Tag: Canning

Strawberry Balsamic Preserves
Preserving · Recipes

Strawberry Balsamic Preserves

Sarah

It had been years since I had used Sure Jell pectin, and I found something disturbing. The packs no longer have the folded-up paper directions for making jam. Instead, the box tells you to go to the website for directions; that URL just takes you to a landing page on Kraft's website. I had to… Continue reading Strawberry Balsamic Preserves

Carrot Cake Jam
Preserving · Recipes

Carrot Cake Jam

Sarah

Moving is hard for cooking. A new kitchen, and it's nowhere near where it was. Even the stove is different. I spent 7 years on a propane stove, able to do nearly anything I wanted. Until we have it plumbed, this house is electric—and worse, it came with a glass top stove. If you can,… Continue reading Carrot Cake Jam

Dill Pickled Carrots
Preserving · Recipes

Dill Pickled Carrots

Sarah

I've been considering adding more easily preserved pickled vegetables to our meals. I decided to do carrots first. The hands-on time is very short, and I was done within an hour and had all my water bath canning gear packed back up. And that is how canning should be - quick and easy. Dill Pickled… Continue reading Dill Pickled Carrots

The Homesteading Tool I Didn’t Know I Needed
Homesteading · Urban Homesteading

The Homesteading Tool I Didn’t Know I Needed

Sarah

Kirk picked me up a hand tool on Amazon, and at first, I thought, "Why would I need this?" After trying it out, I wondered why I hadn't had one for years. The tool is so simple. It's a metal mason jar opener that opens bottle caps and tight metal lids on jars as well.… Continue reading The Homesteading Tool I Didn’t Know I Needed

2 Bags of Cranberries: Canned Cranberry Sauce For The Year
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2 Bags of Cranberries: Canned Cranberry Sauce For The Year

Sarah

Chances are you might be planning on making cranberry sauce from scratch this fall, for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. If you have a few more minutes, can a big batch of it instead. Then you have plenty to have on hand, but in small enough portions it won't spoil in the fridge. And you'll have… Continue reading 2 Bags of Cranberries: Canned Cranberry Sauce For The Year