Category: Preserving

Instant Pot Apple Butter
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Instant Pot Apple Butter

Sarah

Using your Instant Pot to make apple butter is game changing. No baby sitting it, no stirring, and it is done in a short time, versus many hours on the stove. I prepped this in a 6 quart Instant Pot, if using a 8 quart this recipe is easily doubled. Next time I will use… Continue reading Instant Pot Apple Butter

Lower Sugar Orange Jelly
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Lower Sugar Orange Jelly

Sarah

The best product for canning I have found is something so simple: Pomona's Pectin. Years ago when I found it I first thought of it as a bit fussy, only because it added another step. Later on I wised up and realized that tiny step opened up a world of canning I couldn't do otherwise.… Continue reading Lower Sugar Orange Jelly

Canned Pickled Red Onions
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Canned Pickled Red Onions

Sarah

Pickled red onions are so good in and on recipes. Three jars will keep the pantry stocked for quite some time. If you are concerned you won't use a pint up in time, you can can them in in half pint jars as well. Pickled Red Onions Brine Ingredients: 2 cups water 1 cup white… Continue reading Canned Pickled Red Onions

Canned Orange Juice
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Canned Orange Juice

Sarah

Canning citrus juice is an open ended recipe. Squeeze as much as you wish, and strain as much of the pulp out to your preference. I used 12 cups juice, which produced 6 pints worth. My smaller canning kettle holds 7 pints, but I ran out of navel oranges to squeeze. Is canning OJ worth… Continue reading Canned Orange Juice

Spicy! Sweet! Salty! Thai Style Sweet Chili Sauce
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Spicy! Sweet! Salty! Thai Style Sweet Chili Sauce

Sarah

I had wanted to make my own Sweet Chili Sauce for a long time, to can and put up in the pantry. Thai sweet chili sauce is not cheap, especially if you buy a good brand (and there are plenty of bad brands in the Asian aisle). But more than that....it is pretty darn sugary.… Continue reading Spicy! Sweet! Salty! Thai Style Sweet Chili Sauce