Litsy

Canning for a New Generation: Updated and Expanded Edition: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry | Liana Krissoff

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I like this author‘s attitude to canning—that you don‘t need massive amounts of sugar, basically. And she has a more efficient way of dealing with the jars and lids than I‘ve seen before. There are lots of interesting recipes in this book, both basic and more unusual, plus recipes for ways to use those preserved foods, which I appreciate even though almost none of those recipes are relevant to me.

Tamra Yes, the amount of sugar is off putting in so many traditional canning recipes! I especially don‘t like sugar in anything pickled or relishes/salsas. 8mo

SamAnne I love this book! Love the less sugar recipes. Im not a bread and butter pickle fan usually, but love the recipe in this book. 8mo

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quietlycuriouskate

The Complete Book of Preserves and Pickles: Jams, Jellies, Chutneys and Relishes | Catherine Atkinson, Maggie Mayhew

Yesterday was a day-long advanced screening of November, so I made apricot jam because it tastes like sunshine in a jar.

Recipe is from the tagged book. It's great in that it calls for old-fashioned dried apricots, rather than wildly expensive fresh ones.

Soubhiville Oh yum! Now I want some, lol. 9mo

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TheAromaofBooks

Put 'em Up!: A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook, from Drying and Freezing to Canning and Pickling | Sherri Brooks Vinton

I'm quite behind with life in general & #LitsySummerCamp in general, but hopefully I can catch up before bedtime!! This post is for Day 3, Arts & Crafts. I'm not sure canning exactly counts @ImperfectCJ, but it's one of the projects that has been keeping busy & off Litsy this week!! Pictured is our first attempt at peach salsa, which is actually way more delicious than one might think at first 😂 The recipe is from the tagged book, which ⬇

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) I absolutely love. If you're like me & didn't grow up canning & really have no idea where to start with preserving your own food, this book is an AMAZING resource. Vinton gives step-by-step instructions for all her recipes & for various preservation processes. Thanks to her book, I've successfully canned salsa, pickles, & blackberry jam!! The book is divided by produce type with a handful of recipes for each thing (this salsa was in the ⬇ 3y

TheAromaofBooks (cont'd) peach section) with more detailed instructions on canning, freezing, drying, etc. in the front of the book. This week has been crazy at the orchard - we are having an insane year (in a good way) that has led to way more hours working than I anticipated. We're drowning in blackberries, peaches, & plums, with more on the way!! I'm experimenting with all kinds of recipes trying to get food preserved before it spoils. The joys of summer!! 3y

Tera66 Love it, my bestfriend cans and is going to come teach me near the end of summer. And I love peach salsa! Awesome, friend! 3y

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sharread Yummy 3y

Roary47 I want to learn to can. Some supplies I‘ve seen at craft stores so I‘d call it an art. 😊 3y

SamAnne So good with fish! I'm getting peaches next week and plan to can my favorite chutney recipe--spicy peach ginger chutney! 3y

TheAromaofBooks @Tera66 @sharread - Thank you!!! 3y

TheAromaofBooks @Roary47 - I've always been kind of scared of canning, but this book really helped explain some of the “mysteries“ to me & make me feel more confident about trying it. It's super satisfying to see the finished jars!! The author recommends starting with high-acid foods first, so things like pickles & salsas. Now I'm kind of addicted! 😂 3y

TheAromaofBooks @SamAnne - That sounds delicious!!!! If you have a recipe you'd like to share, I'd love to have it!! But I also understand if you don't have time haha But my email is itsthegoodlife15 at gmail just in case... 😁 3y

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Tamra

Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving | Alltrista Consumer Products

Back at it again with the Ball Bible. 😁 This time it‘s pickled grape tomatoes. I haven‘t tried them yet. 🤞🏾

jewright I‘m interested to know if you like them! 3y

Tamra @jewright I will try to remember to let you know! 3y

Copwithabook Yum! 3y

LeahBergen They look gorgeous! 3y

cathysaid I feel like you need my address 😍😍 3y

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Tamra

Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving | Alltrista Consumer Products

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My first attempt at canning - strawberry jam! I‘m crossing my fingers it sets. It is a low sugar version (fruitier taste) and I‘ve heard they are looser jams. 🤞🏾 I followed the instructions in the Blue Bible, except I forgot to debubble. 😬

ravenlee I had a batch of strawberry jam that never set (years ago, I‘ve only done it a couple times), and I threw them in the freezer and had lovely waffle toppings for months. I hope yours works, either way! 4y

Tamra @ravenlee yes, I figure at the very least we‘ll have strawberry sauce! 4y

BarbaraTheBibliophage You should be fine even without the debubble. Fingers crossed!! 4y

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Leftcoastzen That‘s a lot of work , I used to can with my grandma, never bold enough to do it on my own!👏 4y

jewright Did it sheet? I don‘t know if the canning books talk about it, but sheeting is the key. 4y

SamAnne Worse case, you can always use it as syrup! Canning becomes second nature. It is a good audio book activity! 4y

Cathythoughts Nice work 👍🏻looks great. Strawberry jam ❤️😋 4y

Tamra @jewright yes, I believe it did. I tested it on a cold plate. 😊 4y

Tamra @SamAnne yes, indeed! 4y

Tamra @Leftcoastzen I think it takes a bit of practice, like anything. But it‘s fun to have a challenge by choice. 🙂 4y

Tamra @Cathythoughts thank you! It‘s quite tasty. Next up something with rhubarb. I saw a recipe with rhubarb and orange juice. 4y

Tamra @BarbaraTheBibliophage the leftover jam I put in the fridge is fine texture wise and very tasty. 😋 4y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Tamra Woo hoo!! My parents did a lot of pressure cooker canning (in the 70s) but always kicked me out of the kitchen for safety. I taught myself with that book several years ago. So I‘m proof it can be done—and now so are you! (edited) 4y

Tamra @BarbaraTheBibliophage the 70s....fondu, pressure canning, Electric Company, bell bottoms! 😂 The music was fantastic. 4y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Tamra Platform shoes!! And yes, the music ... so fun! 4y

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quietlycuriouskate

The Complete Book of Preserves and Pickles: Jams, Jellies, Chutneys and Relishes | Catherine Atkinson, Maggie Mayhew

I made summer berries jam!
(No sooner were the lids on than anxiety-mind piped up to tell me I probably did something wrong and will end up poisoning everyone. 😩)

Quirkybookworm You used the wrong lids 6y

Cathythoughts They look fab & will be delicious... lose the fear. They will be lovely 6y

JazzFeathers Oh, come on. It's going to be lovely. It certainly looks like. And if in doubt, eat it as soon as possible! 6y

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Quirkybookworm

Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving | Alltrista Consumer Products

This is the part where I‘m glad I don‘t have a hubby because he‘ll say I already have one! The one one the left, I bought it in 2009. I used it constantly where there‘s a torn area from wear and tear from my thumb. Now, on the right, it‘s same thing, just updated version with a gorgeous cover. The reason reason why I bought the new one? Cause it‘s to sit there pretty...

FerFer Book lover logic! I‘ve done the same! 😊 6y

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Quirkybookworm

Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving | Alltrista Consumer Products

Am done for the day! Strawberry syrup and apricot preserves. BBQ dinner with family. Will do apricot butter tomorrow after work. Happy 4th, Littens! ❤️❤️

Metaphoric I adore Apricot Preserves. 6y

Twinb99 I honestly love any type of preserves. 6y

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Quirkybookworm

The Complete Book of Small-batch Preserving: Over 300 Delicious Recipes to Use Year-round | Ellie Topp, Margaret Howard