • Welbilt Bread Machine Jam (basic recipe)
  • WELBILT BREAD MACHINE JAM (BASIC RECIPE) Source: Welbilt ABM3900 (1 1/2 lb) Bread Machine Manual Use Setting 11 For other jams, follow the same basic recipe, only substituting the desired fresh fruit ingredient. ...
  • Slow Cooker Preserves
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  • Zinfandel-Chile Jam (blender)
  • ZINFANDEL-CHILE JAM 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup ancho chile powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups red Zinfandel wine, divided use 1 1/2 cups wate...
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  • Microwave Cabbage Relish
  • MICROWAVE CABBAGE RELISH 2 1/2 cups shredded green or red cabbage 3/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1 cup white vinegar 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon celery seed 1/2 te...
  • Microwave Corn Relish
  • MICROWAVE CORN RELISH 3 cups frozen whole kernel corn 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/4 cup chopped onion 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento, drained 1 cup white vinegar 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teasp...
  • Mango-Apple Chutney with Lime (crock pot)
  • MANGO-APPLE CHUTNEY WITH LIME "The distinctive, delicious flavors of mango, apple, and lime combine for a zesty chutney that can be enjoyed with a variety of foods, from Indian to Thai. It can also be used to jazz up ...
  • Dill Pickles -- Short Method and Kosher Style
  • Here goes Kim. These are the basic recipes out of the Ball Blue Book. Unfortunately, we usually "do our own thing" and add a little more vinegar, sugar, pickling mix, etc., and then throw in some sliced (or whole)...
  • Texas Weiner Sauce (for Sharon)
  • Texas Weiner Sauce Yield: 24 Servings 1 large onion; chopped 1 clove garlic; minced 2 tb butter 1 lb ground beef, extra lean; finely chopped 2 tsp chili powder 1 can V-8 vegetable juice 1/4 c water Saute o...
  • Home Canned Apple Slices
  • Home Canned Apple Slices 19 pounds of apples are needed for 7 quarts of sliced apples Peel, core and slice apples. Treat for discoloration; drain. Make a syrup by bringing water and sugar to a boil in a large s...
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  • Canning Applesauce for Marie
  • AppleSauce.. 6 pounds Jonathaen or Mcintosh apples 2 Cups water 1/2 Cup sugar..more or less to taste 1 Tbsp lemon juice Put the lemon juice and wter in a 6-8 quart saucepan. Peel and core the apples. Slice t...
  • Canned Microwave Apple Butter for Marie
  • Microwave Applebutter 4 pounds tart apples 1/4 cup water sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves Cut the apples into quarters. Do not peel or core. Place the apples and water in a 4-5 quart microw...
  • Spiced Apple Rings (canning recipe) for Marie
  • Spiced Apple Rings 5 cinnamon sticks, broken 1 Tbsp whole cloves 1/2 tsp whole allspice 6 cups sugar 2 cups water 1/2 cup vinegar (5% acidity) 2 tsp red food color 6 pounds firm apples tie the cinnamon stick...
  • Red Onion Jam - is close or buy Ken's
  • This isn't an exact clone, but it served the purpose for me. Or, you can buy Ken's Sweet Videlia Onion salad dressing. Red Onion Jam 3 cups prepared red onions (about 1 1/2 lbs.) 1 1/2 cups apple juice 1/2 cup re...
  • Hot Pickled Veggies
  • This is a family favorite at our home as well. I just use fresh (cleaned/sliced/blanched) carrots, and other desired veggies and add to ready made juice from a favorite jar of pickled sliced jalapenos. I do remove some ...
  • Hot Pickled Veggies or (Rajas)
  • My grandmother makes something like this often and she calls them (rajas) which means strips. She juliennes carrots, jalapenos or serranos, whole peeled garlic cloves just for flavor and cuts up some onions in thick ...
  • Apple preservatives for Tammy BSMO
  • I don't know what McDonald's uses but I have had good luck using lemon juice or fruit fresh on ones that I use for fruit trays at parties. I usually use just a bit of lemon juice or even orange juice. toss with apples to...
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  • Pickled Banana Peppers
  • This is easy and GOOD! PICKLED BANANA PEPPERS 3 lbs. banana peppers 6 garlic cloves 6 jalapeno peppers (optional) 1 quart vinegar (5% acidity) 1 1/3 cups water 1/2 to 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. of dried dill seed 1...
  • Tomato Jam
  • TOMATO JAM 10 pounds ripe red tomatoes 4 pounds sugar 4 lemons 8 sticks cinnamon Peel tomatoes and core stem end. Place peeled tomatoes in a two-gallon non-reactive stock pot. Do not use aluminum. Start boiling ...
  • Pickled Sweet Green Tomatoes
  • Hi Dorothy, Since you are from Texas , this is probably what you want. Greatest thing since sliced bread. Enjoy, Ernie PICKLED SWEET GREEN TOMATOES 10 to 11 pounds green tomatoes (16 cups sliced) 2 cups sliced oni...
  • Kool-Aid Pickles - Koolickles
  • KOOL-AID PICKLES - KOOLICKLES These were featured on the Food Network show Feasting on Asphalt with Alton Brown several years ago. I adapted this recipe from several online recipes. 1 (46-ounce) jar whole dill pick...
  • Old-Fashioned Red Hamburger Relish
  • OLD-FASHIONED RED HAMBURGER RELISH This is similar to the "red relish" once sold under the Knott's Berry Farm and Heinz labels. 2 medium cucumbers, peeled, seeded, and chopped (about 2 cups) 1 medium yellow oni...
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  • Mile End Delicatessen Vegetable Pickling Brine
  • VEGETABLE PICKLING BRINE "This is the mother brine used at Mile End for making many of its pickles, including the sour pickles made from kirby cucumbers, its pickled beets and pickled fennel." 3/4 cup plus 2...
  • Cranberry Hot Pepper Jelly - 11 recipes
  • I'm passing along a number of recipes from my files to use as jumping off points, but caution you to be careful with how you adjust the recipes if you are unfamiliar with jam and jelly making. HABANERO CRANBERRY JELLY...
  • Smoked Home-made Beef Jerky
  • Smokers are wonderful utensils when you get used to them. As far as using Garlic in it, there really are no limits. Cut off the first 1/4 inch of a whole bulb, wrap it in foil and let it cook with whatever you are smo...
  • Bread and Butter Jalapenos
  • Bread and Butter Jalapenos Donated by David Lyons lyonscage This makes a very tasty and spicy addition to almost any meal. 4 lbs jalepeno peppers 2 lbs onions 3 cups vinegar 2 cups sugar 2 Tbs mustard seed 2 ...
  • How to freeze taco shells
  • I freeze the soft flour taco shells all the time. They last about 6 months frozen for me. It will make a difference if your freezer is frost free or not. The frost free will dry your foods out because they slightly thaw ...
  • Beach Plum Jam
  • I hope this is close to what you are looking for. Some people make jelly from beachplums but I presume you are looking for a jam recipe. Beachplum Jam 2 tablespoons lemon juice 4 cups plum pulp and juice* 1-1/2 p...
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  • Making Genuine Dill Pickles
  • IT TOOK ME AWHILE BUT HERE IT IS: Making Genuine Dill Pickles Date: August 1987 (Revised April 1995) Source: University of Wisconsin The old-fashioned way of making dill pickles, fermenting cucumbers in...
  • Canned Apple Pie Filling (USDA)
  • APPLE PIE FILLING United States Department Of Agriculture, Extension Service Quality: Use firm, crisp apples. Stayman, Golden Delicious, Rome, and other varieties of similar quality are suitable. If apples lack ta...
  • Homemade Apple Pie Filling (canning recipe)
  • Here is a tried and true apple pie filling recipe, just one word of advice, don't try and short cut by not cooking the sauce, it doesn't work. It'll all settle on the bottom of the jar in a blob. (Can you guess that exp...
  • Brandied Peach Jam
  • Here is a brandied peach jam that is very easy and could possibly be made with amaretto instead. I have a friend who says all she wants for Christmas is a pint of this and a spoon! 4 c. thawed frozen peaches 2 ...
  • Watermelon Rind Pickles
  • Found this recipe in an old recipe box, a yellowed newspaper clipping from 1964 with the word 'excellent' written in the margin. The recipe calls for 'oil of cinnamon' and 'oil of cloves'... most drugstores sell t...
  • Crispie Pickles and Sweet Red Cucumber Rings
  • Here are two recipes that I have used for many years and are favorites. Hope someone will enjoy also. Crispie Pickles Soak 1/2 bushel medium whole cucumbers in brine made of 2 1/2 pound pickling salt in boiling wa...
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  • Watermelon Pickles
  • WATERMELON PICKLES 2 pounds watermelon rind 1/4 cup coarse salt 1 quart water 2 cups sugar 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon broken cinnamon stick 1 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves 1/2 lemon thinly slic...
  • Pickled Okra
  • DEAR CAROL, LUCKY YOU TO HAVE OKRA....MY HUSBAND IS WAITING OUT IN THE GARDEN WITH KNIFE AND FORK IN HAND. HERE'S ONE FAVORITE OF HIS THAT I USE. PICKLED OKRA 3 1/2 LB. SM OKRA PODS 4 CLOVES GARLIC 2 SM. HOT ...
  • Great Grandma's Mustard Pickles
  • Mary, this isn't quite what you requested, but it's SO good!! Mustard Pickles small onions small green tomatoes small cukes -- or cube larger ones sliced carrots -- for color string beans -- cut small ...
  • Diced Watermelon Pickles
  • Diced Watermelon Pickles 4 qt. prepared watermelon rind common salt water 1 lemon - sliced very thin pickling syrup Trim skin and meat from the rind. Cover with cold salted water(1.4 cup salt to 2 qts wa...
  • Candied Jalapenos (Cowboy Candy)
  • CANDIED JALAPENOS (COWBOY CANDY) Recipe by: Galen Gann This makes a very tasty and spicy addition to almost any meal. First process: 4 lb. fresh jalepeno peppers sliced 2 lb. onions diced 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 c...
  • Sun Pickles
  • Hi Linda; I copied this exactly as it appeared on the net. I'm not sure what they mean when the say "pickles, not cucumbers" I'm assuming it means to use small pickling cucumbers, don't know how else it would work. Jun...
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  • How to Freeze Strawberries
  • Wash them clean, take stem out and leave whole. Put in freezer bags and freeze. I put them up every year, they are very...
  • Citron Melon Preserves
  • From the Ball Blue Book for canning: CITRON MELON PRESERVES 1 1/2 quarts prepared citron melon (about 2 pounds) 4 cups sugar, divided use 1 quart water 1/2 cup thinly sliced lemon (about 1 medium) TO PREPARE ...
  • Sugar Free Jams -- Good News
  • I love to make jam. Love unusual combinations,too. I'm Diabetic so I must be careful how much I can consume. Darn!! I have tried many, many recipies using "artificial sweetner packets" and generally not pleased with the ...
  • Tangy Sweet Mustard
  • I came across your message while "surfing". I have an old Kerr book dated 1982. It has a recipe for Tangy Sweet Mustard that may be what you are looking for. TANGY SWEET MUSTARD 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup flour 3 Tabl...
  • Easy pickles, small amounts
  • This might not be quite what you're looking for but it's what I do for small amounts when it just isn't worth hauling out all the canning equipment. These keep in the fridge for about 3 months. Reduce proportions ...
  • Green Tomato Pickles for Tilly
  • GREEN TOMATO PICKLES 1 gallon thinly sliced unpeeled green tomatoes 1 quart thinly sliced onion 1/3 cup salt 1 talespoon whole peppercorns 1 tablespoon mustard seeds 1 teaspoon whole allspice 1/8 teaspoon...
  • Cranberry Conserve
  • Traditionally, jams are made of crushed fruit & cooked with sugar until thick. Whenever possible, they are made without added liquid. Proportions are 3/4 - 1 lb per pound of fruit. I have not tried cranberry jam, but I ...
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  • Chili Sauce
  • This is not a hot sauce. I use it on hot dogs & steak sandwiches, as well as on burgers. 4 qts. ripe tomatoes, peeled & chopped 3 c. white onions finely chopped 1 c. green pepper finely chopped 1 c. sweet re...
  • Apricot Jalapeno Jelly
  • APRICOT JALAPENO JELLY 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, stems and seeds removed 1 large red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed 2 cups cider vinegar 6 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped 3 oz liquid pect...
  • Sunset's Pickles - Bread and Butter Slices
  • Bread and Butter Slices From Sunset's-Canning, Freezing and Drying (1981) 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups cider vinegar 1 cup water 1 tsp. each salt and celery seed 1tbl mustard seed 1 1/2 tbsp. whole mixed pickling spi...
  • Hot Pickled Green Tomatoes
  • HOT PICKLED GREEN TOMATOES 3 lbs. green tomatoes 3 med. onions, sliced 1 small red sweet pepper, chopped 1/4 cup seeded and finely chopped jalapeno peppers 4-1/2 cups white vinegar 3 cups sugar 2 tbl mustard see...
  • Pickled Jalapenos
  • PICKLED JALAPENOS 20 fresh jalapeno chiles 1 large clove garlic, peeled 1 bay leaf 2 or 3 sprigs fresh basil or oregano (opal basil is prettiest) 1 3/4 to 3 cups distilled vinegar Wash chiles and cut off...
  • Vegetable Antipasto (canning recipe)
  • Sorry, but eggplant salad is not safe to can. The only thing I know that has eggplant that is safe to can is this recipe. Be sure to read the cautions. VEGETABLE ANTIPASTO This antipasto recipe was specifically for...
  • Lemon Curd Recipe...better late than never!
  • This recipe makes approx. 1 pint. I successfully quadrupled it. 2-lemons, the peel grated, the juice strained* (see message below) 1/2-c. superfine sugar 1/2-c. granulated sugar 4TBSP. unsalted butter 3 eggs,...
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  • Canning meat
  • Hi, I would never can meat w/out a pressure canner. I use my sister-in-law's. But I never did a raw pack. Instead here is what I did with beef. 10# or more of lean beef, can be chuck, rump, etc. Cut into 1-2" cube...
  • Candied Cranberries - Here's a similar one
  • I use these in place of candied cherries in my fruitcakes. They also make great truffle centers...milk chocolate/cranberry truffles...mmmmm. CANDIED CRANBERRIES 4 cups sugar 1 cup water 2 bags fresh cranberries ...
  • Banana Butter (3 recipes)
  • Posting 3 fairly different recipes -- not sure which particular kind you were looking for. Haven't tried any of these yet -- if you do, I'd love to hear a review. I don't recommend the paraffin method of sealing, but I'm...
  • Pickled Beets
  • Vicki - Am assuming you are starting with beets straight from the garden. Wash beets, leave whole. Cook untill done, but still firm. Peeling will slip right off. Either slice or leave whole, depending on size....
  • Pickled Beets
  • For about 3 quarts of beets (24 small)--I do the same proceedure as Joy, but my brine is 2 C. granulated sugar, 2 sticks cinnamon, 1 T. cloves or Alspice (your choice--sometimes I use a mix of both and leave o...
  • Pickled Beets (The Best)
  • Here is the Best Pickled Beets Recipe I get rave reviews!! Pickled Beets I don't measure my beets because I just jar them as they come during summer. Or if people just give me a bunch and I do them. cle...
  • Strawberry Jam with Triple Sec Liqueur
  • About a week ago, someone asked for strawberry jam with bourbon or some other liquor or liqueur. I can't figure out how to find the original request. Anyway, I thought this recipe might at least give the right proport...
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  • Extra crisp Dill Pickles
  • Juanita, This is a great tip for anyone that wants CRISP pickles. Add 2-3 Fresh grape leaves per jar when canning. The grape leaves keep them crisp all winter. Good luck,] Lori ...
  • Russian Dill Pickles
  • Found this recipe in an old church cookbook. Someone on this board suggested adding a few grape leaves to each jar to ensure crisp pickles; the alum helps, but I plan to try a few jars with grape leaves this summer...
  • Plum Jam (3)
  • Posting one recipe for spiced plum jam plus 2 other plum jams that looked interesting. The spiced jam called for sealing with paraffin -- the same method your grandmother might have used. I'd suggest using a boiling ...
  • Chili Sauce (Joy of Cooking)
  • Kirsten, I just came back from Borders and bought a copy of "Joy of Cooking" to read during my trip. I found a Chilli Sauce in it that sounds like the one you are looking for. Here it is. Childhood memories are the sweet...
  • Mom's Chili Sauce
  • I just received this today from my mother. I have recently just started getting into canning just like my mother did and her mother and her's....etc. It sounds like what you are asking for. MOM'S CHILI SAUCE 1 1/2...
  • Chili Sauce (Sweet Relish)
  • I think I know what you are looking for. I used to make it with my great-aunt, and it's now a standard in my house! I have had a chance to modernize the original recipe (which I got from my great aunt). I love the...
  • Carol, best pickles ever.
  • Jewish Kosher Style Dill Pickles Sterilized 2 quart glass jars with lids small pickling cucumbers pickling spice dill weed garlic cloves, peeled Brine: In large pot heat 10 cups of water with 1/2 cup sa...
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  • Fig Preserves (4)
  • Found quite a few recipes for fig preserves; many use strawberry gelatin -- but presume you are looking for something more basic, like what you remember your grandmother making. Some recipes were for spiced preserves, ot...
  • Mrs. Lamb's Fig Preserves
  • Mrs. Lamb's Fig Preserves 3 cups of figs, peeled and quaterted 2 cups of sugar 1 cup of water Combine and bring to a boil, reduce to simmer and cook until thickened to a light syrup stage. Pour into jars a...
  • Sweet Dill Pickles
  • I make a sweet dill pickle but I start with a jar of dill slices (any brand). I drain the liquid and layer with sugar, with a sprinkling of mustard seed, dill seed, and celery seed, probably no more than a 1/2 ts...
  • canteloupe pickles
  • Cantaloupe Pickles Ingredients (6 servings) 4 c Sugar 3 c Water 1 tb Allspice 1 tb Whole cloves 1 lg Stick cinnamon 1 c Vinegar Cantaloupe rind Instructions Select melons which are slightly un...
  • Pickled Green Tomatoes
  • Soak 2 gal. green tomatoes, quarted overnight in picking lime water, this makes them firm. The lime water is made by mixing 1 cup pickling lime with 1 gallon water. You will have to shake this up occasionally. The...
  • Preserved Ginger
  • This is the only recipe I've come across for preserving fresh ginger. It doesn't say what you do once you put it in jars -- seems like you'd still need to refrigerate it or process it, but you may want to check with your...
  • Freezer Tomato Sauce
  • FREEZER TOMATO SAUCE 6 pounds plum tomato* 3 medium onions, chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1 stalk chopped celery, (1/2 cup) 3 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoo...
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  • Pumpkin Jelly
  • I presume you literally meant jelly -- vs. pumpkin jam, preserves or butter. There are many more recipes for the latter ones. Here's one called pumpkin jelly, but it reads like a jam recipe to me, since you're not strani...
  • Canning Hot Chilies
  • Hi Donna, I've been searching for just such a recipe for a long time now and I just found one from the University of New Mexico so here it is. I used this for Aneheim chiies but it will work for any pepper hot ...
  • Try Chili Sauce
  • Mary, I saw your note,about looking for tomato relish, and I believe I know what you are talking about. My mom makes what she calls "Chili Sauce", even though it is not hot at all. It's sweet with a tang, and you eat ...
  • Wine Jelly and Tarragon Wine Jelly
  • WINE JELLY 6 cups sugar 4 cups wine 1 (6 oz.) bottle liquid pectin In the top of the double boiler, over rapidly boiling water, combine 6 cups sugar and 4 cups wine. Mix well and stir until dissolved. Remove from...
  • Blueberry Marmalade
  • I found this recipe on the internet. I believe this is the one that I used for the state fair. It's quite good. Rochelle BLUEBERRY MARMALADE 1 large orange 1 medium lemon 2 cups water 2 cups fresh blueberries, w...
  • Grape Ketchup
  • CONCORD GRAPE KETCHUP 3 lbs Concord grapes 1 cup water 4 cups cider vinegar 2 cups sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cloves 1/4 tsp ground allspice Clean fruit, removing stems. Add 1 cup water to fr...
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  • Marinated Peppers (canning recipe)
  • MARINATED PEPPERS 4 lbs firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5 percent) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, quartered (optional)...
  • Making Fermented Pickles and Sauerkraut
  • Hi Nancy, Here's a page at U of Michigan Extension Service with detailed info, safety precautions and recipes, including one for sauerkraut: http://www.extension.umn.edu/Documents/D/J/DJ1091.html Recipes ...
  • Petite Sweet Pickles
  • I always loved the "Sweet Store Pickles" you referred to. I was given this recipe by a friend and have found it to be my favorite "Sweet Pickle!" It takes a few days to complete, but is relatively easy. This recip...
  • apricot jalapeno jelly
  • APRICOT JALAPENO JELLY 2 cups cider vinegar 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, stems and seeds removed 1 large red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped 6 cups sugar 3 oz liquid pect...
  • Tomato Paste (2)
  • I'm listing 2 recipes I have, but just noticed the 2nd once doesn't list how many tomatoes! Since the yield is just 1/2 pint more than the 1st recipe, I think just over 4 dozen large tomatoes should work -- 8-1/2 quar...
  • Pickled Green Tomatoes with Hot Pepper
  • What kind of peppers? What kind of pickles--a relish, whole pickles? Do you have a planned way to serve, IE with beans, with ethnic foods, etc.? My brother makes pickled green tomatoes with hot peppers (jalapeno or ha...
  • Kosher Dill Pickles
  • I have tried different dill pickle recipes and I never had any luck. Then I ran across Mrs. Wages flavor packets and they are wonderful!!! Every thing is pre-measured and all you do is add vinegar and/or sugar dependi...
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  • Half-Sour Pickles, by the Quart
  • I haven't tried these yet, but they are on my list. The Kirby cucumbers are in my grocery store. I have not seen Claussen's Half Sours in the stores, just their other pickles, but will check them out. HALF-SOUR PICKLE...
  • iso:hot and sweet pickles
  • jackie, i have a recipe for mamas candied dills. they are hot and sweet. but the recipe i have is not for canning. but is wonderful. there is a lady in boerne ,texas that makes some hot and sweet pickles called fic...
  • Tomato Marmalade
  • Don't know if this is what you want. Tomato Marmalade 4 to 5 lb. fully ripe tomatoes 1 each orange and lemon 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 1/2 tsp. each cinnamon,allspice 3/4 tsp. ground cloves 3 cups sugar Rinse...
  • Cherry Tomato Preserves
  • This recipe calls for cherry tomatoes, but I don't know why you couldn't use coarsely chopped regular tomatoes: Cherry Tomato Preserves 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes 2 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1 lemon, thinl...
  • Tomato Jam
  • Laura, this is a tasty tomato jam, using Certo. An oldie but good . Tomato Jam 3 cups prepared tomatoes (about 2 1/4 pounds ripe tomatoes) 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1/4 cup lemon juice (two lemons) 6 1/2 ...
  • Watermelon Rind Pickles
  • 4 qt. watermelon rinds, peel and pink portion removed. 2tbsp. salt 5 cinnamon sticks 1 tbsp. whole cloves 1 qt vinegar 8 cups sugar Cut the watermelon rind in 2 inch squares. Cover with boiling water, add salt,a...
  • Hungarian Pickles...
  • Hi Phyllis: Here is a recipe that I made a few years ago. Summer Pickles (Vizes uborka)Fermenting vegetables is an ancient Hungarian custom which was brought over from Asia. Although vinegar pickling is also very c...
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  • Sweet pickles from dill or sour
  • I am not familiar with the method you are speaking of. The recipe I use is to drain the pickles, layer them with sugar and refridgerate. When they are covered with liquid they are ready to use. The pickles are kept in...
  • Dill/Sweet Pickles
  • I have made these pickles for about 5 years and everyone always wants the recipe: 1 (32 oz) jar of hambuger dill slices 1 cup vinegar 2 cups white sugar Remove pickles from jar to colendar. Discarding juice. L...
  • Homemade Appel Pie Filling (canning recipe)
  • If you do not have a water bath canner, any large pot that is deep enough to cover over the tops of the jars with water by 1-2-inches will work. Just use a folded towel in the bottom so they will not break. Also, you wil...
  • How to Can Salsa and Recipes (repost)
  • Canning Salsa Board: Canning and Preserving at Recipelink.com From: Linda Lou,WA 12-8-2005 Hi Rachel, Above is a link to info that Linda Lou posted in response to the same question from another visitor....
  • the best way i know how to smoke fish
  • my favorites are king fish, dolphin, and wahoo. use a large bowl w/lid(should be able to hold about a gallon of water). place 2 bay leaves and several black peppercorns in bottom of bowl and place first layer of fish ...
  • Claussen type pickles
  • Hi, Here is a recipe that I have used. Found it in the files at UCD. Do not alter the ratio of salt to vinegar to water. Another tip.....don't wash the cucumbers...just wipe off the obvious dirt. They need the bact...
  • Spaghetti Sauce for Canning
  • Spaghetti Sauce for Canning (without meat) Makes about 9 pints 30 lb. tomatoes 1 cup chopped onion* 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped celery or green peppers* 1 lb. mushrooms, sliced (optional)* 1/4 cup v...
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  • 14 day Sweet Pickles
  • Hi, Here's a recipe that I've tried. I think they are quite good. Enjoy! 14-DAY SWEET PICKLES Yield: About 5 to 9 pints 4 lb pickling cucumbers* (2- to 5-inch) 3/4 cup canning or pickling salt (separate...
  • Quick Dill Pickles
  • Hi, Here is a recipe for "Quick Dill Pickles". They are ready in about 3 weeks. They tend to be a little more sour than the "deli" (fermented) style of dill pickle. Enjoy! Quick Dill Pickles Yield: 3 quarts ...
  • Fermented Dill Pickles - Refrigerated Clausen-type
  • Hi, Another "dill" pickle recipe.....this one can be processed in a simmering hot water bath at 170 to 180 degrees F. Enjoy! Fermented Dill Pickles - Refrigerated "Clausen" Type 1 Gallon Jar Pickling Cucum...
  • Apricot Pineapple Jam - A variation
  • I love this recipe! Made it the first time six years ago. I made it again yesterday, but used fresh mango instead of the apricots. It has a lovely, sweet tropical flavor. You could probably use peaches, too....
  • Another Cranberry Strawberry Jam
  • I make this every year. It's a "must" in my Christmas baskets. Not only rich and delicious, but beautiful in the jars. When I have bulk pectin, I make 1 1/2 batches (the numbers in parentheses). This year, I bought unswe...
  • Pickled Beets
  • Pickled Beets These are so good and spicy! Select small, young beets (about a gallon). Cook until tender. When beets are cooked, dip into cold water and peel off skins. Make the following syrup: 2 cups sugar...
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  • Bread and Butter Pickles
  • Excellent Bread and Butter Pickles After trying several bread and butter pickle recipes we have found these to be the best! Hope your family enjoys these as much as ours does! Makes 7-8 pints 4 qts. pickling cu...
  • Spaghetti Sauce for Canning
  • If you will go to the bottom of the column of requests and recipes, you can read the older posts. I posted the recipe on July 9th for spaghetti sauce. That would save me some time from retyping. Thank you, and hope yo...
  • Grape Leaf Pickles
  • Grape Leaf Pickles This is similar, but uses a crock to ferment. 10-20 grape leaves 10-12 dill heads 1 oz. pickling spices 20 lb. pickling cucumbers 1 lb. pickling salt 2 cups white vinegar, 5 percent acidity 2...
  • Pickled Beets with Onions
  • Hi billijo,here is a recipe for: Pickled Beets with Onions Yield: 4 pints 8 lbs. beets 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 4 cups cider vinegar 2 whole sticks cinnamon 6 whole allspice 8 whole cloves 2 large oni...
  • Maple Pickled Beets and Onions
  • Hi, I found this recipe in my files. I haven't made this one yet, but it sounds so good that I'll have to give it a try soon. Anise will impart a licorice flavor...if that isn't appealing to you try your favorit...
  • Stewed Rhubarb (canning recipe)
  • I found this recipe for stewed rhubarb in my files. Enjoy! STEWED RHUBARB Use young, tender, well-colored stalks. Rhubarb Sugar Trim off and discard rhubarb leaves. Wash stalks and cut into 1/2 to 1-inch pie...
  • Rhubarb Jam
  • You can find recipes for Rhubarb jam and variations i.e. Strawberry Rhubarb in the insert in commercial pectin packages. Here is a recipe I found in my files. Enjoy! RHUBARB JAM 3 pounds rhubarb 3 Tablespoons minc...
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  • Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce (canning recipe)
  • STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB SAUCE Makes 3 pints 4 cups strawberries, halved 1 1/2 lb. Rhubarb 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup water 2 tsp. lemon juice Puree strawberries and rhubarb. Pour into large pan. Add sugar, water, and...
  • Spaghetti Sauce for Canning
  • Hi, Here is a recipe for spaghetti sauce. Enjoy! Spaghetti Sauce Source: Ball Blue-Ribbon Cookbook Yield: 4 pints 3 medium onions, finely chopped 4 cloves of garlic, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil 10...
  • Easy Fridge Bread and Butter Pickles
  • This is an original recipe I developed for cooks who are intimidated by the canning procedure. Bread & Butter Pickles (Refrigerator) Makes about a quart. 4 to 6 pickling cucumbers, not much larger than 1 inch ...
  • canning Asian pears
  • If you wish to can Asian pears, they must have bottled lemon juice added, just like tomatoes to be safe from botulism. Add 1 Tbsp. per pint or 2 Tbsp. per quart. Make a syrup and can like regular pears with the additi...
  • Mr. Food's Sweet and Spicy Pickles
  • Hi Risa, Maybe this is the one... Mr. Food's Sweet and Spicy Pickles Recipe by: Mr. Food; September, 1997 Makes about 8 cups 4 cups white vinegar 4 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pickling spice 1 fresh jal...
  • Chilli Sauce
  • I have made this just this past week. It taste just like Hienz Chilli Sauce. The only thing I did different was I added a can of tomato paste. I found that this gave a better consistency. Good luck! Hetty CHILI SA...
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  • re: Salt Pickles
  • Dear Carol, My grandmother also made salt pickles and i do believe you are right about it only being salt and water. I remember going out with her and she would take the lid off the bucket and skim the stuff off the...
  • Addition to Salt Pickles recipe
  • Oh sorry Carol! I forget to tell you how many days the pickles were to sit. I believe it was at least a week. I know my grandma taste-tested them so myabe that was another one of her recipes that went by taste. As far...
  • My Favorite Pickle Recipe
  • KOSHER GARLIC DILL PICKLES 6 pounds pickling cucumbers 12 cloves of garlic, peeled 1 medium bunch of fresh dill 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 cups kosher salt 6 cups white vinegar 10 cups water Option #1 Wash cucumbers...
  • Pickled Ham Hocks (link)
  • Hope this helps. Pickled Pork Hocks http://recipes.alastra.com/preserving-meats/pork-hocks.html ...
  • Refrigerator Pickles
  • Refrigerator Pickles 8 cups sliced, unpeeled cucumbers 2 cups sliced onions 1 cup julienne red bell pepper strips (or chili peppers if you like it hot) 1 tablespoon salt 1-1/2 cups white vinegar 2 teaspoons ce...
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  • Refrigerator Pickles
  • Refrigerator Pickles 3 English cucumbers, sliced 1/4" thick 1 large onion, sliced 1 1/2 teaspoons celery seed 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric 4 cups sugar 1/4 cup salt 4 cups cider vine...
  • Lazy Candied Orange Peel
  • I looked at several recipes for the orange peel and the one that was easiest actually takes a while. 1- soak 2 cups of orange peel overnight in water (enough to cover). Use a plate to weigh down the peels as they flo...
  • Chicken Soup (canning recipe)
  • Chicken Soup 4 quarts chicken stock 3 cups diced chicken (about one 3-pound chicken) 1 1/2 cups diced celery (about 2 stalks) 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots (about 3 medium) 1 cup diced onion (about 1 medium) Sal...
  • Fermented Dill Pickles - Refrigerated Clausen-Type
  • Recipe(tried): Claussen type pickles Posted By: Rochelle, CA Date: July 8th 2001 Board: recipelink.com Canning and Preserving Hi, Here is a recipe that I have used. Found it in the files at UCD. Do not al...
  • Oven Dried Tomatoes
  • Oven Dried Tomatoes 6 pounds ripe Italian plum tomatoes coarse salt 1. Preheat the oven to 200 F degrees. Line baking sheets with wire racks. 2. Wash the tomatoes well. Slice them in half lengthwise. Arrange...
  • How to Freeze Mushroom
  • FREEZING MUSHROOMS Choose mushrooms free from spots and decay. Sort according to size. Wash thoroughly in cold water. Trim off ends of stems. If mushrooms are larger than 1 inch across, slice them or cut the...
  • Candied Fruit
  • Candied Fruit 2 cups sugar 1 cup fruit 1 cup water Use canned, preserved, or freshly cooked fruit. Drain thoroughly. Combine sugar and water. Boil to soft ball stage (234 - 238 F). Add fruit and simmer ...
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  • Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Jam 1 pint fully ripe strawberries 1 pound rhubarb 4 cups sugar 3/4 cup water 1 box powdered fruit pectin Steam and thoroughly wash strawberries. Crush, 1 layer at a time, about 1 pint str...
  • Kumquat Preserves
  • This is all I have been able to find so far. If I find another, I will post it. Kumquat (Calamondin) Preserves Yield 2 pints 2 pounds kumquats 4 cups sugar 2 thin lemon slices 1 quart water Scrub kumquats...
  • Piickled Asparagus
  • I have always pickled asparagus as I do my pickles The recipe my husband mother gave me. Just invert the jars, and cover with a towel and cool. Next day turn the jars upright and all the jars should have sealed if the...
  • Pecan Pie Jam
  • Here is the recipe, but note, this is not safe to can and keep because of the butter. It would be fine to make and use within a couple weeks if kept refrigerated. Pecan Pie Jam 2 c. chopped pecans 2 c. white ...
  • Praline Syrup
  • This is really wonderful. Praline Syrup 2 cups dark corn syrup 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 cup pecan pieces 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Prepare Ball brand or Kerr brand jars and closures accord...
  • Pickled Peaches
  • Pickled Peaches 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar whole cloves cinnamon sticks about 10-12 medium peaches Prepare a syrup of the vinegar and sugar and bring to boil then lower to simmer. Add 4 cinnam...
  • Pickled Peaches for Betty
  • Hi Betty:-) I can hardly believe that I found this recipe. When we lived in Oregon (!972 - 1976), I sent for this recipe booklet from The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Making Pickles and Relishes At Home, Home and G...
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  • Pear Chutney
  • I have been told that I may post this recipe if I give the name and author of the book. The recipe comes from "Company's Coming- Preserves" recipe book by Jean Pare. I love her books and have all that have so far been...
  • Pear Relish
  • PEAR RELISH Makes 18 pints 1 gallon pears 1/2 gallon onions 12 green bell peppers 12 red bell peppers 1/2 cup salt (or less) 1 tsp. dry mustard 1 tsp ground cloves 4 lbs sugar (8 cups) 1 quart vinegar...
  • Orange Pickled Beets (orange syrup)
  • I am not sure if you meant a purchased orange sauce or something you make, but I found this recipe and thought I would post it just in case it is what you are looking for. Orange-Pickled Beets Recipe By : Country...
  • How to Can Peaches
  • How to Can Peaches Blanch in hot water for 30 to 60 seconds. Peel. Make a syrup to pack them in. I use 4 cups water and 2 cups sugar. Boil the syrup to dissolve the sugar, keep hot. Pack peaches into jars, ...
  • Low Sugar Pineapple Peach Jelly
  • LOW SUGAR PINEAPPLE PEACH JELLY 2 CUPS FRESH PEACH JUICE 2 1/2 CUPS PINEAPPLE JUICE 3 CUPS SUGAR 1 BOX LOW SUGAR SURE JELL 1/2 TEAS. MARGARINE OR BUTTER IN HEAVY BOILER COMBINE FRUIT JUICES. ADD 1/4 CUP O...
  • Tomato Preserves
  • Noreen, Illinois I'm not sure if this might be what you are looking for or not. It sounds to me like it may be similar to apple butter. This recipe is from my Joy of Cooking which was printed in 1967 but the first cop...
  • How to Can Berries and Berry Syrup (links)
  • Hi Jeff, Here is some info for you: Instructions for Canning Whole Berries and Berry Syrup How to Freeze Most Soft Berries Fruitful Canning I hope that's a help! Happy Cooking, Betsy www.recipeli...
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  • Cucumber Dill Relish
  • Cucumber Dill Relish Yield: about 5 pints 1 tablespoon mixed pickling spice 4 pounds pickling cucumbers, chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 1 small head cabbage, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups apple cid...
  • Canning Whole Cherries (sweet or sour)
  • Here is the method for canning cherries. CHERRIES--WHOLE Sweet Or Sour QUANTITY: An average of 17-1/2 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 11 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 ...
  • Cherry Pie Filling (using tapioca)
  • Cherry Pie Filling 7 cups sugar 1 cup quick-cooking tapioca 1 teaspoon salt (optional) 14 drops almond flavoring 7 cups water 3 Tbs lemon juice 9 pounds pitted pie cherries Blend dry ingredients and add w...
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Conserve
  • Perhaps this is what you are looking for: STRAWBERRY RHUBARB CONSERVE 4 cups rhubarb, sliced 1/2-inch 7 cups sugar 4 cups strawberries Wash and cut (about 2.5 pounds) unpeeled rhubarb into 1/2-inch pieces...
  • How to Freeze Mangos
  • FREEZING MANGOES Mangoes freeze well. Serve partially frozen, while they still retain their shape. To prepare them for the freezer, wash, peel and cut off the stem end. Trim away any meat near the seed. Cut ...
  • Mango Jam
  • Mango Jam Yield: 6 Servings Makes about 6 1/2 cups 4 cup mango pulp (buy about 6 lb) 1/4 cup lemon juice 6 cup sugar 1 pkg dry pectin Wash fruit, peel, seed & cut in cubes. Mash with a potato masher or run ...
  • Chow Chow
  • Here is a recipe for chow chow. If you look to the top of the messages, there is a box to type in to search previous posts. You may find the chutney recipe there. I am not clear if this is one recipe with peaches and ...
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  • Tomato-Peach Chutney for Linda Lou and All
  • THIS RECIPE IS FOR LINDA LOU AND ALL OF YOU THAT ARE INTERSTED. TOMATO PEACH CHUTNEY 2 1/2 CUPS CHOPPED SEEDED PEELED FRESH TOMATOES 2 CUPS CHOPPED PEELED FRESH PEACHES 1 CUP CHOPPED GREEN BELL PEPPER 1 CUP PAC...
  • Sugar Free Blackberry Jam
  • Blackberry Jam 4 cups crushed blackberries 8 T. liquid non sugar sweetener Combine crushed blackberries and sweetener in a med. saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir constantly until mixture thickens. Ladle into hot ja...
  • Freezing raw peppers
  • You sure can. Peppers and Tomatoes are probably the only vegetables that I can think of that I do freeze without blanching them first. Just remember that they will be no good in salads as they become soft. I usually cut...
  • Pickled Peppers
  • PICKLED BELL PEPPERS YIELD: About 9 pints 7 lb. firm bell peppers 3 l/2 cups sugar 3 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 3 cups water 9 cloves garlic 4 l/2 tsp. canning or pickling salt PROCEDURE: Wash peppers...
  • Grandma James' Fruit Chutney (old recipe)
  • Grandma died in 1954 but she had some wonderful recipes. My whole family (large one) make several batches every year and we give away many bottles. This is for those of you who I never gave the recipe to. GRANDMA JAME...
  • Triple Crown Pickles
  • Try "triple crown pickles" at the following link. For less spicy leave out the pepper. http://www.lpl.arizona.edu/~bcohen/cucumbers/recipes/pickles/dill_pickles.html ...
  • Marinated Peppers (pickled hot peppers)
  • MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2...
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  • Pickled Peppers (Hungarian, Banana, Chile, Jalapeno)
  • HUNGARIAN, BANANA, CHILE, JALAPENO 4 lb. hot long red, green, or yellow peppers 3 lb. sweet red and green peppers, mixed 5 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 1 cup water 4 tsp. canning or pickling salt 2 tbsp. suga...
  • Plum Jelly
  • Is this what you are looking for? Also, there is a recipe posted for jam. In the search box above the posts, just type in either plum jam or beach plum jam. 5 cups beach plums 1 cup water 6 cups sugar 3 ounces liq...
  • Corn Relish
  • Corn Relish 18 ears yellow corn 1 small firm head green cabbage 4 yellow onions 3 red or green peppers 1 celery heart 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon each of mustard seed and celery seed...
  • Mixed Vegetables (canning recipe)
  • MIXED VEGETABLES 6 cups sliced carrots 6 cups cut, whole kernel sweet corn 6 cups cut green beans 6 cups shelled lima beans 4 cups whole or crushed tomatoes 4 cups diced zucchini Optional mix -- You ma...
  • Mimosa (Champagne) Jelly
  • I found this while surfing for other recipes. Enjoy! Mimosa (Champagne) Jelly 2 C Champagne 1 C Orange Juice 4-1/4 C Sugar 1 box regular pectin Measure champagne and orange juice into large saucepan. Measure...
  • Mango Chutney for Carolyn
  • Commercial Brands All have Glucose Syrup. This Syrup is not included in this recipe. To give it the commercial touch you might experiment by adding some to it. Mango Chutney The San Mateo Times. 6/26/90 Posted by S...
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  • Jalapeno Jelly (using powdered pectin)
  • Jalapeno Jelly About 5 whole canned jalapeno chile peppers (our fresh) 2 medium sized green peppers, cut into pieces 1 1/2 c. white vinegar 1 pkg. (2 oz) powdered pectin 6 cups sugar 10 drops green food coloring...
  • Hola (aloha) Chris: Here is a recipe for Mango Jam
  • I hope it is the same thing. Good luck! Mango Jam Yield: 6 Servings 4 cup mango pulp (buy about 6 lb) 1/4 cup lemon juice 6 cup sugar 1 pkg dry pectin Wash fruit, peel, seed & cut in cubes. Mash with a pota...
  • Pickled Tongue for Jax
  • Pickled Tongue From Chef to Chef (6 servings) 1 Beef Tongue This is a favorite dish of my family's, especially on holidays like Easter and Christmas. Most people cringe at the idea of eating a cow's (or lamb or...
  • Marinated Hot Peppers
  • MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2...
  • Pickling Cucumbers-Frozen Method
  • Pickling Cucumbers-Frozen Method 1 lb cucumbers; sliced thin 2 c onions; sliced 1 tb salt 3 tb water 1 c sugar 1/2 c cider vinegar Combine cucumbers, onions, salt and water in glass bowl. Let stand at room te...
  • Refrigerator Pickles
  • Refrigerator Pickles 8 cups sliced, unpeeled cucumbers 2 cups sliced onions 1 cup julienne red bell pepper strips (or chili peppers if you like it hot) 1 tablespoon salt 1-1/2 cups white vinegar 2 teaspoons cele...
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  • Bread and Butter Pickles for Carolyn
  • BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES 10 medium cucumbers 3 medium onions 1/4 C. salt 1 C. vinegar 1/2 tsp. celery seed 1 C. water 1/2 tsp. mustard seed 3/4 C. sugar 1/4 tsp. turmeric Cut cucumbers in thin slices. Slic...
  • Beef Jerky Recipes for Barb/Ontario (3)
  • Beef Jerky By Valerie L Whitmore on May 12, 1997 2 Pounds flank steak sliced thin 1/2 Cup soy sauce 1/4 Cup honey 6 Cloves garlic minced 1 Tablespoon ginger grated; heaping 1 1/2 Tablespoons red pepper flakes o...
  • Italian Seasoned Tomato Sauce (for canning)
  • If you follow the recipe exactly, you can water bath this one. If you change anything, you can put yourself at a risk of botulism. Otherwise, you must pressure can. Italian Seasoned Tomato Sauce 10 pounds tomatoe...
  • Blueberry Vinegar
  • Blueberry Vinegar 3 cups fresh blueberries 2 cups rice vinegar 2 tablespoons honey In a stainless steel or enamel saucepan combine 1 1/2 cups of the blueberries with rice vinegar. Bring to boiling; reduce heat....
  • Canned Berries for Baking
  • Wash berries. Drain.Put 2-3 quarts of blueberries in a jelly bag or cheesecloth. Dip in boiling water just until juice spots appear. Pack into hot jars. Leave 1/2 inch headspace. Do not add any liquid, they will make th...
  • Major Grey-Style Chutney
  • Major Grey-Style Chutney This chutney tastes similar to the store bought mixtures sold with a Major Grey description or brand. Its flavour is reminiscent of the condiments English Colonists learned to love during their...
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  • Mimosa Jelly (with additional info)
  • Sorry about that!! Serves me right for trying to do this kind of thing late at night! Lets try that again: Mimosa (Champagne) Jelly 2 C Champagne 1 C Orange Juice 4-1/4 C Sugar 1 box regular pectin Measure c...
  • Pickled Fish
  • BASIC PICKLING RECIPE 10 lb. fish (brined and cut) 5 cups water 2 quarts vinegar (5% acidity) 1/2 lb. sliced onions 2 ounces mixed pickling spices 1 clove garlic, crushed (optional) 1 ounce white pepper ...
  • Oscar Relish
  • Perhaps this is similar to what you are looking for. Oscar Relish 8 cups chopped fresh peaches 8 cups chopped ripe tomatoes 2 cups sweet green peppers, diced 1 T. red hot peppers, ground 2 cups ground onions ...
  • re: canning tomatoes
  • Slip the tomato skins by dipping in boiling water then plunging in cold water. Core. Fill Jars with raw tomatoes, pressing until spaces fill with juice. Leave 1/2 inch headspace. Add 1 Tb lemon juice per pint and 2 Tb l...
  • Rose Hip Apple Wine Jelly
  • Could this be it? Rose Hip - Apple - Wine Jam 3 cups plump, ripe rose hips 3 tart medium red apples 5 cups water 1 cup dry white wine (Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc) 3 rounded tsp. Fruit-Fresh® or ascorbic aci...
  • Tomato Sauce for Canning
  • Spaghetti Sauce (without meat) for Canning posted by Linda Lou, WA Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products posted by Gary - California Italian Seasoned Tomato Sauce for Canning posted by Linda Lou, WA...
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  • Pepper Onion Relish
  • I don't know if this will appeal to you or not. Pepper Onion Relish 2 quarts chopped red peppers 2 quarts chopped green peppers 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 4 teaspoons pickling spices 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 teasp...
  • Canning Fish
  • CANNING FISH ------------------------------------------- BLUE, MACKEREL, SALMON, STEELHEAD, TROUT, AND OTHER FATTY FISH EXCEPT TUNA Eviscerate fish within 2 hours after they are caught. Keep cleaned fish on i...
  • Dried Cherry Chutney
  • Dried Cherry Chutney 2 cups pitted dried cherries 1 1/4 cups sugar 3/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup finely chopped celery 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger 6 Tbsp apple juice 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp crushed d...
  • Piccalilli
  • What you have posted sounds like piccalilli. PICCALILLI 6 cups chopped green tomatoes 1-1/2 cups chopped sweet red peppers 1-1/2 cups chopped green peppers 2-1/4 cups chopped onions 7-1/2 cups chopped cab...
  • Pepper Jelly
  • Jalapeno Jelly Here is one for jalapeno that has mostly green peppers. I don't see why you can't omit the jalapenos and just add a bit more red or green peppers. About 5 whole canned jalapeno chile peppers (our f...
  • Pickled Fish
  • PICKLING FISH ---------------------------------- Pickling preserves fish for shorter periods than freezing, salting or canning. Vinegar slows the growth of spoilage bacteria, gives flavor and softens bones....
  • Jalapeno Jelly
  • Jalapeno Jelly About 5 whole canned jalapeno chile peppers (our fresh) 2 medium sized green peppers, cut into pieces 1 1/2 c. white vinegar 1 pkg. (2 oz) powdered pectin 6 cups sugar 10 drops green food coloring...
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  • Marinated Peppers
  • MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2...
  • Stewed Tomatoes (canning recipe)
  • Stewed Tomatoes 4 quarts chopped, peeled, cored tomatoes (about 24 large) 1 cup chopped celery (about 1 stalk) 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1/2 medium) 1/4 cup chopped green pepper (about 1/4 medium) 1 tables...
  • Pickled Three Bean Salad (canning recipe)
  • You will not be able to safely add the bacon when canning. I would suggest just cooking some up and adding after opening if you wish to have it. PICKLED THREE-BEAN SALAD --------------------------------------------...
  • Zucchini (or Cucumber) Relish
  • ZUCCHINI (OR CUCUMBER) RELISH 10 c. sliced zucchini or cucumbers 4 c. quartered onion 2 large red peppers 2 large green peppers 2 large carrots (optional, for color) Grind zucchini or cucumbers, onions, pepper...
  • Jalapeno Cranberry Jelly
  • Jalapeno Cranberry Jelly Makes 8 half-pints 3 cups cranberry juice 1 cup chopped seeded jalapeno peppers 7 cups sugar 1 cup vinegar 2 3-oz pouches liquid pectin red food coloring, optional In a blender or ...
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  • Pickled Green Tomatoes
  • Pickled Green Tomatoes Source: Preserving Fruits and Vegetables Makes 6 1-quart jars Making use of the abundance of early summer's crop, this condiment will add a lift to the turkey later in the year. 6 sprigs...
  • freezing bean sprouts
  • FREEZING BEAN SPROUTS ------------------------------- Bean sprouts may be frozen. Wash sprouts and remove seed coats. Heat one layer at a time in steam for 3 minutes. Cool promptly in cold water and drain. Pack i...
  • Peach Rum Preserves
  • Hi, Hope this helps. Kim Peach Rum Preserves 6 cup coarsely-chopped peeled peaches (abt 4 lbs) 2 cup light brown sugar - (packed) 6 tbl strained fresh lemon juice 3/4 cup dark rum preferably Jamaican ...
  • Italian Seasoned Tomato Sauce (canning recipe)
  • You didn't mention as to whether you were wanting to water bath or pressure can. Here is one safe for water bath canning. Italian Seasoned Tomato Sauce 10 pounds tomatoes 3 onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garl...
  • Pressure Canned Spachetti Sauce with Meat
  • You could cut this in half or quarter it to try it. SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITHOUT MEAT 30 lb. tomatoes 1 cup chopped onions 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped celery or green pepper 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sl...
  • Piccalilli - Could it be piccalilli?
  • PICCALILLI 6 cups chopped green tomatoes 1-1/2 cups chopped sweet red peppers 1-1/2 cups chopped green peppers 2-1/4 cups chopped onions 7-1/2 cups chopped cabbage 1/2 cup canning or pickling salt 3 tbsp...
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  • Jalapeno Jelly
  • Jalapeno Jelly About 5 whole canned jalapeno chile peppers (our fresh) 2 medium sized green peppers, cut into pieces 1 1/2 c. white vinegar 1 pkg. (2 oz) powdered pectin 6 cups sugar 10 drops green food coloring...
  • Pepper Jelly
  • Best Pepper Jelly 3 medium red bell peppers 2 hot peppers of your choosing - I use 2 cayenne and one habanero 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar 7 cups sugar dab of butter 1 box fruit pectin or 6 oz. liquid pect...
  • Jamaica Banana Jam
  • I came across this recipe. It doesn't have the 6-7 cups of sugar that most call for. Jamaica Banana Jam 1/4 cup FRESH lime juice (about one medium lime) 3 1/2 cups diced firm ripe bananas 2 1/4 cups sugar 1...
  • Mango Jam
  • This is for plain mango jam, but you could add some ginger. Mango Jam Yield: 6 Servings 4 cup mango pulp (buy about 6 lb) 1/4 cup lemon juice 6 cup sugar 1 pkg dry pectin Wash fruit, peel, seed & cut in cub...
  • Jamaican Style Spicy Mango Chutney
  • Jamaican Style Spicy Mango Chutney You will need: 2 mangoes 1 medium onion 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/4 tbsps. brown sugar 1 1/2 tbsps. curry powder 3/4 tsp. powdered white pepper 1/4/ tsp. finely mixed ginger...
  • Herbed Onion Jelly (re: Ramp Jelly)
  • Hi, Since "ramps" are a member of the onion family...whay not try a recipe for onion jelly? Here is one from the Sure Jell people. Rochelle SURE-JELL® Herbed Onion Jelly 3 cups prepared juice (about 2 lb....
  • Jalapeno Jelly
  • Cathy, I have been making this recipe all fall and just love it. I add a peach or two instead of part of the peppers to help it set up a little bit. It is more like a sauce than jelly but we love it poured over cream ch...
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  • Chokecherry Jelly
  • I can only find one for jelly, not jam. Chokecherry Jelly 3 pounds (approximately) chokecherries 1/4 cup water 1 pkg. powdered fruit pectin (1-3/4 oz.) 4-1/2 cups sugar Wash the cherries and remove the ...
  • Tomatoes with Okra or Zucchini (canning recipe)
  • You will need a pressure canner to process the tomatoes and zucchini. TOMATOES WITH OKRA OR ZUCCHINI QUANTITY: An average of 12 pounds of tomatoes and 4 pounds of okra or zucchini is needed per canner load of 7...
  • Pickled Peppers and Marinated Peppers
  • All foods must be either water bath canned or pressure canned according to the safe methods or you are at a risk for food borne illnesses including botulism. Canning kills the bacterias that can grow in the jars. You ca...
  • Christmas Jam
  • Could this be it? If not, what did it have in it? Christmas Jam 2 cans (1 lb. 14 oz.) apricots, cut up 3 cups syrup saved from the apricots 6 tbsp. lemon juice 3/4 cup orange juice 3 cups sugar 1 can (20...
  • Berry Christmas Jam
  • Berry Christmas Jam 3 c Fresh cranberries 1 md Seedless orange, peeled and quartered 1 pk (10 oz) frozen sliced strawberries, slightly thawed 1/4 ts Ground cloves 1/4 ts Ground cinnamon 4 c Sugar 1/2 c Water ...
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  • Green Tomato Hamburger Relish
  • Green Tomato Hamburger Relish A great way to use up the green tomatoes from your garden, as well as any cucumbers, is to make this green tomato relish that is so good on hamburgers and hot dogs. 2 medium-size cu...
  • Apple Pie Filling using Clear Jel
  • Apple Pie Filling Source: So Easy to Preserve 1 QUART JAR 3 1/2 cups Blanched, sliced apples 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Sugar 1/4 cup *Clear Jel 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg 1/2 cup Cold Water ...
  • Grape and Green Tomato Chutney
  • I haven't found the one I wanted to post, but did find this one. Grape and Green Tomato Chutney America's Best Recipes (1992) Oxmoor 2 pounds green tomatoes -- sliced 4 medium Granny Smith apple -- peeled & d...
  • Bread and Butter Pickles
  • Michele,I am also in Vancouver! Here is for Bread and Butter pickles. Will try to find the other recipe,too. I know what you are talking about, though. Alltrista company owns both Ball and Kerr now. I only find the Ba...
  • Strawberry-Orange Jam
  • Strawberry-Orange Jam 2 cups prepared ripe strawberries 1 orange 4 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl 3/4 cup water 1 box fruit pectin Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with boiling water. Dry thoro...
  • Slippery Jacks
  • RIPE CUCUMBER PICKLE Take ripe cucumbers, pare, and remove the seeds, and soak over night in salt water with a little alum in it. Steam till tender, not soft. Boil 3 pounds of sugar and 2 quarts of vinegar 15 minute...
  • Jalapeno Cranberry Jelly... LINDA LOU
  • Hey Linda Lou..while scanning through the preserving posts, ran across the Jalapeno Cranberry Jelly recipe. On last day of our National Fair, they had sure-jell contest. I decided to make this Jelly. It won 1st. prize f...
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  • Canning Dried Beans
  • Sorry, but the soup would not be able to be canned. There are not instructions on using soy milk in canning. The dried beans will need a pressure canner. I canned some dried kidney beans. I think they make the best r...
  • Sauerkraut
  • SAUERKRAUT 25 lb. cabbage 3/4 cup canning or pickling salt QUALITY: For the best sauerkraut, use firm heads of fresh cabbage. Shred cabbage and start kraut between 24 and 48 hours after harvest. YIELD: A...
  • Apple Pie Filling (canning recipe)
  • Gayle--I have made this many times & it is very good. Canned Apple Pie Filling 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup cornstarch 2 Tbls. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 tsp. salt 10 cups water 3 Tbls.lemon juice 6 pounds apple...
  • Caramel Apple Butter (crock pot)
  • Caramel Apple Butter Puree about 3 lbs of apples (heat, peel, steam, food mill, blender or what ever). Place 7 cups of it in the crockpot with about 2 cups of white sugar (sugar to taste depending upon the variety...
  • Grenadine Syrup (uses pomegrates)
  • Grenadine Measure equal parts of pomegranate juice and sugar, let stand together for three days. Bring to a boil, simmer 5 minutes, strain, pour into sterilized jars and seal. Refrigerate or process in a simmering ho...
  • Applesauce (canning recipe)
  • APPLESAUCE QUANTITY: An average of 21 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 13-1/2 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints. A bushel weighs 48 pounds and yields l4 to l9 quarts of sauc...
  • Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Butter
  • Hi Gina: Here is a great recipe. I have made it twice and plan on making it again today. Happy canning!!! Sherre PENNSYLVANIA DUTCH APPLE BUTTER 3 qt. sweet cider 8 lb. ripe, well-flavored apples 2 1/2 C. br...
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  • Oven-Dried Beef Jerky
  • Hello dear Linda: I hope everything is well with you & your husband & family. My grandnephew is beautiful. I hope to see you soon because PR is so beautiful in Christmas. I wish I would have had a tried & true recipe fo...
  • Vegetable Antipasto (canning recipe)
  • I finally found this. I knew I had seen it, but just took me awhile. Vegetable Antipasto This antipasto recipe was specifically formulated to be processed safely in a boiling water canner. Do not deviate from the...
  • Remaking Soft Jellies
  • Some jams and jellies can take a few weeks to set up. Pectins are not interchangeable. Use liquid or dry, whichever the recipe calls for. REMAKING SOFT JELLIES Measure jelly to be recooked. Work with no more tha...
  • Canning Marinated Peppers
  • Canning Marinated Peppers ---------------------------- GUIDE 6:15-16 MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) ...
  • Pickled Pigs Feet
  • I have never made these as it is something I would not care for, but here are some recipes. You can also use any search engine and type in pickled pigs feet. You can find lots of recipes. ---------------- PICKLED PI...
  • Pickled Turkey Gizzards
  • PICKLED TURKEY GIZZARDS 1/2 gallon turkey gizzards 3 cups vinegar 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon mixed allspice 2 dried red peppers 1/2 stick cinnamon 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 la...
  • Canning Chicken or Turkey Broth
  • Chicken Stock 1 (3 to 4 pound) chicken, cut into pieces 4 quarts water 2 stalks celery 2 medium onions, quartered 1 tablespoon salt 10 peppercorns 2 bay leaves Combine chicken and water; bring to a bo...
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  • Apple Pie Filling (canning recipe)
  • Apple Pie Filling 4 1/2 c. sugar 1 c. quick cooking tapioca 1 tsp. salt (optional) 2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 10 c. water 1/4 c. lemon juice 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional) ...
  • Tangerine Jelly
  • I would think this would be the same. TANGERINE JELLY 1/2 C. thinly sliced tangerine peel (about 3 medium) 6 C. finely chopped tangerine pulp (about 3 1/2 pounds) 1 C. finely chopped lemon pulp (about 2 medium) ...
  • Jalapeno Jelly
  • There are lots of variations on this jelly. Some use cider vinegar, some white, so you can change if you wish a more clear jelly. Also, for a red one, cranberry jalapeno jelly is pretty. Jalapeno Jelly: 2 medium r...
  • Pepper Jelly for Ellen Cape Cod
  • Hi Ellen:-) This recipe is from The Southern Junior League Cookbook which has recipes from several of the Southern Junior League cookbooks. This recipe is also from Gator Country Cooks - The Junior League of Gainesville...
  • Really Hot, Hot Pepper Jelly
  • This recipe is from Cane River Cuisine, The Service League of Natchitoches (LA). Really Hot, Hot Pepper Jelly 1 c. ground bell peppers 3/4 c. ground hot peppers 6 1/2 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. cider vinegar 1 bottle C...
  • Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
  • This recipe is from Lone Star Legacy, The Austin Junior Forum. Jalapeno Pepper Jelly 3 large green peppers, seeded and diced 6 or 7 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1/3 c. water 5 pounds sugar 3 c. c...
  • Pepper Jelly and Green Hot Pepper Jelly
  • These 2 recipes are from Talk About Good, The Service League of Lafayette (LA). Pepper Jelly 1/3 c. hot red or green peppers 1 1/3 c. bell peppers 6 1/2 c. sugar 1 1/2 c. wine cider vinegar (?? I'm not sure abo...
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  • Calico Jalapeno Jam
  • Ellen, This recipe is from Texas Home Cooking by Cheryl Alters Jamison and Bill Jamison. Calico Jalapeno Jam 2 c. green, red and yellow bell peppers (about 3 small to medium peppers) 1/3 c. chopped fresh jalapeno...
  • Persimmon Jam
  • PERSIMMON JAM 3 lb ripe persimmons 7 cups sugar (3 1/2 lbs) Juice of 2 lemons 1 (6 oz.) bottle liquid pectin Wash, peel and seed the persimmons; then mash them. Place persimmon pulp in a preserving kettle, add ...
  • Pressure Canning Salmon/ Linda BC
  • This is taken from my Presto Pressure Canning Guide SALMON Clean and wash fish thoroughly. Cut into container length pieces leaving in backbone. Soak in brine. 1/2 pound salt to 1 gallon water for 60 minutes. Drain w...
  • Strawberry Kiwi Jam
  • Strawberry Kiwi Jam 3 c. crushed strawberries 3 kiwi, peeled and diced 1 T. lemon juice 1 T. minced crystalized ginger (optional) 1 pkg. powdered pectin 5 C. sugar Combine fruit, juice, ginger and pectin in l...
  • Pineapple Kiwi Jam (microwave)
  • Pineapple Kiwi jam 4 kiwi, peeled and sliced 1.8 inch thick 3 cups sugar 1/4 cup lime juice 1 8ounce can crushed pineapple, undrained 1 3 ounce package liquid fruit pectin 3-4 drops green food color Microwave...
  • Microwave Kiwi Jam
  • Microwave Kiwi Jam 1 1/4 lb. kiwi fruit 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup water 1 pkg (1-3/4 oz.) powdered pectin 4 cups sugar Peel fruit with vegetable peeler. Slice fruit into a 4 quart bowl and mash coarsely with...
  • Pressure Cannig Soup
  • Preparing Soups for Canning United States Department of Agriculture, Extension Service Vegetable, dried bean or pea, meat, poultry, or seafood soups can be canned. Procedure: Select, wash, and prepare vegetables, ...
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  • Hamburger Relish
  • Hamburger Relish 4 qt. ground cucumbers 2 qt. ground onions 4 Tbsp. salt 2 Tbsp. salt 5 c. vinegar 6 c. sugar 2 Tbsp. white mustard seed 1 Tbsp. turmeric 1/4 tsp. ground cloves Put cucumbers and onions in ...
  • Lemon Jelly
  • Lemon Jelly 4 large lemons 1 1/2 c. water 4 1/4 c. sugar 1 foil pouch of liquid fruit pectin (6 ounces) Finely shred enough lemon peel to make 1 T. Squeeze juice from lemons to make 3/4 cup. Combine peel, ...
  • Preserved Lemons
  • Preserved Lemons Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2000 2 dozen medium size fresh lemons Sea salt 1 quart glass jar with lid Slice each lemon in half. In a mixing bowl, toss the lemons generously with salt. Place...
  • Freezing Lemons For Juice
  • Frozen Sunshine Bottled lemon and lime juices just don't capture the flavor of fresh lemons and limes. But you can have fresh tasting juice all year round by freezing lemons and limes whole. That's right, just pop '...
  • Jelly didn't set
  • I had the same problem. Mine didn't set either. I called the Sure-Jell hot line and they told me that powdered pectin and liquid pectin were not interchangeable in the receipes. The Sure-Jell package (liquid) does have ...
  • Pickled Mixed Vegetables
  • If you don't want it that sweet, you can safely cut down on the sugar. PICKLED MIXED VEGETABLES 4 lb. of 4- to 5-inch pickling cucumbers, washed, and cut into l-inch slices (cut off l/l6 inch from blossom end...
  • Preserved Lemons
  • Preserved Lemons A delicious, no-fat condiment! Although usually considered a Moroccan concoction, preserved lemons are found all over North Africa and the Middle East. 1/2 cup (125 ml) kosher or sea salt 8 to...
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  • Sundried Tomatoes
  • Traditionally this recipe was made in climates where drying outside was practical--hence the name. The tomatoes can be either dried in the sun or in a dehydrator or oven. Solid-type tomatoes, such as Italian, dry well a...
  • Storing In, and Flavoring Oil Safely
  • Here is some info I had on storing in oil. Botulism actually thrives on the environment such as food in oil. It grows in the absence of air. Putting food in the oil does just that, it feeds the botulism. This info shoul...
  • Zucchini Relish
  • There is no way to can a regular cole slaw type product. There are great relishes,though. The zucchini relish is my favorite. Zucchini Relish 10 cups ground zucchini 3 cups ground onion 5 tablespoons salt 4...
  • Piccalilli
  • This is an old fashioned relish that is served with hot dogs, dried beans, etc. Perhaps you would like it. It has cabbage in it,too. PICCALILLI 6 cups chopped green tomatoes 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet red peppers...
  • Canning Chicken
  • It is not possible to home can the dumplings. You could pressure can the chicken and add the dumplings later. Here are the directions for chicken: CHICKEN OR RABBIT -----------------------------------------------...
  • Canning Oysters
  • I don't know the method for smoking them, but I do have the directions for canning them. I will pass it along to you in case you are interested. Canning Oysters OYSTERS PROCEDURE: Keep live oysters on ice until...
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  • Smoked Oysters
  • I found this on the web. I don't know whether it is good or not. I don't care for smoked oysters, so it is not something I have ever checked into before. FreshFish4U.com Smoked Oysters 1/2 c. water 1/2 c. whit...
  • Zucchini Relish
  • I use this recipe in all most all my salads. You put the relish in hot and process. You can use the relish any time. There is no waitng. Zucchini Relish 10 cupe zucchini [ground - do not peel] 4 cups onions 5 Tb...
  • Golden Peach Salsa
  • I have not had any of the Harry and David's peach salsa, but I have this recipe. Golden Peach Salsa 2 cups peeled, cored, chopped tomatoes (prefer yellow tomatoes for pretty color) 2 cups peeled, pitted and chopp...
  • Peach Salsa
  • Peach Salsa 6 cups prepared peaches, about 12 medium or 3 lb. 1 1/4 cups chopped red onion 4 jalapeno peppers, finely chopped (wear rubber gloves when handling peppers) 1 red pepper, chopped 1/2 cup ...
  • Marinated Peppers
  • MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2...
  • Preserving / Canning Mandarin Oranges
  • Mandarins Types: Satsumas: Very sweet, seedless, medium sized, free skinned Clementines: Small, very orange, few seeds, very sweet Buying Tips: CHOOSE: Mandarins that are tight-skinned, shiny, solid and firm....
  • Pickled Garlic (2)
  • Pickled garlic 3 cups peeled garlic cloves 1 1/2 cups white vinegar 5% acidity 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 tsp.canning and pickling salt Add the garlic cloves to a pan of boiling water.When it returns to a boil,boil 1 mi...
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  • Freezing Citrus Sections, Freezing Citrus Juices
  • Freezing Citrus Sections Syrup Pack: Citrus can be frozen in its own juice or with a syrup made with 1 part water and 2 parts sugar. Stir to dissolve sugar. Chill syrup. Section oranges or grapefruit and pack into f...
  • Apricot (or Peach) Honey Jam
  • APRICOT (OR PEACH) HONEY JAM 6 pounds apricots -- ripe 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup honey -- mild 3 Tablespoons lemon juice Wash the apricots. Cut them in half through the natural indentation and remove the pits. Sli...
  • Plum Honey Jam
  • Honey Plum Jam 3 c Pitted and coarsely chopped purple plums 1/3 c Sugar 1/3 c Water 2 tb Lemon juice 2 tb Liquid honey Combine the plums, sugar, water and lemon juice in saucepan. Bring to boil, reduce heat, ...
  • Using honey in jelly
  • Honey can also replace sugar in jams and jellies. Light honey can replace 1/2 the sugar in recipes without added pectin. When pectin is added, 2 cups of honey can replace two cups of sugar in most recipes; 3/4 to ...
  • Apple Butter (canning recipe)
  • APPLE BUTTER USE JONATHAN, WINESAP, STAYMAN, GOLDEN DELICIOUS, MACINTOSH OR OTHER TASTY APPLE VARIETIES FOR BEST RESULTS. 8 lbs. apples 2 cups cider 2 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 2 1/4 cups white sugar 2 ...
  • Pepper Jelly
  • I am sending this recipe so you can compare. I don't see that you used any pectin. I always have better success using it. Also,adding about 1/4 tsp. butter or margarine will cut down on the foam. Perhaps 20 minut...
  • Pickled Onions
  • PICKLED ONIONS 1 Gallon Pickling Onions 1 cup Pickling Salt 1 cup Sugar Or To Taste (2 cups Max) 5 cups White Vinegar 3 tbsp White Mustard Seeds 2 tbsp Horseradish OR 2 tbsp Peppercorns Hot Red Peppers Bay Lea...
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  • Crystalized Ginger / Candied Ginger
  • This is an original recipe which I spend years developing. ULTIMATE PRESERVED CRYSTALLIZED GINGER By Andie Paysinger The secret is in steaming the ginger, instead of par-boiling it. Steaming keeps the ginger tende...
  • Crystalized ginger - additional info
  • I cut off a couple of additional suggestions. While the ginger is cooking in the syrup you can add a few strips of orange peel or lemon peel which will add a slight citrus flavor to the ginger and the syrup. You can...
  • Zucchini Pineapple (canning recipe)
  • ZUCCHINI-PINEAPPLE 4 qt. cubed or shredded zucchini 46 oz. canned unsweetened pineapple juice 1 1/2 cups bottled lemon juice 3 cups sugar YIELD: About 8 to 9 pints PROCEDURE: Peel zucchini and either cu...
  • Red Cinnamon Pickles
  • RED CINNAMON PICKLES 7 lb. peeled, seeded cucumbers in strips 1 C. lime 1 gal. water 1 C. vinegar 1 bottle red food coloring Enough water to cover pickles 3 C. vinegar 2 C. water 10 C. sugar 2 to 3 large pkg...
  • Pickled Asparagus
  • I have a little bit of shriveling, but not a bit soft, the spears are very crisp. Using freshly picked asparagus really helps. How bad are they shriveled? Did you use canning salt? Here is my tried and true recipe: ...
  • Meat Smoking and Curing
  • I am sending you this link that has some good information. There are others on the web,too. Just type in smoking meat recipes in your search engine,and you will get lots of ideas. Meat Smoking and Curing FAQ...
  • Freezing Summer and Winter Squash
  • FREEZING SUMMER AND WINTER SQUASH Winter squashes all freeze well, but they may lose their original texture. Summer squash is best suited for soup after it's been frozen, but freezing is the only way to keep it ...
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  • Winter Squash (canning recipe)
  • WINTER SQUASH--CUBED QUANTITY: An average of 16 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 10 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints--an average of 2-1/4 pounds per quart. QUALITY: Sq...
  • Ripe Tomato Pineapple Jam
  • Ripe Tomato Pineapple Jam 3 1/3 lb ripe tomatoes 3 1/2 oz candied pineapple 1 green apple 1 tbsp grated lemon rind 1/2 cup lemon juice 3 1/2 cups sugar Peel & coarsely chop tomatoes. Coarsely chop pineapple....
  • Pickled Peppers for Joy
  • Hi Joy, My mother in law gave this recipe to me for hot peppers and I used it for sweet green peppers also..My family loves both and very easy.. This is also my first time at posting a recipe so I hope I did it right......
  • Corn Cob Jelly
  • CORN COB JELLY 6 corn cobs, clean and cooked* 3 pints water 3 cups corn cob liquid 3 cups sugar 1 box sure jell Boil corn cobs in 3 pints of water for 30 minutes. Strain juice and throw away corn cobs. Br...
  • Pickled Sauerkraut Stuffed Banana Peppers
  • Pickled Sauerkraut Stuffed Banana Peppers 3 lbs mild yellow banana peppers 2 cans sauerkraut, drained well 1 cup sugar 3 cups white vinegar 4 tsp salt, divided 8 tsp pickling spices, divided 8 dashes turm...
  • Sweet-Sour Cabbage-Stuffed Pimiento Peppers
  • Hi Linda ~~~ For years my husband had bragged about his sister-in-law's recipe for tiny red pimiento peppers, stuffed with finely-shredded cabbage, (they referred to them as 'kraut-stuffed' which were 'always served' at...
  • Blueberry Rhubarb Jam made with pie filling
  • Hi, Hope one of the following is what you are looking for. Blueberry Rhubarb Jam 8 c. rhubarb, cut fine 7 c. sugar 1 (6 oz.) pkg. raspberry jello 1 can blueberry pie filling Stir together rhubarb and suga...
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  • Rose Petal Jam
  • Rose Petal Jam rec.food.cooking/Kathleen Gruver/1995 Claudia Roden has a recipe for this in A Book of Middle Eastern Food. She describes it as "an exquisitely delicate jam which I have not been able to prepare succe...
  • Apricot-Jalapeno Jelly (using dried apricots, blender)
  • APRICOT-JALAPENO JELLY Gerlach wrote: "This recipe calls for apricots but peaches, nectarines, and pears work equally well. Any fresh green chile can also be substituted, depending on your heat preference. Serranos wi...
  • Strawberry Lavender Jam, Lavender Jelly
  • Strawberry Lavender Jam, Lavender Jelly rec.food.recipes/Helen Peagram/1996 Strawberry Lavender Jam From: The Herbal Pantry by Emelie Tolley and Chris Mead Yield: 3 to 4 half pints. The authors write: "The exot...
  • Garlic Jelly (2)
  • Garlic Jelly (2) uk.food+drink.misc/Doug Weller/2001 Garlic Jelly Yield: about 3 cups jelly. 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine 1 head garlic, cloves separated and peeled and minced 3 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup a...
  • Peach Preserves for Cold Mornings
  • Peach Preserves for Cold Mornings uk.food+drink.misc/Mike Avery/2001 I like hot things, hot in the spicy sense. A number of companies have offered jalapeno preserves, but they all have vinegar in them, and I don't w...
  • Cucumber Jam
  • Cucumber Jam uk.food+drink.misc/Ron Lowe/2001 4 lb. cucumber 4 lb. sugar 2 lemons Root Ginger Extract the juice from the lemons and set aside. Place the Lemon rind plus pith plus 1/2 oz Ginger into a muslin ba...
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  • Fig and Ginger Jam
  • Fig and Ginger Jam alt.cooking/A,C &E Jenkins/2000 Makes 6-7 (8 oz) jars 4 lb figs (skinned and stemmed) 6 fl oz water 6 fl oz vinegar (I use white malt) 2 lb 10 oz sugar 4 oz glace ginger, chopped Wear glov...
  • Grapefruit Marmalade
  • Grapefruit Marmalade alt.cooking/A,C &E Jenkins/2000 I use these proportions for all marmalades- orange, lemon, grapefruit, citron or a mixture of any 2lb grapefruit 2 US pints water 4 lb sugar Slice grapefr...
  • Apricot and Ginger Jam
  • Apricot and Ginger Jam alt.cooking/A,C &E Jenkins/2000 Also good with peaches and cinnamon, or just plain plums. 3 lb just ripe or slightly under ripe apricots juice of one lemon 1 tsp ground ginger 2 1/2 lb ...
  • Champagne Jelly
  • Champagne Jelly Source: Gourmet Preserves by Judith Choate, ISBN# 1-55584-038-8 Yield: 4 half-pints 2 cups champagne; very good 1 tsp lemon juice 2 tbsp pectin, powdered 3 cups sugar Place champagne, lemon ju...
  • Apricot, Orange and Almond Jam
  • Apricot, Orange and Almond Jam Source: Philippa Davenport in Country Living (British), March 1989. Makes enough to fill 5 jars 1 lb dried apricots 2 oz split almonds 3 oranges 2 lemons 2 1/2 lb sugar 2 1/2 tsp...
  • Lemon-Strawberry Jelly
  • Lemon-Strawberry Jelly rec.food.preserving/rd39462 From: The Cooking Diary of Onnie Nichols My grandmother used to make this every summer. 2 cups Strawberry juice 1 1/4 cups Lemon juice 3 Rose geranium leaves ...
  • Soft Strawberry Jam
  • Soft Strawberry Jam Source: Canadian Living Makes 8 - 9 jars This version of a Canadian favorite is one of the best. The consistency is a natural, slightly runny on that people brought up on pectin jams may find un...
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  • Horseradish Jelly
  • Horseradish Jelly rec.food.cooking/Nancy Dooley/1995 Yield: about 3 cups jelly Delicious with meat or cream cheese/crackers. 3 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup prepared horseradish 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar ...
  • SURE.JELL Herbed Onion Jelly
  • SURE.JELL Herbed Onion Jelly Makes 6 (1-cup) jars 3 cups prepared juice (about 2 lb. sweet onions and 2 cups water) 3/4 cup white vinegar 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme leaves (optional) 5 1/2 cups sugar 1 box ...
  • Rhubarb-Orange Jelly
  • Rhubarb-Orange Jelly Source: Putting Food By, 2nd edition, 1975 Yield: 2 1/2 pints 4 cups rhubarb -- chopped 2 1/3 cups water 6 ounces orange juice, frozen concentrate 1 each pectin -- powered, 1 3/4oz 4 c...
  • Pineapple Preserves
  • Pineapple Preserves rec.food.preserving/William Fitzgerals/1999 Source: Ball Blue Book (copyright 1934) Pare the pineapple and remove the eyes. Shred with a silver fork or cut in small pieces, discarding the core. ...
  • Peach-Pineapple Preserves
  • Peach-Pineapple Preserves rec.food.preserving/Joyeusx/1998 Makes 5 to 6 pints 5 pounds peaches (about 10 large) 2 cans (8.5 ounces each) crushed pineapple, do NOT drain 1/3 cup bottled lemon juice 5 cups sugar ...
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  • Pumpkin Butter
  • PUMPKIN BUTTER 1 (16 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin 2/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves In a medium saucepan, c...
  • Passion Fruit Curd
  • Passion Fruit Curd rec.food.cooking/Wcsjohn/2002 Jane Grigson in "Jane Grigson's Fruit Book" mentions, in passing, that Passion fruit makes an excellent curd in the same manner as lemon. I tried it and the result wa...
  • Keep-it-Secret Marmalade (Cucumber Marmalade)
  • Keep-it-Secret Marmalade (Cucumber Marmalade) rec.food.recipes/Jason Bailes/1997 Source: Old Mobile Magazine Makes about five jelly glasses. Every household in old Mobile had a few recipes which were handed down w...
  • Carrot and Orange Marmalade
  • Carrot and Orange Marmalade Source: The Delineator Cook Book (1938 edition) 6 carrots 3 oranges 1 lemon sugar Dice the carrots and cook them until they are tender, in as little water as possible. Slice the or...
  • Cranberry-Banana Jam
  • Cranberry-Banana Jam rec.food.recipes/Amy N. Frehn 3 cups fresh cranberries 2 cups mashed bananas 7 cups sugar 1/2 bottle liquid pectin Combine cranberries and 1-1/2 cups water in saucepan; bring to a boil. Re...
  • Cranberry-Strawberry Jam
  • Cranberry-Strawberry Jam rec.food.recipes/Amy N. Frehn Yield: 8 (10 oz.) jars 2 cups cranberries 2 pkg. frozen strawberries, thawed 5 1/2 cups sugar 1 pkg. powdered pectin Grind cranberries; combine with stra...
  • Pear-Peach Jam
  • Pear-Peach Jam rec.food.recipes/Amy N. Frehn 1 1/2 lb. pears 1 1/2 lb. peaches 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 pkg. powdered fruit pectin Pare, core, and finely chop pears; pare, pit and finely chop peaches. Combine pears ...
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  • Pineapple-Rhubarb Jam
  • Pineapple-Rhubarb Jam rec.food.recipes/Amy N. Frehn 4 cups diced rhubarb 1 small (8 oz) can crushed pineapple 4 cups sugar 1 small box strawberry gelatin Mix first 3 ingredients in kettle; boil for 15 minutes,...
  • sweet horseradish pickles
  • I can't find a recipe for making them with fresh cucumbers, but found this recipe. Sweet Horseradish Pickles 2 qt. dill pickles, quartered, drained and rinsed 2 cups sugar 1 tbsp. dry mustard 2 garlic cloves...
  • Banana Butter Jam
  • Banana Butter Jam 4 cups prepared fruit (about 11 fully ripe medium bananas) 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. EVER-FRESH Fruit Protector (optional) 1 box SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine 6 cups...
  • Banana Butter Jam -Sherie & Linda Lou
  • Hi! I have been making this Banana Butter Jam recipe for many years! Only difference is that I use 1 bottle or pouch of liquid Certo. It is delicious! We use it mostly on toast either alone or with peanut butter. Have ev...
  • Freezing tomatoes and corn for soup
  • Blanching simply means to put in boiling water and boil for a few minutes. Whole kernel corn is blanched for 5 minutes, drain and cool in ice water. Tomatoes are cooked until soft. I peel my tomatoes and rough chop ...
  • freezing corn and tomatoes
  • You will need to blanch the corn first. To blanch, bring a large pot of water to boil. Drop in ears of corn. Bring back to a boil and simmer for 7 minutes. Put ears of corn immediately into ice water for about the same l...
  • Green Tomato Relish
  • This Green Tomato Relish recipe is one I submitted that I use all the time and tastes like the relish I eaten in catfish resturants in La., Miss., and Texas. Hope this is the one you are looking...
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  • canning green beans
  • They MUST be pressure canned or a person will be at risk for botulism. Here is the info on canning green beans. Green and wax QUANTITY: An average of 14 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average o...
  • Spiced Plums
  • Spiced Plums Yield: About 8 pints 4 quarts plums 6 cups sugar 1 cup distilled white vinegar (5%) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Procedure: Wash and dra...
  • Freezing Corn on the cob
  • Freezing Corn on the Cob for short periods of time. Leaving shucks on cobs, place in large zipploc bags removing as much air as possible. DONOT freeze longer then 3 months. Remove from freezer, thaw and you have ...
  • Light Sugar Tangelo Marmalade
  • Light Tangelo Marmalade 6 Tangelos 1 pkg. slim set fruit pectin 4 cups sugar 1/4 teaspoon margarine, butter or cooking oil To prepare fruit: Cut off peel ends from Tangelos and discard. Cut Tangelos in quarter...
  • Orange Marmalade
  • I used this one for orange marmalade. I don't see why you can't use tangelos. Should be fine. I did have trouble with it setting up, as can be a problem with marmalade. It was still good. Orange Marmalade 4 medium ...
  • Sweet Homestyle Tomato Relish
  • You can use cherry tomatoes in this. SWEET HOMESTYLE TOMATO RELISH 40 ounces tomatoes (canned or fresh) 3 onions, chopped 3 to 4 sliced sweet peppers 2 small hot peppers 2 cups sugar 1 cup vinegar 1 te...
  • Freezer Jam using Splenda
  • I made strawberry freezer jam using sure jell that you don't have to cook. I made it with Splenda and it turned out...
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  • How to Freeze Peaches, Nectarines, and Apricots
  • FREEZING PEACHES, NECTARINES AND APRICOTS --------------------- Halves and slices Fruit in halves and slices have better quality when packed in syrup or with sugar, but a water pack will serve if sweetening ...
  • Easy Sweet Pickles (using store bought pickles)
  • 1 qt. jar of hamburger sliced dill pickles (I use the cheapest brand) 1 cup of sugar 2 T. dried red pepper flakes Drain pickles and save juice. Add sugar and dried pepper flakes to pickles. Put juice back in jar a...
  • Sweet Chunk Pickles
  • Not sure if you meant chunk or not, but am posting the recipe in case this is what you want. Sweet pickle chunks: Pour boiling water over 24 pickling cukes for 4 days. On 5th day, drain, add this syrup.Cut cukes ...
  • Sweet Pickle Chunks
  • SWEET PICKLE CHUNKS Pour boiling water over 24 pickling cucumbers that have been cut in chunks and let sit for 4 days. On 5th day, drain cucumbers. Combine these ingredients and heat to make a syrup: 8 cups s...
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
  • Hi, When you look at the quantities of fruit versus sugar this recipe is a reduced sugar jam. It doesn't have any pectin so it does require a longer cooking time. Strawberry - Rhubarb Jam 3 3/4 cups of crushed s...
  • Turnip Kraut
  • Turnip Kraut 6 lbs. raw turnips, shredded 2 tablespoons salt 1-3 teaspoons sugar Brine made of 2 tablespoons salt per quart of water Use a gallon stoneware jar or pottery crock; do not use a metal cont...
  • Canning Salsas
  • That would not be a good idea to can the beans with the salsa. Also, salsas just by themselves need to be canned according to a safe,tested recipe to insure there is enough acidity to guard against botulism. Changing th...
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  • Freezing Sweet Corn
  • FREEZING SWEET CORN -------------------------------------------------------- Whole-kernel and cream-style. Select ears with plump, tender kernels and thin, sweet milk. If the milk is thick and starchy, it is bett...
  • Freezing Corn on the Cob
  • If you have lots of freezer space, I have had great success with freezing the corn by doing the following. Make sure the corn is completely cooled after gathering it. I use large plastic bags and put the corn in, they ...
  • Certo jam recipe
  • Is the powdered pectin she is using outdated? That can keep it from setting up. Also, using over ripe fruit can, too. Some jams may take several weeks to set, so be patient. As I posted before, you can remake it to get...
  • remaking soft jam
  • REMAKING SOFT JELLIES ------------------------------------------------------ Measure jelly to be recooked. Work with no more than 4 to 6 cups at a time. To remake with powdered pectin: For each quart of je...
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  • Spiced Pumpin Spread
  • Spiced Pumpin Spread 2 cups canned pumpkin 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar, measured into separate bowl (See tip below.) 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, meas...
  • Freezing Corn on the Cob
  • TO FREEZE SWEET CORN ON THE COB THAT WILL KEEP FOR YEARS.... HUSK,SILK, AND WASH CORN. BLANCH WHOLE IN A LARGE POT (BRING TO A BOIL AND BOIL FOR AT LEAST 3 MINUTES). COOL CORN IN COLD RUNNING WATER OR AN ICEWATER BATH. ...
  • Cranberry Jelly
  • Cranberry Jelly I think you will be fine just mixing up the cranberry juice according to the directions on the can and using it in this recipe. If you want the flavor a little stronger, then dilute a little less wit...
  • How to Freeze Papaya
  • FREEZING PAPAYAS Papayas freeze well. Serve partially frozen, while they still retain their shape. To prepare papayas for the for the freezer, wash, peel and cut off the stem end. Trim away any meat near the se...
  • Canning Papaya
  • You can also can it. Canning Papaya Wash, peel and seed. Cut into cubes. Make a heavy or medium sugar syrup. Bring syrup to a boil , reduce heat, add papaya. Gently cook 2-3 minutes. Pack into jars, add 1 T. bott...
  • Diet Raspberry Freezer Jam
  • DIET RASPBERRY FREEZER JAM WITH PECTIN 1 quart cleaned raspberries 3 to 4 teaspoons liquid artificial sweetener 1 package powdered pectin 1 tablespoon lemon juice Crush raspberries in saucepan. Stir in arti...
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  • Diet Peach Freezer Jam
  • DIET PEACH FREEZER JAM WITH PECTIN 4 cups peeled peaches 3 to 4 teaspoons liquid sweetener 1 tablespoon unsweetened lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon ascorbic acid 1 package powdered pectin Crush peaches in saucep...
  • Cherry Peppers (Canning Recipe)
  • 4 qt Fresh hot peppers 2 tbsp Prepared horseradish 2 Cloves garlic, whole 10 cups White vinegar 1 1/2 cups Pickling salt 1/4 cup Honey 4 qt Plus 2 cups water Cut two small slits in each pepper. You may want t...
  • Minted Simple Syrup (and re: storing infusion for jelly)
  • I don't think it would hurt to refrigerate for a few days. I just would not leave the mint leaves in as it would probably be too strong. I also have this recipe I found for a syrup to be used in teas. I will post it as...
  • Zucchini Relish
  • Zucchini Relish 12 cups ground zucchini (4 or 5 large) 4 cups ground onions 5 Tbsp. salt (not iodized) 2 1/4 cups white vinegar 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 Tbsp. nutmeg 1 Tbsp. dry mustard 1 Tbsp. turmeric 1 T...
  • Zucchini Relish
  • Zucchini Relish 12 cup ground zucchini (4 or 5 large) 4 cups ground onions 5 Tbsp. salt (not iodized) 2 1/4 cups white vinegar 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 Tbsp. nutmeg 1 Tbsp. dry mustard 1 Tbsp. turmeric 1 Tb...
  • Peach Salsa
  • Peach Salsa An excellent salsa that goes well with fish dishes, or just as a snack with crackers. 6 cups chopped peaches (about 3 pounds) 3 large fresh tomatoes 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion 4 medium jalapeno ...
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  • Mexican Tomato Sauce (canning recipe)
  • Mexican Tomato Sauce 2-1/2 to 3 lb. chile peppers 18 lb. tomatoes 3 cups chopped onions 1 tbsp. salt 1 tbsp. oregano 1/2 cup vinegar (5% acidity) YIELD: About 7 quarts PROCEDURE: CAUTION: WEAR RUBBE...
  • Hot Chili Sauce (canning recipe)
  • CHILE SALSA (HOT TOMATO-PEPPER SAUCE) 5 lb. tomatoes 2 lb. chile peppers 1 lb. onions 1 cup vinegar (5% acidity) 3 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper YIELD: 6 to 8 pints PROCEDURE: CAUTION: WEAR RUBBER GLOVE...
  • Spaghetti Sauce (canning recipe)
  • SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITHOUT MEAT 30 lb. tomatoes 1 cup chopped onions 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped celery or green pepper 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional) 4-1/2 tsp. salt 2 tbsp. oregano 4 ...
  • Mint jelly
  • I make it ahead and yes you need to refrigerate it. If you can't get to it within a few days you can freeze it too and make it later. Rose who does this all the...
  • Fruits with Spirit
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  • Kosher Style or Garlic Dill Pickles
  • Hi, I'm not familiar with that brand of pickles. The recipe posted below is one I found somewhere on the Internet...I'm sorry I'm not able to give credit where it's due. These pickles are really quite good. I did add ...
  • Watermelon Preserves
  • Watermelon Preserves Remove the green outer skin from the melon as well as the red fruit. Cut into small pieces. 4 quarts of melon rind 2 quarts of sugar 1 cup White Karo Syrup Place all in a large pot and let...
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  • Spiced Tomato Jam with Powdered Pectin
  • Hi, Hope this recipe works for you! SPICED TOMATO JAM WITH POWDERED PECTIN Recipe found at: http://hgic.clemson.edu Recipe makes about 5 half pint jars 2 1/4 lbs red tomatoes, firm but ripe 1 1/2 teaspoo...
  • Spiced Tomato Jam
  • I hope this is what you are looking for. Spiced Tomato Jam Makes about 7 pints 2 1/4 pounds ripe tomatoes 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Grated peel of 1 lemon 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 ...
  • Berry Jam
  • Berry Jam Blackberry, Blueberry, Boysenberry, Dewberry, Gooseberry, Loganberry, Raspberry, Strawberry 4 cups crushed berries 4 cups sugar Remove any stems or caps. Crush fruit. Put very seedy berries through a ...
  • Rummage Pickles
  • I have heard this recipe called hodgepodge Could this be it? Rummage Pickles 2 qts. green tomatoes 1 ssmall head cabbage 3 sweet green peppers 3 sweet red peppers 1 large ripe cucumber 3 large onions 1 quart...
  • Seedless Raspberry Jam
  • You will need to strain out the seeds in a food mill or heat the berries, and press through a mesh colander or something. Here is a recipe from Sure Jell. Seedless Raspberry Jam 5 cups prepared fruit (about 4 pt. f...
  • Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Spread
  • This just came out in the new Ball Blue book: Roasted Red Pepper Spread 6 lb., about 8 large red sweet peppers 1 lb. Roma tomatoes 2 large garlic cloves 1 small white onion 2 Tbsp. minced basil 1 Tbsp. sugar ...
  • Jam from canned fruit
  • Normally canned fruit is not used in making jams because you have no way of knowing how much sugar is in them. You can make a freezer jam using a product called Clear jell that would probalby work. You order it online....
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  • Pickled Carrots
  • Pickled Carrots 2 cups sugar 2 cups vinegar 2 cups water 1 tbsp whole mixed spices small carrots salt Scrape and wash carrots. Boil until tender in water to which 1/2 teaspoon salt has been added per quart. P...
  • Spiced Beets, Green Beans, or Carrots
  • Spiced Beets, Green Beans, or Carrots 1/4 tsp salt 3/4 tsp allspice 3/4 tsp cloves 1/4 stick cinnamon 1/4 piece mace 1 1/2 tsp celery seeds 2 cups cider vinegar, 5% acidity 1 cup sugar Green beans, beets, or...
  • Dilled Carrots
  • Dilled Carrots -------------------- 38 minutes (30 min prep, 8 min cooking) 4 pints 2 lbs carrots (20 medium sized) 1/2 cup chopped fresh dill 2 cloves garlic (peeled and halved) 2 cups water 2 cups white v...
  • Preservings Olives (links)
  • Hi Rexanne, California is one of the few places in the USA to have olive trees - the University of California cooperative extension, Sacramento County has a booklet for sale that explains the process for preserving ol...
  • Hot Pickled Eggs
  • 3 dozen hard boiled eggs 2 cups vinegar 16 ounce jar jalapenos, canned sliced is best 1 cup water 12 ounces tabasco sauce Boil the water, vinegar, and jalepeno's for about 20min and then add the tobasco sauce to i...
  • Flavored Pears
  • Hi, Here are some instructions for canning pears. Pears are borderline acid therefore added acid is necessary. Enjoy! FLAVORED PEARS Source: Ball Blue Book & UC Publication #5175, "Safe Directions for Home Ca...
  • Drying Pears
  • DRYING PEARS Source: Drying Foods At Home, UC Publication #2785 Select fully ripened fruit. Fruit good for eating is good for drying. Wash and dry pears. Peel for a superior product. Pears may be sliced for faste...
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  • Pear Sauce (low sugar, canning recipe)
  • PEAR SAUCE (LOW SUGAR) Approved by: Dr. George K. York, Food Technologist Emeritus, UC Davis Yield: 5 half-pints Ingredients 12 medium apples or 16 medium pears 1 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup honey Gro...
  • Pear Chutney
  • PEAR CHUTNEY Source: Ball Blue Book Yield: 7 pints Ingredients 4 quarts finely chopped, peeled, pitted pears (about 20 medium) 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium) 2 to 3 cups brown sugar 1/4 cup ...
  • Pear Butter
  • PEAR BUTTER Source: So Easy To Preserve 2 quarts pear pulp (about 20 medium, fully ripe pears) 4 cups sugar 1 teaspoon grated orange rind 1/3 cup orange juice 1/2teaspoon ground nutmeg To prepare pulp: quart...
  • Gingered Pear Jam
  • GINGERED PEAR JAM Source: Well Preserved Ingredients 1 cinnamon stick, 3 inches long 1 teaspoon whole cloves 6 cups peeled, cored and chopped pears- 1/2 cup lemon juice 4 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup chopped candied ...
  • Pear in Light Syrup (canning recipe)
  • Pears in Light Syrup Use ripe fruit of ideal quality for eating fresh. A bushel weighs 50 lb (22.6 kg) and yields 16 to 25 L - an average of 2˝ lb (1.1kg) per L. An average of 17˝ lb (7.9 kg) is needed for 7 L or 11 lb ...
  • Spaghetti Sauce (canning recipe)
  • Hi, I have made the recipe below for several years. It is approved for canning by the University of California...besides it's from the Ball Blue-Ribbon Cookbook. I noticed you don't want peppers....just omit them. ...
  • Stickles
  • Stickles 7 lbs. large yellow cucumbers 1 cup pickling lime 1 Gal. water 3 cups vinegar -- divided 1 small bottle red or green food coloring 10 cups sugar 8 cinnamon sticks 1 (1-oz) package red hot candies (1-10...
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  • Buffalo Berry Jelly
  • I really don't know what they are, other than some berry I read about the Native Americans eating and also bears like them. It also says somthing about them being red, yellow, and orange. I did manage to find a recipe. H...
  • Red Currant Jelly
  • RED CURRANT JELLY Printed from COOKS.COM 3 1/2 quarts currants 5 cups prepared juice 7 cups (3 lbs.) granulated sugar 1 pouch Certo fruit pectin Remove stems from currant clusters. Crush fruit one layer at a ti...
  • Blackberry Freezer Jam
  • Blackberry Freezer Jam 3 cups prepared blackberries 5 1/4 cups sugar 1 box Sure-Jell fruit pectin Crush berries one layer at a time. If desired, sieve half the pulp to remove some of the seeds. Measure 3 cups int...
  • Marinated Peppers
  • MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 ...
  • Pickled Hot Peppers
  • PICKLED HOT PEPPERS HUNGARIAN, BANANA, CHILE, JALAPENO 4 lb. hot long red, green, or yellow peppers 3 lb. sweet red and green peppers, mixed 5 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 1 cup water 4 tsp. canning or pickl...
  • Hot Pepper Jelly
  • Hot Pepper Jelly 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups) 10 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped...
  • Dilly Beans
  • DILLY BEANS This is what you do with aging garden beans that have gotten too big to eat in the normal fashion. But dilly beans are so good that it's worth buying beans just to make them. They are a new twist on dill...
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  • Freezer Pickles - 3 Kinds
  • FREEZER PICKLES Glass jars are preferable for packing these pickles. Once thawed, they should be stored in the refrigerator and used within a reasonable length of time. A disadvantage of these pickles is the ap...
  • Peach Brandy Jam
  • I am sorry, but I don't really know if this is what you are looking for, but thought I would post it anyway. I had a friend who made some and gave me a jar. It was very good. Peach brandy jam: 4 cups frozen peache...
  • Choke Cherry Jelly
  • Choke Cherry Jelly 3 cups choke cherry juice 1 cup apple juice 1 pkg. Sure Jell 5 1/2 cups sugar Put washed choke cherries in kettle with enough water to cover. Boil until cherries are soft. Drain off juice. ...
  • Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup
  • Very Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup Source: El Dorado Master Food Preservers Serves 6-8 Freeze this in bags prior to adding cream and egg yolk, and enjoying summer-fresh cooking all winter. 12 very ripe tomatoes, pee...
  • Dehydrated Tomatoes
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  • Hot Pepper and Tomato Jam
  • Hot Pepper and Tomato Jam Yield: 7 half pints 2 1/4 pounds ripe tomatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 Tablespoons chopped hot peppers -- OR 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce 6 cups sugar 3 ou...
  • Easy Tomato Puree
  • Easy Puree Wash and halve fresh tomatoes. Cook until soft. Puree by forcing through sieve or use food mill or other strainer. Pour tomato puree into tapered plastic containers, refrigerate overnight. Allow juice and s...
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  • Tomato Pear Chutney
  • Tomato Pear Chutney Source: El Dorado County Master Food Preservers Yield: About 3 half-pints 2 1/2 cups peeled, sliced tomatoes 2 1/2 cups peeled, diced pears 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion ...
  • Stewed Tomatoes
  • Stewed Tomatoes Source: El Dorado County Master Food Preservers Yield: 7 pints 4 quarts peeled, cored, chopped tomatoes 1 cup chopped celery (about 1 rib) 1/2 cup onion (about 1/2 medium) 1/4 cup chopped green pe...
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Please note that to water bath process this recipe additionl added acid is necessary. (See note). Pizza Sauce Source: Ball Blue-Ribbon Cookbook Yield: 4 pints 3 medium onions, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, min...
  • Tomato Soup For Canning
  • Tomato soup Do not thicken with flour or other thickeners before canning. You may do so after opening, if desired. Makes about 4 pints 4 quarts chopped peeled tomatoes 3 1/2 cups onions 2 1/2 cups celery 2 cup...
  • Tomato Juice
  • Tomato Juice Source: Ball Blue Book 3 to 3 1/2 pounds per quart Bottled lemon juice Wash tomatoes; drain. Remove core and blossom ends. Cut tomatoes into quarters and simmer until soft, stirring to prevent stick...
  • Spiced Peach Butter
  • Spiced Peach Butter Approved by: Dr. George K. York, Professor Emeritus Food Technology, University of California, Davis Yield: 4 8-ounce jars 10 large fresh peaches, (about 4 lbs.) Juice of 2 lemons 1/2 teas...
  • Dame Sybil's Pickled Peaches
  • Dame Sybil's Pickled Peaches Source: House & Garden, August 1962 Approved by: Dr. George K. York, Professor Emeritus Food Technology, University of California, Davis Yield: Makes 6 quarts 12 pounds medium-sized ri...
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  • Peach Vinegar
  • Peach Vinegar Source: Homemade in the Kitchen Approved by: Dr. George K. York, Professor Emeritus Food Technology, University of California, Davis Yield: 2 cups 2 cups white wine vinegar 1 pound peaches, stoned ...
  • Peach Salsa
  • Peach Salsa An excellent salsa that goes well with fish dishes, or just as a snack with crackers. 6 cups chopped peaches (about 3 pounds) 3 large fresh tomatoes 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion 4 medium jalapeno ...
  • Oscar Relish
  • Oscar Relish Source: So Easy to Preserve Yield: 6 pint jars 8 cups chopped fresh peaches (about 12 large) 8 cups chopped ripe tomatoes (about 12) 2 cups diced green peppers (2 large) 1 tablespoon red hot pepper...
  • Peach Pie Filling (canning recipe)
  • My friend made this, but said she would leave out the cinnamon, as it tasted too much like apple pie. Peach Pie Filling FOR 1 QUART FILLING 3 1/2 cups Sliced fresh peaches 1 cup Granulated sugar 1/4 cup Cle...
  • Peach Butter
  • PEACH BUTTER 4 lbs. peaches (or 8 cups puree) 1/2 cup water 3 Tbsp. bottled lemon juice 4 cups sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. ground allspice 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1/4 tsp. salt Clean & pit peaches, peel ...
  • Red Pepper Jelly
  • Red Pepper Jelly Makes eight eight-oz. jars. 5 to 6 red bell peppers 1 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup lemon juice 5 1/2 cups sugar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp chili powder 6 oz liquid pectin Wash and seed peppers; ch...
  • Pickled Horseradish Sauce
  • PICKLED HORSERADISH SAUCE 2 cups (3/4 lb.) freshly grated horseradish 1 cup white vinegar (5% acidity) 1/2 tsp. canning or pickling salt 1/4 tsp. powdered ascorbic acid YIELD: About 2 half-pints PROCE...
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  • Dandelion Jelly for Ginny
  • Dandelion Jelly 4 cups dandelion blossoms 1 quart water 1 tsp lemon or orange extract 1 package powdered pectin 4 1/2 cups granulated sugar Yello food coloring (optional) Pick dandelions blossoms early in the ...
  • Canned Chicken for Denise
  • Canned Chicken chicken, skinned and boned Boil chicken then shut off..Let set in water for 1-2 hours. Then put chicken in jars. Pour juice over to cover leaving 1 inch head space and cover with lids. Put in cook...
  • How to can beef for Denise
  • Canning Beef... 3-5 lbs roast 1 tsp salt (per quart jat) 1. Select meat suited for a roast. 2. Trim and wipe with damp cloth. 3. Cut into pieces. 4. Pack loosely to within 1 inch of top of jar. 5. Add 1 t...
  • Drying and Storing Garlic
  • HARVESTING GARLIC If you grow your own garlic, it is important to let it mature after harvest. Spread the harvested garlic heads or bulbs on newspapers or wire racks out of direct sunlight in a well-ventilated place to ...
  • Mexican Chile Pepper Tomato Sauce (canning recipe)
  • Mexican Chile Pepper Tomato Sauce Makes about 7 quarts 18 pounds tomatoes 3 pounds chile peppers 3 cups onions, chopped 1 tablespoon oregano 1 tablespoon salt 1/2 cup vinegar Prepare chile peppers It i...
  • Pickled Hot Peppers
  • HUNGARIAN, BANANA, CHILE, JALAPENO 4 lb. hot long red, green, or yellow peppers 3 lb. sweet red and green peppers, mixed 5 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 1 cup water 4 tsp. canning or pickling salt 2 tbsp. sugar...
  • Marinated Peppers
  • MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 ...
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  • Rotel Tomatoes (canning recipe)
  • Rotel Tomatoes 1 Gallon Tomatoes 8 hot peppers 2 sweet peppers 2 onions 3/4 Cup vinegar 1 teaspoon salt Peel and cut tomatoes in chunks. Chop pepper and onion, add all ingredients, including vinegar and ...
  • Freezing Melons
  • FREEZING MELONS SLICES, CUBES OR BALLS Prepare: Cut firm-ripe melons in half; remove seeds and soft tissues holding them. If for slices or cubes, cut off all rind; cut to shape. If for balls, do not cut off ...
  • Cantaloupe Peach Jam
  • CANTALOUPE-PEACH JAM 4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped cantaloupe (about 1 large) 4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped peaches (about 4 medium) 6 cups sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind Co...
  • Cantaloupe Pineapple Jam
  • Cantaloupe Jam 4 cups crushed or diced ripe cantaloupe 2 cups crushed pineapple 5 cups sugar (or 6 if you want it sweeter) 1 tsp. butter Mix all ingredients in large pan. Rub rim of pan with butter (to keep from...
  • Canning Cantaloupe for Tina
  • Canning Cantaloupe cantaloupes sugar vinegar water cinnamon Fill quarts with diced cantaloupe..To each jar add 1/2 cup sugar and 3 T vinegar. Fill with water. Some prefer to add one stick cinnamon to each jar...
  • Cantaloupe Jelly (preserves) for Tina
  • Cantaloupe Jelly (preserves) 1 pound cantaloupe flesh 3/4 pound sugar 1 lemon Cut cantaloupe into sections. Remove seeds. Cut more tender portion of pulp...Use fresh. Remove rind. Cut firm portion of pulp int...
  • Freezing Cantalope for Tina
  • Freezing Cantaloupe Dry Pack...slices, balls, cubes~pack in containers or freeze quickly on a tray then pack in containers. Wet Pack~Make a 30% syrup of ~ 2 cups of sugar dissolved in 4 cups of cold water will yiel...
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  • Cantaloupe in Lemon for Tina
  • Cantaloupe in Lemon 1 pound cantaloupe 1 pound sugar 1 lemon In a quart jar place the juice of 1 lemon, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Fill with cubed cantaloupe. Boil in water bath canner for 15 minutes. Inst...
  • How to Dry Greens (including spinach)
  • I found this listed under "spinach" at the MSU food safety site: DRYING GREENS Trim and wash the greens very thoroughly. Blanch by steaming until thoroughly wilted, about 3 to 5 minutes. Blanching may also be ...
  • Fruit Syrups (canning recipe)
  • I use this all the time with great results. Syrups made from blackberries, huckleberries, raspberries, boysenberries, loganberries, sour cherries, and Island Belle grapes as well as mixtures of berries are of good flavo...
  • Banana Jam with Cloves
  • Banana Jam 12 cups sliced bananas (about 20 medium) 6 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups orange juice 3 strips orange peel 6 strips lemon peel 2 sticks cinnamon 6 whole cloves In a large kettle, combine sliced bananas wit...
  • Spiced Blueberry Jam
  • I suppose you could use whole cloves instead of the ground. Spiced Blueberry Jam 4 1/2 cups blueberries 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cloves 7 cups sugar 1 lemon rind grated and juiced 6 oz liquid ...
  • Keep-it-Secret Marmalade (Cucumber Marmalade)
  • Hi, I've had this recipe for a while, but haven't made it - yet. Sounds very interesting. When I get around to making it I don't think I will add beet juice...maybe a little green food coloring. I like the idea of usi...
  • Sloppy Joe Sauce (canning recipe)
  • I found this online. It doesn't give a processing time. It is similar to the Ball Blue Book recipe that takes 15 minutes in a water bath. You could always pressure can to be sure it is safe. Here is what the person says...
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  • Pickled Peppers (canning recipe)
  • You will need to pickle them. Regular canned peppers require a pressure canner and they are very soft after processing. PICKLED HOT PEPPERS HUNGARIAN, BANANA, CHILE, JALAPENO 4 lb. hot long red, green, or yellow ...
  • Red Taco Sauce
  • Tomato Taco Sauce Yield: 16-18 pints 8 qt peeled, cored, finely chopped paste tomatoes 2 1/2 cups vinegar 2 Tbsp salt 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 1/2 Tbsp black pepper 5 cups chopped onions 1 Tbsp sugar ...
  • Freezing Tomatoes
  • FREEZING TOMATOES Juice. Wash, sort and trim firm, vine-ripened tomatoes. Cut into quarters or eighths. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes. Press through a sieve. Pour into containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal, lab...
  • Sun Dried Tomatoes
  • Sun Dried Tomatoes Recipe Traditionally this recipe was made in climates where drying outside was practical--hence the name. The tomatoes can be either dried in the sun or in a dehydrator or oven. Solid-type tomatoes, s...
  • Raspberry Green Tomato Jam
  • Raspberry Green Tomato Jam 2 cups finely chopped green tomatoes 2 cups sugar 1 small box raspberry gelatin Mix chopped tomatoes with sugar and bring to a boil. Add gelatin cook and stir well until thoro...
  • Pickled Garlic
  • This is from the Ball canning company. Pickled Garlic Pickling mellows garlic's pungent taste, creating a unique bite-sized burst of flavour to accent a variety of dishes. Toss pickled garlic into Italian spaghetti ...
  • Plum Steak and Burger Sauce (canning recipe)
  • I am sorry, but so far all I can find is this one with plums. I posted it anyway so you can take a look at it. Plum Steak & Burger Sauce Use this fruity sauce to baste grilled meats; or serve it with hearty cheese ...
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  • Stewed Tomatoes (canning recipe)
  • Here is how to safely can stewed tomatoes. You will need to pressure can them, or freeze them. Do not add any oil, as that will make them unsafe and pose a risk for botulism. STEWED TOMATOES (about 3 pint jars) 2...
  • How to Freeze Spaghetti Squash
  • You will need to freeze spaghetti squash since canning it makes a product that is too dense. It will not stay into chunks in the jars and canning it would lead to a possible risk of botulism due to the density of it. ...
  • Marinated Peppers
  • You must follow this exactly or you will be at a risk for botulism. Oil cuts off the air supply to foods and creates the perfect environment for botulism to grow. The high amount of acid is required for safety. Also, the...
  • Carrot Marmalade
  • Perhaps this is what you are looking for: CARROT MARMALADE 4 cups chopped raw carrots 3 cups granulated sugar Juice and grated rind of one lemon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2...
  • Carrot Cake Jam
  • Carrot Cake Jam 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) finely grated carrots (3 large carrots) 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) peeled, chopped pears (2 large) 1 (14 oz) 398 mL can crushed pineapple, undrained 3 tbsp. (45 ml) lemon juice 1 ...
  • Elderberry Jam
  • Elderberry jam 4 cups crushed elderberries 3 cups sugar 3 ounces liquid Certo pectin Cook crushed berries for 15 minutes in a saucepan. Strain to remove seeds. Combine with sugar. Bring to a boil. Add pectin and...
  • Pickled Green Beans for Heather
  • I don't know what Ceaser Drinks are, but here is a recipe for Pickled Green Beans..I hope this helps.. Pickled Green Beans Cook fresh green beans with salt. When almost done (still a little hard). Place in clean ...
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  • Spaghetti Sauce to Freeze for Rosemary
  • Spaghetti Sauce to Freeze 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 med..onions, diced 4 med. garlic cloves or 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 16 lbs. tomatoes, peeled and diced 2 cans (12 oz each) tomato paste 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup parsl...
  • Sphaghetti Sauce for Canning or Freezing for Rosemary
  • Sphaghetti Sauce for Canning or Freezing 20 large tomatoes, with skins, quartered 1-2 large onions or 1 cup diced onions 4 medium to large carrots, cut into small pieces 1/4 cup dry parsley 3 Tbsp sugar 3 Tbsp sa...
  • Pickled Dilled Beans
  • PICKLED DILLED BEANS 4 lb. fresh tender green or yellow beans (5 to 6 inches long) 8 to 16 heads fresh dill 8 cloves garlic (optional) 1/2 cup canning or pickling salt 4 cups white vinegar (5% acidity) 4 ...
  • juice from grapes
  • This is from another site I frequent. So, I just copied what the lady had to say about making the juice and jelly. Also, if you don't have a jelly bag, I find that a nice cotton flour sack towel works really well for mak...
  • Pickle Relish
  • PICKLE RELISH 3 qt. chopped cucumbers 3 cups each of chopped sweet green and red peppers l cup chopped onions 3/4 cup canning or pickling salt 4 cups ice 8 cups water 2 cups sugar 4 tsp. each of mustard...
  • Dill Relish
  • You can use regular cukes in recipes, not just pickling cukes. Dill Relish 8 pounds pickling cucumbers 1/2 cup salt 2 teaspoons tumeric(gives it a nice yellowish color) 1 quart water 1 pound yellow onions ...
  • Sweet Chunk Pickles
  • Sweet pickle chunks: Pour boiling water over 24 pickling cukes for 4 days. On 5th day, drain, add this syrup.Cut cukes in chunks. 8 cups sugar 4 cups cider vinegar 5% acidity 3 1/2 tsp. pickling and canning sal...
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  • Crab Apple Jelly
  • CRAB APPLE JELLY 4 cups crab apple juice (about 3 pounds crab apples & 3 cups water) 4 cups sugar To prepare juice: Select firm, crisp crab apples, about one fourth firm ripe, the rest fully ripe. Sort; wash;...
  • Elderberry Jelly with Certo
  • Elderberry Jelly with Certo 3 cups Prepared elderberry juice 1/2 cup Lemon juice 7 cups Sugar 2 Pouches Certo (6-oz box of 2 Pouches) Follow directions on Certo package for cooked jelly. (Cook the juice and suga...
  • apricot orange butter
  • Apricot-Orange Butter A hint of citrus enlivens apricots at their seasonal best. Apricot-Orange Butter is perfect on cheese scones, buttermilk pancakes and as a glaze over slowly baked ham. 4 cups coarsely chopped a...
  • Spiced Mulberry Jam
  • Spiced Mulberry Jam 1 qt washed and stemmed mulberries 1/4 cup lemon juice 3 cups sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon Cover mulberries with cold, salted water. Use Ľ c salt to 1 qt. water. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain and r...
  • Hot Pepper Jelly
  • This is from Sure Jell. I really like this recipe. Hot Pepper Jelly 2 medium red bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) 2 medium green bell peppers, seeded and finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cup...
  • Chocolate Raspberry Sauce
  • Chocolate Raspberry Sauce This jam is a gourmet treat. It is more expensive to prepare than the other off-season preserving recipes I've put in this site but the flavor is worth it. I have had difficulty with this rec...
  • Banana Split Conserve
  • Banana split conserve 4 cups thoroughly mashed bananas 5 cups granulated sugar 2/3 cup bottled lemon juice 1 teaspoon Fruit Fresh (absorbic acid) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 package liquid pectin -- (3 ou...
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  • Blue Raspberry Jam
  • Hi there Jan, fellow Oregonian, I thought I'd pass on something delicious. I accidently discovered a jam that everyone who tasted it, just raved and they beg me to make it all year (frozen berries work when fresh aren...
  • Canning Pear Sauce
  • Hi, Just a few cautionary words...pears are borderline acid. To can pears additional acid is required to bring the pH of the product to safe levels - below 4.6. The additional acid can be in the form of lemon juice, l...
  • Fig Jam - question: Why a second boil?
  • This is a recipe that I found on the internet a few years ago and I just made for the second time. I am not experienced with jam making, I tend to try quick and small recipes, not "real" ones, so forgive me if this is a ...
  • Honey Dip for Dried Fruits - re: sulfuring fruits
  • It is possible to do, and you can get a publication from your county extension office on this. It is a long complicated process and potentially dangerous to do. Some people are highly allergic to the sulfur compounds, es...
  • Canning Mangoes
  • Canning Mangoes Make a light or medium syrup, bring to a boil, place your peeled and sliced mangoes into the syrup. Simmer for 2 minutes. Pack into hot jars, leave 1/2 inch headspace. Seal, and water bath process for ...
  • freezing apples and pears
  • I have never frozen pears, only canned them in a light syrup. They may be frozen, though. Here is the information. Also, ascorbic acid is Fruit Fresh. FREEZING PEARS Halves or quarters Select pears that are wel...
  • Storing Walnuts
  • It depends upon how long you wish to store them hwo you wish to handle them. No matter how long, yo still want to be sure they are thoroughly dried so they don't mold. I like to shell them once dried, then freeze them ...
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  • Freezing Persimmons
  • First of all, your name really caught my attention because as I was growing up, the girl across the street was named Lynn Redding. Last I knew, she lived in Arkansas, though. Well, anyway, here is the info you asked fo...
  • mulberry jelly
  • Mulberry Jam 3 lbs ripe (black) mulberries 1/2 cup lemon juice 7 cups sugar 1 bottle liquid pectin Put berries in saucepan and crush. Heat gently until juice starts to flow. Then simmer, covered, for 15 minutes...
  • Sweet Pickles from Dill
  • Sweet Pickles from Dill Drain juice from 1 quart of dill pickles and discard juice. Do not use pickles with garlic in them! Cut each pickle lengthwise into 4 strips. Put the pickles back in the jar amd add 1 s...
  • Red Onion Jam
  • Red Onion Jam 3 cups Peeled, thinly sliced red onions 1 1/2 cups Apple juice 3/4 cup Red wine vinegar 1 tsp Dried sage 1/2 tsp Peper 5 cups Sugar 1/2 cup Packed light brown sugar 1/2 tsp Margarine 1 Pouch liqu...
  • Canning Chow Chow Recipe and Safety
  • I can't find one that contains any carrots or has that many peppers in it. Adding any extra vegetables not called for could result in spoilage or an unsafe product. One note, adding any oil to a canning recipe would be...
  • Tomato Paste (canning recipe)
  • Tomato Paste 4 dozen large tomatoes 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste) Peel, core, and chop tomatoes. Measure: you should have 8 quarts. Add salt and place in large pot and simmer over low heat for about an hour and s...
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  • serviceberry jelly
  • Serviceberry Jelly 9 cups ripe serviceberries 3/4 cup of sugar per cup of juice 1/2 cup water 3 oz liquid pectin Stem and wash berries. Place into saucepan and crush a few. Add water. Simmer fruit over low hea...
  • serviceberry jam and various recipes
  • Here is a bunch of recipes: Process them in a water bath canner for 10 minutes. Serviceberry & Black Cherry Jelly 1 quart ripe serviceberries 2 lbs ripe black cherries 1/2 cup water 1 cup sugar per cup of juice ...
  • Horseradish Jelly
  • HORSERADISH JELLY In a 1- to 1-1/2 quart pan, heat 2 cups VINEGAR over medium-high heat until steaming. Pour into a 1-quart glass jar and add 1 bottle (6 to 8 oz.) PURE HORSERADISH (not cream-style). Cover with a l...
  • Horseradish Jelly
  • Here you go, Horseradish jelly 3 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup prepared horseradish 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 6 ounces liquid pectin In a large pan combine sugar, horseradish, and vinegar over medium heat...
  • Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
  • This is the only one I found using canned jalpenos. The recipe I use has fresh jalapenos and red and green peppers. Jalapeno Pepper Jelly 3 green bell pepper, minced 2 (4 ounce) cans diced jalapeno peppers 1 1/...
  • freezing cream soups
  • Soups and purees - Prepare as usual; concentrate by using less liquid if possible. Omit potatoes. Cool rapidly, package in rigid containers, leave headspace, and freeze. Or, freeze in clean ice cube trays. When frozen, s...
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  • Blue Raspberry Jam
  • This is an unusually delicious jam recipe that I accidently created due to the fact that I had a few raspberries left over from my last batch of raspberry jam. I thought I would mix them with the first batch of blueberry...
  • Cherry Jam (using frozen cherries)
  • Cherry Jam Source: Cherry Marketing Institute Makes 5 to 6 cups. 1 1/2 pounds frozen unsweetened tart cherries 4 cups granulated sugar 1 (1 3/4-ounce) package powdered fruit pectin 3/4 cup water Follow recipe ...
  • Corn and Tomato Relish
  • This doesn't give a processing time. I am not totally positive, but I think it is 20 minutes for half pint or pints. I would have to search more to try to find a time. I did find a recipe, though: Corn and Tomato Reli...
  • Preserving Garlic Beth-Boston
  • I have not crushed it and put it in vinegar, but have pickled garlic. Pickling changes the taste or rather, you do not get the same garlicky taste. I have, however, chopped it finely, measured it out in usuable portion...
  • Cranberry Jalapeno Jelly
  • Cranberry Jalapeno Jelly Makes 8 half-pints 3 cups cranberry juice 1 cup chopped seeded jalapeno peppers 7 cups sugar 1 cup vinegar 2 3-oz pouches liquid pectin red food coloring, optional In a blende...
  • Spiced Peach Jam (bread machine)
  • I only have one bread machine jam recipe too. I have the recipe for: Spiced Peach Jam 1 c. sugar 1 Tbsp. low sugar fruit pectin 2 cups thawed slice peaches 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 2 tsp ...
  • Tangerine Jelly
  • This is for tangerine jelly, but since they are almost identical in ph or acid leve as kumquats, I don't see why this will not work the same. Of couse, I would just use the measurement amounts instead of the weight. ...
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  • Killer Jalapenos (sweet and spicy jalapenos)
  • Killer Jalapenos 11 cups sliced jalapenos (or some red and some green) 3 cups chunked onions 2 cups vinegar 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons canning salt Pack your clean, hot jars with the jals and onions. Boil the vi...
  • Preserving Habanero Peppers
  • I have never dried the peppers but have frozen them. I removed the seeds before freezing. First of all I used rubber gloves and safety glasses, as I did not want stray seeds popping in my eyes. I also prepared the pep...
  • Whiskey Marmalade
  • Whiskey Marmalade 1 can of prepared Seville Oranges (850grams) (I use "Mamade" brand) Place into a 5 quart saucepan. Add: 1 1/2 cups whiskey 1/4 cup water 4 lbs sugar Bring it all to a boil and cook at the bo...
  • Ten Bean Soup (canning recipe)
  • Ten Bean Soup 1/2 cup black beans 1/2 cup kidney beans 1/2 cup navy beans 1/2 cup pinto beans 1/2 cup Great Northern beans 1/4 cup blackeye peas 1/4 cup chick peas 1/4 cup split peas 1/4 cup lentils ...
  • Chicken Soup (canning recipe)
  • Chicken Soup 4 quarts chicken stock 3 cups diced chicken (about one 3-pound chicken) 1 1/2 cups diced celery (about 2 stalks) 1 1/2 cups sliced carrots (about 3 medium) 1 cup diced onion (about 1 medium) Sal...
  • Peach or Pear Chutney
  • Peach or Pear Chutney 4 quarts finely chopped, peeled, pitted peaches or pears (about 20 medium) 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium) 2 to 3 cups brown sugar Ľ cup mustard seed 2 tablespoons gi...
  • Country Garden Chutney
  • Country Garden Chutney 4 cups chopped, peeled, cored pears (about 3 medium) 2 cups chopped and peeled turnips (about 2 large) 2 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium) 1 3/4 cups dried currants 1 cup chopped and ...
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  • Curried Apple Chutney
  • Curried Apple Chutney 2 quarts chopped, peeled and cored apples (about 16 medium) 2 pounds seedless raisins 4 cups brown sugar 1 cup chopped onion (about 1 medium) 1 cup chopped sweet red peppers (about 2 medi...
  • Lemon Marmalade
  • Lemons have enough acid and pectin to make marmalade without adding additional pectin. Some recipes call for using the seeds, others don't. Here is a recipe, you would remove the seeds before cooking, so it won't make it...
  • Lemon or Lime Marmalade Made with Pectin
  • Lemon or Lime Marmalade Made with Pectin 3 1/2 cups prepared fruit (buy 8 medium lemons or limes) 3 1/2 cups water 3/4 tsp. baking soda 1 box SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine (optional) ...
  • Freezing Lemon Curd
  • I freeze lemon curd all the time. The eggs are cooked in the lemon curd, so you don't have to worry. Be sure to cool the curd completely before you freeze it. I put mine in the frig to cool it down before I put it in ...
  • Meyer Lemon Marmalade & Thank You: Betsy
  • Ohhhhh! Yes, I was confused, but got it now. I thought I'd pass along this recipe that I came across during all my research. Hope it's one everyone enjoys..thanks, again for all the help.. Meyer Lemon Marmalade ...
  • Calamondin Marmalade
  • Calamondin Marmalade 4 cups firm calamondins Water Sugar Wash calamondins, cut in half and remove seeds. Slice thinly or put through food chopper. Measure fruit and place in saucepan. For each cup of fruit, ad...
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  • How to Can Dry Beans
  • BEANS OR PEAS--SHELLED, DRIED All varieties QUANTITY: An average of 5 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 3-1/4 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints--an average of 3/4 pound per...
  • Dill Pickled Green Beans
  • PICKLED DILLED BEANS YIELD: About 8 pints 4 lb. fresh tender green or yellow beans (5 to 6 inches long) 8 to 16 heads fresh dill 8 cloves garlic (optional) 1/2 cup canning or pickling salt 4 cups white vi...
  • Golden Peach Salsa (canning recipe)
  • Golden Peach Salsa Yield 3 pints 2 cups peeled, cored, chopped tomatoes (prefer yellow tomatoes for pretty color) 2 cups peeled, pitted and chopped peaches 2 cups seeded and chopped green bell peppers 1 cup se...
  • Bread Machine Jam Recipes (11)
  • Editor's note: 11 Jam Recipes for the Bread Machine In reply to: I'm looking for Jam Recipes. I've recently discovered that I can make jam w/ my Breadman machine & would like some tasty receipes. I can't find th...
  • Stuffed Pickled Banana Peppers (canning recipe)
  • I did a search in the search box above the posts. You can find older posts there. This is one I posted a while back. Pickled Sauerkraut Stuffed Banana Peppers 3 lbs mild yellow banana peppers 2 cans sauerkraut, ...
  • Peach Salsa
  • Peach Salsa 6 cups Peaches, pitted and chopped 11/4 cups chopped Onion 1/2 cup Jalapenos, finely chopped 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped 1/2 cup White Vinegar 2 Tablespoons Honey 1 clove Garlic, finely chopped 11/2 t...
  • Freezing Artichokes
  • I am sorry, but I don't know what artichoke french is. I can post how to freeze artichokes. FREEZING ARTICHOKE, GLOBE Select those with uniformly green color, compact globes and tightly adhering leaves. Size has...
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  • freezing eggs
  • Eggs Freezing Eggs Raw eggs can also be frozen. Just beat the whole egg until it is blended and store in a freezer container. Label with the number of eggs and the date. Use within four months. When using with reci...
  • Microwave Dried Tomatoes
  • Hi Dawn, thought this rang a bell. A search on the site turns up this: Microwave-Dried Tomatoes Good Luck Tracey...
  • Pyracantha Jelly
  • PYRACANTHA JELLY 2 pints pyracantha berries 2 pints water 1 small lemon 1 small grapefruit 1 package Sure-Jell® 5 1/2 cups granulated sugar Boil berries in water for 20 minutes. Drain and measure juice. Add ju...
  • Freezing Ravioli
  • Dottie, the best way is to lay them on a baking seheet lined with waxed paper. Freeze them then place them in containers, such as Tupperware, in layers with wax paper between layers. To keep out moisture better, cover th...
  • Pickled Asparagus
  • Hmmm, the brine is half water/ half 5 % acidity vinegar, dill, one clove of garlic to a jar, dried pepper flakes, and salt. Should not be a problem with it. I have the book, too, so checked. I wouldn't cut down on the sa...
  • Canning Dry Pinto Beans
  • I can dry pinto beans in a pressure canner. I don't soak them first. I am currently canning dry pinto beans that are 15 years old and they turn out perfectly without soaking them first. Here's what I do: I sort the b...
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  • Juice for Jelly
  • You can use either method for making juice. You may wish to strain it if you use an electric juiceer through a coffee filter or clean white tea towel or something first. If you make grape juice, be sure to set in the fri...
  • Pickled Asparagus
  • You can add other dried spices if you wish, but if you use another recipe, be sure the vinegar solution is at least half vinegar that is 5% acidity to water. Here is my tried and true recipe: Pickled Asparagus ...
  • Raspberry Chocolate Jam
  • I can't assure you that the jam would not mold or spoil in some mannner due to the butterfat in chocolate. I think white chocolate contains milk solids, and adding any dairy product to a canned item is considered unsafe....
  • Passionfruit Jam
  • Passionfruit Jam Yield: 1 3/4 kg (3 1/2 lb) 24 passionfruit 5 cups (1 1/4 ltr.) cold water 1 cup (8 fl oz) water 1 lemon 5 cups (2 1/2 lb) sugar Wash fruit well. Scoop out the pulp from the passionfruit and re...
  • Marinated Peppers (canning recipe)
  • You will need to follow the recipe exactly or you will be at a risk of botulism. Extra oil cuts off the air supply. Botulism grows in the absence of air. The acid level in this recipe is crucial to the safety of it, too....
  • Canning Pineapple
  • Canning Pineapple QUANTITY: An average of 21 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 13 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints--an average of 3 pounds per quart. QUALITY: Select fir...
  • Spicy Chili Sauce (canning recipe)
  • Spicy Chili Sauce 4 quarts chopped, peeled, cored tomatoes (about 24 large) 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet green peppers (about 3 medium) 2 cups chopped onions (about 2 medium) 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar, 5% acidity ...
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  • Fix for Jam that Won't Jell
  • Take your strawberry "chunky syrup" put it in a saucepan, add 2-3 cups sugar. Heat until sugar dissolves; add 1 tsp. lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp unsalted butter. Bring to rolling boil. Add 1 pouch liquid pectin, return to f...
  • freezing beans and peas
  • You need to blanch green beans 3 minutes, 2 minutes for the peas. Blanching retards the enzymes that cause deterioration or spoilage of foods. You need to blanch them long enough. Also, they may be freezer burned. Yo...
  • Pomegranate Jelly
  • Pomegranate Jelly 3 1/2 cups pomagranate juice 1 pkg. powdered pectin 5 cups sugar Measure juice in a 6 quart saucepan. Add pectin. Bring to a boil.Add sugar, and mix well. Bring to a full rolling boil. Boil hard...
  • Crabapple Jelly
  • Crabapple jelly 5 1/2 cups prepared juice (buy about 5 lb. fully ripe crabapples) 4 cups water 1 box powdered Pectin 1/4 tsp. butter or margarine (optional) 7 1/2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl BRING ...
  • Canning Chicken
  • Remove excess fat. Cut the chicken or rabbit into suitable sizes for canning. Can with or without bones. Hot pack--Boil, steam or bake meat until about two- thirds done. Add 1 teaspoon salt per quart to the jar, ...
  • Canning Soups
  • SOUPS Vegetable, dried bean or pea, meat, poultry, or seafoods PROCEDURE: Select, wash and prepare vegetables, meat and seafoods as described for the specific foods. Cover meat with water and cook until tender....
  • Tips for Sugar-Free Jalapeno (& other) jams & jellies
  • I have made many sugar-free jams & jellies with Splenda & have some advice. Sugar brings out the flavor of the fruit used (or in this case, jalapenos), so keep that in mind when choosing which recipes you think you can ...
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  • Strawberry Freezer Jam (using Jello)
  • STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM 10 cups strawberry 3 1/2 cups sugar 1 large (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry Jello Mash strawberries and combine sugar. Let stand 1 hour. Heat over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Heat to bo...
  • Pickled Daikon and Carrots (re: preserving radishes)
  • This is only for a month's storage, and it is a relish. The Vietnamese put it on sandwiches. We ate some just last night on a Vientnamese pork sandwich, that is seasoned with Chinese five spice. Really good. My husband a...
  • Glace Fruits
  • Glace Fruits 1 1/2 pounds prepared fruit 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 cups water 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 cups sugar 1 cup sugar First Day: Combine the 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup, 2 cups water; a...
  • Kosher Dill Pickles (Heinz Recipe)
  • Kosher Dill (Heinz Recipe) 4 lbs pickling cukes 14 cloves garlic, peeled & split 1/4 cup salt 2 3/4 cups distilled or apple cider vinegar 5% acidity 2 3/4 cups water 12 to 14 sprigs fresh dill weed 28 peppercorn...
  • Good Home Made Dills
  • Good Home Made Dills From: BarryT/Ebensburg, PA 1/2 bushel small pickling cucumbers 1/2 bunch dill 3 gallons water 1/2 galllon vinegar or to your taste, add more 2 cups pickling salt 5 garlic cloves, sliced ...
  • Golden Pear Jam (Pineapple Pear Jam)
  • This one doesn't have commercial pectin added, but has pineapple and pears. Golden Pear Jam Ingredients: 8 medium pears, ground or mashed 1 cup crushed pineapple 4 cups white granulated sugar Optional: 1/8 ...
  • Tomato Soup (canning recipe)
  • Tomato soup Do not thicken with flour or other thickeners before canning. You may do so after opening, if desired. Makes about 4 pints 4 quarts chopped peeled tomatoes 3 1/2 cups onions 2 1/2 cups celery 2 cup...
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  • Rhubarb Marmalade
  • Rhubarb Marmalade 2 oranges 1 lemon 6 cups diced rhubarb 6 cups sugar pinch of salt 1 cup raisins Squeeze juice from oranges and lemon. Peel rind thinly from fruit. Discard white membrane and pulp....
  • Barbecue Sauce (canning recipe)
  • Barbecue Sauce 1 gallon diced tomatoes 3 stalks celery, minced 3 green peppers, minced 1/2 tsp black pepper 1 jalapeno chili, minced 1 serrano chili, minced 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 cups white sugar 1/2 ts...
  • Fire and Ice Pickles
  • Fire and Ice Pickles 2 jars (32 ounces each) dill pickle slices or spears 4 cups of sugar 1 Tbsp. Bullard's Louisiana Red Hot Pepper Sauce 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 3 cloves of garlic Drain and dis...
  • Freezing Cakes and Biscuits
  • It is best to freeze cakes plain without icing. You can freeze them, then wrap in plastic wrap, and then in aluminum foil to keep the air and moisture out. Then defrost wrapped at room temperature. You can make an icing ...
  • Spruce Tip Jelly
  • I don't know where Philomath is. Will have to look and see. Now, this was a tough recipe to find, but finally did. Just use the fir tips instead of the spruce. Should work fine. How does it taste? I understand you ...
  • Old Fashion Crock Dill Pickles
  • This should help you Velena! Old Fashion Crock Dill Pickles About 12 pounds 3- to 5-inch pickling cucumbers 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spice 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled 4 to 8 dill heads 6 quar...
  • Dried Strawberries
  • My experience with drying strawberries was that they were too tart. I personally did not care for them. They didn't taste anything like the ones in the box of cereal. You can dip fruit into sugar or honey before drying. ...
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  • Low Salt Pickled Dill Green Beans
  • Low Salt Pickled Dill Green Beans for each pint: 1 pint jar green beans 1/4 tsp. hot red pepper 1/2 tsp. mustard seed 1/2 tsp. dill seed garlic, 1 clove per jar for the brine: 5 cups water 5 cups vinegar, ...
  • Salmon Berry Jam - Use a recipe for raspberry jam
  • The info I have found says to use a recipe for raspberry jam for salmon berries. Raspberry Jam 5 cups prepared fruit (about 4 pt. fully ripe red raspberries, loganberries or youngberries) 1 box SURE.JELL Fruit P...
  • How to Can Potatoes
  • CANNING POTATOES, WHITE -- CUBED OR WHOLE QUANTITY: An average of 35 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 22-1/2 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints. A bag weighs 50 pounds and yields 8...
  • Canaloupe Jam
  • Cantaloupe Jelly 2 1/2 pounds peeled and diced cantaloupe 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 peel of tangerine or orange Place cantaloupe covered with sugar in a covered bowl and put in r...
  • Canning Recipe for Vension
  • Bone and completely defat vension, then cut in to bite sized pieces. I brown in frying pan till almost done. I then fill jars 1 inch from top with meat, lightly packed and add 1/2 tsp canning salt to pints or 1 tsp ...
  • Certo Grape Jelly (using grape juice)
  • CERTO® Grape Jelly Makes: about 7 (1-cup) jars or 112 servings, 1 Tbsp. each 4 cups prepared juice (buy about 3 lb. fully ripe Concord or other loose-skinned grapes)* 1/2 cup water 7 cups sugar, measured into...
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  • Old fashion Crock Dill Pickles
  • Old fashion Crock Dill Pickles 2 handfuls grape leaves or sour cherry leaves 12 pounds 3- to 5-inch pickling cucumbers 2 tablespoons mixed pickling spice 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated and peeled 4 to 8 dill hea...
  • Grape Jelly (using grape juice) - 3 recipes for da
  • GRAPE JELLY 3 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups grape juice 1 bottle Certo, liquid pectin Stir together sugar and juice and put on high heat. Bring to a boil. Add 1/2 bottle Certo and return to boil. Add the rest of the ...
  • How to Freeze Peas
  • Select well-filled flexible pods with tender seeds. Shell peas, discarding hard pods. Water blanch for 2 minutes. Cool promptly in cold water and drain well. Pack into containers, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Se...
  • Apricot Strawberry Jam
  • Apricot Strawberry Jam 3 1/4 cups prepared fruit (buy about 1-1/2 lb. fully ripe apricots and 1 qt. fully ripe strawberries) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 box MCP Pectin 1 cup light corn syrup 4 1/2 cups sugar, meas...
  • How to Can Tomatoes
  • How to Can Tomatoes First, peel the tomatoes by blanching in boiling water until the skin splits, about a minute. Pierce them first or cut a small X in the top. Then slip into cold water, and peel. You will have to...
  • Spiced Blueberry Jam
  • Spiced Blueberry Jam 1/4 tsp. allspice 6 quarts blueberries 1 stick cinnamon 1/2 tsp. whole cloves 3 tbsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. salt 8 1/2 cups of sugar 1/2 cup water Pick over, wash and measure blueberries....
  • How to Freeze Spaghetti Squash
  • Spaghetti squash freezes very well, and is handled a bit differently from other winter squashes. Wash, slit in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place squash, cut side up, in shallow baking pans and bake...
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  • Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
  • Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Makes: about 7 (1-cup) jars. 4 cups prepared fruit (buy about 1 qt. fully ripe strawberries and 1-1/2 lb. fully ripe rhubarb) 1/2 cup water 1 box SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin 1/2 tsp. butter...
  • Rhubarb Jelly
  • Rhubarb Jelly 3 cups prepared juice (about 3 lb. fully ripe rhubarb) 1 box SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine (optional) 4 1/2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl (See tip below.) BR...
  • Strawberry Jam
  • Strawberry Jam 5 cups prepared fruit (about 2 quarts fully ripe strawberries) 1 box SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine (optional) 7 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl BRING boiling-wa...
  • How to can tomatoes
  • This is the way my family has canned tomatoes for as long as I can remember. It is only if you want crushed tomatoes (great for sauces, meatloaf, soups). Peel and quarter the tomatoes (eighth the larger ones)and remov...
  • Tomato Green Chile Salsa (canning salsas)
  • CAUTION: Most salsa recipes contain a mixture of low-acid foods, such as onions and chiles. Acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice must be added to prevent the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, from growing. This bacteria p...
  • chow chow
  • This is the closest recipe I can find. Chow Chow -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yields: 4 pints Ingredients: 1 quart chopped cabbage (about 1 small head)...
  • making cherry juice
  • You will need to add some water to the fruit, enough to keep it from scorching, place in a large pan and simmer until they are cooked and soft. Place them in a colander lined with a flour sack towel, some layers of chees...
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  • Garlic Dill Pickles
  • Kosher Dill (Heinz Recipe) 4 lbs pickling cukes 14 cloves garlic, peeled & split 1/4 cup salt 3 cups distilled or apple cider vinegar 5% acidity 3 cups water 12-14 sprigs fresh dill weed 28 peppercorns Wash ...
  • How to Can Cherry Juice
  • I posted a message a few days ago, but I don't know where it went! You need to add a little water to the cherries, then cook until they are soft. Then strain thru a colander lined with a flour sack towel, or several l...
  • Marinated Peppers (canning recipe)
  • MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 ...
  • Pickled Peppers (canning recipe)
  • Pickled Peppers (canning recipe) HUNGARIAN, BANANA, CHILE, JALAPENO 4 lb. hot long red, green, or yellow peppers 3 lb. sweet red and green peppers, mixed 5 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 1 cup water 4 tsp. cannin...
  • Sweet Pickled Carrots (canning recipe)
  • Sweet Pickled Carrots Preparation Time: Approximately 1 Hour Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes, Processing time: 30 minutes Makes: Approx. 7 half-pints 2 pounds carrots 1-1/2 cups water 1-1/2 cups wh...
  • Ground Beef (canning recipe)
  • GROUND OR CHOPPED MEAT Bear, beef, lamb, pork, sausage, veal, venison PROCEDURE: Choose fresh, chilled meat. With venison, add one part high-quality pork fat to three or four parts venison before grinding. Us...
  • Soups (canning recipe)
  • Here is some info on canning soups. If you make it a soup consistency, and fill the jars half full of the solids and then the rest of the jar with liquid, you may can your ground meat, onion, corn, etc. Then open the jar...
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  • Sweet Cherry Dills (pickles - canning recipes)
  • CHERRY DILLS rec.food.cooking/Katie E. Green/1995 This is my grandmother's own recipe for Cherry Dill Pickles. Here in Washington State, turn of the century there were not a lot of grape vineyards. Most of the cris...
  • Pickle Relish (canning recipe)
  • You can make some great relishes, both dill and swet ones. My favorite, though, is zucchini relish. PICKLE RELISH 3 qt. chopped cucumbers 3 cups each of chopped sweet green and red peppers l cup chopped onion...
  • Apple Pie Filling (canning recipe)
  • There are recipes for several types of pie fillings. You will need to buy Clear jell which is a special thickener designed for canning. You can buy it here in Wa. at Wilco in BattleGround. Also the Decorette shop in Port...
  • Cherry Pie Filling (canning recipe)
  • Hey, we are neighbors. If you pop over to the extension office, you can get a copy of the pie filling recipes as well as other pamphlets. Most have a small fee, but worth it. If you have a dial gauge pressure canner, b...
  • Bread and Butter Pickles (canning recipe)
  • I don't see any reason to not use a regular recipe for pickles and substitute peppers for the cucumbers. BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES 6 lbs of 4- to 5-inch pickling cucumbers 8 cups thinly sliced onions (About 3 pou...
  • Barbecue Zucchini Relish
  • Barbecue Zucchini Relish 4 cups finely chopped zucchini (about 2 large) 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 medium sweet red, green or yellow pepper, finely chopped 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 2 Tbsp. pickling salt 1 ...
  • Zucchini Relish (canning recipe)
  • I love this stuff ! I have tasted other recipes, but I like this the best: Zucchini Relish 10 cups ground zucchini 3 cups ground onion 5 tablespoons salt 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon dry mustard 3/4 te...
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  • Apricot and Almond Chutney (canning recipe)
  • Apricot and Almond Chutney 1 cup cider vinegar 1 cup granulated sugar 12 apricots 2 red bell peppers 2 onions 1 garlic clove 1 orange 1 lemon 1/2 cup sliced candied ginger 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup raisins 1/...
  • Apricot Jalapeno Preserves
  • Apricot Jalapeno Preserves 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, stems and seeds removed 1 large red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed 2 cups cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped 6 cups granulated sugar 3 ...
  • Apricot Nectar (canning recipe)
  • Apricot Nectar This purée is thinned with ice water (to suit your taste) when served as a drink. Apricots, pitted and sliced Boiling water Lemon juice (optional) Granulated sugar Measure prepared fruit into a l...
  • Bread and Butter Pickles,(canning recipe)
  • You will have to water bath can them. I don't know what you mean by cold pack for sure. There is raw pack or hot pack. There used to be an old method called "open kettle" where you put the food in the jars, filled w/ hot...
  • Citrus Spiced Honey (canning recipe)
  • Citrus Spiced Honey 1 quart Honey 6 to 8 dried lemon slices 4 Cinnamon sticks (broken up coarsely) 16 whole cloves 6 to 8 1/2 pint canning jars (sterilized) Labels for the finished jars. In a heavy large ...
  • Fixing Runny Jams - Remaking Soft Jellies
  • Runny Jams First, give it 3-4 weeks as some take that long to gel. I don't know if you used commercial pectin or not. REMAKING SOFT JELLIES Measure jelly to be recooked. Work with no more than 4 to 6 cups at...
  • Spiced Honey from the Ball Blue Book of Preserving
  • This recipe is from the Ball Blue Book of Preserving: Spiced Honey Yield: About 3 half-pints 1 lemon 12 whole cloves 3 sticks cinnamon 2 2/3 cups honey Cut lemon into 6 thin slices. Place 2 cloves in each ...
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  • canning on a glass cooktop stove
  • I have a glasstop stove as well, mine is a ge spectra, and i have been canning on it since last year. I have not had any problems with it, and i just bought a 21qt water canner, and still have had no problems with the s...
  • Freezing Corn Off the Cob
  • Whole-kernel and cream-style. Select ears with plump, tender kernels and thin, sweet milk. If the milk is thick and starchy, it is better to freeze corn as cream-style. Husk ears, remove silk and wash the corn. Bla...
  • Bread and Butter Pickles (canning recipe)
  • All foods must be canned in either a boiling water bath canner or pressure canner, based upon the current guidelines. Here is the info on bread and butter pickles. BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES 6 lbs of (4- to 5-inch) ...
  • Glace Fruit (candying fruits)
  • Glace Fruit 1 1/2 pounds prepared fruit 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 cups water 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 cups sugar 1 cup sugar First Day: Combine the 2/3 c. sugar, 1/2 c. corn syrup, 2 c. water; add fr...
  • Pineapple Jam
  • Pineapple jam 1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple in syrup, undrained 1 box SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine (optional) 3 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl BRING boiling-water canne...
  • How to Freeze Summer Squash
  • Summer squash can only be canned as pickled or with tomatoes in a pressure canner. You can freeze it. Normally onions are frozen diced or in slices and frozen raw. They are so handy to have on hand. To freeze zucch...
  • Marinated Peppers (canning recipe)
  • You will only be able to can peppers with oil if you follow this recipe.They must be highly acidified or you will be at a risk for botulism. Use half pints or pints only for safety,too. MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hu...
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  • Peach Pepper Jam ( canning recipe)
  • Peach Pepper Jam 4 cups peeled peaches -- finely chopped 1 whole red pepper -- chopped 1/2 cup green pepper -- chopped 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 1 b...
  • Sunset's Pickles - Thank You
  • I'm new to this board & somewhat new to canning. I like this recipe & just canned 3 pts. I have a similar recipe. Editor's note: Hi Mat, Thanks for posting and welcome to the boards - I hope you'll visit us often...
  • Green Tomato Jelly (using Jello)
  • GREEN TOMATO JELLY 5 cups green tomatoes, cut into small pieces 4 cups sugar 1 (6 oz) pkg. raspberry Jello Boil tomatoes and sugar together for 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Jello and stir well. Put into ...
  • Preserving Cayenne Peppers
  • You can freeze or dry your hot peppers. Just slice them up to what ever you are making and add just a little..for like they say a little goes a long way. Whether salsa, spaghetti sauce or whatever you want to add them to...
  • Pickled Hot Peppers (canning recipe)
  • On the left hand side of the page here, there is a search box where you can find older posts. Thought it may be helpful for you to know. PICKLED HOT PEPPERS HUNGARIAN, BANANA, CHILE, JALAPENO 4 lb. hot long red,...
  • Marinated Peppers (canning recipe)
  • MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 ...
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  • Salsa Recipes (canning recipe)
  • CAUTION: Most salsa recipes contain a mixture of low-acid foods, such as onions and chiles. Acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice must be added to prevent the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, from growing. This bacteria p...
  • Quick Fresh-Pack Dill Pickles (canning recipe)
  • I am sorry, but I would have no way of knowing what recipe that was. Also, many of the older recipes should not be used any longer since the vinegar we have now is not nearly acidic as yearsago. Only 5% acidity vinegar s...
  • Orange Juice Jelly (canning recipe)
  • Oh, I found it !! Orange Jelly from Frozen Concentrated Juice With Powdered Pectin 12 ounces concentrated orange juice, thawed 2 1/2 cups water 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 box pwdered pectin Yield: 5 or 6 half-pi...
  • Apple Pie Filling (canning recipe)
  • The only thickener now approved for safe canning of pie fillings is Clear jell. I buy mine online at Barry Farm Foods. The cheapest price I can find and they have good serviece. I also order pectin in bulk from them....
  • How to Freeze Tomatoes
  • Yes, you can freeze your tomatoes. I personally peel mine first, since the peels are like little slivers of paper if you don't. Then I just chop mine, put in ziploc freezer bags and freeze....
  • Freezing Tomatoes and Salsa
  • I make even salsa out my tomatoes and freeze it. It's great to add even to chili for it has all the ingredients in it to liven it up. I also freeze tomatoes whole like the cherry or roma. I just plop them in a bag and wh...
  • Freezing tomatoes
  • When I freeze my tomatoes, I take the skin off in the boiling water bath. Then I put the whole tomato in a zip lock bag, when I think I have enough in the bag, I put my hand in and sqeeze all of them, and then I close a...
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  • Cantaloupe Peach Preserves
  • Cantaloupe Peach Preserves 4 cups of cantaloupe peeled 2 cups of peaches 5 cups sugar 2 Tbsp. lemon juice Wash and cut firm, ripe melon in l inch slices crosswise. Remove rind and seeds. Cut slices into even pi...
  • Relish
  • I make this relish every year and it's so simple and others seem to like it when I share it. Use it for hamburgers or hotdogs or add it to a potato or macaroni salad Take a package of Mrs. Wages sweet pickle mix and m...
  • Green Tomato Jam (using Jello)
  • Michelle, I got this recipe from my neighbor and have used the recipe quite a few times and really like the taste. The flavor is much better when you use a strong Jello flavor like raspberry or strawberry or grape etc...
  • Pickle Relish (canning recipe)
  • PICKLE RELISH 3 qt. chopped cucumbers 3 cups each of chopped sweet green and red peppers l cup chopped onions 3/4 cup canning or pickling salt 4 cups ice 8 cups water 2 cups sugar 4 tsp. each of mustard...
  • Pickled Sauerkraut Stuffed Banana Peppers
  • I don't know if you mean the ones with sauerkraut or what you want them stuffed with. Those are the only ones I know of. If you mean things like cheese or meats, then they cannot be canned at home. I posted a recipe ...
  • Refrigerator Dill Pickles for John, PA
  • Hi John :-) Here is a recipe that was posted by Kelly~WA. If you type "refrigerator dill pickles" in the search box, you will find many other recipes from which to choose. Refrigerator Dill Pickles 3 quarts water...
  • Refrigerator Dills
  • REFRIGERATOR DILLS--WHOLE PACK 6 lb. of 3- to 4-inch pickling cucumbers 18 to 24 large heads of fresh dill weed or 3/4 cup dill seeds 1 1/2 gallons water 3/4 cup canning or pickling salt 2 to 3 cloves garli...
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  • Kosher Dills (Heinz Recipe) - spear pickles
  • I am not familiar with those pickles, but these are the ones I like: Kosher Dills (Heinz Recipe) 4 lbs pickling cukes 14 cloves garlic, peeled & split 1/4 cup salt 3 cups distilled or apple cider vinegar 3 cups...
  • How to Freeze Sweet Corn
  • FREEZING SWEET CORN Whole-kernel and cream-style. Select ears with plump, tender kernels and thin, sweet milk. If the milk is thick and starchy, it is better to freeze corn as cream-style. Husk ears, remove sil...
  • Pickled Hot Peppers (canning recipe)
  • On the left hand side of the page here (or at the bottom of each message), there is a search box where you can find older posts. Thought it may be helpful for you to know. PICKLED HOT PEPPERS HUNGARIAN, BANANA, CHIL...
  • Marinated Peppers (canning recipe)
  • If you don't want them pickled, then you must use a pressure canner. They will be quite soft, though. MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice ...
  • Canning Salsa
  • You can use the canned tomatoes for making salsa. You do need to use a recipe that is tested for safety for salsas in order to prevent botulism. Here are some recipes: CAUTION: Most salsa recipes contain a mixture of lo...
  • How to Freeze Okra
  • You coat after it is frozen. I froze some one year and it was good. I spread the cut pieces onto cookie sheets, froze, then put into bags and put back into the freezer. FREEZING OKRA Select young, tender, green p...
  • Cherry Jam
  • Cherry Jam 4 cups prepared fruit (about 3 lb. fully ripe sweet cherries) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 (2 oz) box SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine (optional) 5 cups sugar, measured into se...
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  • Piccalilli
  • PICCALILLI 6 cups chopped green tomatoes 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet red peppers 1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers 2 1/4 cups chopped onions 7 1/2 cups chopped cabbage 1/2 cup canning or pickling salt 3 tbsp ...
  • Remaking Soft Jellies
  • Yes, you need to reserilize your jars. REMAKING SOFT JELLIES Measure jelly to be recooked. Work with no more than 4 to 6 cups at a time. To remake with powdered pectin: For each quart of jelly, mix l/4 cup su...
  • concord graoe jam
  • SURE.JELL® Concord Grape Jam Makes: about 10 (1-cup) jars. 6 cups prepared fruit (buy about 4 lb. fully ripe Concord grapes) 1 cup water 1 box SURE.JELL Fruit Pectin 1/2 tsp. butter or margarine (optional) ...
  • Fruit Syrups (canning recipe)
  • Fruit Syrup 4 cups pureed fruit 4 cups sugar 3 tp 4 tbsp lemon juice 1/2 pkg Sure Gel dry pectin Mix all ingredients together in a pan, bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour hot in...
  • Green tomatoe Relish - Paula Il.
  • I suspect the relish you are talking about is green tomato relish. Here is the recipe I use: Combine and soak in salt water for 3 hours. 2 quarts chopped green tomatoes 2 medium chopped onions cayene or jalapeno p...
  • Amaretto Cherry Jam
  • This recipe is from The Bountiful Kitchen. It is avidly sought after in my Christmas baskets! Tastes like cherry pie in a jar! The original recipe calls for 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds to be combined with the ch...
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  • Blueberry Lime Jam
  • Probably too late for this year, but this is my family's favorite jam. I make several batches every year. It's from the Ball Blue Book. Blueberry Lime Jam 4 1/2 cups blueberries 1 pkg. pectin 1/3 cup lime juice ...
  • Brandied Peach Jam
  • It's not a fuzzy navel, but it's real good! I have a friend who says all she needs for Christmas is a jar of this and a spoon! From the 1990 Ball Blue Book (but not in the new one) Brandied Peach Jam 4 cups froz...
  • How to Can Green Beans
  • BEANS, SNAP AND ITALIAN -- PIECES Green and wax QUANTITY: An average of 14 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 9 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints. A bushel weighs 30 pounds ...
  • Stewed Tomatoes (canning recipe)
  • You will need to can these in a pressure canner. They are unsafe in a water bath canner. STEWED TOMATOES (about 3 pint jars) 2 quarts chopped tomatoes 1/4 cup chopped green peppers 1/4 cup chopped onions 2 tea...
  • Certo Apple Butter (canning recipe)
  • CERTO® Apple Butter Makes: about 8 (1-cup) jars or 128 servings, 1 Tbsp. each 5 cups prepared fruit (buy about 4 1/4 lb. fully ripe tart apples) 1 1/2 cups water 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tsp. ground cinnamon ...
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  • canning on a glass top stove
  • I have a glass top stove. Look at the bottom of the canner. If it has a flat bottom, it should be okay for glass -- most don't have flat bottoms. I use a large stock pot and put canning screw bands in the bottom to keep ...
  • Stewed Tomatoes (canning recipe)
  • Recipe: Stewed Tomatoes (canning recipe) From: Linda Lou,WA 8-28-2004 You will need to can these in a pressure canner. They are unsafe in a water bath canner. STEWED TOMATOES (about 3 pint jars) 2 quarts...
  • Pickled Dill Beans (canning recipe)
  • These should only be canned in pints or smaller for proper heat penetration. PICKLED DILLED BEANS 4 lb. fresh tender green or yellow beans (5 to 6 inches long) 8 to 16 heads fresh dill 8 cloves garlic (opti...
  • How to Can Fruit Juice
  • You can wash, peel, and remove the seeds. Chop and then mix fruit with a small amount of water, approx. 1 cup with each quart. Cook below a simmer until soft. Stir frequently. Press thru a strainer or puree thru a fo...
  • favorite canning books
  • Thank you for your kind words. My favorites are the: Ball Blue Book University of Georgias So Easy to Preserve (good basic book that is USDA tested) The Joy Of Cooking All About Canning and Preserving (has m...
  • Fiesta Corn Relish (canning recipe)
  • This is the closest recipe I have that contains corn: Fiesta Corn Relish 5 ears fresh corn or 6 - to make 4 cups* 1 hot yellow pepper -- seeded and finely chopped** 2 cloves garlic -- minced 1 1/2 cups cider vin...
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  • Fruit Syrups (canning recipe)
  • use this all the time with great results. Syrups made from blackberries, huckleberries, raspberries, boysenberries, loganberries, sour cherries, and Island Belle grapes as well as mixtures of berries are of good flavor...
  • Marinated Peppers
  • You can always dice them and freeze them to add to foods later. MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregan...
  • How to Dry Figs
  • I don't know anything about the variety of figs, sorry. Here is how to dry them: DRYING FIGS In dry warm climates figs are allowed to partially dry on the trees. Ripe figs dry in 12 to 20 hours in a dehydrator....
  • Pressure canner for water bath
  • You can use the pressure canner as a water bath but just sitting the lid on, not tightening it down. I am using mine for that right this minute. Holds one more jar than the regular water bath, too. No, sorry, the pum...
  • Green Tomato Jelly
  • GREEN TOMATO JELLY 5 cups green tomatoes, diced 4 cups sugar 6 oz pkg. raspberry Jello Boil tomatoes and sugar together for 15 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Jello and stir well. Put into blender. Blend well. Po...
  • Freezer Green Tomato Jam
  • FREEZER GREEN TOMATO JAM 5 cups chopped green tomatoes 4 cups sugar 2 (3 oz.) pkgs. raspberry Jello Boil tomatoes and sugar for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in Jello until dissolved. Put in jars and...
  • Old Fashioned Green Tomato Mincemeat (canning recipe)
  • If you are wanting one with meat, you will need to pressure can it. Old Fashioned Green Tomato Mincemeat 3 quarts chopped green tomatoes 1 1/2 quarts peeled, chopped tart apples 2 cups raisins 1 cup currants ...
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  • Refrigerator Mincemeat
  • Mincemeat 1 small navel orange 1 small lemon 8 cups finely diced unpeeled apples 1 1/2 cups golden raisins 1 1/2 cups seedless raisins 1 cup mixed diced candied fruits 1 cup orange juice 4 cups packed brown sug...
  • Pear mincemeat (canning recipe)
  • Old-Time Pear Mincemeat New-time cooks win praise on pies made with Grandma's pear mincemeat. Source: Freezing & Canning Cookbook, Prized Recipes from the Farms of America, Edited by Nell B. Nichols, Farm Journal, I...
  • How to Can Pork
  • This is how you can pork. If you are adding the chiles, it still needs to have about half of the jars as liquid or it will be too dense to safely can. Half of the jar is filled with the solids, then half of the jar is fi...
  • Pickled Beets (canning recipes)
  • There are a few different recipes for canning pickled beets. If you want Harvard beets, you will need to thicken them AFTER your open the jars to serve them, since thickening before canning is unsafe. Here is one reci...
  • Pickled Beets 2 (canning recipes)
  • PICKLED BEETS 7 lbs if 2- to 2-1/2 inch diameter beets 4 cups vinegar (5%) 1 1/2 teaspoons canning or pickling salt 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 cinnamon sticks 12 whole cloves 4 to 6 onions (2- to 2-1/2...
  • Pickled Beets 3 (canning recipes)
  • This is the recipe I use: Pickled Beets Wash beets, trim off tops, leave 2inches, approx. Cook until tender, dip into cold water, peel. Leave small beets whole, if desired, slice larger beets. Make the followin...
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  • Canned Salsa with Black Beans and Corn
  • I love salsa with black beans and corn. However, I know there are no safe recipes. So what I do is make "any" safe salsa recipe that I like and when I am going to use a jar, I add canned corn and canned black beans. M...
  • Spinach and Other Greens (canning recipe)
  • Canning greens takes 90 minutes, quarts, in a pressure canner. Your beets would be overcooked to add them together. SPINACH AND OTHER GREENS QUANTITY: An average of 28 is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an a...
  • Freezing Mushrooms
  • FREEZING MUSHROOMS Choose mushrooms free from spots and decay. Sort according to size. Wash thoroughly in cold water. Trim off ends of stems. If mushrooms are larger than 1 inch across, slice them or cut them i...
  • Vegetable Antipasto (canning recipe using eggplant)
  • Eggplant canned by itself is not considered safe. It is too low in acid and too dense of a product. I only have a recipe for an antipasto that has some eggplant in it. Vegetable Antipasto This antipasto recipe wa...
  • Cranberry Conserve
  • I have not tried this, but hear it is good: Cranberry Conserve Yield: About 4 half-pint jars 1 unpeeled, finely chopped orange 1 cup water 3 cups sugar 1 quart cranberries, washed 1/2 cup seedless raisins...
  • Freezing Eggplant Parmigiana
  • First, congratulations on getting your own apartment! Yes, freeze your eggplant parmigiana. It may be a little different in texture after frozen, but still very good. If you can get some small plastic freezer container...
  • How to fix salty pickles
  • I use that recipe and don't find them too salty, but each person has different tastes. Did you use regular canning and pickling salt? Different types of salts do measure differently. Kosher salt is usually weighed, not m...
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  • Tomato Preserves (canning recipe)
  • Tomato Preserves 2 lbs. tomatoes 8 cups sugar 2 lemons, thinly sliced 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. whole cloves 1/2 tsp. whole allspice 1 stick cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger Scald and skin tomatoes and ...
  • freezing tomatoes, peppers, and onions for salsa
  • You can freeze them, but the texture will be softer since the cell walls break down during freezing. Measure them out in the amounts before freezing them. Many people do this. As a side note, dicing up all the peppers ...
  • How to Freeze Cherries
  • You can freeze them plain in bags or containers, as you said. Pit them first, of course. Here are two other ways of freezing them. They syrup or sugar keeps them more firm. FREEZING CHERRIES Cherries, sour Whol...
  • Refrigerator Dills
  • REFRIGERATOR DILLS--WHOLE PACK 6 lb. of 3- to 4-inch pickling cucumbers 18 to 24 large heads of fresh dill weed or 3/4 cup dill seeds 1 1/2 gal. water 3/4 cup canning or pickling salt 2 to 3 cloves garlic, ...
  • How to Freeze Onions
  • Sandi, What I do with onions and bell peppers is dice them up and put the pieces into ice cube trays and muffin tins for larger amounts, cover with water and freeze. When they are frozen, put into doubled freezer bags. ...
  • How to Freeze Onions
  • I dice onions and then freeze in one cup measurements in small ziploc sandwich bags, then place them inside a gallon size one. Then, I place inside another one, just so they don't give off odors in my freezer. You can fr...
  • Marinated Peppers (canning recipe)
  • Unless you marinated them or pickle them, they need to be pressure canned to insure safety. MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups whit...
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  • Pickled Bell Peppers (canning recipe)
  • PICKLED BELL PEPPERS 7 lb. firm bell peppers 3 l/2 cups sugar 3 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 3 cups water 9 cloves garlic 4 l/2 tsp. canning or pickling salt YIELD: About 9 pints PROCEDURE: Wash pepper...
  • Canned Potatoes
  • If you used regular salt and not canning salt it could be due to the anticaking agents or iodine in the salt. Or, it may just be starch from the potatoes. If you processed them for the proper time in a pressure canner, a...
  • Moroccan Preserved Lemons
  • Have you considered preserving the lemons instead of only the juice? Here is a recipe I love for Moroccan Preserved Lemons that can be used for all kinds of dishes: 5 lemons, quatered but still attached at one end (do...
  • Home-Cured Olives in Brine
  • I cure my olives at home and they are delicious! It's very easy and very safe. Simply score each olive deeply, cover the olives with water and salt (about 1/4 cup salt for 1 quart of water) add spices if you wish, I...
  • Why jars don't seal
  • Many times it is because they are overtightened. Just tighten the bands until you feel a slight resistance, only finger tight. Also, they should only be placed in 180 degree water, not allowed to boil. Here is some m...
  • Apple Pie Filling (canning recipe)
  • Apple Pie Filling Source: So Easy to Preserve 1 QUART JAR 3 1/2 cups Blanched, sliced apples 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Sugar 1/4 cup *Clear Jel 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg 1/2 cup Cold Water 3...
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  • Blueberry Pie Filling (canning recipe)
  • Blueberry Pie Filling FOR 1 QUART FILLING 3 1/2 cups fresh or thawed blueberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar; plus... 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1/4 cup Clear Jel(tm); plus... 1 tbsp Clear Jel(tm) 1 cup cold water 3 ...
  • Cherry Pie Fillling (canning recipe)
  • Cherry Pie Filling FOR 1 QUART FILLING 3 1/3 cups sour cherries (fresh or thawed) 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup Clear Jel(tm); plus... 1 tbsp Clear Jel(tm) 1 1/3 cups cold water 1 tbsp bottled lemon juice; plus...
  • Dill Pickles (Better Homes and Gardens 1981)
  • Dill Pickles For each quart: 1/2 lb 4-inch pickling cucumbers (5 or 6 cucumbers) 4 heads fresh dill or 2 tbsp dillseed 1 tsp mustard seed 1 3/4 cups water 3/4 cup cider vinegar 1 TBSP. pickling salt Preparing...
  • How to Corn Beef
  • Recipe: Make your own Corned Beef To: Cooking Club at Recipelink.com From: Jeanne/FL 12-27-2002 This is something I always tell myself I am going to make, but never get around to doing it. This recipe is...
  • Green Tomato Relish
  • PICKLED GREEN TOMATO RELISH l0 lb. small, hard green tomatoes l l/2 lb. red bell peppers l l/2 lb. green bell peppers 2 lb. onions l/2 cup canning or pickling salt l qt. water 4 cups sugar l qt. vinegar...
  • Chow Chow
  • Chow Chow 2 quarts shredded cabbage (about one medium head). I use the same grater to shred the cabbage that I do to make slaw. 1/2 cup sweet onions chopped fine 1/2 cup chopped green or red bell peppers (optional) ...
  • Sauerkraut
  • Sauerkraut 25 lbs cabbage 3/4 cup canning or pickling salt Quality: For the best sauerkraut, use firm heads of fresh cabbage. Shred cabbage and start kraut between 24 and 48 hours after harvest. Yield: Ab...
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  • Blender Ketchup
  • No reason to not freeze this instead of canning. BLENDER KETCHUP Use electric blender and eliminate need for pressing or sieving. 24 lbs ripe tomatoes 2 lbs onions 1 lb sweet red peppers 1 lb sweet gre...
  • Tomato Ketchup
  • TOMATO KETCHUP 24 lbs ripe tomatoes 3 cups chopped onions 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) 3 cups cider vinegar (5%) 4 tsp whole cloves 3 sticks cinnamon, crushed 1-1/2 tsp whole allspice 3 tbsp...
  • Cactus Fruit Jelly (Prickly Pear 'Apple' Jelly)
  • CACTUS FRUIT JELLY (Prickly Pear "Apple" Jelly) 3 1/4 cups juice from cooked fruit 1 bottle liquid pectin Juice of two lemons 8 level cups sugar Remove fine thorns and blossom ends from 3 pounds of ripe cactu...
  • Rumtopf
  • found this online: RUMTOPF (RUMPOT) RECIPE It is usual to begin with the first fruit of the season, strawberries. Wash and dry these thoroughly, remove all the green stems, put them into a dish, cover them with an e...
  • Canning Meats (re: oven canning)
  • I am sorry, but oven canning is extremly dangerous. You will put yourself at a serious risk for botulism. The only safe method for canning meats is in a steam pressure canner. One man,who lives here locally, just recen...
  • Hot Pepper Jelly
  • This is not exactly the same as you mentioned, but it is very good. There are several hot pepper jelly recipes available. You can always add a little dried garlic if you want the garlic flavor,too. Adding extra amounts o...
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  • How to Freeze Rice
  • Rice also freezes well. After cooked rice has cooled in the refrigerator, transfer it to plastic freezer bags in quantities needed for future meals. Label with the date and quantity. I am not sure of your particular ...
  • Red Currant Jelly for Robin
  • Red Currant Jelly This is a useful preserve to have around. It goes very well with lamb and is also used as the basis for Cumberland Sauce. Makes 2 kg (4 1/2 lb) Redcurrants - 1.8 kg (4 lb) Water - 600 ml (1 pi...
  • preserving celery
  • FREEZING CELERY Celery looses its crispness when frozen. The frozen product is suitable only for cooked dishes. Preparation: Select crisp, tender stalks, free from coarse strings. Wash thoroughly, trim and cu...
  • pickled carrots canning recipe
  • Here is one recipe. PICKLED SPICED CARROTS 4 lb. fresh carrots or 2 (2 lb.) bags baby cut carrots 3 cups sugar 6 cups vinegar 2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. mixed pickling spices 2 tsp. whole clove s2 (3 inch) cinnamon ...
  • Preserving Fruit Cake
  • After being slowly baked, the finished fruitcakes get their preservative treatment. Cheesecloth is soaked in brandy, bourbon, whiskey, rum or other liquor and then wrapped around the cooled fruitcake. The whole thing is ...
  • How to Freeze Pineapple
  • I have only frozen pineapple that had be previously canned. FREEZING PINEAPPLE Select firm, ripe pineapple with full flavor and aroma. Pare and remove core and eyes. Slice, dice, crush or cut the pineapple int...
  • Jalepeno Raspberry Pepper Jelly
  • This is for raspberry jalapeno, but using blueberries instead should be fine. Jalepeno Raspberry Pepper Jelly 2 cups bell peppers (red, green, or both) 1 cup raspberries 1 or 2 fresh jalepeno peppers 6 cups s...
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  • How to Make Sauerkraut
  • Sauerkraut 25 lb. cabbage 3/4 cup canning or pickling salt QUALITY: For the best sauerkraut, use firm heads of fresh cabbage. Shred cabbage and start kraut between 24 and 48 hours after harvest. YIELD: About...
  • Crisp Sweet Pickles- Robbin in toronto
  • Wash cucumbers and soak for 4 days in a brine of 1 gallon water and 2 cups plain salt or pickling salt. Make sure cucumbers are submerged. After 4 days remove, slice, and soak for 24 hours in water, changing the wa...
  • Salsa recipes for canning
  • Only recipes from a reliable source should be for canning. The ph level is very critical in salsa recipes to prevent botulism. Adding dry seasoning would not be considered safe since they contain starches. No thickener...
  • How to Make Vinegar - wine to vinegar
  • I have never done this, but here is some info. You can contact a wine making shop for better help. Wine containing 11 to 12% alcohol must be diluted to 5.5 to 7% alcohol before using it to make vinegar. Acid test ...
  • Jalapeno Relish
  • I have found several recipes online. I have not tried either brand that has been requested here, so I don't know what taste this will have in comparison. If you have a jar, then look to see if the ingredients are similar...
  • Orange Marmalade (canning recipe)
  • Orange Marmalade 4 medium oranges 1 medium lemon 1 1/2 cups water 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 5 cups sugar 1/2 of a 6-oz package (1 foil pouch) liquid fruit pectin Score orange and lemon peels into 4 length...
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  • Four Pepper Jelly (canning recipe)
  • This has 4 kinds of peppers, cannot seem to locate one with more than that now. Pepper Jelly 2 green bell peppers 2 red bell peppers 2 yellow bell peppers OR any combination of the above 4 Habanero/Scotch Bon...
  • Peach Marmalade (canning recipe)
  • This one uses commercial dry pectin. Peach Marmalade 1 small orange 1 lemon 1/4 cup water 3 pounds peaches 1 package powdered fruit pectin, (1 3/4 oz pkg) 5 cups sugar Cut orange and lemon in quarter...
  • Old Fashioned Peach Marmalade
  • This is actually more of a preserve or jam. It is cooked for a long time. If you want to can it, process in a water bath canner for 10 minutes. OLD FASHIONED PEACH MARMALADE 4 lb Peaches 4 lb Sugar 2 Lemons; jui...
  • Banana Chutney
  • Banana Chutney This is delicious with ham, cold meats and particularly with cheese and fresh bread. Penny. 4 ripe bananas. roughly chopped 2 onions, finely chopped 1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated 4 o...
  • Dissolving powder pectin
  • I have worked in food service where we used powdered pectin in making jams, jelies, and candies. I mix the dry pectin with the sugar that is to be used in the recipe. Sift it with the sugar or mix in until well blend...
  • Tomatillo Green Salsa
  • I am assuming you mean tomatillos. Tomatillos may be used instead of tomatoes in canning recipes. Tomatillo Green Salsa Yield: 5 pints 5 cups chopped tomatillos 1 1/2 cups seeded, chopped long green chiles 1/2...
  • Marinated Peppers (canning recipe)
  • Marinated Peppers Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 clo...
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  • Pickled Hot Peppers
  • PICKLED HOT PEPPERS HUNGARIAN, BANANA, CHILE, JALAPENO 4 lb. hot long red, green, or yellow peppers 3 lb. sweet red and green peppers, mixed 5 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 1 cup water 4 tsp. canning or picklin...
  • Jalapeno Jelly for Lil, Memphis
  • Hi Lil:-) Here is the recipe that Linda Lou, WA posted here at recipelink. Jalapeno Jelly About 5 whole canned jalapeno chile peppers (our fresh) 2 medium sized green peppers, cut into pieces 1 1/2 c. white vine...
  • Pickled Sausage
  • Normally people use precooked Polish sausage from the store, so if it is already cooked, then you may use it. If it is fresh, then you would cook, cool in the fridge, then pickle. Here is a recipe for you: Pickled ...
  • Grape Hull Preserves
  • I couldn't find a peach hull preserves recipe on the Internet. Maybe this will give you some ideas on how to proceed. The Cooperative Extension Service in your area may be of some help. Grape Hull Preserves Whole...
  • Peach Honey
  • This recipe uses the peels. Sounds very nice to me. I will keep looking, though for other recipes. PEACH HONEY 8 cups peach juice (from peelings) 4 cups sugar Save all washed, sound pieces and peelings from fr...
  • Safe Canning and Preserving for Kamala
  • There are lots of old recipes that are not safe for canning and lots of recipes in even modern books that do not meet safety standards. That is why we recommend only using recipes from reliable sources such as the USDA p...
  • Pickled Turnips and Preserved Lemons
  • Thanks, Linda, for your reply and your offer to look at the recipes. This message is rather long, but it does include the recipes. I have been experimenting with Middle Eastern food. I had pickled turnips at a Syrian ...
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  • Marinated Peppers
  • MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 ...
  • Green Tomato-Jalapeno Chow Chow
  • GREEN TOMATO JALAPENO CHOW CHOW 1 dozen green tomatoes, cored and quartered 3 medium green bell peppers, seeded and chopped 3 medium red bell peppers, seeded and chopped 3 medium yellow bell peppers, seeded and ch...
  • Jalapeno Relish
  • JALAPENO RELISH This relish is hot and sweet 1 1/2 quarts jalapenos, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat) 1 quart cucumber, finely chopped 3 large onions, finely chopped 1/4 cup salt 5 cups sugar 3 cu...
  • How to Freeze Summer and Winter Squash
  • FREEZING SUMMER AND WINTER SQUASH Winter squashes all freeze well, but they may lose their original texture. Summer squash is best suited for soup after it's been frozen, but freezing is the only way to keep it for a...
  • Dilly Mustard Relish
  • DILLY PICKLE RELISH Makes 5 to 5 1/2 pints or 10 to 11 half-pints 1 1/2 pounds pickling cucumbers, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups) 1 head green cabbage, (1 pound), cored and cut into 1-inch pieces 2 med...
  • How to Can Berries
  • HOW TO CAN WHOLE BERRIES QUANTITY: An average of 12 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 8 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints. A 24-quart crate weighs 36 pounds and yields 18 to 24 qua...
  • Sweet & Smokey BBQ Sauce
  • Sweet & Smokey BBQ Sauce Source: Kerr Cookbook I made this once. Good, sweet and thick. 4 cups chopped onion 4 cloves minced garlic 3 half pint jars Pineapple Jam (use recipe from this forum) 2 cans (15 oz eac...
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  • Piccalilli
  • Whenever you have a canning question, call your local county extension office to see if they can help you. The phone number is normally listed under government agencies. The services are free, unless you wish to purchase...
  • Homemade Sauerkraut
  • SAUERKRAUT 25 lb. cabbage 3/4 cup canning or pickling salt QUALITY: For the best sauerkraut, use firm heads of fresh cabbage. Shred cabbage and start kraut between 24 and 48 hours after harvest. YIELD: Abou...
  • Roasted Tomatoes
  • I think you may like them frozen better than canned. If canned, you would have them very mushy, and when you can tomatoes, normally you blanch and peel them. I canned a nice Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Spread (click here...
  • Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Spread (canning recipe)
  • This just came out in the new Ball Blue book: ROASTED RED PEPPER SPREAD 6 lb., about 8 large red sweet peppers 1 lb. Roma tomatoes 2 large garlic cloves 1 small white onion 2 Tbsp. minced basil 1 Tbsp. sugar ...
  • Sugarles Plum Jam
  • Sugarles Plum Jam 2 pounds Italian plums, pitted and chopped 1 (6-ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate In a saucepan, combine plums and apple juice concentrate. Cook uncovered over moderate heat until thick,...
  • Tomato Ketchup (canning recipe)
  • Here is one recipe, I have another one, but I have not looked at it yet. You can also safely use the same amount of bottled,not fresh, lemon juice in recipes. It will give a different flavor. This recipe has cider v...
  • Blender Ketchup (canning recipe)
  • You can use either cider or white vinegar as long as it is at least 5 % acidity. BLENDER KETCHUP Use electric blender and eliminate need for pressing or sieving. 24 lbs ripe tomatoes 2 lbs onions 1 lb swee...
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  • Certo Mint Jelly for Lynne
  • Dear Lynne, Does this sound like what you are looking for? CERTO® MINT JELLY 1 3/4 cups mint infusion (about 1-1/2 cups firmly packed fresh mint leaves with stems) 2 1/4 cups water 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice ...
  • Certo Mint Jelly
  • Lynne, I used the Certo recipe last year for my jelly and it turned out perfect. I wanted one that was not 'mint flavored apple jelly' and this is great. I have 3 different mints growing and used a different amount of g...
  • Sugar Free Jellies
  • The best thing I know of is getting Pomonas Universal pectin. It can be used for no sugar, fruit juice sweetened, honey, regular sugar, etc. They sell online. Also have been told they have a phone number you can call f...
  • Doll's Picalili (Green Tomato Relish - Chowchow)
  • Like you, my mom and I searched everywhere for a favored relish known to us years ago. The search was made harder by the fact that people in different areas of the country use the same name for entirely different recipe...
  • Canning on a smooth-top stove
  • I canned last summer for the first time using my smooth-top stove. I used both my old tried-and-true blue canner and also a big 16-quart flat-bottomed aluminum stock pot. They both performed perfectly. Happy...
  • Pickled Sweet Green Tomatoes
  • PICKLED SWEET GREEN TOMATOES Yield: About 9 pints 10 to 11 lb. of green tomatoes (l6 cups sliced) 2 cups sliced onions l/4 cup canning or pickling salt 4 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 3 cups brown sugar l tbsp...
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  • Suggestions for Preventing Floating Fruit in Jam
  • Floating fruit, especially with strawberry jam is common. It is because the fruit is lighter than the syrupy part. Allowing it to cool before putting in the jars before processing is one way. You can also sort of lig...
  • Blue Raspberry Jam
  • I have experimented in creating many kinds of jams over the years and this is the one that always brings raves. BLUE RASPBERRY JAM Yield: about 3 pints 7 cups crushed blueberries 2 cups crushed raspberries 6 cu...
  • Amber Pear Preserves
  • This recipe is approx. 100 years old and you're in for a treat. AMBER PEAR PRESERVES 4 cups under-ripe pears 3 cups sugar 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice Peel and chop the pears. Add the sugar and lemon juice and let s...
  • Pickled Dilled Beans (canning recipe)
  • The recipe calls for dill and not basil. I have made them and they are good. If they seem too tart, for safety reasons, do not cut down on the vinegar. Adding a pinch of sugar will help offset the tart flavor. PICKLE...
  • How to Freeze Cabbage
  • Frozen cabbage or chinese cabbage is suitable for use only as a cooked vegetable. Select freshly picked, solid heads. Trim coarse outer leaves from head. Cut into medium to coarse shreds or thin wedges, or separate t...
  • How to Freeze Zucchini
  • HOW TO FREEZE ZUCCHINI PREPARATION: Choose young squash with tender skin. Wash and cut in 1/2-inch slices. Water blanch 3 minutes. Cool promptly, drain and package, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Seal, label and...
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  • Mint Jelly and Apple Jelly for Lynne
  • Dearest Lynne, this is the recipe from the Ball Canning Book. MINT JELLY Source: The Ball Blue Book of Preserving MINT EXTRACT: 1 cup firmly packed mint leaves 1 cup boiling water Pour the boiling water over ...
  • Whole Strawberry Jam
  • WHOLE STRAWBERRY JAM The strawberries remain whole and are lovely to look at. 4 cups fresh ripe strawberries, the best you can find 5 cups sugar 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice Clean berries and leave whole. Place i...
  • Apricot Preserves (3) for Melinda
  • fresh fruit is too precious too waste! I hope these will help! HOW TO MAKE APRICOT PRESERVES Makes 7 cups or 7 (8-oz.) jars Fresh apricots are in season for a relatively short time during the summer. In the Unite...
  • Apricot Preserves
  • Melinda, how lucky you are to have all that fruit. Here is the recipe from the The Ball Blue Book of Preserving. APRICOT PRESERVES Makes about 4 pints 5 cups peeled, pitted and halved, hard, ripe apricots (about ...
  • Apricot Syrup
  • I recently did up several batchs of Arpicot jam and found I still had a lot of apricots. I made up a couple of batches of this syrup as well. Great on pancakes and ice cream, even goes great in Champagne! APRICOT SYRU...
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  • Salsa Recipes and Salsa Canning Safety
  • CAUTION: Most salsa recipes contain a mixture of low-acid foods, such as onions and chiles. Acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice must be added to prevent the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, from growing. This bacteria p...
  • Canning tips - hot pack vs. raw pack
  • Many fresh foods contain from 10 percent to more than 30 percent air. How long canned food retains high quality depends on how much air is removed from food before jars are sealed. Raw-packing is the practice of fill...
  • Pressure Canning Peppers
  • I know you would not be blistering the skins, etc., but here is how to pressure can peppers, CANNING PEPPERS Hot or sweet, including chilies, jalapeno, and pimento QUANTITY: An average of 9 pounds is needed ...
  • Grandma James' Fruit Chutney (Repost)
  • This was my Grandma's recipe and has been in the family for over 70 years. We still make it and I am often asked for the recipe. I couldn't begin to say how many bottles I give away every year. Enjoy! Judy GRANDMA JAM...
  • Remaking Freezer Jams and Uncooked Jams and Jellies
  • REMAKING UNCOOKED JAMS AND JELLIES With Liquid Pectin First, remake a trial batch using 1 cup of jam or jelly. Do not remake more than 8 cups at once. In a bowl, combine measured jam or jelly and 3 Tablespoons suga...
  • How to Pressure Can Soups - re: canning sweet potatoes
  • Pureed sweet potatoes and pumpkin are not safe to can because they get too thick and dense during processing. I would have no safe pressure time information for canning your soup. It would be best for you to freeze yo...
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  • Sure Jell Chocolate Raspberry Spread
  • Unless it comes from a reliable source, I would not recommend adding chocolate to a recipe. It may contain too much fat and make the product unsafe. I have used this and know it to be safe: SURE.JELL® CHOCOLATE RASPB...
  • Freezing Corn in the Husk-Teresa, NC
  • I have frozen corn in the husk. You must make sure it is cool. I put mine in several large untreated garbage bags, tying with a twist tie. I kept it for a year, and could not tell the difference in fresh from the gard...
  • Homemade Maraschino Cherries
  • Homemade Maraschino Cherries (click here) In reply to: I am looking for a recipe to make homemade marichino cherries. Is it possible to can your own. Thanks, Lisa (Lisa -...
  • How to Remake Jelly that didn't thicken/gel
  • HOW TO REMAKE JELLY THAT DIDN'T THICKEN/GEL Measure jelly to be recooked. Work with no more than 4 to 6 cups at a time. To remake with powdered pectin: For each quart of jelly, mix l/4 cup sugar, l/2 cup water, ...
  • Easy Sweet Pickles
  • EASY SWEET PICKLES 2 quart jar Kosher dill pickles (whole) 3 cups sugar 1 tbsp. vinegar 2 small onions, sliced 4 sticks cinnamon, broken Drain all juice from pickles. Cut the ends of pickles and slice crosswise...
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  • Sweet Jalapeno Pickle Relish (canning recipe)
  • I have the current book and no jalapeno relish recipe in there, either. I found this online, and it seems to have enough acid to safely can it. SWEET JALAPENO PICKLE RELISH 1 1/2 quarts jalapeno, finely chopped ...
  • Pickled Peppers
  • It will depend upon your peppers how hot they are. PICKLED PEPPERSBoard: Canning and Preserving at Recipelink.com From: Linda Lou,WA 7-12-2005 2 pounds Hungarian or banana peppers* 2 pounds sweet peppers (i...
  • How to Freeze Apricots
  • Hey, when I lived in the Sacramento Valley-I would buy a couple of cases of apricots each summer. Pattersons, Blenheims.....oh, I'm fantasizing now....oh yeah. If they are not obviously dirty, halve them, pit em and...
  • Canning Tomatoes and Zucchini
  • I can provide a recipe for tomatoes with zucchini and it allows for adding a little onion. It must be followed exactly in order for it to be acidic enough to safely can. Otherwise you will be at a risk for botulism. That...
  • Mango Salsa - Canning Fruit Salsas
  • You will need to follow a recipe that is designed for canning or you can be at a risk for botulism. Here is a safe recipe for mango salsa: MANGO SALSA 6 cups diced unripe mango (about 3 to 4 large, hard green ma...
  • Peach Apple Salsa (canning recipe)
  • PEACH APPLE SALSA 6 cups (2 1/4 pounds) chopped Roma tomatoes (about 3 pounds tomatoes as purchased) 2 1/2 cups diced yellow onions (about 1 pound or 2 large as purchased) 2 cups chopped green bell peppers (about ...
  • Red Cinnamon Pickles - Oh happy day !
  • Here is your long lost recipe. RED CINNAMON PICKLES 16 cups cucumbers, zucchini or apples 1 cup vinegar, 5 % acidity Red food coloring 1 c. pickling lime* (sold with canning supplies) 1 gallon water Ice SYRU...
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  • Fresh Garden Medley - how to can
  • For 30 years I have canned a tomato/zucchini/onion/garlic mixture with very good results. I usually can it in quarts and use 1 tsp. pickling/canning salt for each quart. Depends on what's in the garden how much percenta...
  • Kiwi Apple Jam
  • The apples will work as the pectin. KIWI APPLE JAM 24 kiwis, peeled and mashed 3/4 cup pineapple juice 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 apples, unpeeled and halved 4 cups white sugar In a large saucepan, com...
  • Pickled Peppers
  • This is a prior post. You can do a search of the older posts by typing into the search box above the posts. There is one for marinated peppers, too, that I hear is good. PICKLED PEPPERS Board: Canning and Preserv...
  • How to Freeze Corn - I do mine about the same way except
  • When I freeze corn I try and do it all at one time, I cut it off the cob and put it in a big cooker with a stick of butter and let it almost boil and then simmer untill the butter is melted, then let it cool down and the...
  • Soda Pop Jelly
  • As far as I know you can use any type of soda. I have seen recipes using root beer, Mt. Dew, and cola. SODA POP JELLY 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup carbonated beverage (cola or root beer is best) 3/4 cup water 1/2 bottl...
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  • How Store and Freeze Avocados
  • HOW TO STORE AVOCADOS: Ripe fruit can be stored in the refrigerator uncut for two to three days. To store cut fruit, sprinkle it with lemon or lime juice or white vinegar and place it in an air-tight covered containe...
  • Sweet Pickle Relish
  • For sweet pickle relise without peppers and onions, leave out the peppers and onions and just make up the difference in amounts with the cucumbers. SWEET PICKLE RELISH 3 quarts chopped cucumbers 3 cups each of c...
  • Fruit Syrup (canning recipe)
  • There is also a recipe for blueberry pie filling, but you need Clear jell, a special thickener. Normally it is purchased online as it is difficult to find in stores. FRUIT SYRUP 4 cups pureed fruit 4 cups sugar ...
  • Chow Chow
  • This recipe is from Meta Given's Modern Encyclopedia of Cooking, published in Chicago 1949. I have tried it. It is really as good as my grandmother's recipe that was never passed down to me. CHOW CHOW 1 quart cho...
  • Micro Jalapeno Canning
  • This is so easy! My mom gave me this...Wash jalapenos/slice or leave whole/fill pint size jar leaving 1/2" head space/2T vinegar/1/2t canning salt/micro 2 1/2 minutes/wipe rim/seal (have seals heating on stove)/and pres...
  • Blueberry Pie Filling (canning recipe
  • Blueberry Pie Filling - canning recipe (click here) In reply to: Hello, Am looking for a simple recipe for making blueberry pie filling which can be canned for future use. Thank You!!...
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  • Storing Sweet Corn
  • sweet corn turns to starch as it is out of refrigeration. keep refrigerated to maintain sweet flavor. from old produce manager....
  • Dutch Apple Pie Jam
  • CERTO® DUTCH APPLE PIE JAM Makes: about 6 (1-cup) jars or 96 servings, 1 Tbsp. each 3 1/2 cups prepared fruit (about 1 lb. Granny Smith or other tart green apples) 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup fr...
  • Fixing Runny Jams - Remaking Soft Jellies
  • Fixing Runny Jams - Remaking Soft Jellies (click here) In reply to: Help I canned apricot jam on Wed of last week. I used Sure Jell and Fruit Jell pectin. The batch with Sure Jell is nice and firm and tastes yu...
  • Blackberry Jam
  • BLACKBERRY JAM A good, basic jam recipe. 9 to 10 pints blackberries (should make 9 cups crushed) 6 cups sugar Clean, de-stem and crush blackberries. In a large stainless steal or enamel pot combine cru...
  • No Sugar Needed Strawberry Jam (using Splenda)
  • Jams made with artificial sweeteners do not have the shelf life as ones made with sugar. When opened, they will mold more quickly. NO-SUGAR-NEEDED STRAWBERRY JAM 3 cups ripe strawberries (about 3 pint. strawberries...
  • Pickled Beets (using Splenda)
  • PICKLED BEETS USING SPLENDA 2 lbs (1 L) small beets 2 cups (500 mL) white vinegar, 5 % acidity 2/3 cup (150 mL) water 1 1/3 cups (325 mL) Splenda Granular Cook beets with tap root and 2 inches (5 cm) stem int...
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  • Carrot Marmalade
  • CARROT MARMALADE 2 lemons 4 cups shredded carrots 4 cups sugar 2 cups drained crushed pineapple 1/2 tsp. allspice 1/4 tsp. nutmeg 1 pouch liquid pectin Peel lemons, remove just a small portion of the white pi...
  • Carrot Cake Jam
  • Boni, This is a great recipe for CARROT CAKE JAM (click here) posted by Rochelle 9-27-2003. I have used this and everyone goes crazy for it. Especially great on hot biscuits....
  • Apple Butter (canning recipe)
  • Dial Gauge Canner-Process at 6 pounds pressure - Pints 8 minutes and Quarts 10 minutes. For processing above 2,000 feet altitude, see chart for recommended pounds of pressure. Weighted Gauge Canner-Process at 5 pounds...
  • How to Freeze Pesto
  • If you're planning to freeze the pesto for a month or more, make it without the pine nuts and cheese and blend them in just before using for better flavor. I know some people place a thin layer of oil on top of the c...
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  • Pickled Turkey Gizzards
  • Sorry, I have no safe processing information. If you process for meats, I am not sure how the texture will be. PICKLED GIZZARDS 4 tsp. salt 4 tbsp. sugar 1 cup water to dissolve sugar and salt 4 cups white vine...
  • Dill Relish
  • DILL RELISH 8 pounds pickling cucumbers 1/2 cup Ball 100% Natural® Canning and Pickling Salt 2 teaspoons turmeric 1 quart water 1 pound yellow onions 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons dill seed 1 quart ...
  • Marinated Peppers (canning recipe)
  • This is the only recipe that is safe to use or you can get botulism. It is very important to follow the amounts of ingredients exactly. Can ONLY in half pints or pints. You can also slit the peppers and put them in raw i...
  • Pickled Jalapenos with Garlic (canning recipe)
  • This is the best I can find. It is more for the peppers than garlic. Garlic can turn blue or green when canning it. It is harmless, caused by immature garlic or minerals in the water. PICKLED HUNGARIAN, BANANA, CHILE,...
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  • Brushchetta in a Jar (canning recipe)
  • I found this recipe - I am going to try it myself: BRUSCHETTA IN A JAR Source: ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen Adapted from: Tomatoes Canning & Specialty Recipes by Bernardin Ltd. Makes 8 half-pint (250 mL) jars 1 cup ...
  • Dill-Brined Refrigerator Pickles
  • DILL-BRINED REFRIGERATOR PICKLES Yields: 1-pint wide-mouth jar; nutritional information based on 1 pickle 1 pound pickling cucumbers (about 8) 1 cup water 1 cup white distilled vinegar (5% acidity) 2 tablespoons s...
  • Pickled Bell Peppers
  • This is for bell peppers, but would work for banana peppers, too. I am sorry, I don't have the Heinz one. This is from USDA. PICKLED BELL PEPPERS Yield: About 9 pints 7 lb. firm bell peppers 3 l/2 cups sugar ...
  • tomato jam
  • For recipes and info, you can also do a search in the search box above the posts. Lots of good information there. TOMATO JAM 2 1/4 cups prepared tomatoes 1/4 cup juice plus grated peel of lemon 1/8 tsp. salt 3 1...
  • Pickled Peppers (canning recipe)
  • PICKLED PEPPERS Hungarian, Banana, Chile, Jalapeno 4 lb. hot long red, green, or yellow peppers 3 lb. sweet red and green peppers, mixed 5 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 1 cup water 4 tsp. canning or pickling sal...
  • How to Fix Jam or Jelly that Didn't Thicken / Jel
  • Hi Cara, Here is some information previously shared by Linda Lou: re: Gelling of jams, jellies, and preserves How to Remake Jelly that Didn't Thicken/Gel Happy Cooking! Betsy In reply to: I just ...
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  • Pickled Pepper Vegetable Blend
  • PICKLED PEPPER VEGETABLE BLEND 2 1/2 lbs. peppers (mild or hot, as desired) 1 lb. cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 2 to 4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1/2 lb. cauliflower, cut into 1-inch flowerettes 1 cup...
  • How to Freeze Fresh Tomatoes
  • HOW TO FREEZE FRESH TOMATOES Dip whole tomatoes in boiling water just until skins split. Remove from water with slotted spoon (because there are usually lots more to cook and I don't want to keep boiling more water...
  • How to Can Tomatoes (packed raw without added liquid)
  • When canning tomatoes you must add bottled lemon juice to prevent spoilage and botulism. Bottled lemon juice, not fresh, must be used because fresh juice may not be acidic enough. TOMATOES - WHOLE OR HALVED (PACKED ...
  • Canning Jelly - Processing Times
  • Yes, all jams and jellies need to be boiling water bath canned. Jelly can by processed 5 minutes. if you use boiled sterilized jars, jams are 10 minutes. I skip the boiling and process all jams and jellies 10 minutes....
  • Rhubarb Ginger Conserve
  • RHUBARB-GINGER CONSERVE 3 oranges, peeled, cut-up, seeds removed 2 lemons, peeled, cut-up, seeds removed 12 cups rhubarb finely chopped 10 cups sugar 1/2 cup candied ginger finely chopped Grind the oranges and ...
  • Rhubarb Ginger Jam
  • RHUBARB-GINGER JAM 3 pounds rhubarb water 3 Tablespoons minced fresh ginger 1 package pectin 5 cups sugar 4 drops red food color Chop rhubarb into 1/2-inch chunks (The fresher the rhubarb, the better the ...
  • Using a Glass Cooktop for Canning
  • We welcome information and experiences anyone else has to share. In the meantime here are links to previous responses to the same question: re: canning on a glass top stove From: Linda Lou Recipe(tried): canning o...
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  • Pickled Peppers (canning recipe)
  • You can use this recipe for them, and leave whole if you wish. I would poke a hole in them first, though. PICKLED PEPPERS 4 lb. hot long red, green, or yellow peppers 3 lb. sweet red and green peppers, mixed 5 ...
  • How to Freeze Tomatoes
  • You can either blanch, then core and peel and freeze, or some people put the whole tomatoes in plastic bags. Once they take out of the freezer, they run under hot water to get the peel off and then core them. I blanch...
  • Spaghetti Sauce without Meat (canning recipe)
  • SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITHOUT MEAT 30 lb. tomatoes 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional) 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery or green pepper 5 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup vegetable oil 4 tbsp. minced...
  • Spaghetti Sauce with Meat (canning recipe)
  • SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEAT 30 lb. tomatoes 2 1/2 lb. ground beef or sausage 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery or green peppers 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional) 4 tbs...
  • Tomato Soup (canning recipe)
  • There are recipes floating around that call for flour and butter. They are dangerous and can lead to botulism. Nothing with butter or flour should be canned. TOMATO SOUP Do not thicken with flour or other thickener...
  • Freezing Corn the Easy Way!
  • FREEZING CORN THE EASY WAY 15 cups of fresh corn kernels 4 cups of very cold water (ice water preferably) 1/4 cup of sugar a little less than 1/4 cup of salt Husk corn and cut kernels from cobs. Measure 15 cups ...
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  • Mango Jam - I made some mango jam!
  • The mango jam IS wonderful ! I made some. I have cooked mango jam and freezer jam. I actually prefer the cooked recipe in this case. OH, how tasty....
  • Chokecherry Jelly (2)
  • CHOKECHERRY JELLY WITH LIQUID PECTIN To extract the juice, wash all fruits thoroughly before cooking. Add enough water to cover the washed fruit and cook 15 minutes or until fruit is soft. DO NOT CRUSH OR GRIND THE S...
  • Pickled Hot Peppers
  • PICKLED HOT PEPPERS HUNGARIAN, BANANA, CHILE, JALAPENO Yield: About 9 pints 4 lb. hot long red, green, or yellow peppers 3 lb. sweet red and green peppers, mixed 5 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 1 cup water 4 ...
  • Bread and Butter Pickles (2) (re: vinegar)
  • Oh,no 5 % acidity vinegar? I am sorry, but I don't have any safe recipes for anything less than that. I am only giving an educated guess, but if it were straight vinegar, using 4 % would work. You can always use one th...
  • Cherry Leaf Pickles
  • I am copying and pasting these recipes. I have not tried it, but I also know that some use grape leaves instead of cherry leaves. We recommend using a glass gallon jar, or ceramic crock, or a food grade plastic container...
  • Shelf Life of Home Canned Pickles
  • Normally acid foods keep for a year. They may be safe longer than that, but that is the recommendation. It is because the acid can make pinholes in the lids. The longer you store foods, the quality goes down and you can ...
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  • Chopped Tomato Relish (canning recipe)
  • I am not sure if this is what you want or just plain diced tomatoes canned. RIPE TOMATO RELISH 24 ripe tomatoes (peeled and chopped) 8 onions, chopped 6 sweet peppers, chopped 6 hot peppers, chopped 2 1/2 cups ...
  • Crushed Tomatoes (canning recipe)
  • TOMATOES - CRUSHED (WITH NO ADDED LIQUID) A high-quality product, ideally suited for use in soups, stews, and casseroles. This recipe is similar to that formerly referred to as "QUARTERED TOMATOES." QUANTITY: A...
  • How to Freeze Eggplant
  • b class="cbl" style="color: black;">HOW TO FREEZE EGGPLANT Harvest before seeds become mature and when color is uniformly dark. Wash, peel and slice 1/3-inch thick. Prepare quickly, enough eggplant for one blanching ...
  • Fruit Honey
  • Normally fruit honey recipes have sugar. FRUIT HONEY This sweet fruit product has the consistency of honey, is flavorful and a good way to use all of the fruit being preserved. General directions: Save all wa...
  • How to Fix Thin and Runny Jelly or Jam
  • Some jams and jellies can take a month to gel. If it doesn't you can remake, but my experience is that it has a more gummy like texture. Fixing Runny Jams - Remaking Soft Jellies (click...
  • Fix for fruit floating to top of jar (when making jam)
  • I also had problems with fruit floating to the top of the jelly jar, especially with strawberry and peach jam. I solved the problem by gently pulsing the fruit in my food processor for a very short time. The result was...
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  • Canning Pickles - Tip
  • Just wanted to let you know that when you hot water bath the pickles be sure maintain a gentle boil throughout the processing time. A vigorous boil will cook your pickles and make them mush. The hot water bath is for ...
  • Cabbage Stuffed Hot Peppers (canning recipe)
  • CABBAGE STUFFED HOT PEPPERS 1 bushel hot peppers 1 or 2 heads of cabbage 3 cups vinegar 2 cups sugar 1 cup water Clean hot peppers, remove seeds. Shred cabbage fine. Stuff cabbage into hot peppers. Mix vin...
  • Grama Lingley's Sweetcorn Freezing Recipe
  • This is an excellent recipe for freezing sweet corn that my mom used to freeze sweet corn for the last 20 or so years, When you get it out of the freezer it tasted like fresh corn right out of the field. 4 quarts corn...
  • Apple Butter (canning recipe)
  • I like this recipe because it has a little more variety in the spices. I believe I got it off the internet several years ago, so I don't know who to credit. Gretchen APPLE BUTTER 4 lbs Jonathan, Winesap, or othe...
  • Bread and Butter Jalapeno Pickles (canning recipe)
  • BREAD AND BUTTER JALAPENO PICKLES 1 gallon jalapeno nacho slices 1 large onion 2 cups sugar 2 cups white vinegar 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoons celery seed 1 tablespoons mustard seed 1 tablespoons turmeric ...
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  • How to Freeze Melons (re: freezing cantaloupe)
  • Yes, you may freeze cantaloupe. Many people make into melon balls or cubes, lay on baking sheets, freeze, then put into containers or bags and freeze. You may also freeze in a sugar solution: FREEZING MELONS - SLICE...
  • Apple-Herb Jelly
  • APPLE-HERB JELLY 2 1/2 cups prepared apple juice 1/4 cup dried herb (such as tarragon, sage, thyme)* 1/4 cup white vinegar 4 cups sugar few drops red or green food coloring (optional) 1 pouch (3 oz.) liquid pecti...
  • Italian Seasoned Tomato Sauce (canning recipe)
  • Larry, you are not in trouble. I am so very sorry to hear that you lost your wife. My condolences to you. I have not canned this, but hear it is good. You can also freeze the sauce if you don't want to can it. This re...
  • Causes for Home Canned Fruit Floating
  • WHY HOME CANNED FRUIT FLOATS Home canned fruit sometimes has a tendency to float. This is not necessarily an indication of food spoilage or poor canning procedures but it can be visually disturbing. Fruit floating cou...
  • Spiced Crab Apples (canning recipe)
  • SPICED CRAB APPLES 5 lbs crab apples 4 1/2 cups apple vinegar (5%) 3 3/4 cups water 7 1/2 cups sugar 4 tsp whole cloves 4 sticks cinnamon Six 1/2-inch cubes of fresh ginger root Remove blossom petals and wash...
  • How Prepare Beets for Freezing
  • HOW TO FREEZE BEETS Select deep, uniformly-red, tender, young beets. Wash and sort according to size. Trim tops, leaving 1/2-inch of stems and tap root, to prevent bleeding of color during cooking. Cook in boi...
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  • The Perfect Crabapple Jelly
  • Jen, I make crabapple jelly every year and even sell it in my small home town. The secret to setting this jelly is cooking it down for a good 40 minutes. Also, crabapples are very high in natural pectin and it is not nec...
  • Crockpot Apple Butter to Can
  • I made this recipe this month, and it was the easiest way to make apple butter that I have ever tried. This recipe uses apples sauce, but I just put my apples through my food mill and got it to the applesauce stage then ...
  • NEW Sweet Pickles
  • Here is the easiest sweet pickle recipe ever! My grandma made these and we ate jars of them! You can't stop eating them till the jar is gone! The great thing about this recipe is that you can make one jar at a time as...
  • Dutch Apple Pie Jam
  • I just made this recipe and canned it yesterday! It is really good! Try it I just didn't want big chunks of raisins or apples so I put them into my food processor and make them into applesause texture. It is really go...
  • Yellow Tomato Preserves
  • YELLOW TOMATO PRESERVES I found this recipe on the 'net while looking for way to use up some tomatoes. It was about the only one I found for tomato preserves that used the pectin, rather than long, slow cooking. The ...
  • How to preserve shredded zucchini
  • The only safe recipe for canning zucchini is for relish or pickles. Plain zucchini becomes too thick and the heat cannot penetrate it enough to make it safe. The only way to preserve it for bread is to grate and free...
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  • How to Freeze Beets
  • In all honesty, I have never frozen beets. I only can mine. When freezing any foods, the cell walls break down. Freezing Beets Preparation - Select deep, uniformly-red, tender, young beets. Wash and sort according...
  • How to Freeze Clams
  • It would depend upon what is in the sauce. If it is a cream sauce, it would not freeze well, It would become watery. You could just freeze the clams and make your sauce later. I have frozen clams and they worked real...
  • Standard Tomato Sauce
  • You can safely freeze any salsa recipe, including the ones I posted for you. Same for tomato sauce, you can freeze any recipe. For canning you need a special recipe that is tested for safety. STANDARD TOMATO SAUCE...
  • Hot Pepper Relish
  • HOT PEPPER RELISH 18 red chili peppers, seeded and stemmed 18 green chili peppers, seeded and stemmed (can use bell pepper for less heat) 6 to 8 onions peeled (4 pounds) 1 tablespoon canning or regular salt boilin...
  • Freezing Beets
  • We have frozen out fresh beets for years. We like them frozen because they keep their bright red color, where canning them fades the color. I cook them until tender and then cool them, and then package them and freeze th...
  • Recipe for Zucchini Mock Pineapple (canning recipe)
  • hi there, Here is a recipe to use up all that zucchini! I have made it, and it is really like pineapple! PINEAPPLE MADE FROM ZUCCHINI Source: Countryside and Small Stock Journal 2 quarts zucchini (grated or...
  • Tomatillo Green Salsa or Green Tomato Salsa
  • You need to compare the amounts of tomatillos and other vegetables in this safe recipe and then add bottled lemon juice for safety. TOMATILLO GREEN SALSA Yield: 5 pints 5 cups chopped tomatillos* 1 1/2 cups seed...
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  • Fuzzy Navel Jelly
  • FUZZY NAVEL JELLY 2 cans (6-oz. each) frozen orange juice concentrate 2 1/2 cups water 1 package powdered pectin 4 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup peach schnapps Mix orange juice, water and pectin in large saucepan over...
  • Grandma Fannie's Key Lime Jelly
  • GRANDMA FANNIE'S JELLY 4 2/3 cups sugar 1 cup Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice* 1 1/2 to 2 cups water (less is sweeter) 1 bottle Certo (6 ounces) Green food coloring* Combine sugar, lime juice, and water...
  • Pepper and Onion Relish
  • I have tried to re-create Harry and David's Onion Pepper Relish a number of times and this is the closest we've come to it. We are getting rave reviews. 5 ripe tomatoes diced 4 cups sweet onions diced 3 cups red b...
  • Tomato Paste (canning recipe)
  • TOMATO PASTE Yield: about 9 half-pint jars 8 quarts peeled, cored chopped tomatoes (about 4 dozen large) 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet red peppers (about 3) 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon canning or pickling salt 1 clove...
  • Beet Jelly
  • From my daughter Kathy - BEET JELLY Cut off tops and bottoms of beets. Wash and cook until fork tender. Slice beets and freeze in containers or bags. Save water and juice from cooked beets. Beets can remain frozen...
  • Apple Pie Filling (canning recipes)
  • Welcome Jan and thank you for your kind words. Here is a recipe previously shared by Linda Lou who is an expert in the field of canning and preserving: Apple Pie Filling (using Clear Jel) Happy Cooking! Betsy at...
  • MCP Grape Jelly
  • It is harder to get a gel with fruits without adding pectin. Your jelly may still set, sometimes it takes a month. MCP® GRAPE JELLY Makes: About 7 (1-cup) jars 3 3/4 cups prepared juice (buy about 5 lb. fully ripe...
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  • Peeling Tomatoes
  • Christine, Here's what I do to peel tomatoes easier and so they are not mushy. if you have refrigerator space, put the tomatoes in the frig till cool. When you prep the tomatoes, make sure the water is boiling li...
  • Chow Mein Pickles
  • CHOW MEIN PICKLES 3 small pickling cucumbers, sliced 3 green peppers, julienne cut 2 red peppers, julienne cut 1 onion, sliced 1/3 cup pickling salt 6 cups white sugar 3 1/2 cups white vinegar 2 tsp tumeric 2...
  • Canning Pinto Beans
  • I have grown pinto beans for years and have always snapped and canned them with no trouble you do use the green pod as well as any that are to big and fall out when snapping them, I have always done mine in a pressure co...
  • Pickled Peppers with Cabbage
  • I have been canniing these for years and they are great, I have never had a problem with them being preserved, her is my recipe to try. Thanks Barry T BANNANA PEPPERS STUFFED WITH SAUERKRAUT OR GRATED CABBAGE CLE...
  • Fuzzy Navel Jelly Recipe
  • FUZZY NAVEL JELLY 2 cans (6 oz. each) frozen orange juice concentrate 2 1/2 cups water 1 package powdered pectin 4 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup peach schnapps Mix orange juice, water, and pectin in a large saucepan o...
  • Pickled Okra
  • I tried your recipe although I thought it might be too much salt but it was absolutely delicious! Everyone loved...
  • Freezing Cooked Rice
  • I boil a huge pot or rice at a time and freeze it in serving sizes for the family. When I need rice I'll put a serving in a colander and pour boiling water over it. It might take to lots of water poured over it. Jus...
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  • Triple Berry Jam
  • SURE.JELL® TRIPLE BERRY JAM Makes: About 8 (1-cup) jars or 128 servings, 1 Tbsp. each 5 cups prepared fruit (buy about 3 pt. fully ripe strawberries, 1-1/2 pt. fully ripe red raspberries and 1 pt. fully ripe blackber...
  • Peach Jam
  • SURE.JELL® PEACH JAM Makes: About 7 (1-cup) jars or 112 servings, 1 Tbsp. each 4 cups prepared fruit (about 3 lb. fully ripe peaches) 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. EVER-FRESH Fruit Protector (optional) 1 ...
  • Pickled Baby Corn
  • PICKLED BABY CORN Blanch baby corn ears for 30-45 seconds in boiling water or steam. Cool at room temperature. Pack into pint or half-pint jars. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt per pint. Cover with mixture of 1 part water...
  • No Sugar Triple Berry Jam
  • NO-SUGAR-NEEDED TRIPLE BERRY JAM Makes: 48 (1Tbsp) servings or 3 (1-cup) jars 1 cup crushed ripe strawberries (about 1 pint) 1 cup crushed ripe raspberries (about 1 pint) 1 cup crushed ripe blueberries (about 1...
  • No Sugar Needed Peach Jam
  • NO-SUGAR-NEEDED PEACH JAM Makes 48 (1 Tbsp) servings or 3 (1-cup) jars 3 cups chopped peaches (about 3 pounds fully ripe peaches) 3/4 cup water 1 box SURE-JELL* for Lower Sugar Recipes Fruit Pectin 1/2 cup SPLEN...
  • How to Freeze Shrimp
  • HOW TO FREEZE SHRIMP Fresh, large size shrimp may be packed for freezing shelled or unshelled, cooked or uncooked. Remove the head and the dark vein down the back as soon as possible. Package in moisture-vapor- pr...
  • Key Lime Jelly - recipe correction
  • YELLOW food coloring is used for Key Lime Jelly as Key Limes are YELLOW! Please do NOT use green coloring (Persion lime color) The jelly must be brought to a hard boil b4 adding the Certo. Then bring it back to a boil ...
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  • Marinated Peppers (canning recipe)
  • You must follow this exactly or you will be at a risk for botulism. Oil cuts off the air supply to foods and creates the perfect environment for botulism to grow. The high amount of acid is required for safety. Also, the...
  • Mustard Pickles
  • MUSTARD PICKLES 2 lb. cucumbers, diced or sliced 1 lb. onion, diced or sliced 1/2 cup pickling salt Apple cider vinegar Approximately 9 cups sugar 1 hot pepper 2 tbsp. dry mustard 3 tbsp. flour 3 tbsp. turmeri...
  • Klondike Pickles (Refrigerator Pickles)
  • KLONDIKE PICKLES (we know them as Refrigerator Pickles) 10 medium cucumbers, sliced 5 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced 4 cups sugar 4 cups vinegar 1/2 cup pickling salt 1 1/2 tsp. celery seed 1 1/2 tsp m...
  • Jams using Frozen Fruit
  • ...This yr due to a time crunch, I decided to "cheat" and use frozen strawberries..they were much more cost effective than fresh! I purchased 6lb bags from my local bulk store and when ready, I found chopping them up wh...
  • How to Make Applesauce (canning recipe)
  • This is one method. Some people put the cored apples into a pan in the oven and bake, then mash, too. It is heated, then packed into jars and processed. One question I often get is about "oozing" applesauce out of...
  • Canning without a canner
  • If you have a pot that is deep enough to cover over the tops of the jars with water by 1-2 inches and have room for boiling, you can use it. You need a rack or a folded towel in the bottom. If you don't have a lid for it...
  • Salmon Recipe for pressure canning
  • Salmon receipe for pressure cooker filet salmon and cut away the brown meat on the back, This is what gives salmon the funny taste. I remove that part no mater how I cook salmon this is where the fat is and the taste t...
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  • Freezing Grilled Eggplant
  • I always grill mine on the bbq first (normally to make eggplant parmesan) and then freeze in bags. so...
  • How to Can Squash
  • Be sure you do not mash or it will be too dense and it would put you at a risk for botulism. WINTER SQUASH - CUBED QUANTITY: An average of 16 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 10 pounds i...
  • How to Store Garlic
  • I am sorry, but the only way to preserve it would be to freeze or dry it. I have frozen it and it works great....
  • How to Store Chocolate Sauce
  • It is only safe to make and freeze or refrigerate. If in the fridge, if it has butter and milk, etc. just a few days. There is no safe way to can it and keep in the pantry. Sealing the jar will actually allow any b...
  • Crisp Tip for Canning Peppers
  • Another way to keep peppers and cucumbers crispy during the pickling process is to add a grape leaf to the jar. There is something in the grape leaf that helps the vegies keep their crispness. It really works!...
  • How to Preserve Garlic
  • I always clean the garlic, put it in a jar, set it in my freezer door. It is always handy and keeps...
  • How to can winter squash
  • Sorry, but the only way to can it safely is in cubes. You can freeze it. Be sure you do not mash or it will be too dense and it would put you at a risk for botulism. WINTER SQUASH - CUBED QUANTITY: An average ...
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  • Pickling Spice Recipes
  • PICKLING SPICE Combine: 1/4 cup mustard seeds 1/4 cup dill seeds 1/4 cup coriander seeds 2 tablespoons each crushed chili peppers 2 tablespoons crushed bay leaves 1 tablespoon celery seeds 1 tablespoon white pe...
  • Orange Marmalade (crock pot)
  • ORANGE MARMALADE Source: Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook by Beth Hensperger Makes about 3 1/2 cups Orange marmalade was made famous by the Dundee manufacturers in Scotland, and it ranks as one of the most pop...
  • Pickled Peppers
  • PICKLED PEPPERS 1 1/2 cups salt 1/4 cup sugar 2 cloves of garlic (can use garlic powder) 2 tablespoons horseradish 10 cups vinegar 2 cups water Cut 2 amsll slits in pepper. Dissolve salt in 4 qts of water....
  • Pickled Hot Peppers
  • PICKLED HOT PEPPERS Hungarian, Banana, Chile, Jalapeno 4 lb. hot long red, green, or yellow peppers 3 lb. sweet red and green peppers, mixed 5 cups vinegar (5% acidity) 1 cup water 4 tsp. canning or pickling...
  • Spiced Tomato Jam (using powdered pectin)
  • SPICED TOMATO JAM WITH POWDERED PECTIN Source: Clemson University Extension Makes about 5 half pint jars 2 1/4 lbs red tomatoes, firm but ripe 1 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/...
  • Green Tomato Relish
  • Green tomato relish recipe with cabbage and onions, along with bell peppers and green tomatoes. GREEN TOMATO RELISH 1 quart ground onions 1 quart ground cabbage, about 1 large head 1 quart ground green tomatoes ...
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  • Pickled Garlic (3)
  • Pickled Garlic Board: Canning and Preserving at Recipelink.com From: Linda Lou,WA 9-15-2003 Pickled Garlic (2) Board: Canning and Preserving at Recipelink.com From: Linda Lou,Wa 2-20-2003 In reply to: ...
  • Pickled Beets (re: canning beets)
  • You must either make pickled beets and process in a boiling water bath canner or pressure can them if they are plain. ALL foods must be canned in some manner or they will not be safe to eat. Canning destroys the bacteria...
  • Orange Jalapeno Jelly
  • ORANGE JALAPENO JELLY 2 to 3 fresh Jalapeno Peppers 1 (4 oz) jar pimentos, drained well 5 tablespoons minced green bell pepper 1 1/2 cups fresh orange juice 1 cup white wine vinegar 3 (3 oz) packages liquid frui...
  • Cranberry Sauce Extraordinaire - canniing info
  • I don't see any reason to not be able to can it, and the processing time would be 15 minutes. There is a similar recipe on the Ball website and that is the processing time for it. I know of some people who live in St....
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  • Redoing apple-butter
  • Jamie, You will have to empty your jars into a pot and bring the apple butter to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes and then fill clean jars. Process as recipe calls for, usually 10...
  • Sweet Picnic Pickles (Ice Box Pickle Mix)
  • Sweet Picnic Pickles (Ice Box Pickle Mix) The dry mix (sugar and seasonings) is a great food gift, along with a gallon jar and the directions for making these wonderful pickles. Many times you will see this dry mix so...
  • Peppermint Jelly
  • PEPPERMINT JELLY a few handfuls of fresh peppermint leaves 1 tbsp of lemon juice 4 1/2 cups sugar 3 oz liquid pectin Crush leaves in your hands, then place into 2 quarts of boiling water to make a strong tea. B...
  • Jalapeno Jelly - no bell peppers
  • this recipe is in the blue ball canning book too. JALAPENO JELLY 3/4 lb. green jalapenos (about 9 or 10 large) 2 cups cider vinegar (divided) 6 cups sugar 2 pouches liquid pectin green food coloring (optional) ...
  • Freezing potatoes, hash browns, and French fries
  • You can make frozen French fried potatoes at home. The mealy type potato is best. Use mature potatoes you have stored for at least 30 days. Potatoes with a higher sugar content will brown excessively and will be less att...
  • Vegetable Antipasto (re: canning eggplant)
  • Eggplant is not safe to can other than pickled or one recipe specifically tested for safety that is an antipasto from Ball. VEGETABLE ANTIPASTO Makes about 7 (500 m)l jars This antipasto recipe was specifically f...
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  • Hot and Sweet Pickles (using jarred pickles)
  • It's very simple. I don't know about the cucumber to pickle part. I just buy the cheapest pickles and slice them myself. But once they're pickles, just use Tabasco sauce and sugar! Using sliced pickles pour off and ...
  • Apple Cinnamon Jelly
  • APPLE CINNAMON JELLY Delicious on toast or scones. It tastes like you've worked for hours, but this jelly is extra easy, starting with apple juice. 3 cups Mott's Apple Juice 5 cups sugar 2 Tbsp lemon juice 2 ...
  • Preserving Persimmons
  • PERSIMMONS Home processing: Canning: Persimmons do not can well. They give a rather unpalatable product and turn puckery when heated. Freezing: Only soft, ripe fruit should be used for freezing. It can be froz...
  • Drying Persimmons
  • I like to dry my persimmons whole in the food dehydrator, and then store them in quart canning jars in the freezer. You can slip the seeds right out before you use them. just rinse off the persimmons and put them on ...
  • Pickled Garlic (2)
  • Due to the low acidity of the garlic, you need to use straight vinegar or the other recipe that has wine. Do not decrease the vinegar or add water to pickle it. It may turn blue or green due to chemicals in the water or ...
  • Pear Relish
  • PEAR RELISH 1 gallon ground pears (peel pears before grinding) 8 cups ground onions (hard, Keiffer variety) 8 sweet green peppers (chopped) 2 quarts white vinegar 2 hot red peppers (chopped) 4 cups sugar 3 tab...
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  • Canning Salsa
  • Canning your own recipe would be considered unsafe. CAUTION: Most salsa recipes contain a mixture of low-acid foods, such as onions and chiles. Acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice must be added to prevent the bacteria,...
  • Spaghetti Sauce without Meat (canning recipe)
  • Canning your own recipes is not advisable. There is no way to determine the safety of it. SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITHOUT MEAT 30 lb. tomatoes 1 cup chopped onions 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped celery or gre...
  • Spaghetti Sauce with Meat (canning recipe)
  • SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITH MEAT 30 lb. tomatoes 2 1/2 lb. ground beef or sausage 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped onions 1 cup chopped celery or green peppers 1 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional) 4 1/2 ...
  • Pineapple-Pear Marmalade (crock pot, freezer)
  • This is a perfect way to freeze both pineapple and pears. PINEAPPLE-PEAR MARMALADE Equal amounts: Pineapple {either canned or fresh cleaned), cut small or crushed Pears, cored and cut into small pieces (They do...
  • Canning Dried Beans
  • You can use that method. Fill the jars half full of the dried beans, add boiling water, 1 tsp. salt, and pressure can quarts for 90 minutes at 10 lb. pressure weighted gauge, use 11 lb. dial gauge. If you boil th...
  • Freezing Melons
  • HOW TO FREEZE MELON SLICES, CUBES OR BALLS Prepare: Cut firm-ripe melons in half; remove seeds and soft tissues holding them. If for slices or cubes, cut off all rind; cut to shape. If for balls, do not cut off rind...
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  • Dutch Apple Pie Jam
  • CERTO® DUTCH APPLE PIE JAM Makes: about 6 (1-cup) jars or 96 servings, 1 Tbsp. each 3 1/2 cups prepared fruit (about 1 lb. Granny Smith or other tart green apples) 1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup fresh...
  • Standard Tomato Sauce (canning recipe)
  • I am sorry, but cheese cannot be safely canned at home in any foods. Bottled lemon juice must be used in both the pressure canner or boiling water bath canner. This is for plain sauce, if you wish to add any low acid v...
  • Keeping Your Salsa
  • Before I learned to can - it is an involved process at times, I did the following, and now after years of canning, often prefer this for my salsa! Small half pint or pint ziplock bags, fill with salsa, seal airtight a...
  • How to Freeze Smoked Salmon
  • Yes, we freeze it all the time. We have a vacuum sealer, so we use it. It should keep frozen, tightly wrapped, for up to six months....
  • Freezing Smoked Salmon
  • Yes you can freeze smoked salmon. Guess how long depends on what method you used for freezing and what type of packaging. If packaged well, I would keep for no longer than 6 months. When unthawing, do so in the fridge...
  • Tomato Soup (canning recipe)
  • Here is a safe recipe. This is from Ball, I believe, and they own Kerr now, too. TOMATO SOUP Makes about 4 pints Do not thicken with flour or other thickeners before canning. Do not add butter or any milk. You m...
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  • Freezing Sliced Avocados
  • FREEZING SLICED AVOCADOS Use only fully ripe, but firm, avocados. Peel, slice/cut into chunks. Put them in a bowl with fresh lemon juice, toss them gently. Using a slotted spoon, scoop them into a sealable freezer bag...
  • Spicy Chili Sauce (canning recipe)
  • SPICY CHILI SAUCE 4 quarts chopped, peeled, cored tomatoes (about 24 large) 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet green peppers (about 3 medium) 2 cups chopped onions (about 2 medium) 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar, 5% acidity ...
  • Wild Grape Jam
  • WILD GRAPE JAM 3 lbs of partially ripened and fully ripened grapes, mixed 1/2 cup water 1 cup sugar per cup of juice 3 oz liquid pectin Stem and wash grapes. Crush in small amounts in the bottom of a deep s...
  • Mango Salsa (cannnig recipe)
  • I do not have one for cherry salsa, but if you still have the jar, compare the ingredients to this recipe for mango salsa. Since cherries are more acidic than the green mangoes, you could safely use cherries instead....
  • Peach Apple Salsa
  • PEACH APPLE SALSA Yield: About 7 pint jars 6 cups (2 1/4 pounds) chopped Roma tomatoes (about 3 pounds tomatoes as purchased) 2 1/2 cups diced yellow onions (about 1 pound or 2 large as purchased) 2 cups chopped...
  • Freezer Salsa
  • FREEZER SALSA Source: Best 50 Salsas by Christie and Thomas Katano Makes 4 pints 7 pounds fresh tomatoes 3 cups chile peppers (such as Anaheim or Poblano, seeded, chopped 1/2 cup jalapeno or Serrano chiles, seeded...
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  • Vegetable Juice Cocktail (like V8 juice)
  • VEGETABLE JUICE COCKTAIL 7 quarts fresh tomatoes 2 tbsp celery seed 2 to 3 peppers 3 to 4 onions 2 carrots Lemon Juice Salt Sugar Cook tomatoes. Liquify other vegetables in blender or food proces...
  • Canning Soups - general information
  • I am sorry, but it is not safe to can any soup in a water bath canner. A pressure canner MUST be used or you are at a high risk for botulism. Also, sorry, but noodles, rice, barley, or any other grain or thickener is un...
  • Kiwi Habanero Jam
  • Here is a Kiwi Jam recipe for you. I make alot of jams and jellies that contain Habanero Peppers. I would Only add a tsp. to one batch depending on how hot you want the jam. Habaneros are VERY hot and you need to use glo...
  • Canned Lemon Curd (including freezing instructions)
  • We still recommend freezing this instead. CANNED LEMON CURD Yield: About 3 to 4 half-pint jars 2 1/2 cups superfine sugar* 1/2 cup lemon zest (freshly zested), optional 1 cup bottled lemon juice** 3/4 cup u...
  • How to Remake Jelly
  • I guess you figured out the different types of pectin are not interchangeable. All I can tell you is that you can try to remake it. Use the type of pectin you used to remake it. My experience with remaking jelly is t...
  • freezing peppers for jelly
  • You can just dice your peppers and freeze them in the quantity for each batch to make it easier for you when you get ready to make the jelly. No brine or blanching, nothing just dice and freeze them....
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  • Peach Rum Preserves - First time canner with questions
  • I found the recipe at the end of this message on this site, and want to try it, but have a few questions as I am going to try to can for the first time. Is there any problem with using brandy instead of rum? If I use pi...
  • Drying Garden Herbs
  • I have been drying herbs that I grow in my garden, by letting them dry naturally. This usually takes 5 days. I found that I can dry them in the mycrowave faster. I dry about a handful of different herbs. 1 at a time i...
  • Strawberry Fruit Spread with Variations (low sugar)
  • STRAWBERRY FRUIT SPREAD Tasty, small batch fresh fruit spreads require only a small amount of sugar, very short cooking time and no added pectin. They will keep in the refrigerator for about a month." 1 envelope un...
  • Canner Rack
  • Laveta, you should use a rack of some kind to keep the jars off the bottom. I have even used a folded dish towel in a pinch. Like when putting up a small batch of 4-6 jars and just using a large pot instead of my water b...
  • Apple Maple Jam - I've tried it
  • I have tried it and absolutely loved it...I used to make it for sale at craft shows and always sold out. However, use macintosh apples for the apples and the darker maple syrup for the syrup addition. Also, remember tha...
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  • Hot Pepper Sauce (canning recipe)
  • HOT PEPPER SAUCE Makes about 5 pint jars 3 pounds hot peppers* (for example, Anaheim, Hungarian, Jalapenos) 1/3 cup minced garlic 4 cups sliced onion (about 2 medium as bought) 1/3 cup stemmed, chopped cilantr...
  • Hot Pickles
  • HOT PICKLES 1 quart vinegar 2 quarts water 1/2 cup salt cucumbers garlic salt dill seed crushed red pepper Boil the vinegar, water and salt. Put cucumbers in jars, add 1 teaspoon garlic salt, 1 teaspoon d...
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  • Barbecue Sauces (canning recipe)
  • You will need to use a recipe designed for safety in canning any homecanned food. Do not change the amounts of the vegetables since it will change the acid level necessary for safe canning. I am sorry, I don't know if ...
  • Ripe Tomato Relish (canning recipe)
  • You can use any kind of ripe tomatoes. RIPE TOMATO RELISH 24 ripe tomatoes (peeled and chopped) 8 onions, chopped 6 sweet peppers, chopped 6 hot peppers, chopped 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 pint vinegar 3 teaspoons sa...
  • Slippery Jacks
  • This is my mother's recipe for Slippery Jacks (my favorite pickle): Peel 8 large cucumbers; cut lengthwise and remove seeds. Cut halves in 4 pieces. Put handful of coarse salt over them. Let stand half hour and drain...
  • How to Freeze Cabbage
  • Frozen cabbage or chinese cabbage is suitable for use only as a cooked vegetable. Select freshly picked, solid heads. Trim coarse outer leaves from head. Cut into medium to coarse shreds or thin wedges, or sepa...
  • Pickled Peaches (repost)
  • I did a search in the search box above the posts. Here is a previous post. PICKLED PEACHES 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar whole cloves cinnamon sticks about 10-12 medium peaches Prepare a syrup ...
  • Marinated Peppers and Pickled Peppers (repost)
  • You can do a search in the search box above the posts for prior posts. I did a search and found these: MARINATED PEPPERS United States Department of Agriculture, Extension Service Makes about 9 half-pints 4 l...
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  • No Sugar Needed Strawberry Jam (using Splenda)
  • You can freeze any cooked jam recipe. This is what I found : NO-SUGAR-NEEDED STRAWBERRY JAM Makes: About 3 (1-cup) jars or 48 servings, 1 Tbsp. each 3 cups prepared strawberries (buy about 3 pt. fully ripe straw...
  • Sugar Free Jams
  • Hi Mary, I am diabetic too. So are several others here. I found great recipes on the Splenda website They have a No Sugar Needed Strawberry Jam and a No Sugar Triple Berry Jam that are both great. Also, if you get a box...
  • Low-Sugar Strawberry Freezer Jam (using Splenda)
  • LOW-SUGAR STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM An award-winning strawberry jam recipe I found on the Internet called for 5 cups of crushed strawberries and 7 cups of sugar! This recipe uses a fraction of the sugar-a mere 1/3 cup--t...
  • How to Can Homemade Fruit Purees for Baby Food
  • Yes. I think it is wonderful when mothers can their own baby fruits ! We have fed our grandbaby nothing but foods we canned or things we eat, no commercial baby foods. CANNING BABY FOODS [CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT ...
  • Easy Peach Jello Jam (freezer jam)
  • I've made this with peaches and also with apricots. I have used peach jello or lemon jello. I have left the sugar out with good results (tho it doesn't thicken up as much). I have had it turn dark, so would probably add ...
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  • Fig Strawberry Jam
  • Before I post the recipe, I cannot say it is safe. Figs need added bottled lemon juice to raise the acidity to be high enough to safely can. They are not a high acid fruit. I do not know if the acid in the jello will mak...
  • Sour Cherry Preserves
  • I have not heard of making them in the sun. If it were not hot enough, they could mold. This is the closest recipe I can find. Preserves are like jams, but preserves have whole pieces of fruit, and jam has chopped or...
  • Speedy Blueberry Refrigerator Jam
  • SPEEDY BLUEBERRY REFRIGERATOR JAM 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 2 cups sugar 1 (3 ounce) pkg lemon flavored gelatin In large saucepan, combine all three ingredients. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minu...
  • Spaghetti Sauce with Meat (canning recipe)
  • You need to follow a safe, tested recipe in order to can a sauce... we have no way of testing the acidity of a homemade recipe. You can always safely freeze your sauce. You will need a pressure canner, not a pressure co...
  • Pickled Beets
  • PICKLED BEETS Yield: About 8 pints 7 lbs of 2- to 2-1/2-inch diameter beets 4 cups vinegar (5 percent) 1 1/2 teaspoons canning or pickling salt 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 cinnamon sticks 12 whole clove...
  • Making Sauer Kraut in Jars
  • When I make kraut I would shred the cabbage. Then bruise the cabbage with with an edge of a plate or a bottom of a glass releasing some juice (this makes it ferment faster.)Then packing the cabbage very tightly into jar...
  • Squash Pickles
  • The only recipes for canning squash pickles are for using yellow summer squash or zucchini. I did find one recipe for making some fresh and keeping in the fridge, like a spiced pickled item. Toss 5 cups of diced squas...
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  • How to Freeze Cabbage
  • Some years back a neighbor brought me over about 20 heads of cabbage. I love to can and freeze. I was told that cabbage could not be frozen, but not wanting to lose them, I did a little reading and finally decided to put...
  • Freezing Bell Peppers
  • I like to dice up my peppers, then put the pieces in plastic ice-cube trays, fill with water,then freeze. After the cubes are frozen, I pop them out and put into ziptop freezer bags. Each cube is about 1/4 cup diced. Whe...
  • Safely Canning Beans with Potatoes
  • You would need to follow the instructions and times for onions, which is processing for 40 minutes in a pressure canner. You use the time for the ingredient which has the longest processing time, which is the onions... ...
  • freezing broccoli
  • Sure, you can freeze them on trays first before bagging them. I put blanched vegetables in my salad spinner to get out as much water as I can before freezing them, if they are firmer vegetables. I don't do it with my asp...
  • Canning Instructions for Fish
  • CANNING FISH BLUE, MACKEREL, SALMON, STEELHEAD, TROUT, AND OTHER FATTY FISH EXCEPT TUNA Eviscerate fish within 2 hours after they are caught. Keep cleaned fish on ice until ready to can. NOTE: Glass-like crys...
  • How to Freeze Corn on the Cob
  • It is always recommended to blanch your corn before freezing. Blanching retards the enzymes that cause deterioration and spoilage in foods. The "cobby" taste often comes from the blanched corn not being chilled lon...
  • Fig Jam
  • You must add bottled lemon juice for acidity in order to safely can anything with figs. They do not have enough natural acid without it and would put you at a risk for botulism to omit it. FIG JAM 2 quarts chopped ...
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  • Canning Figs
  • HOW TO CAN FIGS QUANTITY: An average of 16 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 11 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints--an average of 2 1/2 pounds yields 1 quart. QUALITY: Selec...
  • Sun Dried Tomatoes in Oil (drying and canning recipe)
  • Be sure to follow the guidelines, the tomatoes should be really dry, crispy, or you will be at a risk for botulism. SUN DRIED TOMATOES Traditionally this recipe was made in climates where drying outside was practic...
  • Pickled Corn (canning recipe)
  • Many of the old recipes are not considered safe due to risk of botulism. The older pickled recipes were based on vinegar that was high acidity, up to 40 percent, unlike our 5 % acidity. Even some of the less expensive vi...
  • Tomato Juice (canning recipe)
  • re: Canning tomato juice without cooking the tomatoes first: It will seperate and not be very appetizing to just juice them. It needs to be hot when filling the jars anyway... TOMATO JUICE QUANTITY: An average o...
  • Hot Pack or Cold Pack Green Beans (canning recipe)
  • If you mean to process in a boiling water bath, that is not safe. It will not kill the botulism spores. If you mean a raw pack and pressure canning, here is how to safely can green beans: BEANS, SNAP AND ITALIAN -- P...
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  • Pickled Dilled Beans
  • PICKLED DILLED BEANS 4 lb. fresh tender green or yellow beans (5 to 6 inches long) 8 to 16 heads fresh dill 8 cloves garlic (optional) 1/2 cup canning or pickling salt 4 cups white vinegar (5% acidity) 4 ...
  • Queen Anne's Jelly (3)
  • NOTE: Make sure you have an expert with you don't mistake Queen Anne s Lace for, say, hemlock or snakeroot, both of which are poisonous! QUEEN ANNE'S LACE JELLY (WILD CARROT) Be sure to sterilize jars and lids in...
  • Packaging and Storing Dried Foods
  • PACKAGING AND STORING DRIED FOODS Pack cooled, dried foods in small amounts in dry, scalded glass jars (preferable dark) or in moisture- and vapor-proof freezer containers, boxes or bags. Metal cans may be used if food ...
  • How to Freeze Zucchini
  • It says to blanch the grated zucchini for baking, but it does work to just grate and freeze it without blanching. If you want slices or chunks, then blanch and freeze. FREEZING ZUCCHINI Choose young squash with te...
  • Fermenting Green Beans
  • Use 1/2 cup canning/pickling salt to one gallon water. Be sure to remove any scum that accumulates. Keep submurged and covered. It will take about six weeks to ferment. Try to keep the brine as close to 70 degrees as p...
  • Marinated Peppers (re: Canning with oil.)
  • If you don't follow the directions exactly and use the amount of acid called for, you will be at a high risk for batulism. Botulism will thrive in the oil alone, in the absence of air. You can use this same recipe for ho...
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  • Marinated Whole Mushrooms (canning recipe)
  • This is safe ONLY in half pint jars. Do not reduce the acid nor add any other vegetables not listed in the proper amounts. MARINATED WHOLE MUSHROOMS 7 lb. small whole mushrooms 1/2 cup bottled lemon juice 1 t...
  • Vegetable Antipasto (canning recipe)
  • VEGETABLE ANTIPASTO Makes about 7 (500 m)l jars This antipasto recipe was specifically formulated to be processed safely in a boiling water canner. Do not deviate from the recipe ingredients and quantities as any cha...
  • Apple-Mint Jelly
  • APPLE-MINT JELLY 4 cups apple juice 1 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 package powdered fruit pectin 5 1/4 cups sugar green food coloring In a Dutch oven, combine apple juice, mi...
  • Old-Time Chokecherry jam
  • OLD-TIME CHOKECHERRY JAM 3 cups pulp yields about 3 half-pints Remove stems from chokecherries and wash. Drain. Add 1 cup water to every 4 cups of fruit. Place over low heat and simmer just until fruit is tender, s...
  • Kosher Dill Pickles (Heinz Recipe)
  • You can use this recipe. It is my favorite one for dills. I cut in spears, some were in thicker slices, some I did whole. KOSHER DILL PICKLES (HEINZ RECIPE) 4 lbs pickling cukes 14 cloves garlic, peeled & split ...
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  • Pickled Pepper Onion Relish
  • This is the only recipe I have found that I know to be safe and reliable. I have not tried that brand of relish to know how similar it is. You can try comparing the ingredients. PICKLED PEPPER-ONION RELISH 6 cup...
  • Mustard Pickles (repost)
  • This is a repost from a prior message. You can do a search in the search box above the posts for all sorts of previous recipes and information to help you in the future. MUSTARD PICKLES 2 lb. cucumbers, diced or sl...
  • Tomatoes with Okra or Zucchini (canning recipe)
  • This is really the only one that has tomatoes and zucchini that I know to be safe to process. I usually make zucchini relish, but it is sweet, and no tomatoes. Many people eat the relish on cooked beans or on burgers, ho...
  • How to Freeze Pumpkin / How to Store Pumpkin
  • FREEZING PUMPKIN Preparation: Select full-colored mature pumpkin with fine texture. Wash, cut into cooking-size sections and remove seeds. Cook until soft in boiling water, in steam, in a pressure cooker or in an ...
  • Grape Juice (canning recipe)
  • If you process today, it may be OK. I would not leave it in the fridge any longer. It could be starting to ferment. GRAPE JUICE QUANTITY: An average of 24-l/2 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an ave...
  • Strawberry Freezer Jam (using liquid pectin)
  • Here is the recipe I found. It says to let the berries sit with the sugar for 10 minutes. That should dissolve the sugar, if you stir it well, and I would stir every couple minutes to be sure. I always use dry powdere...
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  • Freezing Habanero Peppers
  • All you do is wash the peppers. Make sure they are completely dry before freezing. Bag in the desired size freezer bags and put in freezer. I prefere to wrap small amounts tightly wrapped in restaurant quality plastic wr...
  • Freezing soups and breads.
  • Recommended storage time for soups is 4-6 months, same for breads. I bake breads and thaw and reheat all the time. They are quite good. Just be sure to wrap really well so they don't dry out....
  • Judy's Jalapeno Jam
  • JALAPENO JELLY Judy's Jalapeno Jam 4 or more jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 1 1/3 cups canned apple juice 2 tablespoons vinegar 4 cups sugar 1 pouch liquid pectin 6 drops green food coloring, as desir...
  • Tomato Vegetable Juice Blend (canning recipe)
  • TOMATO AND VEGETABLE JUICE BLEND QUANTITY: An average of 22 pounds of tomatoes is needed per canner load of 7 quarts. Not more than 3 cups of other vegetables may be added for each 22 pounds of tomatoes. PRO...
  • Mustard Pickles
  • MUSTARD PICKLES 11-12 sliced cucumbers 4 sliced onions 1/2 cup pickling salt Slice cucumbers and onions, cover with salt and let stand overnight. Sauce: 5 cups brown sugar 1/2 - 3/4 cup flour 3 Tbsp dry mus...
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  • Mustard Pickles
  • My concern with the other recipe is that it seems to have a large amount of flour. It would be concerned with the density of it. I also don't see any directions for processing it. So, I would not allow the lids to seal, ...
  • Hot Pepper Vinegar
  • It sounds like something my grandmother used to keep stocked in her fridge that she called "hot pepper vinegar" and we used it on collards mostly. She didn't can it or freeze it, she just made one jar and it kept for a l...
  • Muscadine Jelly
  • MUSCADINE JELLY Makes 8-10 pints 4 quarts ripe Muscadine grapes 2 2/3 cups sugar 2 pkg. of pectin Take off the stems and wash Muscadines in a large pot. Rinse several times. Then mash the Muscadines and fill po...
  • Pickled Beets and Pickled Whole Baby Beets
  • It depends upon the spices. I actually prefer mine without any spices. Some also add onion. It is hard to tell you not knowing what she used. PICKLED BEETS 7 lbs of 2- to 2-1/2 inch diameter beets 4 cups vinegar...
  • Tomato Paste (canning recipe)
  • Be sure to only use half pint jars, since larger jars will make the product unsafe. TOMATO PASTE 8 quarts peeled, cored chopped tomatoes (about 4 dozen large) 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet red peppers (about 3) 2 ba...
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  • Substitute for jelly bag
  • Hi Tara, For many years I used brand-new rinsed knee-high 'panty hose' stretched over a small colander. They worked just fine. I used to tease my family that they were the ones I had worn previously, but they were brand ...
  • Raspberry Jalapeno Jelly
  • RASPBERRY JALAPENO JELLY 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped jalapeno pepper 3 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar 1/3 (6 fluid ounce) containe...
  • How to Remake Soft Jelly
  • It is a very common problem with pepper jelly. It may take a month or a bit more to set. Give it time. Then, if still syrupy, remake like this: Measure jelly to be recooked. Work with no more than 4 to 6 cups at a tim...
  • Treating fruit to prevent darkening
  • You can, but it won't work as well. Can you get vitamin C tablets ? You can crush them. The most common treatment is ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Ascorbic acid may be used in its pure form or in commercial mixtures of ...
  • Microwave Freezer Tomato Sauce
  • My mom found this recipe years ago. We've both made many, many batches! Fill a 2 quart corningware dutch oven or casserole dish with tomatoes, quartered and stems removed (don't skin). Add: 1 large onion, thinkly...
  • Spaghetti Sauce - can this be frozen?
  • I have a TON of Roma tomatoes and would like to freeze some for spaghetti sauce. I have always made to following recipe and would like to know if I can freeze it now for use in the winter. 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 o...
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  • freezing tomato sauces
  • When you freeze sauces, you don't have to worry about the acidity for safety. You can freeze your sauce. It will be great this winter. Enjoy !...
  • Information on freezing
  • No, you don't worry about botulism in frozen tomato products. Go ahead and freeze your tomato sauces without concern. Botulism grows in the absence of air, as in a sealed jar. Plus, it is only destroyed during canning...
  • Pickled Garlic
  • Garlic can only be pickled, not canned. Unless you wish to process in basically straight vinegar, it would put you at a risk for botulism. Also never try to keep it in oil, that is the perfect environment for botulism. I...
  • Freezing Eggplant
  • It must be blanched first. FREEZING EGGPLANT Preparation: Harvest before seeds become mature and when color is uniformly dark. Wash, peel and slice 1/3-inch thick. Prepare quickly, enough eggplant for one blanchin...
  • How to Can Cranberries
  • HOW TO CAN CRANBERRIES Hot Pack - Make a heavy syrup. Wash and remove stems from cranberries. Carefully but quickly add to boiling syrup. Boil 3 minutes. Fill fruit into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Cover wit...
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  • Stewed Tomatoes (canning recipes)
  • You will have to pressure can stewed tomatoes in order to prevent botulism. They are a mixture of low acid vegetables, so they are canned as a low acid product, in a pressure canner. I have never had sweet, hot ones. You...
  • Sauerkraut (canning recipe)
  • Are you using pickling and canning salt ? It is important to not use regular salt. It sounds as though you are fermenting too long. The time is listed below in the recipe. It is boiling water bath canned, not normally pr...
  • How to Can Pumpkin
  • Reposts: To help you in the future, you can do a search in the search box to find prior posts for methods and recipes. I am sorry, but there is no safe method for canning pumpkin butter. It is only safely frozen. ...
  • fix for pears turning pink
  • Pink pears are preventable. Dissolve a couple of Vitamin C tablets in water and toss pear pieces in the solution as soon as they are peeled and cut. The pears will not turn pink or brown while cut or in the jar. The s...
  • How to Freeze Beets - not mushy when frozen
  • I have frozen beets before and they don't go mushy. I cook them to just before soft, and then put them in cold water. Peel and slice and put in bags and pop out the air and freeze. Then when you want to eat them, they ju...
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  • Beef Stew with Vegetables (canning recipe)
  • BEEF STEW WITH VEGETABLES 4 to 5 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 quarts cubed and peeled potatoes (about 12 medium) 2 quarts sliced carrots (about 16 small) 3 cups...
  • Cinnamon Stick Pickles
  • CINNAMON STICK PICKLES For the person looking for a pickle recipe for large or overripe cucumbers, I have made these for several years. 2 gallons cukes, peeled and cut in strips 8 1/2 quarts water 2 cups pick...
  • Tomatillo Green Salsa (canning recipe)
  • Sorry, unless you wish to use the following safe tested recipe, you will need to freeze your salsa. There is no way to determine if your own recipe would be acidic enough to safely process. It could put you at a risk for...
  • Sugar Free Jams - Tips
  • You will need to buy a special pectin, a low methoxyl one. Ball Light, Sure jel light, etc. in the store. Better yet, by far, in my opinion is Pomona's Universal pectin. You need to order it online or by phone from them....
  • Apple Peel Jelly
  • Hi Laurie, This is a good, easy recipe for Apple Peel Jelly. Place apple peels, lightly packed, into a 4.5 qt. pot with 5 cups of water. There should be about 3-4 inches of peels in the pot. Bring to a boil, then redu...
  • Watermelon Rind Pickles
  • WATERMELON RIND PICKLES 7 lb thick watermelon rind 1/4 cup pickling salt 1 quart cold water 7 cups sugar 2 cups white vinegar 1/2 tsp oil of cinnamon* 1/2 tsp oil of cloves* Trim pink flesh and outer green fr...
  • How to freeze peppers
  • FREEZING SWEET OR HOT PEPPERS Sweet peppers frozen without heating are best for use in uncooked foods. Select firm, crisp, thick-walled peppers. Wash, cut out stems, cut in half and remove seeds. If desired, ...
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  • Flavored Vinegars and Oils - Precautions and Recipes
  • One of the main things is to be sure to use vinegar that is at least 5 % acidity. Rice vinegar can support bacteria, so it is not the best choice. Be sure to heat the vinegar and sterilize the jars or bottles in boiling ...
  • freezing beets
  • Yes, freezer bags would be fine for beets. Just remove as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. I have not tried vacuum seal bags, but if you do, be sure to freeze the beets first, then seal them. I normally s...
  • Green Tomato Salsa (canning recipe)
  • Normally chow chow is eaten with meats or on cooked dried beans. I like the green tomato salsa. We use it for burritos. I simmer diced leftover pork or beef roast for a few minutes with a jar of the green tomato sals...
  • Freezing apples
  • You have several options. I will post each one for you. You can just put the sliced, peeled apples in ziploc bags, too. It is convenient to do them in the amounts called for in your recipes. If you will add some Fruit Fr...
  • Spaghetti (Tomato) Sauce with Meat (canning recipe)
  • You can safely can it if you will follow a recipe tested for safety. Otherwise it may not be acidic enough to prevent botulism. It must be done in a pressure canner. If you wish to substitute one dried herb for anoth...
  • Preserving tomatoes - tips
  • It depends upon what you want to do with them. They are good slice in half and dehydrated. Or, you can cook them, then run through a food mill for a sauce. Some people make tomato jam from them. If your tomatoes are ...
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  • Jack-O-Lantern Preserves
  • JACK-O-LANTERN PRESERVES 3 quarts pumpkin, sliced thin and diced to size of a nickel or smaller 3 lemons, seeded and ground, including peel 5 lbs sugar 1 tsp cinnamon, or to taste Slice, wash, and drain pumpkin....
  • Using fresh herbs in canned spaghetti sauce
  • If you use fresh herbs, you need to use that as part of your fresh vegetable amount, you would need to measure them. I know it seems confusing and sometimes odd, but you can add dry ones, but not fresh and not have to ...
  • Mango Jam
  • Hi Linda, This is quick, good and easy. MANGO JAM 4 cup mango pulp (buy about 6 lb) 1/4 cup lemon juice 6 cup sugar 1 pkg dry pectin Wash fruit, peel, seed & cut in cubes. Mash with a potato masher or run thr...
  • Peach Marmalade
  • Here is one recipe. There are different ones, I saw one with maraschino cherries. Some are like an orange marmalade with peaches added. Some have no commercial pectin added. PEACH MARMALADE 1 box (1-3/4 ounces) Su...
  • Mama Mamakek's Dill Pickles
  • Is this method ok for making homemade dill pickles? It appears in the current Penzeys Spice Catalog. MAMA MAMAKEK'S DILL PICKLES Source: Mother of Rob Mamajek of Brookfield, Wisconsin via Penzeys Spices FOR THE B...
  • Cranberry Conserve
  • This is to be canned in half pint jars, not larger jars. The heat doesn't penetrate enough in larger jars. CRANBERRY CONSERVE 1 unpeeled, finely chopped orange 1 cup water 3 cups sugar 1 quart cranberries, w...
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  • Cranberry Jalapeno Jelly
  • CRANBERRY JALAPENO JELLY "Serve this jelly with cream cheese on crackers or use as a condiment with meat or poultry." 3 cups cranberry juice (or cran-raspberry juice) 1 cup jalapeno peppers chopped and seeded ...
  • Making Vinegar From Wine
  • I have not made it, but this is some information. MAKING VINEGAR FROM WINE If you make wine (as oppesed to apple) vinegar, you can dispense with the apples and the press. You'll want good quality wine that's not too ...
  • Mango Freezer Jam
  • MANGO FREEZER JAM Makes: about 6 (1-cup) containers or 96 servings, 1 Tbsp. each 3 cups prepared fruit (about 4 medium fully ripe mangoes) 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 5 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl ...
  • Freezing Noodle Pudding...
  • Dear June, Yes you can freeze noodle pudding. Wrap it very well in aluminum foil and freeze inside of a quart size freezer bag so you don't get "freezer burn". I love noodle pudding...was yours a sweet one or a sa...
  • How to freeze pomagranates
  • Pomegranate seeds can be frozen up to 3 months, but should only be used for juicing after freezing. The breakdown of pomegranate seeds during the thawing process will cause the seeds to emit juice. To make pomegranate ju...
  • How to Make Vinegar from Wine (repost)
  • This is a repost. I have not made it, but this is some information. MAKING VINEGAR FROM WINE If you make wine (as oppesed to apple) vinegar, you can dispense with the apples and the press. You'll want good quality w...
  • Pickled Bread-And-Butter Zucchini
  • PICKLED BREAD-AND-BUTTER ZUCCHINI 16 cups fresh zucchini, sliced 4 cups onions, thinly sliced 1/2 cup canning or pickling salt 4 cups white vinegar (5%) 2 cups sugar 4 tbsp mustard seed 2 tbsp celery seed ...
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  • Pickled Asparagus
  • If you want it less tart tasting, add a bit of sugar, don't cut down on the vinegar since it is necessary for safety. Pickled Asparagus FOR SIX WIDE-MOUTH PINT JARS: 10 pounds asparagus 6 large garlic cloves ...
  • canning dried beans
  • This is for any dried bean. If you add ham, then process tge same time since they both take the same processing time. Be sure to add enough liquid, though. I would put in half the jar as solids, then add the other half w...
  • Harry & David Pepper and Onion Relish
  • That's a great question. In this case, I left the skins on to give the relish a little more texture. I liked the looks of everything floating. The tomatoes cook down to almost nothing. Sorry it's taken a year to reply bu...
  • Apple Pie Jam - brown sugar in jelly
  • This has both white and brown sugar. I get so many requests for this: APPLE PIE JAM 4 cups tart apples, peeled and finely chopped 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice...
  • Jalapeno Jelly
  • JALAPENO JELLY 3/4 cup ground bell peppers (can mix red & green) 1/4 cup jalapenos, seeded & ground 5 cups sugar 1 cup apple cider vinegar 2 pouches (3 oz. each) liquid fruit pectin Green food coloring (optional)...
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  • Candy Apple Jelly (using cinnamon candies)
  • CANDY APPLE JELLY 7 cups apple juice 1 cup red cinnamon candies 8 cups white sugar 1 box Sure-Jell 1/2 teaspoon butter Measure apple juice and cinnamon candies into an 8 quart saucepan. Heat and stir to me...
  • Freezing onions
  • I dice up onions, put them in ice cube trays, add water to cover and freeze til hard. Then pop the cubes out and put into freezer bags and keep in the freezer til needed. A cube or 2 in a strainer under cold running wate...
  • Freezing onions
  • I dice and freeze onions all the time. They are a bit watery, but still very good for cooked dishes. I am always glad I have them when I go to cook something as they are already to go. I just dice, put in individual ba...
  • How to Can Mushrooms (whole or sliced)
  • HOW TO CAN MUSHROOMS (WHOLE OR SLICED) QUANTITY: An average of 14-1/2 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints; an average of 7-1/2 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 half-pints--an average of 2 pounds per pin...
  • Freshest Strawberry Jam (refrigerator or freezer)
  • FRESHEST STRAWBERRY JAM 5 cups fresh strawberries, stemmed 4 cups sugar 3/4 cup water 1 package or 1 3/4 ounces powdered fruit pectin Crush strawberries completely. Measure 2 cups strawberries with juices int...
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  • How to Freeze Turnips or Parsnips (re: canning parsnips)
  • I am sorry, but canning a low acid vegetable in a boiling water bath would be unsafe due to the risk of botulism. Unless a vegetable is pickled, it cannot safely be canned in a boiling water bath. It is possible to pro...
  • Norwegian Pickled Herring
  • The USDA does not have any method for canning this product. If it were canned, it would not really be pickled any more, as it would be cooked. Here is the recipe I have for it as well as the safe storage time. ...
  • Pickled Baby Carrots
  • PICKLED BABY CARROTS 8 1/2 cups peeled baby carrots 5 1/2 cups white distilled vinegar (5%) 1 cup water 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons canning salt 8 teaspoons mustard seed 4 teaspoons celery seed Wash and r...
  • Tomato Butter
  • TOMATO BUTTER Makes about two pints Serve with anything from breakfast grits to a dish of ice cream. 1 onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 pounds tomatoes, skinned and chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar, p...
  • Ginger Cherry Jam
  • GINGER CHERRY JAM 2 pounds fresh or defrosted frozen sweet cherries, stemmed and pitted 3 cups sugar Juice of 1 lemon 3 slices (1/2-inch each) fresh ginger, peeled Cover the bottom of a deep, heavy 6-quart pot ...
  • Apple Cinnamon Freezer Jelly and re: melting jelly
  • It may very well lose it's gel if you melt it. If so, you would have syrup that you could use on things if you want to try it. Here is an easy recipe for a freezer jelly APPLE CINNAMON JELLY Delicious on toast or...
  • Chili Salsa (re: pickled peppers in tomato sauce)
  • The closest recipe would be something like this one I will post. I have no recipe using just tomato sauce and the peppers. You can use any type of peppers in this recipe, just as long as the amounts stay the same or do n...
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  • Canners and Canning Tips
  • If you plan on preserving any low acid foods, like vegetables, meats, dried beans, etc. you must have a pressure canner. You will only be able to safely process fruits, juices, some tomato products, jams, and pickles in ...
  • How to Can Baby Food
  • The only safe things you are able to can pureed are fruits. Be sure the fruits are packed hot, too, as they go into the jars. They make some really great 4 ounce canning jars that are perfect for baby foods. Vegetabl...
  • Homemade Candied Fruit
  • I don't know how well this will work as I have not tried it. CANDIED FRUIT "Good fruits for candying include pineapple, cherries, chopped apricots, watermelon rind, and lemon, orange or grapefruit peel. Use your c...
  • How to Freeze Orange Juice
  • You could strain out some of the pulp. It may help. I would try some each way and see which you prefer. To prepare citrus juice for freezing, extract the juice from the fruit using a squeezer that does not press oil f...
  • How to freeze mangoes
  • Mangos freeze well and can be frozen with no additives if they are very ripe. Peel, slice and package them in moisture-proof freezer bags or containers. They can also be pureed and frozen. Greener mangos should be fr...
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  • Pickled Green Tomato Relish
  • I found a recipe, but you need to heat it as in the directions. Heating foods with the added vinegar or other acids helps to acidify the foods before it goes into the jars to prevent spoilage. It is a necessary step if c...
  • Canned Lemon Curd (or Lime Curd)
  • There is one recipe that is safe to boiling water batch lemon curd, but it must be followed exactly, plus it is only safe to store for 3-4 months. There is no safe tested recipe for raspberry curd that can be canned. (I ...
  • Canning Dried Beans And Peas
  • BEANS OR PEAS--SHELLED, DRIED All varieties QUANTITY: An average of 5 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts; an average of 3-1/4 pounds is needed per canner load of 9 pints--an average of 3/4 pound per q...
  • adding ham to dried beans (when canning)
  • Process for the same times and pressure, 75 min. for pints, 90 for quarts. Meats and dried beans are processed for the same time. I would just be sure and have plenty of liquid in the jars for proper heat penetration...
  • Sweet Gherkin Pickles
  • I am sure there are good recipes, but my family won't let me try anything but the chunk ones ! They are the best as far as we are concerned. They still take quite a few days to make unless they are sliced. These are ...
  • Dill Pickles - feremented pickles
  • Yes, those are fermented pickles. Here is how to make them: DILL PICKLES Use the following quantities for each gallon capcity of your container. 4 lbs of 4-inch pickling cucumbers 2 tbsp dill seed or 4 to 5 hea...
  • Spagehetti Sauce (canning recipe)
  • I can my tomatoes plain then make my sauces from them. This is the recipe from the extension office. It requires a pressure canner: SPAGHETTI SAUCE WITHOUT MEAT YIELD: About 9 pints 30 lb. tomatoes 1 cup chop...
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  • How to remake jam or jelly that doesn't gel
  • Since you recently made the jam you need to give it some time. They can take a month or so to gel. If it doesn't gel, then you can remake it. You can do a search in the search box above the posts for information, just to...
  • Grape Jelly (canning recipe)
  • GRAPE JELLY 3 cups grape juice (Prepared from frozen concentrate is fine) 1 package powdered pectin 4 cups sugar In a large saucepan combine the prepared grape juice and the powdered pectin. Stir it up to elimin...
  • Asian Plum Sauce (canning recipe)
  • ASIAN PLUM SAUCE 8 cups pitted and chopped plums 1 3/4 cups packed dark brown sugar* 1/2 cup white sugar 2/3 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 medium jalapeno pepper -- finely chopped* 4 teaspoons...
  • Drying chilis
  • I think the easiest would be to use some cotton string and use a large sewing needle and thread them on the string. Hang them up to dry. Just be sure they are not packed too tightly together as you want them to dry thoro...
  • Canning Green Beans
  • Elizabeth, I can my green beans every year. All you need is a canner, jar lifter, jars, lids, rings and the following information: Remove ends and snap your beans into length desired. Wash thoroughly. Fill clean...
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  • Pickled Pepper-Onion Relish (re: pepper spread)
  • You can certainly use hot peppers instead of bell peppers in this recipe. Perhaps it is similar to what you need. Pickled Pepper-Onion Relish 6 cups finely chopped onions 3 cups finely chopped sweet red peppers ...
  • Piccalilli and Chow Chow
  • There are several versions of this. PICCALILLI 6 cups chopped green tomatoes 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet red peppers 1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers 2 1/4 cups chopped onions 7 1/2 cups chopped cabbage 1/...
  • Pecan Praline Syrup (canning recipe)
  • I have made this and it is wonderful ! You could use walnuts instead of the pecans. PECAN PRALINE SYRUP 2 cups dark corn syrup 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 cup water 1 cup chopped pecans 1/2 teaspoon vanill...
  • Apple Walnut Conserve (canning recipe)
  • APPLE WALNUT CONSERVE 4 1/2 cups finely chopped red tart apples, about 3 pounds 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup raisins 1 package powdered pectin 5 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup chopped nuts red food colorin...
  • Green Tomato Jam (using Jello)
  • GREEN TOMATO JAM 2 cups pureed green tomatoes 2 cups sugar 1 (3 oz. size) pkg. Jello, strawberry or raspberry Crush tomatoes in blender. Take 2 cups pureed tomatoes and 2 cups sugar and cook for 10 minutes, s...
  • Microwave Bread and Butter Pickles
  • MICROWAVE BREAD AND BUTTER PICKLES 2 1/2 cups thinly sliced cucumbers 3/4 cup thinly sliced onions you may add a small amount of chopped green bell pepper (but this is optional) 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup white vinegar ...
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  • How to Freeze Zucchini
  • This year I froze zucchini to fry or grill this winter... Slice zucchini as desired. Blanch for 3 minutes in boiling water (start timing right when you dump it in). Remove to cookie sheet. Place in freezer for severa...
  • Marinated Peppers (canning recipe)
  • I am sorry, but using that much oil will put you at a risk for botulism. The peppers must be highly acidified with both bottled lemon juice and vinegar. They can only be done in half pints or pints. Even in a pressure ca...
  • Fig Chutney
  • FIG CHUTNEY Ingredients for 4 pints: 15 small and ripe figs, cleaned and each pierced with a knife 3 medium spanish onions, halved and sliced 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1 tablespoon grou...
  • Pickled Jalapeno Rings
  • PICKLED JALAPENO RINGS 3 pounds jalapeno peppers 11/2 cups pickling lime 11/2 gallons water 71/2 cups cider vinegar (5%) 13/4 cups water 21/2 tablespoons canning salt 3 tablespoons celery seed 6 tablespo...
  • How to Can Salsas
  • Sorry, it would not be safe to can. Especially with the oil in it. Unless a recipe for salsa is tested in a lab for safety it can lead to botulism. There are safe salsa recipes posted in the threads. You can do a searc...
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  • How to Freeze Peaches or Nectarines
  • You can do that with the nectarines but they will darken without the Fruit Fresh/ascorbic acid. You can just mix some Fruit Fresh in them before freezing. Here are some other options: FREEZING PEACHES OR NECTARINES ...
  • How to Freeze Beets
  • Blanching will retard the enzymes that cause spoilage and deterioration in frozen foods. There are some vegetables that don't need blanching, like peppers and onions, but most will benefit from blanching. Here is the in...
  • Caponata (canning recipe)
  • Not just any recipe for caponata is safe to can. Here is a safe recipe: CAPONATA "Caponata is a Sicilian dish served as a salad, side dish or relish. We also like it as an appetizer spread on toasted baguette slice...
  • Colorado Mix (Pickled Pepper Vegetable Blend)
  • You can check out the link here for pickle recipes: http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can6b_pickle.html Also, here is a recipe: COLORADO MIX (PICKLED PEPPER VEGETABLE BLEND) 2 1/2 pounds peppers, mild or hot as des...
  • Beach Plum Butter - variation
  • The beach plum jam recipe is good. I modified it because I prefer to use Certo rather than Sure-Jell. I used 4 cups of pulp (following the recipe) which takes about 2 pounds of beach plums. I did NOT use the lemon juice,...
  • Cucumber Relish
  • I don't know if this is similar to what you were looking for, but we like this recipe. It comes from a very old Kerr canning recipe book. CUCUMBER RELISH 4 cups ground, unpeeled cucumber (about 4) 1 cup ground gre...
  • Canning Recipes for Pears
  • Yes, you are able to can Anjou pears. You can also freeze or dehydrate them,too. These recipes should keep you busy ! PEAR RECIPES General Recommendations PACK - All fruit to within 1/2 inch to top of jar. RAW...
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  • Grandma James' Fruit Chutney/Sweet Chili Sauce (Repost)
  • This was my Grandma's recipe and has been in the family for over 70 years. We still make it and I am often asked for the recipe. I couldn't begin to say how many bottles I give away every year. Enjoy! Judy GRANDMA JAM...
  • old time chokecherry jam
  • This is the first time I have ever made jam, but I remember the taste of choke cherry jam mom used to make. My husband and I went picking, it was a fun day. Making the jam was time consuming. I think I over boiled it, we...
  • How to Can Soups
  • John, it will depend upon what you put into your soup. Normally, that is very true about following safe, tested recipes. However, for soups there are some basic guidelines that allow for some leeway. There are some thing...
  • Canning Roasted Red Peppers
  • Here is a selection of recipes for canning red peppers. They can be roasted for any of these. Be sure to use the full amount of added acid for safety and do not add any extra ingredients. There are only a few safe meth...
  • Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Spread (for canning)
  • My husband thinks this is fabulous! Be sure your vinegar is at least 5 % acidity. ROASTED RED PEPPER SPREAD FOR CANNING 6 lb., about 8 large red sweet peppers 1 lb. Roma tomatoes 2 large garlic cloves 1 small...
  • Canning Diced Tomatoes
  • You have a choice when canning the diced tomatoes. I recommed the "crushed tomato" method. Be sure to use bottled lemon juice in all of the recipes, even when pressure canning. It is necessary for safety from botulism. ...
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  • Salsa Recipes for Canning
  • CAUTION: Most salsa recipes contain a mixture of low-acid foods, such as onions and chiles. Acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice must be added to prevent the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, from growing. This bacteria p...
  • watermelon Rind Pickles
  • Pickling lime is no longer recommended. It is so hard to work with, it is caustic. If it is not rinsed, rinsed, and rinsed again, it can even lower the acid in the pickles so much that botulism can grow in the jars of pi...
  • Pickled Green Tomato Relish
  • There are several variations on this recipe. I know this one to be safe. You can substitute part or all of the peppers with jalapenos. PICKLED GREEN TOMATO RELISH 10 lbs small, hard green tomatoes 1 1/2 lbs red...
  • canning antipasto
  • I am sorry, but that is very unsafe. Even if it were something that could be canned, it would require a pressure canner at 100 min. to process the tuna. It would be inedible. The only recipe for antipasto I know of is j...
  • How to freeze winter squash
  • You cook first because it retards the enzymes that cause spoilage and deterioration. FREEZING SUMMER AND WINTER SQUASH Winter squashes all freeze well, but they may lose their original texture. Summer squash is...
  • Pickled Sugar Snap Peas
  • PICKLED SUGAR SNAP PEAS 1 1/2 cups white wine vinegar 1 1/4 cups water 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1 pound sugar snap peas, stemmed and strung 4 garlic cloves, peeled, sliced 1 or 2 small dried ...
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  • Famous Back Eddy House Pickles (refrigerator storage)
  • FAMOUS BACK EDDY HOUSE PICKLES "As soon as diners sit down at the Back Eddy, their server brings them a plate of these pickles. It is amazing how fast they disappear. They will no doubt vanish just as fast at your hou...
  • Freezing juices
  • Yes, freezing is a good way to preserve juices for later use. You can even use them after being frozen for making jams. Freeze in jars or whatever you chose, just be sure to leave enough headspace for expansion. Use ...
  • Curry pickles
  • CURRY PICKLES 24 medium Cucumber; sliced thin 1/2 cup Pickling salt 2 quarts Water 1 teaspoon Curry powder 2 1/2 cups Vinegar 1/4 cup Prepared mustard 1 tablespoon Celery seeds Put the cucumbers in a bowl, ad...
  • Apricot-Pineapple Jam
  • APRICOT-PINEAPPLE JAM Makes 9 (1-cup) jars 5 cups prepared fruit (about 2-1/2 lb. fully ripe apricots) 1 can (15-1/4 oz.) crushed pineapple in syrup 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries (optional) 6 cups sugar 1 b...
  • Persimmon Jam
  • PERSIMMON JAM 4 lb. very ripe persimmons 4 cups sugar Cut persimmon in half and scoop out pulp. Press fruit through a strainer. Measure 4 cups pulp into 4 1/2 quart pot. Add sugar and stir well. Cook over low ...
  • Canning Meatballs
  • You are able to can meatballs as long as they do not have any milk, butter, egg, no oatmeal, bread, etc. in there. Just meat and seasonings. You will need to follow the guidelines for canning ground meats. HOW TO CAN...
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  • Cranberry Strawberry Jam (using frozen strawberries)
  • If you need a few more jars for your Christmas baskets, this is a beautiful and tasty jam with easy to find ingredients. I usually make 1 1/2 batches, since I buy my pectin in bulk and my grocer has 24 oz. frozen stra...
  • fixing runny freezer jam
  • To remake uncooked jelly or jam with powdered pectin measure jam or jelly to be remade. Work with 2 L (8 cups) at a time. Mix jam or jelly with 25 mL (2 tbsp) sugar for each 250 mL (1 cup) of jam or jelly. Stir well unti...
  • Rumpot (brandied Fruit)
  • RUMPOT - BRANDIED FRUIT Pour one pint rum or brandy into a crock or large, wide mouthed glass jar. Nothing metal. Then start adding fresh fruit as it comes in season, commencing with strawberries, going right thr...
  • Raspberry Jalapeno Jam
  • RASPBERRY JALAPENO JAM 1 green bell pepper 5 jalapeno peppers 1 cup frozen raspberries or fresh raspberries 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup cider vinegar 3 ounces liquid pectin Sterilize jelly jars and lids accordi...
  • Tangerine Jelly
  • This starts out the same way, but then you strain out the peel.. TANGERINE JELLY 6 cups chopped tangerines, pulp,around 4 pounds 1 cup chopped lemons, pulp (2-3 large lemons) 1/2 cup thinly sliced tangerine pee...
  • Annie's Original Salsa - pressure canning salsa
  • It is possible to use less vinegar or bottled lemon juice and pressure can salsa. I make some for myself that way. I will give you a good recipe. I found that I should have tasted it before adding all the sugar, though,...
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  • canning salsa
  • You will need to either follow a safe, tested recipe, or pressure can your salsa, or freeze it. It will depend upon what is in your salsa as to whether or not it is safe to can. Yes, it will be different when you can i...
  • Lemon Jelly (2)
  • LEMON JELLY Makes 2 pints 12 lemons 4 large apples (tart, Granny Smith) water (to cover) 3 cups granulated sugar Slice the lemons, including the rind, seeds and all, thin, and place into a saucepan. Core the...
  • Marinated Peppers
  • You MUST use the proper amount of added acid to prevent botulism in these. Also, they cannot safely be canned in quarts. MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottle...
  • Pickled Jalapenos (using honey)
  • You can substitute banana peppers for the jalapenos. PICKLED JALAPENOS 3 cups cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons pickling spice 2 teaspoons salt 2 pounds fresh jalapeńos, whole or sliced into round...
  • Onion Relish (canning recipe)
  • You should be able to use this. I don't have one for leeks. A sweet onion relish recipe, shared on our forum. ONION RELISH 1 1/2 gal. ground Vidalia Onions (16 to 20, about 10 lbs.) 1/2 cup salt 1 quart cider v...
  • Cranberry Strawberry Jam
  • I tried this recipe with ripe strawberries and frozen cranberries- it is wonderful! Thanks for a great...
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  • Pickle Relish (canning recipe)
  • Chances are that if it was an old recipe it was not safe to use nowdays. The old recipes were often based on vinegar that was as much as 40 percent acidity compared to our current 5% vinegar. Some cheap ones are only 4% ...
  • Colorado Mix (Pickled Pepper Vegetable Blend)
  • You could use all peppers in this. COLORADO MIX (PICKLED PEPPER VEGETABLE BLEND) 2 1/2 pounds peppers, mild or hot as desired 1 pound cucumbers, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 2 to 4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch chunk...
  • My Natal Plum Jam Recipe
  • Today I picked Natal Plums (Carissa Macrocarpa) in the city park near my home. I've also seen them growing down at La Jolla Shores. Here's how I made jam: 5 cups chopped natal plums 1/4 cup lemon juice 5 cups sugar ...
  • Raspberry Jalapeno Jelly
  • You can substitute your blackberries in this recipe. RASPBERRY JALAPENO JELLY Makes 2 cups 1 green bell pepper 5 jalapeno peppers 1 cup frozen raspberries (or fresh raspberries) 3 cups sugar 3/4 cup cider ...
  • Blue Raspberry Jam
  • I discovered this recipe years ago and it is one of the easiest and most requested I have ever used. Three ingredients and 30 minutes and you have a wonderful jam! BLUE RASPBERRY JAM 7 cups blueberries, crushed 2 ...
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  • Zucchini Pickles
  • With an excess of zucchini comming in from the garden this year this is a recipe I plan to try tomorrow. I wanted to share it with everyone. This was taken straight from an old Blue Bell Canning book. Zucchini Pickles...
  • Blueberry Conserve
  • I made these in bith a regular and a sugar free version today and they are delicious! I hope you enjoy them as much as we do! BLUEBERRY CONSERVE 2 cups water 4 cups sugar or Splenda 1/3 cup thinly sliced lemon (a...
  • Sugarless preserves
  • At the BiMart in Grants Pass, OR I found a sugarless pectin made by the Ball company. It calls for using unsweetened apple or white grape juice. I tried it with some (frozen) blueberries and it set up beautifully. I did...
  • Peach Butter
  • Fruit butters do not have pectin added. They are like applesauce, but spiced. If you want to add pectin, then that would be a jam. PEACH BUTTER Peach butter is a delicious alternative to jams and jellies. Maki...
  • Remaking Jams and Soft Jellies
  • Have you given it a month or so to gel ? Some take that long. If you want to remake, here are the ways to do it: First, give it 3-4 weeks as some take that long to gel. I don't know if you used commercial pectin or no...
  • solution to runny plum jam
  • Susan, Through many years of fooling with recipes (as I don't like to add the sugar they call for) I have found out that if I add a extra box of sure jell it sets. When making a double batch for instance it calls for...
  • How to Can Figs
  • That would be fine to can. It is USDA tested. The jello would have acid in it, along with the sugar in jams, it keeps it safe. I checked the USDA site to be sure on the recipe. I don't have any tried and true recipes s...
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  • Snipple Beans
  • We use a recipe where you pack the beans in pint jars with zinc lids. They ferment in the jars. Yield: 3 pints 4 1/2 lbs of beans 1/2 cup salt 100 lbs beans 7 1/2 lbs salt ( 1 bushel yields approx. 20...
  • Marinated Peppers
  • MARINATED PEPPERS Bell, Hungarian, banana, or jalapeno 4 lbs. firm peppers* 1 cup bottled lemon juice 2 cups white vinegar (5%) 1 tbsp oregano leaves 1 cup olive or salad oil 1/2 cup chopped onions 2 ...
  • Strawberry Fig Recipe Advice
  • I have been canning strawbery-fig preserves for the last 7 years with this method... It works very well..I process my figs in a blender to measure it by cups... I use a 3 cup of fig to 1 cup sugar ratio so I can work wit...
  • Kosher Dill Pickles (Heinz Recipe)
  • If you process any pickles the brine must be at least half 5 % acidity vinegar to prevent botulism. Cucumbers are a low acid vegetable. Add a dried hot chili if you want them spicy. You can use this recipe. It is my fa...
  • Apple Plum Butter
  • I know it's still summer, but looking at the threads about plum jam and peach butter got me thinking about this recipe. It is a beautiful color with a rich flavor. I love that it cooks down in the oven -- much less watch...
  • Zucchini Pickles
  • ZUCCHINI PICKLES 2 lbs zucchini, sliced cross or lengthwise 1 medium onion thinly sliced garlic cloves 1/4 cup canning salt 2 cups sugar 2 tsp mustard seed 1 tsp celery seed 1 tsp turmeric 3 cups vinegar Co...
  • Fall Garden Relish (End of Garden Relish)
  • I don't know of one with corn, but this is a good recipe to use. FALL GARDEN RELISH 1 quart chopped cabbage (about 1 small head) 3 cups chopped cauliflower (about 1 medium head) 2 cups chopped green tomatoes (a...
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  • Canned Banana Peppers
  • CANNED BANANA PEPPERS (makes 8 pints of solution) Wash and dry peppers (use your own judgement on how many). If all solution is not used can put in refrig and reheat for a later batch. Trim stem from top of pepper ...
  • Apple Butter Recipes (3)
  • APPLE VARIETIES BEST SUITED FOR MAKING APPLE BUTTER McIntosh ~ Cortland* ~ Jonathan ~ Jonagold ~ Empire ~ Golden Delicious ~ Idared ~ Law Rome ~ Melrose* ~ Winesap ~ Goldrush* * = Excellent #1 APPLE BUTTER FESTIVAL...
  • Hot Pepper Jelly
  • HOT PEPPER JELLY 2 medium red peppers, seeded, finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) 2 medium green peppers, seeded, finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) 10 large jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped (about 1 cup) ...
  • Pickling Jalapenos
  • If you like marinated vegetables, the one with the oil is also safe, and very good. There is one for mushrooms like it, too, that I love !! To help you quickly in the future, there is a search box above the posts that ...
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  • Peach Apple Salsa (canning recipe)
  • You could use apricots instead of peaches in this safe recipe. PEACH APPLE SALSA 6 cups (2 1/4pounds) chopped Roma tomatoes (about 3 pounds tomatoes as purchased) 2 1/2 cups diced yellow onions (about 1 pound or ...
  • Stick/Christmas Pickles
  • My wife makes these, & it sounds like what you're looking for.... Use large/fat pickling cucumbers, best if they have started turning yellow on the vine. Step #1 Peel & deseed cucumbers, then slice into about 2" p...
  • Storing Dried Tomatoes in Oil (repost)
  • They must be really, really crispy dry. Then you need to dip or soak them in lemon juice or vinegar. Once in the oil, the oil can go rancid: Sun Dried Tomatoes in Oil (drying and canning recipe) Board: Canning a...
  • Hot Pickled Green Tomatoes (repost)
  • Have you tried to pickle green tomatoes? They are really yummy Hot Pickled Green Tomatoes Board: Canning and Preserving at Recipelink.com From: Terry,Tx 9-30-1998...
  • How to Freeze Zucchini
  • It is always mushy when you freeze it. The only way to not have mushy zucchini is to dehydrate it. Blanching zucchini in chunks does help, but they are still soft and mushy. FREEZING ZUCCHINI Preparation: Choo...
  • Jell-O Jelly (1953)
  • JELL-0 JELLY "Amazing fruit-flavored jelly to use as a spread on bread or crackers!" 4 cups (1 3/4 lbs.) sugar 3 cups water 1 box Sure-Jell fruit pectin 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 package Jell-O (any red flavor...
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  • Sugarfree Peaches (canning recipe)
  • This recipe is from a friend who owns a peach orchard. I followed it for 2 batches of 7 quarts last week and it worked beautifully. I used 36 large peaches for first batch & 54 small peaches for the other batch. Wa...
  • My effort at Ted's Half-Sours
  • I, too, have been looking for a recipe for the pickles/cucumbers served at Ted's. Being from the south, I grew up eating cucumber slices "marinated" in a solution of 50/50 water and vinegar, sliced onions, and cracked pe...
  • Canning Fruit with no Sugar
  • You can safely can fruit in just plain water or fruit juice. Apple juice or pear juice works well. Fruit will be softer in just water or juice. The sugar in fruit helps keep it more firm and also won't float as much. ...
  • Zesty Cranberry Pear Dressing (canning recipe)
  • ZESTY CRANBERRY PEAR DRESSING 4 cups peeled and chopped pears (1 kg fresh) 12 ounce package cranberries, fresh or frozen 1 1/2 teaspoons dried chili peppers 1 teaspoon garlic powder 57 g package fruit pectin ...
  • Lady Ashburn Pickles
  • This is for Nancy: LADY ASHBURN PICKLES 6 large cucumbers 1/2 cup pickling salt 1 quart onions, chopped fine 1 pint white vinegar 2 cups sugar 3 TBSP flour 1 1./2 tsp dry mustard 1 TBSP turmeric 1 tsp mus...
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  • Marinated Whole Mushrooms (canning recipe)
  • This is safe ONLY in half pint jars. Do not reduce the acid nor add any other vegetables not listed in the proper amounts. MARINATED WHOLE MUSHROOMS 7 lb. small whole mushrooms 1/2 cup bottled lemon juice 1 t...
  • Marinated Peppers and Pickled Peppers (repost)
  • You will have to pickle them to keep them safe to consume or freeze them. You can do a search in the search box above the posts for prior posts. I did a search and found these: Marinated Peppers and Pickled Pep...
  • Spiced Pears
  • SPICED PEARS 5 cups brown sugar (around 1 bag) 2 cups white vinegar ground cinnamon (add enough to your taste) pears (add enough to your pot to fill your liquids) Cook sugar, vinegar and spices 20 minutes. Drop...
  • Peachy Pear Preserves (using peach Jell-O)
  • PEACHY PEAR PRESERVES about 26 unpeeled medium to large pears (to make 4 cups cut up or mashed pears, cooked) 3 cups sugar 2 boxes (2 oz. each) JELLO brand peach jello* Bring a pot of water to a boil, place whole...
  • Elderberry Jam
  • I have been wanting so badly to try elderberry jam. I have never tasted elderberries. Here is a recipe for you, and yes, the temperature for the gel point is 220 degrees F. ELDERBERRY JAM 1 pound elderberries* (s...
  • Elderberry Jelly - Tip
  • Give you a good clue. Pop the heads in the freezer long enough for it to freeze good. Take out a stem or town and pop the berries right off the stems into a pan. Works great ! I have found that the recipe off of Su...
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  • Zucchini Relish
  • ZUCCHINI RELISH Zucchini Relish is the bomb for Tuna Salad on crackers. Also good with hot dogs. My mother used to make it when I was growing up. She has passed away and now I make it. My own 3 grown daughters steel j...
  • Canned Apples
  • This is a recipe my 83 year old mother has used for many, many years, and even again this year. Start out with 2 gallons of cored and sliced apples, can be peeled or not. (I prefer peeled) Sprinkle with a generous...
  • Gourmet Red Pepper Jelly
  • GOURMET RED PEPPER JELLY I used the Candy Apple Jelly recipe as a guideline as I was looking for an apple jalapeno or similar recipe. Here are the ingredients used: 2 cups unsweetened apple juice 12 medium ja...
  • Jello Pear Preserves
  • This is not a Jelly recipe; however, it is a fantastic preserve recipe made with pears and jello. I use half ground pears and half sugar Jello can be any flavor you like. I use a large (6 oz) box of Jello if I am ma...
  • Black Walnut Jelly
  • This is the only recipe I could find. BLACK WALNUT JELLY "I've searched the web high and low for a recipe for "Black Walnut Jelly." In that search, all I found was ALOT of other people searching as well. I recently...
  • Cranberry Walnut Jam and Homemade Maple Walnut Syrup
  • You need to add the walnuts to something acidic or something like maple syrup. WALNUT JAM Makes about 6 (1-cup) jars 5 cups prepared fruit (5 cups cranberries) 2 cups water 1/2 cup chopped Planters Walnuts ...
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  • Soda Pop Jelly
  • It helps with this recipe to let the jars sit UPSIDE DOWN for five or ten minutes right after you seal them. Then turn them right side up and let cool overnight. Don't know why it helps but it does, it lets the jelly g...
  • Pickled Horseradish Sauce
  • Normally it is just refrigerated. PICKLED HORSERADISH SAUCE 2 cups (3/4 lb.) freshly grated horseradish 1 cup white vinegar (5% acidity) 1/2 tsp. canning or pickling salt 1/4 tsp. powdered ascorbic acid ...
  • Pickled Corn Relish
  • This is from USDA PICKLED CORN RELISH 10 cups fresh whole kernel corn (16 to 20 medium-size ears), or 6 packages (10-ounces each) of frozen corn 2 1/2 cups diced sweet red peppers 2 1/2 cups diced sweet green ...
  • Crabapple Jelly
  • This is the 10th year I've made crabapple jelly from crabapples on our crabapple tree. I make 10 - 12 batches each year and family and friends can't wait to get it. For each batch of jelly you'll need 12 cups of crabap...
  • How to Can Sweet Potatoes / Yams
  • They are only safe to can in cubes. Never mash any vegetables when canning. POTATOES, SWEET - PIECES OR WHOLE It is not recommended to dry pack sweet potatoes. Quantity: An average of 17-1/2 pounds is needed per...
  • Freezing sweet potatoes
  • A friend of mine simply cooks the potatoes in the oven till done, just like you would if you were making baked potatoes. After they cool she peels them, mashes them, and puts them in zip lock freezer bags and freezes ...
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  • Pear jam with ginger (breadmaker jam cycle recipe)
  • It seems every year my husband gets into a bit of a panic trying to use up all the pears on "his" pear tree. Yes, it really is "his" pear tree, as I am not much of a fan of pears. However, in the interest of famili...
  • Flavored Oils (re: dried tomatoes in oil)
  • I am sorry, but you will not be able to can them in oil. You can store them if really dried and crispy in oil in the fridge for a short time. You can also freeze it. FLAVORED OILS Infused oils and oil-based mix...
  • How to can cubes of meat
  • CUT-UP MEAT (strips, cubes, or chunks) Bear, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Veal, and Venison Remove excess fat. Soak strong-flavored wild meats for 1 hour in brine water containing 1 tablespoon of salt per quart of water. Rinse...
  • Certo Paradise Pear Jam
  • CERTO PARADISE PEAR JAM 2 pounds pears, unpeeled, cored, and ground 1 medium orange, unpeeled, seeded, and ground 1 medium lemon, unpeeled, seeded and ground 1 (8.5-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained 1/4 cup ...
  • Canning Venison
  • When canning venison, cut meat into 1" cubes. Take quart jars and add 1 TBSP canning salt, 1 beef boulion cube, and pack jars with Venison leaving 1" head space. (for pints use 1 teaspoon canning salt, and 1/2 boulion ...
  • Chili Con Carne (canning recipe)
  • Use dry spices and herbs, not the packages of mixes from the store since they contain thickeners in them. CHILE CON CARNE 3 cups dried pinto or red kidney beans 5-1/2 cups water 5 tsp salt (separated) 3 lbs ...
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  • Pickled Eggs Preparing, Storing, and Recipes
  • I would not eat the ones with the bulging lid. You need plenty of vinegar. I will post you a link for some good info and recipes. It is in a PDF file and I cannot figure out how to copy and paste the recipes. Pickle...
  • Violet Jam
  • VIOLET JAM 1 cup violet blossoms (insecticide-free) 1 1/2 cups water, divided use Juice of 1 lemon 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 (1 3/4-ounce) package powdered pectin Pack as many blossoms as you can into a 1 cup measure....
  • Mango Jiffy Jam (refrigerator or freezer storage)
  • MANGO JIFFY JAM 3 cups diced ripe mango 5 cups sugar 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 package powdered pectin 1 cup water Combine mango, sugar, and juice in blender or food processor; puree. Dissolve pectin in wa...
  • Zucchini Chow Chow (refrigerator pickles)
  • ZUCCHINI CHOW CHOW 2 cups thinly sliced zucchini 2 cups thinly sliced yellow summer squash* 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion Salt 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar 1 to 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons pickling spice 1...
  • Canning Chili
  • CANNING CHILI 1 qt. chili sauce 1 lb. meat, browned and crumbled 1 pt beans These are the proportions I use when canning chili. I make my chili sauce using Mrs. Wages chili sauce. One pkg to five pounds tomato...
  • Bourbon-Pickled Apricots (refrigerated)
  • BOURBON-PICKLED APRICOTS "Serve with pork chops, ham or ribs, or as an accompaniment to a cheese platter." 1 cup cider vinegar 1 cup orange juice 1/2 cup white grape juice 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 2 t...
  • How to Can Tomatillos, Tomatoes, and Tomato Products
  • You can tomatillos exactly like regular red tomatoes. That includes adding acid in the form of bottled lemon juice or citric acid. It depends upon what method you use as to processing times. The best thing would be to ...
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  • 7-Minute Microwave Dill Pickles
  • 7-MINUTE MICROWAVE DILL PICKLES 1 quart (2 to 3-inch) whole unwaxed cucumbers (or 1/4-inch cucumber slices) 1 clove garlic, peeled 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed (or 1 head fresh dill) 1/8 teaspoon turmeric 1 small...
  • canning cherries with low or no sugar
  • You are able to safely can them in plain water if you want. However, they will be much softer and not as flavorful. You process them just as any other cherry in the Ball Blue Book. I think you have Bernadin, which would ...
  • Pickled Grapes (refrigerator pickles)
  • PICKLED GRAPES 3 cups stemmed red seedless grapes (about 3/4 pound) 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1 cup white wine vinegar 3 (3-inch) sticks cinnamon 1 tablespoon minced onion Wash the grapes and divide them into...
  • Zuni Cafe Zucchini Pickles (refrigerator pickles)
  • ZUNI CAFE ZUCCHINI PICKLES 1 pound zucchini 1 small yellow onion 2 tablespoons kosher salt FOR THE BRINE: 2 cups cider vinegar 1 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed yellow a...
  • Kirby Pickles (refrigerator pickles)
  • KIRBY PICKLES 2 cups white vinegar 2 cups dry white wine 3/4 cup salt 1/2 cup sugar 4 dill flowers (or dill sprigs) 2 tablespoons caraway seeds 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 8 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sl...
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  • Black Cherry Preserves
  • BLACK CHERRY PRESERVES "Use dark-red sweet cherry varieties (such as Bing or Lambert or Stella) to make this intensely dark preserve of whole fruit in rich syrup." 2 pounds firm-ripe dark sweet cherries 1/2 cup wa...
  • Freezing Tomatoes
  • In regards to the question about freezing tomatoes. Yes, you can freeze them. The way I do it is to scald the tomatoes in boiling water for I don't know approximately 1 minute or so. remove them from the hot water and th...
  • Pickled Beets (using fresh beets)
  • PICKLED BEETS 7 lbs if 2- to 2-1/2 inch diameter beets 4 cups vinegar (5%) 1 1/2 teaspoons canning or pickling salt 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 2 cinnamon sticks 12 whole cloves 4 to 6 onions (2- to 2-1/2...
  • Apple Plum Butter
  • I don't have a plum butter recipe, but this apple plum butter is wonderful! Relatively easy, since it cooks down in the oven, and very rich. I hope it works for you. APPLE PLUM BUTTER 2 1/2 lbs. plums 1/2 cup lemo...
  • Zucchini Jelly (using Jello)
  • ZUCCHINI JELLY 6 cups shredded zucchini 1/2 cup lemon juice 6 oz. strawberry Jello 6 cups sugar 1 cup crushed pineapple Boil zucchini in small amount of water until clear. Add sugar, juice and pineapple. Stir ...
  • Home Canned Mushrooms
  • I use the recipe from the Ball Blue Book all the time. CANNED MUSHROOMS 2 lb. mushrooms per pint jar Salt Water Clean dirt from mushrooms with soft brush. Rinse under cool running water. Trim stem ends. Small ...
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  • How to Can Tomato Juice
  • I am sorry, but no, what you described is not safe. You need to add bottled lemon juice to tomato products to prevent botulism. That is for both boiling water bath or pressure canning. Here are the safe guidelines. The...
  • How to Can Chicken (link)
  • Note: There are no safe options for canning chicken in a boiling water canner. A pressure canner is needed to prevent botulism. (A pressure canner, not a pressure cooker, must be used. A canner must hold at least 4 quart...
  • Pumpkin Pickles
  • PICKLING PUMPKIN Pumpkin can be used in pickled recipes such as salsas, chutneys, and relishes; however, these recipes must be treated as fresh foods and refrigerated. They cannot be safely canned by either the boilin...
  • Double-Berry Preserves (cooked in a skillet)
  • DOUBLE-BERRY PRESERVES "The fresh berries at the open-air markets of Nice inspired this simple recipe. The wide surface of a large skillet reduces the cooking time, which helps keep the fruit flavor at its peak." 2...
  • Dilled Green Beans and Cauliflower
  • DILLED GREEN BEANS AND CAULIFLOWER FOR THE VEGETABLE MIXTURE: 1 lb. (2 cups) fresh whole green beans 2 cups cauliflower florets 8 garlic cloves 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill weed 4 teaspoons mustard seed 1/4 teaspo...
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  • Safe salsa canning and recipes (repost)
  • CAUTION: Most salsa recipes contain a mixture of low-acid foods, such as onions and chiles. Acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice must be added to prevent the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, from growing. This bacteria p...
  • Pickled Cauliflower
  • PICKLED CAULIFLOWER 3 heads cauliflower, cut into small florets and washed (about 10 lb) 8 cups white vinegar 8 cups water 1/4 cup salt 1/4 cup yellow mustard seeds 12 cloves garlic 12 dill heads (it's hard to f...
  • Zucchini Candy (dehydrator recipe)
  • This seemed so different I had to try it. It is really amazing. The final result is like fruit snacks. My family loves them. No one can tell it is made from zucchini. ZUCCHINI CANDY 10 cups peeled, seeds removed, ...
  • How to Freeze Apples (repost)
  • Freezing apples Board: Canning and Preserving at Recipelink.com From: Linda Lou,WA 10-14-2006 More posts about freezing apples (click...
  • Pickled Hot Peppers (re: Canning Crisp Peppers)
  • You will need to buy Pickle Crisp/calcium chloride. Not sure you can find the brand anymore, but may find the bulk generic online. I can only find the calcium chloride by the generic name. I seem to remember you can get ...
  • Freezer Cucumber Pickles
  • FREEZER CUCUMBER PICKLES "Serve these pickles ice-cold for the biggest crunch." 7 cups thinly sliced cucumber (about 2 1/2 pounds) 3 small onions, sliced and separated into rings 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon ...
  • Green Tomato Salsa (canning recipe)
  • Sorry, but using any recipes with oil that have not been safety tested put you at a risk for botulism. The recipe doesn't meet safety standards for processing. This is a cooking recipe and should only be made and stored ...
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  • how to can roasted peppers
  • I am sending you a link on how to do them. You will need to pressure can them. The website is also a wonderful source of most any kind of food preserving help you may need in the future. They are the leading authorit...
  • Sweet-Sour Freezer Pickle Chips
  • SWEET-SOUR FREEZER PICKLE CHIPS 2 1/2 pounds pickling cucumbers 1 medium white onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons salt 6 cups ice cubes 4 cups sugar 2 cups cider vinegar (5% acidity) Cut ends from cucumbers, ...
  • Mustard Pickles
  • Now we use Clear Jel instead of flour to thicken this. I am not sure how to tell you to find it where you live. It is also called modified food starch. It is a commercial thickener, but now available to home canners. It ...
  • Apricot Pineapple Jam
  • If you are using a book that old, it would not be considered safe and up to date. There are new guidelines that need to be followed for safety reasons. There is also a recipe that I saw that uses dried apricots. APRI...
  • Winter Jam
  • WINTER JAM 3 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen) 1 1/2 cups apples, peeled and diced 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple (drained) 2 Tablespoons lemon juice 3 1/2 cups sugar Cook cranberries and appl...
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  • Mango Papaya Chutney (canning recipe, small-batch)
  • MANGO PAPAYA CHUTNEY 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup cider vinegar 3 cups finely chopped papaya and mango 1 to 2 tablespoons minced jalapeno or hot yellow peppers 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot 1/2 teaspoon ...
  • Hot Pepper Jelly
  • You won't be able to use all honey, see note below the recipe... HOT PEPPER JELLY 2 medium red peppers, seeded, finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) 2 medium green peppers, seeded, finely chopped (about 1-1/2 cups) ...
  • Freezing Spaghetti Sauce
  • I froze mine this way. Then I defrosted them and put them in the blender on puree with seasoning, onions, garlic, and peppers. It make a great...
  • How to Dry Herbs
  • HOW TO DRY HERBS TESTING FOR DRYNESS: Herbs are dry when they crumble easily. Stems should be brittle and break when bent. Seeds will readily fall from the chaff, but usually need additional drying after they have b...
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  • How to Prevent Mushy Pickles
  • You can buy Ball's Pickle Crisp and add it to your brine before you put it in the jars. It is the same thing the commercial industry uses. It has worked for me really well. Otherwise, as said, it could be your water or ...
  • How to Freeze Summer Squash (Zucchini and Yellow Squash)
  • Summer Squash (Cocozelle, Crookneck, Pattypan, Straightneck, White Scallop, Zucchini) Preparation - Choose young squash with tender skin. Wash and cut in 1/2-inch slices. Water blanch 3 minutes. Cool promptly, drain an...
  • Watermelon Rind Pickles (refrigerator pickles)
  • WATERMELON RIND PICKLES 8 to 10 cups cut watermelon rind (white part only, 1-inch pieces) 2 tablespoons lime juice 3 cups white vinegar 6 cups sugar 2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half 1 tablespoon whole cloves ...
  • Zucchini Relish (refrigerated)
  • ZUCCHINI RELISH 4 cups diced zucchini 1 large onion, thinly sliced 2 celery ribs, sliced 2 medium carrots, sliced 1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced 2 tbsp salt Cold water (to cover vegetables) 3/4 cup sugar 1/...
  • Pickled Red Beets
  • PICKLED RED BEETS 20 medium beets 2 1/2 cups white vinegar 2 1/2 cups beet juice 1 cup sugar 2 tsp. salt 10 whole cloves 2 cinnamon sticks Cook beets till tender. Drain and reserve the beet juice. Remove skin...
  • Green Tomato Relish (freezer recipe)
  • GREEN TOMATO RELISH " A concoction of green tomatoes, apples, dried fruit, plenty of sugar (and molasses) and spices, this is like mincemeat (sans the suet). It's perfect with cheese and crackers or served along side ...
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  • How to Make Glace Fruits - 2 recipes
  • GLACE FRUITS 1 pound of fruit 4 1/2 cups of sugar 1/2 cup of corn syrup Prepare the fruit: Pit cherries and prick them with a pin to allow the syrup to penetrate the skin; peel core and quarter or slice app...
  • Ethel Oakley's Apple Relish (refrigerator)
  • ETHEL OAKLEY'S APPLE RELISH "My friend Ethel, whom I met ballroom dancing, is still dancing and making relish as she nears her 92nd birthday. She used to give me a half-pint on my birthday until I begged the recipe an...
  • Best Pickled Beets from Fresh
  • I got this recipe from a friend and it is soooo easy. My family loved it. (I found I didn't grow enough beets!) PICKLED BEETS 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups beet water 2 cups sugar Cut root and top off be...
  • How to Freeze Peaches or Nectarines
  • HOW TO FREEZE PEACHES OR NECTARINES PREPARATION Select well-ripened fruit and handle carefully to avoid bruising. Sort, wash and peel. (You peel by blanching in boiling water until the skins will slip off easily when...
  • Pickled Corn Relish
  • I know this is a relish, but if you just want to omit the other vegetables, that would be fine. This is very good ! You don't have to add the spices, either. I am not sure what you are looking for. If you need more hel...
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  • Pickled Mixed Vegetables (canning recipe, repost)
  • Pickled Mixed Vegetables Board: Canning and Preserving at Recipelink.com From: Linda Lou,WA 1-11-2003 Hi Jane, I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for. If not, please let us know and we'll ke...
  • How to Can Smoked Salmon
  • You do special procedures when smoking salmon for canning. Then it MUST be pressure canned. It will take a long processing time, so add 4 inches of water to the pressure canner. It is lightly smoked, not fully, for 30 mi...
  • Canning Chicken and Dumplings (freezing)
  • I make homemade chicken and dumplings all the time, I love them! But, they are a lot of trouble to make. I bought some ball freezable jars and can them while they are steaming hot to seal them. Then I let them cool dow...
  • Sweet Vidalia Onion Relish
  • SWEET VIDALIA ONION RELISH 4 large sweet Vidalia onions, skins removed and finely chopped 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded (approximately 1/4 head) 1/4 cup kosher salt 4 1/2 cups water, divided use 2 red bell...
  • Slippery Jack Pickles
  • We have been making slippery jacks since 50s. Cukes are better when large and yellow. SLIPPERY JACK PICKLES 9 cucumbers 2 large onions, sliced 1/4 cup salt Cut cukes in slivers, put salt on soak overnight. ...
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  • Sangria No-Cook Freezer Jam
  • SANGRIA NO-COOK FREEZER JAM 1/2 pounds fully ripe purple grapes 1 medium orange 1 medium lemon 1/2 cup (about) red Burgundy wine 4 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 3/4 cups water 1 (1 3/4 ounce) package...
  • How to Freeze Pears
  • HOW TO FREEZE PEARS Halves or quarters Select pears that are well ripened and firm, but not hard. Wash fruit in cold water. Peel, cut in halves or quarters and remove cores. Heat pears in boiling 40-percent sy...
  • Hot Pickled Green Tomatoes
  • I have the recipe. However, the way it was written is unsafe to use according to today's standards. It was probably based on vinegar that was more acidic than what we have now. So, I can post it with changes . Other...
  • Caramelized Red Onion Relish
  • You need to have the acid to make it safe to can, to prevent botulism as onions are low acid vegetables. You cannot omit either the wine nor the vinegar. I see other recipes online with a bunch of oil or butter, which i...
  • Horseradish Pickles
  • HORSERADISH PICKLES 1 (46 oz.) jar crunchy dill pickles, drained Cover with water and let set overnight. Drain and slice each pickle down the middle, but not clear through pickle. Stuff with prepared horseradish. ...
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  • Green Tomato Relish (canning recipe)
  • I make these every, year,and give to my grandchildren. GREEN TOMATO RELISH 4 quarts unpeeled, chopped green tomatoes 1 quart chopped onions 1/2 cup finely chopped hot peppers 2 1/2 cups sugar 1/4 cup pickling ...
  • Wimpy's Delight Hamburger Relish
  • WIMPY'S DELIGHT HAMBURGER RELISH 2 sticks (2 to 3 Inches each) cinnamon, broken up 2 teaspoons whole cloves, slightly bruised 2 teaspoons whole allspice, bruised 1 quart cider vinegar 4 cups coarsely chopped peele...
  • Kerr Pineapple Apricot Jam (1965)
  • PINEAPPLE-APRICOT JAM 2 1/2 lbs. fresh apricots (7 cups sliced) 3 cups crushed pineapple, undrained 5 cups sugar Wash and slice apricots. Mix with sugar and pineapple. Cook until thick (about 25 minutes). Pour...
  • Best Ever Beet Pickles
  • These are easy to make and very, very good. I have been making them for years and always get asked for recipe. BEET PICKLES Boil beets till tender. Drain & pour cold water over. Cut off ends, peel slice or cube a...
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  • Green Tomato Relish (repost)
  • Hi Brenda, Here is a recipe shared by Linda Lou. I hope it's close to the one you remember. Happy Cooking! Green Tomato Relish Board:Canning and Preserving at Recipelink.com From: Linda Lou,WA 10-22-2005...
  • Sweet-Sour Freezer Pickle Chips (repost)
  • Sweet-Sour Freezer Pickle Chips Board: Canning and Preserving at Recipelink.com Hi Deborah, You can divide this recipe in half or quarter as needed. Happy Cooking! ...
  • Freezer Orange Marmalade (small batch)
  • FREEZER ORANGE MARMALADE 2 medium oranges 3/4 cup water 1/3 cup lemon juice 4 1/2 cups sugar 3 ounces liquid pectin Cut the tips off 2 medium oranges; score the skin into quarter-wedges and remove the peels alo...
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  • How to Dry Foods
  • Hi Patty, Here is a method that one of our visitors shared. If you try this, I would try a small tray first to see how it works for you because the temperature is higher than usually suggested for oven drying: ...
  • Five Minute Skillet Jams (blueberry and raspberry)
  • FIVE-MINUTE SKILLET JAMS BLUEBERRY SKILLET JAM 1 pint blueberries, mashed 2 tablespoons powdered fruit pectin 1/2 teaspoon margarine or butter 1 cup sugar In 12-inch skillet, heat blueberries, pectin, and mar...
  • Natal Plum Jelly (repost)
  • Dear Eda, Here is recipe that one of our visitors shared with us: Recipe(tried): Natal Plum Jelly Board: Vintage Recipes at Recipelink.com From: Sue, Tampa FL 12-23-2003 Msg ID: 014863 Msg URL: /recipes/natal-pl...
  • Memorable Rosemary Jelly with Variations (1980's)
  • MEMORABLE ROSEMARY JELLY WITH VARIATIONS "The flavor of this lovely-to-look-at jelly makes it a perfect complement to any lamb or veal roast." 4 or 5 sprigs fresh rosemary 3 1/4 cups sugar, divided use 1/2 cup or...
  • Okra Pickles from Ball Blue Book
  • OKRA PICKLES 3 1/2 pounds small okra pods 1/3 cup Ball salt 2 teaspoons dill seed 3 cups water 3 cups vinegar 4 cloves garlic 2 small hot red peppers, cut in half* Ball Pickle Crisp (optional) Trim stems of ...
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  • Bacon and Tomato Jam (freezer jam)
  • BACON AND TOMATO JAM "Nothing says jam has to taste fruity. This sweet-and-savory tomato jam is spiked with smoked bacon, making it the perfect condiment for a grilled cheese. It also adds spunk to tuna salad and has ...
  • Pear Apricot Jam
  • PEAR APRICOT JAM "Try this easy-to-make jam on whole-wheat muffins or toast." 3 pounds firm pears, peeled, cored, and chopped Juice and zest of 2 firm lemons 1 1/2 cups water 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) soft dried ap...
  • Bacon and Tomato Jam - Variation
  • Ha! This is a great recipe. For my home grown tomatoes, I cut the sugar in half, which was fine. I also added a bit of extra vinegar and some pickled jalapeno peppers after cooking was done to brighten up the flavor a bi...
  • Pickled Grapes (using Muscatel or black grapes)
  • PICKLED GRAPES "Serve with a platter of cold meats or cheese." 2 pounds grapes (unblemished Muscatel grapes or large, firm black grapes) 1 cup white wine vinegar 2/3 cup (5 ounces) white granulated sugar 1 teasp...
  • Pickled Beets and Purple Eggs
  • PICKLED BEETS AND PURPLE EGGS "You could also make this dish with your own favorite pickled beets. Simply open a jar of pickled beets and combine with the eggs. The egg whites turn purple in 3 days. Although they be...
  • Zucchini-Sweet Pepper Refrigerator Pickles
  • ZUCCHINI-SWEET PEPPER REFRIGERATOR PICKLES 6 cups thinly sliced zucchini 3 cups thinly sliced red and/or green sweet peppers 1 cup thinly sliced red onion (1 large) 1 tablespoon kosher salt Cold water 3 cups...
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  • Home Canned Green Beans
  • The only thing that makes beans "french style," when canned is their cut. One of these guys: http://www.canningpantry.com/beanfrencher.html helps speed the process. You'll need a pressure canner, hot water baths will...
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  • Lemon-Kissed Strawberry Jam (makes 1 half-pint jar)
  • LEMON-KISSED STRAWBERRY JAM "This is a small-batch recipe: it makes just one perfect jar. Use surplus berries from the garden (or from the farmers' market) to make a jar when you can, then enjoy it with toast and bisc...
  • Cherry Jalapeno Jam
  • CHERRY JALAPENO JELLY 4 cups sweet cherries, pitted and stems removed 10 to 12 red jalapeno peppers 1 red bell pepper, seeds removed, chop into 1-inch squares 4 to 6 red habanero peppers 1 teaspoon almond extract ...
  • How Make a Pickle (with make-ahead brine)
  • HOW TO MAKE A PICKLE Makes just under 1 quart of brine "Joey is the pickle maker in our house, and when the summer hands us twenty pounds of cucumbers, they're his. Those pickles sit in the basement through the winte...
  • Blueberry Syrup (canning recipe)
  • BLUEBERRY SYRUP 2 quarts blueberries, rinsed and drained 6 cups water, divided use 1 tbsp grated lemon peel 3 cups sugar 2 tbsp lemon juice Crush berries; add 2 cups water and lemon peel. Simmer 5 minutes. ...
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  • Spiced Pears and Brandied Peaches (canning recipe)
  • SPICED PEARS AND BRANDIED PEACHES If you are using Bartlett or similar soft pears, choose rather underripe fruit, and prepare them as for brandied peaches which I will post further on at the end if this recipe.* I...
  • Apple and Green Pear Chutney (Lee Bailey)
  • APPLE AND GREEN PEAR CHUTNEY 2 cups apple cider vinegar 3 cups dark brown sugar 10 large tart apples, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped 5 green firm pears, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped 2 large red bell peppers, c...
  • Amish Home Canned Hamburger Patties
  • With inflation increasing and some food shortages, I dug out this Amish recipe for: AMISH HOME CANNED HAMBURGER PATTIES You will need a Pressure Canner and 3 to 4 WIDE-MOUTH quart canning jars. The Amish cookbook ...
  • Hodge Podge Pickles
  • This is the recipe I have for Hodge Podge HODGE PODGE PICKLES 1 gallon cucumbers, cut up 5 cups sugar 1 quart chopped cabbage 1 lb. onions, chopped 2 tbsp. salt 1 tbsp. celery seeds 1 tbsp. mustard ...
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  • Five Pepper Jelly (hot and sweet peppers)
  • FIVE-PEPPER JELLY "Serve this jelly with corn bread or over cream cheese as an appetizer. Try prepared pineapple cream cheese, available at the supermarket." 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 large...
  • How to Make Candied Pineapples and Cherries
  • Found this in an old recipe book. The can/jar size of the pineapple and cherries needed may be different now. Drain 2 (1 lb, 14 oz) cans sliced pineapple in heavy syrup, reserve syrup. IN A HEAVY 10-INCH SKILLET ...
  • Corn Cob Jelly (2 recipes)
  • CORN COB JELLY 12 large corncobs (preferably red) 3 cups sugar 3 pt. water 1 pkg. powdered pectin 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Rinse dry cobs to get rid of any chaff. Break into 2 or 3 pieces. Boil for 30 minutes. Remov...
  • Peanut Butter & Pickles???
  • Now don't anyone get sick on me before you try this--it is DELICIOUS!!! Two slices of your favorite bread Bread and Butter pickles, sliced and drained on a paper towel Peanut butter on one slice to hold the p...
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  • Canning Pickles - Acid level must be ph of 4.6
  • Here is a webpage that has the info on the ph level of water bathed pickles. It calls for a ph of 4.6 and some of their recipes have more water than vinegar. There is also a fresh pack dill pickle recipe there. Since t...
  • Mincemeat - Reply to RoseMary - Ohio
  • Dear RoseMary, Here in Central California None Such Mincemeat is only available during the holidays, from Thanksgiving through Christmas. That may be why you are not able to find it in your store in Ohio. Here is a ...
  • Fire and Ice Pickles (3)
  • Found 3 recipes: Fire and Ice Pickles #1 1 gallon sliced dill pickles, drained 3 T. hot sauce 6 c. sugar 1 t. dry red pepper 6 cloves pepper Drain brine off pickles and discard. Mix the ingredients an...
  • Pear Butter
  • Here is a recipe I came across bit haven't tried. Pear Butter 20 medium pears 4 cups sugar (this can be adjusted to your taste, we use considerably less) 1/3 cup orange juice 1 tsp. grated orange peel 1/2 ...
  • Candy Apple Jelly
  • This is the recipe I make every year. Looks pretty (rosy red), especially for gifts at Christmas, tastes wonderful (apple-cinnamon taste) and is very easy to make. Candy Apple Jelly 4 cups apple juice 1/2 c...
  • Brandied Fruit Melange
  • Brandied Fruit Melange about 10 quarts (about 10 liters) prepared fresh fruits: hulled strawberries; pitted cherries; whole raspberries; peeled, pitted and sliced apricots and peaches; whole blueberries; pitted plums;...
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  • Pear Butter - I tried this today
  • I tried this recipe today with the pears from our Keifeer pear tree and it turned out great. I ended up with about 17 pints. I also adapted the recipe as I didn't quite have enough pulp for a full batch and it turned out...
  • Mom's Cucumber Relish
  • Sophie,Tx (2:43:22 PM) : Mom's Cucumber Relish This is the best relish I've ever tasted. Serve it with hamburgers, sandwiches, cold meats or chops. 4 cups coarsely shredded peeled cucumbers (about 3-1/2 cucumbe...
  • Sweet Dill Pickles
  • Verla,.Il (10:45:02 AM) : Sweet Dill Pickles 1 large jar dill pickles (whole) 1 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. vinegar Chunk pickles after draining off all the juice. Add sugar and vinegar and put back in jar. S...
  • Pickled Beets
  • * Exported from MasterCook * PICKLED BEETS Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Jams & Jellies/ Pickles Etc. Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method --...
  • Fried Dill Pickles
  • sussie.wy (5:21:30 PM) : Fried Dill Pickles Serving Size : 8 Categories : Appetizers Woodward 1 Egg -- beaten 3 1/2 cups Flour -- plus 1 tbsp 1 cup Milk 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 6 drops Hot ...
  • Sweet Dill Pickles
  • Verla,.Il (10:40:28 PM) : Sweet Dill Pickles 1 large jar of Heinz dill pickles 1 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 c. cider vinegar Drain all juice off pickles. Chunk pickles. Put sugar, vinegar and pickles back in the...
  • Mango Chutney
  • Ann,MS (09:52:31 AM) : Mango Chutney Like Major Grey's--only cheaper. 8 slightly green mangoes, peeled and cubed 2 cups cider vinegar 1 box raisins 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar 1/4 lb. blanched almonds, sli...
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  • Martha Vogelsang's Picante Sauce
  • I just got this recipe from a friend I take my son to Playgroup with! We pigged out on this stuff yesterday! It's really good! MARTHA VOGELSANG'S PICANTE SAUCE 7 lbs. tomatoes, quartered, cored, skinned and pureed,...
  • Refrigerator Pickles
  • Kelly,WA (9:51:36 PM) : Refrigerator Pickles From the Heinz Successful Pickling Guide - A Collection of Family Favorites 8 cups sliced unpeeled cucumbers 2 cups sliced onions 1 cup julienne red bell pepp...
  • Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
  • Jalapeno Pepper Jelly 3 large green peppers, seeded and diced 6 to 7 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced 1/3 cup water 5 pounds sugar (really) 3 cups cider vinegar 3 (3 oz. each) pouches Certo Process pep...
  • Refrigerator Dill Pickles
  • Kelly,WA (10:02:16 PM) : Refrigerator Dill Pickles 3 qts water 1 qt white vinegar 1 cup pickling salt 4 to 5 lbs cucumbers 1 bunch fresh dill 1 head garlic Combine water, vinegar, and salt. Br...
  • Spiced Pear Butter, Winter Pear Butter
  • Spiced Pear Butter Recipe By : Southern Living Yield: 5 half pints 6 lbs ripe pears (about 16 large) -- peeled, cored and chopped 3 cups apple juice 4 sticks cinnamon -- (3-inch) broken into pieces 2 sl...
  • Pickled Beets
  • recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2000-11-24 From: Lori.NY Pickled Beets 2 cans (1 lb size) whole or sliced beets 1 cup vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp salt sliced onions Drain beets, reserve liquid fro...
  • Raspberry Vinegar Pickled Beets
  • recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2001-01-28 From: calliope,.NY Calliope's Raspberry Vinegar Pickled Beets 6 beets, at least, depending on size, with 2 inches of tops left on Roast beets in pan covered ...
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  • Asian Pickles
  • recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2001-05-24 From: Nancy,.SanFran Asian Pickles Recipe By : TJ Hill - Appetites Catered Serving Size : 20 3 lbs japanese cucumber, unpeeled 2 tbsps kosher salt 1 cup se...
  • Amish Apple Butter (using cider)
  • AMISH APPLE BUTTER 6 pounds mealy apples (Gravenstein, McIntosh, Rome Beauty) 1 cup apple cider 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/4 cup cider vinegar 2 cups (packed) dark brown sugar Peel and core the apples, ...
  • Delish Sweet Pickles
  • recipelink.com Chat Room Recipe Swap - 2001-07-05 From: gwen,La. Delish Sweet Pickles 1 gallon kosher dills 5 cups sugar 1 clove garlic, diced 1/2 cup of Louisiana Hot Sauce Drain pickles and reserve vine...
  • Lemon Marmalade (Cook's magazine, 1980's)
  • LEMON MARMALADE 3 lbs lemons (Meyer or regular lemons) 8 to 10 cups white granulated Sugar Slice the lemons as thin as possible. Discard ends. Remove all seeds and tie them in a square of doubled cheesecloth. Put ...
  • Herb Jelly
  • HERB JELLY "I found a recipe in an herbal book of mine for "herb jelly". It uses apples as a base and flavors with the herbs you add. For earl grey jelly just add bergamot (the flower that gives earl grey its distinct...
  • The Best Blueberry Jam
  • The Best Blueberry Jam From The New England Cookbook by Brooke Dojny From: Paddy.Montreal This is the best blueberry jam I have ever made and tasted. Makes about 12 (8-ounce) jars 2 quarts wild or cultivated bl...
  • Pumpkin Butter
  • Pumpkin Butter From: susie.illinois Makes 6-1/2 pints 1 quart pumpkin puree (fresh of course) 2 to 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons orange rind 1/2 cup orange juice 1 teaspoon cinnamon or more to your taste 1/...
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  • Brandied Apricots
  • Brandied Apricots rec.food.recipes/Mimi Pass 1 cup each or equal parts sugar, brandy, and vodka Dried apricots Semi sweet chocolate chips, melted Mix equal parts sugar, brandy, and vodka and place in a large ...
  • Ruby Chutney (using whole cranberry sauce)
  • Ruby Chutney bit.listserv.words-l: Doris Markland 2 (16 oz) cans whole cranberry sauce 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup vinegar 2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp ginger 1 cup white raisins 1 Tbsp. curry powder 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire...
  • Cranberry-Pear Relish
  • Cranberry-Pear Relish Recipe by: Sharon Beck Makes 3+ cups 1 can whole berry cranberry sauce 2 medium pears -- cored and diced 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 4 inches stick cinnamon ...
  • Cranberry Cider Jelly
  • Cranberry Cider Jelly From 1995 Ball Blue Book Makes about 6 half-pints. 3 cups apple cider 1 cup cranberry juice cocktail 1 tsp lemon juice 1 pkg powdered pectin 5 cups sugar Make as you would jelly usin...
  • Cranberry Pear Relish
  • Cranberry Pear Relish From: Joyce,.CA 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1/2 cup water 5 large pears (about 2 pounds), peeled and cubed 1 cup orange juice 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 4 teaspoons sugar ...
  • Pot Roast with Dill Pickles
  • Pot Roast with Dill Pickles Source: Frugal Gourmet Cookbook by Jeff Smith Servings: 6-8 3 pounds bottom or top round roast 2 Tbsp peanut oil 1 large yellow onion, peeled and chopped 3 or 4 dried mushrooms (opt...
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  • Black Bean Pesto
  • Black Bean Pesto From: Christine,.IA 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 c. finely chopped onion 1/2 med. Yellow pepper, chopped into 1/4 inch diced pieces 1 med. Jalapeno peppe...
  • Fire and Ice Pickles
  • Fire and Ice Pickles From: Christine,.IA 2 jars (32 ounces each) dill pickle slices or spears 4 cups of sugar 1 T. Bullard's Louisiana Red Hot Pepper Sauce 1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes 3 cloves of garl...
  • Lime Marmalade
  • Lime Marmalade From: Kitchenlink Recipe By: Elizabeth Powell/Peggy Flentie, Jubail, KSA 2 pounds limes 2 lemons 8 cups water 6 cups sugar Choose fruit that has not been waxed. Place fruit in a large kettle ...
  • Cranberry Onion Confit
  • Cranberry Onion Confit rec.food.cooking/Sandy Dykes I always serve this with cold smoked turkey and small rolls. It is delicious. 3 large red onions, sliced 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tsp. dried crushed red pepper ...
  • Apricot Chutney with Raisins and Currants
  • Apricot Chutney with Raisins and Currants From: Judi M. Phelps Yield: 4 Cups 1 lb dried apricots 10 large garlic cloves, peeled & coarsely chopped 1 (1x3-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled & coarsely chopped ...
  • Spiced Pear Butter
  • Spiced Pear Butter Recipe By : Southern Living Yield: 5 half pints. 6 lbs ripe pears (about 16 large) -- peeled, cored and chopped 3 cups apple juice 4 sticks cinnamon (3-inch) broken into pieces 2 slices fr...
  • Double Hot Pepper Jelly
  • Double Hot Pepper Jelly rec.food.cooking/Katie E. Green Makes 8 1/2 pint jars Here's one with a little fire in it. A North Carolina State Fair Blue Ribbon Winner for Vandy Bradow. This can be made with a combinat...
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  • Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Butter
  • Pennsylvania Dutch Apple Butter Source: Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery, 1966 2 quarts cider 3 1/2 pounds cooking apples 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoons ground allspice 2 teaspoons cloves 1 tablespoon grou...
  • Spiced Tomato Jam
  • Spiced Tomato Jam, from about 1958 rec.food.recipes/Marie Novicki Makes about 5 (8-ounce) jars Here is my mother's recipe for tomato jam from her handwritten copy of a recipe she got from a pectin box. She made t...
  • Vegetable Crackle Chips (dehydrated)
  • Vegetable Crackle Chips (dehydrated) rec.food.cooking/Katie E Green This is from Sunset Magazine, suitable for oven or dehydrator processing. They are quite lovely. The zucchini looks like cellophane. Nice for a tas...
  • Brandied Cherries
  • Brandied Cherries From Burbage 6 lbs. dark, sweet cherries 1 c. sugar 1 c. water 1/4 c. lemon juice 1 1/4 c. brandy Wash & pit cherries. Combine sugar, water & lemon juice in a large saucepot. Bring t...
  • Nutty Professor's Cherry Jam
  • Nutty Professor's Cherry Jam 4 cups prepared fruit about 3 lbs. fully ripe sweet cherries 1 cup finely chopped pecans 1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1/4 tsp. almond extract (optional) 6...
  • Cherry or Berry Pie Filling
  • Cherry or Berry Pie Filling Makes 1 quart 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Clearjel 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) 1 cups cold water 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional; omit for be...
  • Cherry Strawberry Conserve
  • Cherry Strawberry Conserve Make during the height of cherry season and use to brighten winter dishes. 3 cups fresh Northwest sweet cherries, halved and pitted 1 1/2 cups sliced strawberries 3 cups sugar 1/4 ...
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  • Asparagus Tips in Garlic Vinegar
  • Asparagus Tips in Garlic Vinegar http://www.oregonlive.com Tuesday, May 30, 2000 Makes 2 to 3 pints About as decadent as pickled asparagus can come: only the sweet and tender tips. Of course, to appease your co...
  • Basil Jelly
  • Basil Jelly rec.food.preserving/Judy Martin-Spiker (1996) Makes 6 to 7 half pints I'll tell you what my fiance does with the Basil Jelly I make for him - he puts it in peanut butter and basil jelly sandwiches! He...
  • Blackberry-Ginger Preserves
  • Blackberry-Ginger Preserves oregon-berries.com Makes Approximately 5 half-pint jars 10-11 cups blackberries 3 Tablespoons grated fresh ginger 1/2 cup orange juice 7 cups sugar zest of one orange In a...
  • Spicy Blueberry-Lemon Preserves
  • SPICY BLUEBERRY LEMON PRESERVES The Oregonian Makes 5 to 6 half pints This is a perfect preserve to use in crumb cookie bars, inside a puff pastry turnover, or inside a beautiful, sweet breakfast cake. 2 wh...
  • Dried Peppers (dehydrator)
  • Dried Peppers (dehydrator) rec.food.cooking/Arthur A. Simon, Jr. (1996) Buy peppers when on sale, core and deseed, cut into lengthwise strips, dry and store in mason jar or ziplock bag. They don't turn to mush in ...
  • George Fassett's Fake Jerky Strips
  • George Fassett's Fake Jerky Strips rec.food.recipes/Fred Towner (1998) Yield: 12 pieces MEAT 1 lb Ground beef 1 tsp Garlic powder 1 tsp Salt 1/4 tsp Black Pepper 1 tsp Liquid smoke 1 Tbsp A-1 Sauce ...
  • Pickled Eggplant
  • Pickled Eggplant Peel and slice eggplant. Put in a bowl in layers, sprinkle salt every couple of layers. Leave overnight. Next day, squeeze out water. Cover eggplant with vinegar and let set for 3 hours. Slice s...
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  • No Sugar Grape Jelly
  • No Sugar Grape Jelly From: Canning and Preserving by Linda Ferrari, 1991 edition. Makes 2 half-pints 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 2 cups unsweetened grape juice (or any other unsweetened juice can be used) 1 ...
  • Fruit Pie Filling in a Jar
  • Fruit Pie Filling in a Jar rec.food.cooking/Autumn (2000) From the complete Book of Canning by Ortho Books Makes about 6 quarts I have made this dozens of times. It is really good. The "sauce" part of it is a lo...
  • Basil or Mint Jelly
  • Basil or Mint Jelly alt.cooking/ace (1998) Makes 12 (six-ounce) glasses Here's a recipe from an old Better Homes and Gardens cookbook which, while it specifies basil or mint, I don't see why you couldn't adapt fo...
  • Garlic Jelly
  • Garlic Jelly rec.food.cooking/mikeb (1995) Source: Sunset 1/2 cup finely chopped garlic about 3 cups white wine vinegar 2 cups water 6 cups sugar 2 (3 oz each) pouches liquid pectin or 2 boxes dry pectin ...
  • Barb Schaller's* Mango-Strawberry Jam with Kiwifruit
  • Barb Schaller's* Mango-Strawberry Jam with Kiwifruit *That's the important part of the recipe title. :-) rec.food.cooking/Melba's Jammin' (1998/2000) 2 cups diced mango (1 lb) 1 3/4 cups mashed strawberries 3/4...
  • Kiwi Fruit Leather
  • Kiwi Fruit Leather rec.food.preserving/Pooky (2001) Well, I tried out my idea for kiwi fruit leathers and it worked beautifully! Here's what I did: 10 kiwi fruit, peeled 2 tbsp of white grape juice concentrate...
  • No-Cook Kiwi Jam
  • No-Cook Kiwi Jam rec.food.recipes/Kaitlin Young (1993) Makes about 3 1/2 cups. 5 Fully ripe Kiwi (1 1/2 cups) 3 cups Sugar 1 pouch CERTO Liquid fruit Pectin Juice of one lemon Peel and finely chop kiwi fru...
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  • Strawberry Chutney
  • Strawberry Chutney From: the American Institute for Cancer Research 1/2 cup golden raisins 2 tsp. fresh gingerroot, minced and peeled 1/3 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 1/2 tsp. curry powder 1/2 cup s...
  • Gone in a Second Pickles
  • Gone in a Second Pickles Recipe by: Gael Godfrey 3 pounds cucumbers 6 tablespoons salt 1 1/2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon Accent (optional) 6 cloves garlic -- sliced 1/4 cup vinegar 1...
  • Peach Butter
  • Peach Butter Recipe by: Sandy's Recipe Journal 1 1/2 dozen medium fully ripe peaches* 4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger* -- or to taste 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg* -- or to taste Wash, scald, pit, peel...
  • Quick and Easy Rhubarb Jam
  • Quick and Easy Rhubarb Jam rec.food.recipes/Elva (1997) 10 cups sliced rhubarb 9 cups white sugar 1 big can crushed pineapple with juice 4 pkgs strawberry or raspberry Jello* Combine rhubarb, sugar and pinea...
  • Quick and Easy Corn Relish (using canned corn)
  • Quick and Easy Corn Relish rec.food.recipes/Joli Ginsberg (1995) Makes about 3 cups My Mom made this often and everyone wanted the recipe. 2 (12 oz) cans of corn niblets, drained (not Green Giant) 3 Tbsp. coo...
  • Special Vinegar
  • Special Vinegar 1 servings 3 c Red wine vinegar 3 Whole cloves 1 Bay leaf, crumbled 1/4 c Marjoram, chopped 1/4 c Basil, chopped 1/4 c Dill, chopped Fresh ground pepper 1/4 tsp Allspice Pour all in...
  • Mango Papaya Vinegar
  • Mango-Papaya Vinegar Recipe by: Cooking Light Sep98 Yield: 16 Servings 1 c rice vinegar 1/2 c mint sprigs; crushed 1 tsp minced peeled fresh ginger 6 peeled mango wedges; 1/2-inch thick 6 peeled papaya slices;...
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  • Freezer Peach Jam
  • Freezer Peach Jam Source: National Peach Commission Yield: 8 half-pints 4 cups peeled, crushed fresh peaches 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 package powdered fruit pectin, 1 3/4 oz 1 cup light corn syrup 5 1/2 cups s...
  • Wine Jelly
  • Wine Jelly rec.food.preserving/Sherri Vaughn (1995) Here's a recipe for wine jelly from an old Sunset magazine that's absolutely wonderful. The darker red the wine, the fruitier the jelly seems to be. Several jars o...
  • Purple Basil Jelly
  • Purple Basil Jelly rec.food.cooking/Barb Schaller (1999) 1 1/2 cups firmly packed basil leaves (I used purple basil) 3 1/4 cups water 1 pkg (1.75 oz) powdered pectin (Ball brand, Sure-Jell brand) 5 cups sugar ...
  • Garlic-Rosemary Jelly (with white wine)
  • White Wine Garlic-Rosemary Jelly rec.food.preserving/Scott Heimdall (2000) 1 3/4 cups dry white wine 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1/3 cup finely chopped garlic 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh rosemary* 3 1/2 cups ...
  • Carmelized Onion and Roasted Garlic Jelly
  • Carmelized Onion and Roasted Garlic Jelly rec.food.preserving/Cynthia Kinsland (1996) Scott McGowan of Rochester won 4th place at the New York State Fair with this recipe (which I found published in the Syracuse Po...
  • Blueberry Chutney
  • Blueberry Chutney rec.food.recipes/Amanda (2000) Origin: Adapted from Preserving Today by Jeanne Lesem Shared by: Sharon Stevens 2 tsp yellow mustard seed 4 cup fresh blueberries, rinsed and stemmed 1 Tbsp grate...
  • Blueberry Vinegar
  • Blueberry Vinegar Source: British Columbia Blueberry Council Yield: 5 cups (1.25 litres) 4 cups (1 litre) blueberries, fresh or frozen 4 cups (1 litre) cider vinegar 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugar Place the b...
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  • Zee Basil Jelly
  • Zee Basil Jelly rec.food.recipes/Carrie McKinley (1997) I'm ADDICTED to this stuff. Got the recipe last year from rec.food.preserving newsgroup… 2 cups water 1 cup vinegar (white is best) 1 tbsp. lemon juice a...
  • Spanish Pickles
  • Spanish Pickles Source: Mrs. S.M. Hale, Salem, OR. (6 servings) 1 lb Brown sugar 1/2 oz Turmeric 2 tb White mustard seed 1 tb Celery seed 1 tb Cinnamon 6 Green peppers 6 Red peppers 6 lg Onions 6 C...
  • Dried Fruit Roll-Ups
  • DRIED FRUIT ROLL-UPS Peaches OR Nectarines OR Plums* Sugar (for each cup of fruit you will need 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar) Chop peaches, nectarines or plums very fine, being careful to reserve the juice. Place...
  • Pumpkin Jam (using raisins and apricots)
  • PUMPKIN JAM 1 (5 lb) pumpkin* 1 lb raisins 1 lb dried apricots 2 1/2 lbs sugar 1/2 a lemon, thinly sliced Pare pumpkin. Remove seeds and cut pulp into cubes. Add sugar. Stir well, and allow to stand overnight. ...
  • Homemade Sweet Hot Mustard
  • Homemade Sweet Hot Mustard Yield: 2 cups 3/4 cup dry mustard 2/3 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup plus 2 Tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup butter or margarine 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 egg yolks, beaten Combine mustard and...
  • Snappy Pickles
  • Snappy Pickles 1 quart sliced hamburger dill pickles -- drained and rinsed 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 cups sugar 1 (to 2) garlic cloves -- either crushed or minced 1 teaspoon mustard seed 1 teaspoon celery seeds 1...
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  • Toasted Pecan-Pepper Jam
  • Toasted Pecan-Pepper Jam Source: Unknown Yield: 5 1/2 cups 3 cups sweet red peppers 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar 1 package (1 3/4 ounces) powdered fruit pectin 4 1/2 cups sugar 1 cup finely chopped pecans, toast...
  • Lime Marmalade
  • Lime Marmalade Spurce: Unknown Yield: 10 1/2 cups 1/2 cup lime zest 3 cups lime juice (about 12 limes) 2 1/2 cups water 1 package (1 3/4 ounces) fruit pectin 8 cups sugar Green liquid food coloring (optional) ...
  • Plum Wine Jelly (using gelatin)
  • Plum Wine Jelly (Japan) Serves 4 This simple but decorative dessert is similar to those sold in Japanese confectionery shops. Plum wine is available in liquor stores. 4 large black or red grapes 1 envelope unf...
  • Strawberry-Kiwi Jam
  • Strawberry-Kiwi Jam Rec.food.recipes/Albert & Lita (1998) Makes 6 cups 2 3/4 cup Crushed strawberries 1 1/4 cup Kiwi fruit, peeled, chopped 3 1/4 cup Sugar 1 package Certo LIGHT Pectin Crystals Measure p...
  • Dulce de Calabaza (Candied Pumpkin)
  • DULCE DE CALABAZA (Candied Pumpkin) 1 pumpkin, cut into uniform pieces(peeled with center removed) 1 T. quick lime 1 qt. cold water Soak pumpkin overnight in lime water, (water should cover pumpkin). To make lim...
  • Pumpkin Jam (using orange and lemon)
  • PUMPKIN JAM 1 medium pumpkin (about 4 lb.) Sugar 4 lemons 4 oranges Cut up and dice the pumpkin. Use a ratio of 2 cups pumpkin to 1 cup sugar. Cut up 4 lemons and 4 oranges. Combine pumpkin, lemon and orange...
  • Pumpkin Butter
  • PUMPKIN BUTTER 3 1/2 C. fresh ground pumpkin or canned pumpkin purée 2 1/2 C. light brown sugar 1 lemon, juice and grated rind 1 T. ground ginger 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. allspice If using fresh pumpkin, ...
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  • Mango Sauce
  • MANGO SAUCE This wonderful sauce is pour into sterilized jars and sealed immediately. After opening a bottle, it must be refrigerated. The sauce can be served with meats and poultry. 3 quarts ripe mangoes, peeled a...
  • Tabasco Pickles (using purchased pickles)
  • TABASCO PICKLES "This makes a very tasty pickle. Of course the amount of Tabasco can be adjusted to suit your own taste." 1 quart hamburger sliced dill pickles 2 1/2 cups sugar 1 oz Tabasco sauce Take a reg...
  • Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup
  • Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup rec.food.preserving/Krista Manson/1999 Here's a pretty tasty recipe for red bell peppers. It makes a great additive to spice up spaghetti sauce, dip nachos in, as a dip for chicken. It's f...
  • Johnson's Orange Jelly
  • Johnson's Orange Jelly net.cooks/utcsrgvldawes/1982 This recipe comes from "The Food Preserver", which is produced by the Consumer's Guide organization. It was our very first attempt at making preserves of any kind,...
  • Tony's Pickled Napa Cabbage
  • Tony's Pickled Napa Cabbage 3 1/2 pounds napa cabbage -- cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces 7/8 cup sugar 3/4 cup white vinegar 1/4 cup salt 1/4 cup water 4 teaspoons crushed red hot peppers with seeds 12 garlic cloves...
  • Rhubarb Marmalade
  • Rhubarb Marmalade 9 cups sliced rhubarb 5 cups sugar 1 pound candied orange slices--snip in pieces Mix the rhubarb and sugar and cook for 10 minutes. Add the orange candied pieces and cook for another 10 minut...
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  • Green Tomato Relish
  • Green Tomato Relish 5lb (2 quarts) sliced green tomatoes 2 quarts sliced onions 1/4 cup pickling salt Syrup: 3 cups white sugar 3 cups white vinegar 1/4 cup pickling salt (tied in bag) 1 tsp dry mustard 1/4 t...
  • Vidalia Onion Relish
  • Vidalia Onion Relish 1 1/2 gallon ground Vidalia Onions (16 to 20, about 10 lbs.) 1/2 cup salt 1 qt. cider vinegar 1 tsp. turmeric 1 tsp. pickling spice 4-oz. jar chopped pimentos 4 1/2 cups sugar Gr...
  • No-Cook Kiwi Jam
  • No-Cook Kiwi Jam rec.food.recipes/kyoung/1993 Makes about 3 1/2 cups 5 fully ripe kiwi (1 1/2 cups) 3 cups sugar 1 pouch Certo liquid fruit pectin juice of one lemon Peel and finely chop kiwi fruit. Place in...
  • Dried Fruit Roll-Ups
  • DRIED FRUIT ROLL-UPS Peaches OR Nectarines OR Plums* Sugar (for each cup of fruit you will need 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar) Chop peaches, nectarines or plums very fine, being careful to reserve the juice. Place...
  • Slow-Cooked Apple Butter
  • Slow-Cooked Apple Butter 12 cups chopped, unpeeled apples 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. cinnamon 3/4 c. apple cider 1/2 tsp. ground cloves Combine apples and cider in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 8 hours or until app...
  • Pumpkin Jam (using raisins and dried apricots)
  • PUMPKIN JAM 1 (5 lb) pumpkin* 1 lb raisins 1 lb dried apricots 2 1/2 lbs sugar 1/2 a lemon, thinly sliced Pare pumpkin. Remove seeds and cut pulp into cubes. Add sugar. Stir well, and allow to stand overnight. ...
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  • Cranberry and Raisin Chutney
  • Cranberry and Raisin Chutney rec.food.recipes/Frank Butcher/2002 2 cup water 1 cup raisins 1 1/2 cups sugar 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar 1 cup orange juice 2 Tbsp matchstick size orange peel 2 Tbsp matchstick size...
  • Home-Smoked Chipotle Chiles
  • Home-Smoked Chipotle Chiles rec.food.recipes/Riggs/2001 Chunks or logs of fragrant hardwood, preferably a combination of oak & mesquite 1 1/4 pounds red-ripe jalapeno chiles -- with stems 1/2 cup Dried Red New Me...
  • Spiced Fruit Chutney
  • Spiced Fruit Chutney Source: California Dried Plum Board Servings: 32 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped 1 cup cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 2 cups packed light brown sugar 4 cups (about 24 ...
  • Basil Jelly, Herb Jelly
  • Basil Jelly, Herb Jelly Source: Judy Martin-Spiker, 1996 Makes 6 to 7 half pints 1 cup (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves - the fresher the better! 1 cup white vinegar 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 cups water 6 1/2 cups...
  • Sweet Dill Pickles
  • Sweet Dill Pickles rec.food.recipes/Luckytrim/2003 1 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup vinegar 1 Tbsp. mixed pickling spices 2 or 3 drops green food coloring 1 quart dill pickles, sliced Boil sugar, vinegar, and spices. Ad...
  • Cooked Strawberry Jam
  • Cooked Strawberry Jam 3 quart Strawberries 1/4 cup Lemon juice 2 oz Powdered pectin 8 1/2 cups Sugar 1/4 tsp Butter Wash, hull and halve berries. Crush one layer at a time and measure 5 3/4 cup into a 6-q...
  • No Cook Strawberry Jam (2)
  • No-Cook Strawberry Freezer Jam 1 3/4 qt fully ripe strawberries 1 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1 pkg sure-jell light fruit pectin 1 cup corn syrup Hull and thoroughly crush strawberries, one layer at a time. Measur...
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  • Freezer Sweet Corn for Winter Use
  • Freezer Sweet Corn for Winter Use - Quick and Simple 18 ears sweet corn -- cut off the cob 1 quart hot water 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 teaspoons salt 6 pint-size freezer bags or containers -- for freezing co...
  • Old-Fashioned Watermelon Pickle
  • Old-Fashioned Watermelon Pickle 2 quarts prepared watermelon rind Pickling lime Water 1 quart white or cider vinegar 5 cups sugar 1 tablespoon pickling spice 1 tablespoon cloves 1 tablespoon whole allsp...
  • How to Freeze Kiwifruit
  • How to Freeze Kiwifruit Freezing is the easiest, most convenient way to preserve kiwifruit at home. The fruit retains its fresh flavor and green color. Choose fully ripe fruit. Sliced fruit freezes and thaws even...
  • How to Dry Kiwifruit
  • How to Dry Kiwifruit Kiwifruit may be sun dried, dried in the oven or in a home dehydrator. the fruit may be eaten dried, or soaked in water an hour or two and used in cooking. Steaming the dried fruit a few minutes ...
  • Kiwifruit Freezer Jam
  • Kiwifruit Freezer Jam with liquid fruit pectin 1 1/4 cups of peeled kiwifruit, crushed 4 cups of sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 pouch (liquid) fruit pectin Thoroughly crush fruit in large bowl. Stir in s...
  • Hint for freezing lemon or lime juice and zest
  • Save those 35mm platic film canisters! Ohio is not known for inexpensive citrus produce. So, when I can find lemons/limes at a decent price, I squeeze out the juice (remove seeds) and put 2 Tablespoons of either ...
  • Barbara's Cucumbers
  • Barbara's Cucumbers 5 cucumbers 3 hot red peppers OR 1 jalapeno, seeded and rinsed 1 (3-inch) piece fresh ginger, grated 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons vinegar Peel cucumbers; discard centers; cut into 2-inc...
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  • Jalapeno Pepper Jelly
  • Jalapeno Pepper Jelly 2 jalapeno peppers 4 bell peppers 1 cup white vinegar 5 cups sugar 1 bottle liquid pectin Remove seeds and mince peppers or use food processor). Use all juices. Slowly boil all ingredie...
  • Tomato Catsup (homemade)
  • TOMATO CATSUP 1 peck (12 1/2 pounds) ripe tomatoes 2 medium onions 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cups cider vinegar 1 1/2 tablespoons broken stick cinnamon 1 tablespoon whole cloves 3 cloves garlic (finely chopp...
  • Oven-Dried Apple Rings
  • Oven-Dried Apple Rings You peel and core the apples before drying because the peels and cores can become jagged and sharp. 1 quart water 4 large tart or sweet apples, (about 2 pounds), cored and peeled Heat ove...
  • Rhubarb, Onion, and Raisin Chutney
  • Rhubarb, Onion, and Raisin Chutney 1 1/2 pounds onions, halved lengthwise and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices 3 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 cup golden raisins 3 Tbsp red-wine vinegar 1/8 tsp ground cloves 1/4 cup sug...
  • Homemade Sun-dried Tomatoes (5)
  • HOMEMADE SUN-DRIED TOMATOES: Although prices have come down in recent years, it's still worthwhile to make your own at home, particularly if you have a tomato garden. The basic process is easy enough. Most prefer to ...
  • Apple Chutney
  • APPLE CHUTNEY 4 lbs (2 quarts) chopped onions 3 lbs chopped, peeled and cored green cooking apples 4 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed 1 lb raisins, light or dark 3 tbsp molasses 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tbsp salt 2 tsp gi...
  • Black Cherry Jam
  • BLACK CHERRY JAM From the 1946 Good Housekeeping cook Book 3 lbs (3 1/2 cups) fully ripe Bing or other sweet cherries 7 cups (3 lb) sugar 1/4 cup fresh, frozen, or canned lemon juice 1 (8 oz) bottle liquid fruit p...
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  • Microwave Pickles
  • MICROWAVE PICKLES 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup vinegar 1 tsp allspice 1 tsp salt Put all ingredients in a microwave bowl. Cook on high uncovered for 4 mi...
  • Port Wine Apple Butter
  • PORT WINE APPLE BUTTER 1 large bottle of Port wine 1 quart water 2 quarts peeled, sliced, cooking apples 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp each, cloves, allspice, and salt Heat wine and water to boilin...
  • Blender Ketchup
  • BLENDER KETCHUP Use an electric blender and eliminate need for pressing or sieving. 24 lb ripe tomatoes 2 lb onions 1 lb sweet red peppers 1 lb sweet green peppers 9 cup vinegar, 5% acidity 9 cup sugar ...
  • Herbed Garlic Jelly (using rosemary)
  • HERBED GARLIC JELLY 1 3/4 cups dry white wine 1/4 cup minced garlic 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary 3 1/2 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl 1/2 tsp. butter or marg...
  • Cinnamon Apple Freezer Jelly
  • CINNAMON APPLE FREEZER JELLY 1 3/4 cups bottled apple juice 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 3 3/4 cups sugar, measured into separate bowl 1 pouch CERTO Fruit Pectin Rinse clean plastic containers and lids with ...
  • Spiced Pumpkin Freezer Spread
  • SPICED PUMPKIN FREEZER SPREAD 2 cups canned pumpkin 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice 3 1/2 cups granulated sugar, measured into separate bowl 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 ...
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  • Quick Pickled Green Beans
  • QUICK PICKLED GREEN BEANS 2 pounds fresh green beans 2 cups water 2 cups cider vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 4 teaspoons dill seeds, crushed 2 teaspoons dry mustard 1 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepp...
  • Apple, Pineapple and Lemon Jam
  • APPLE, PINEAPPLE, AND LEMON JAM 1 1/2 kg Granny Smith apples 1 pineapple 5 lemons 2 kg sugar (caster) Peel, core and slice the apples. Peel, core and chop the pineapple. Grate zest from lemons and reserve ...
  • Freezer Rhubarb Strawberry Jam
  • FREEZER RHUBARB STRAWBERRY JAM 4 cups Sugar 5 cups chopped rhubarb 1 (6 oz) pkg. Strawberry Jello Stir rhubarb and sugar together and let sit overnight. Next day boil mixture for 10-15 minutes. Remove from...
  • Pickled Baby Carrots
  • PICKLED BABY CARROTS 1 pound freshly picked baby carrots 2 cups water 1/2 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon whole mustard seed 1 teaspoon peppercorns 1 bay leaf 1 tablespoon sugar Trim carrot...
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  • Amber Pear Preserves
  • This recipe is a true treasure and is over 125 years old. Our family has had it over 40 years and passed it on to all our friends, who have done the same. You're in for a treat! AMBER PEAR PRESERVES Makes 4 half pi...
  • How to Store Cooked Turkey
  • HOW TO STORE COOKED TURKEY Care must be taken to properly store leftover cooked turkey. The leftover turkey should be carved from the bone and the stuffing removed. All leftovers should be stored in shallow containers...
  • Chilled Zucchini Pickles
  • CHILLED ZUCCHINI PICKLES "Light colored, crunchy and tasty. Peeled zucchini lends a different look." 5 cups peeled, thinly sliced zucchini 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots 1/2 cup thinly sliced onion 1/2 cup sliced...
  • Easy Refrigerator Pickles
  • EASY REFRIGERATOR PICKLES 6 cups thinly sliced cucumbers* 2 small onions, sliced 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced (1/2 cup) 1 3/4 cups sugar 1 cup white or cider vinegar 2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon chopped fre...
  • Pickled Onion Rings
  • PICKLED ONION RINGS "Good with hamburger, cheese sandwich, egg salad sandwich and as a pickle with regular meals." 1/2 large onion boiling water 1/2 cup white or cider vinegar 1/2 cup water 2 1/2 tbsp s...
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  • Pickled Butternut Squash with Sage and Cardamom
  • Turned on the television this morning, and there was Sara Moulton, making this recipe using orange food! PICKLED BUTTERNUT SQUASH WITH SAGE AND CARDAMOM Source: Quick Pickles: Easy Recipes with Big Flavor by Chris S...
  • Raspberry-Strawberry Freezer Jam
  • RASPBERRY-STRAWBERRY FREEZER JAM 1 1/ 4 pints fully ripe strawberries 2 cups fully ripe raspberries 1/2 cup rose wine 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 1 cup light corn syrup 1 (2-oz) pkg. powdered pectin 4 ...
  • Pickled Zucchini Spears
  • PICKLED ZUCCHINI SPEARS "Simmering chili and curry powder with the pickling spices makes a crunchy, healthy, and fun snack. Let the pickles sit in the fridge overnight for the fullest flavor then place them in a big b...
  • Miss Mary Bobo's Red Pepper Relish
  • MISS MARY BOBO'S RED PEPPER RELISH "Delicious with speckled butter beans, pintos, white beans, crowder or black eyed peas." 2 cups cider vinegar 2 cups sugar 2 tbsp tomato paste 6 large red bell peppers, cored, ...
  • Chinese Mixed Pickles
  • CHINESE MIXED PICKLES FOR THE PICKLING SOLUTION: 3 cups sugar 3 cups white vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 1 1/2 tsp salt FOR THE PICKLES: 3 large carrots 1 large Chinese white radish 1 large cucumber 4 stalks celer...
  • Kool-Aid Pickles
  • KOOL-AID PICKLES 1 (46 ounces or 1 quart, 14 ounces) jar whole dill pickles 1 cup sugar 2 cups water 2 packets red Kool-Aid (such as cherry-flavored) Drain and discard the juice from the pickle jar. Remov...
  • Herb Cubes (freeze ahead)
  • HERB CUBES "Herb cubes are delicious in fish baked in parchment, soups, sauces and vinaigrettes. Use them to make a mayonnaise-based dip for roasted vegetables or a sauce for baked salmon. Add basil cubes to lasagna, ...
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  • Pineapple Apricot Jam (using dried apricots)
  • PINEAPPLE APRICOT JAM 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple 1 (6 oz.) jar maraschino cherries, drained and cut up (reserve 1/3 c. syrup) 1 (8 oz.) pkg.dried apricots, cut into fourths 1/4 c. water 3 1/2 c. sugar ...
  • Dill Pickles
  • DILL PICKLES 3/4-1 lb medium firm pickling cucumbers 3 celery stalkls, 3 inches long 2 sprigs dill or 1 tbsp dill weed 1 tsp mixed ppickling spices 1 small dried red hot pepper 1/4 tsp coarse black pepper 3 clov...
  • Freezer Almond Peach Jam
  • FREEZER ALMOND PEACH JAM 2 lb firm ripe peaches, 6-8 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup chopped blanched almonds 1/2 tsp almond eztract 5 cups (2 1/2lb) granulated sugar 1 cup water 1 pkg (1 3/4oz) powdered fruit pecti...
  • Fresh Strawberry Jam
  • FRESH STRAWBERRY JAM 5 cups fresh strawberries 5 cups granulated sugar Grated rind from 1 orange 1/4 cup orange juice Wash berries. Slice. Combine with sugar in a 4 quart enameled stainless steel pot. Let sta...
  • Lemon Lime Curd
  • LEMON LIME CURD 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 whole large eggs, beaten lightly 4 large egg yolks, beaten lightly 2/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 3 tablespoons freshly grated lemon zest 2 tablespoons fr...
  • Overnight Cucumber Pickles (1979)
  • OVERNIGHT CUCUMBER PICKLES 5 firm medium-sized cucumbers (3 lbs.) 1 3/4 teaspoons salt 2 1/2 cups cider vinegar 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons mustard seed 1 teaspoon celery seed 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 t...
  • Quick Carrot Pickle Chips
  • QUICK CARROT PICKLE CHIPS "Pungent and spicy with a hint of heat, these crispy chips are absolutely addictive." 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 garlic clove, halved 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 t...
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  • Tomato Ginger Jam
  • TOMATO GINGER JAM 5 lb. fresh tomatoes 1 1/2 cups white granulated sugar 1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice 1/3 cup fresh garlic, thinly sliced or chopped 1/3 cup fresh ginger, fine julienne or minced 1/2 tsp. salt ...
  • Garlic Dill Pickles (1982)
  • GARLIC DILL PICKLES 2 cups cider vinegar 1 cup water 1/3 cup coarse salt 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons pickling spices 1 tablespoon dried dill seed 2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper 6 cloves garlic, peeled, cr...
  • Jalapeno Jelly (using 4 kinds of pepper) (1982)
  • JALAPENO JELLY 5 1/2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar 4 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped 1 medium red or green pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon dried crushed red pepper 3 to 4 drops hot red p...
  • Three-Hour Refrigerator Pickles
  • THREE-HOUR REFRIGERATOR PICKLES "I can't wait for my husband to get our garden ready each year. Cucumber seeds are the first to be planted. My grandchildren love to help me make these pickles and proudly carry a big j...
  • Ripe Tomato Relish
  • RIPE TOMATO RELISH 3 lbs. ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 3/4 cup chopped onion 3/4 cup celery 3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper 2 tsp. salt 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. mustard seed 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp....
  • Quick Raspberry and Basil Jam
  • QUICK RASPBERRY AND BASIL JAM "These seemingly incompatible flavors meld into a delectable yin-and-yangy, sweet-and-savory jam, delicious on toast or stirred into seltzer water." 4 cups raspberries, rinsed 1 teasp...
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  • Tabasco Jelly
  • TABASCO JELLY "Good with turkey, roast beef or game." 1 cup water 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce 3 cups sugar 6 tablespoons liquid fruit pectin red or green food coloring In a saucepan combine...
  • Frozen Cucumbers (freezer pickles)
  • FROZEN CUCUMBERS 2 cups sugar 2 cups water 1 cup white vinegar 1 tbsp. salt Cucumbers, peeled and sliced (amount not listed) Combine sugar, water, vinegar and salt in a saucepan. Boil 5 minutes. Set aside to co...
  • Hurry Curry Cauliflower (pickled)
  • HURRY CURRY CAULIFLOWER 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 teaspoon cumin seed 1 teaspoon coriander seed 2 teaspoons curry powder 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced 1 whole clove garlic, smashed 1 head cauliflower, cut into...
  • Firecrackers (pickled baby carrots)
  • FIRECRACKERS 1/2 pound mini carrots 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups cider vinegar 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1 teaspoon chili flakes 2 dried chilies Pl...
  • Daikon and Carrot Pickle with Variations (Vietnamese)
  • DAIKON AND CARROT PICKLE "If you only have one pickle for banh mi, this is it. Many banh mi shops opt to use only (or mostly) carrot for their do chua (literally "tart stuff"). In your kitchen, emphasize the slight radi...
  • Red Hot Cinnamon Pickles (using Red Hots candy)
  • This recipe is pretty old, exactly how old I'm not certain. However, I know my grandmother was making these in the 1980's and early 1990's. I've spent many summer days prepping the cucumbers for this recipe for her. The ...
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  • Becky's Mom's Fig Preserves
  • FIG PRESERVES 8 cups ripe figs Water 1 cup baking soda 8 cups sugar 3 lemons, sliced Wash figs and remove stems. Place in a heavy cooking pot. Bring enough water to cover figs to boil, add baking soda. Pour ...
  • Self-Pickling Onions (BH&G 1960's)
  • SELF-PICKLING ONIONS "Delicious with hamburgers or in a tossed green salad." Slice 1 or 2 medium onions in 1/4-inch slices. Separate in rings and drop into a jar of pickle juice (be sure there is enough juice to cove...
  • Pear Butter and Pear Jelly
  • PEAR BUTTER AND PEAR JELLY Makes 3-4 pints pear butter and 2-3 pints jelly "You can use other type of fruit using the same method! Just adjust the juice and spices." FOR THE PEAR PUREE: About 12 large or 25 small...
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  • Pickled Beets (no canning, makes 1 quart)
  • PICKLED BEETS "These pickled beets need only to sit overnight in the refrigerator and will keep for at least a week. Pickled beets are great in salads or as a side dish for cold meats. If you like, you can chop these ...
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