Category: Preserving

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Small Batch Canning: Salsa

Sarah

It is a wonderful hodge-podge use of tomatoes. Romas, heirlooms, cherry ones, and so many colors: red, yellow, green, purple…and more so, I found at the local store my favorite salsa base mix on clearance. Even better! Delicious salsa, with amazing fresh tomatoes. Salsa Ingredients: 6 pounds fresh tomatoes, finely diced, 13½ cups measured 9… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Salsa

Four Pepper Jelly
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Four Pepper Jelly

Sarah

Four Pepper Jelly Ingredients: 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped ¼ cup jalapeño, seeded and diced (1-2 peppers) ½ + 2 Tbsp cup apple cider vinegar (5% acidity) 1½ Tbsp Ball® Real Fruit™ Classic Pectin 1 cup granulated sugar… Continue reading Four Pepper Jelly

Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries
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Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries

Sarah

Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries Ingredients:  Blackberries, washed and drained (see below for how many) 2 cups granulated sugar ¼ cup brown sugar, packed 5¼ cups water Directions: Wash canning jars, with bands and new lids, in hot, soapy water. Rinse well, and drain on a clean kitchen towel. Bring a large pot of water… Continue reading Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries

Zucchini Gummy Candy
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Zucchini Gummy Candy

Sarah

Zucchini Gummy Candy? Oh yes. Don’t be afraid.... and be sure to not let anyone know what you made them out of, till after they have tried them. I figured if I could score a free bloated zucchini, even the better. And being late summer, my chances were high. After trolling my neighborhood Facebook page,… Continue reading Zucchini Gummy Candy

Small Batch Canning: Raspberry Salsa
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Small Batch Canning: Raspberry Salsa

Sarah

Raspberry Salsa Ingredients: 3½ pounds fresh tomatoes, finely diced, 8 cups measured 1 cup fresh raspberries ½ cup cilantro leaves, well cleaned & dried, finely chopped 6 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (5% acidity) ½ cup Fiesta Salsa Mix (shake well before measuring) Directions: Wash canning jars, with bands and new lids, in hot, soapy water.… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Raspberry Salsa