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Canning 101: Freezer Jam (Recipe: Nectarine Raspberry Freezer Jam)

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Written by Cheri of Kitchen Simplicity. Freezer Jam is a great way to break into the preserving scene. The recipes are made in smaller batches, require little to no cooking (which gives them a fresher taste) and need no special canning equipment. All you need to do is puree or mash some fruit, mix it [...]

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Lacto-Fermentation: An Easier, Healthier, and More Sustainable Way to Preserve

by Shannon29 comments
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In March we ate the last of 5 1/2 gallons of lacto-fermented vegetables. They stored for over six months in our refrigerator and I didn’t boil a single pot of water. I think everyone should try lacto-fermentation for three reasons: The product is a living food, full of enzymes and probiotics. The process is much [...]

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In the Pits: Canning Stone Fruits

by Jennifer24 comments
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This is a guest post from Jennifer Murch of Mama’s Minutia. Welcome, Jennifer! Peach canning has been known to give me conniptions, but of all the foods to can, peaches—and their stone fruit siblings—are straightforward and simple. When buying peaches to can, choose freestone peaches such as Glohaven, Loring, Sun High. Redhaven is my all-time [...]

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Canning 101: Sweet Cherries for Winter Days

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Written by Cheryl of Backseat Gourmet My Baba was the canning and preserving queen. It wasn’t a fun, retro thing for her. It was about survival. And survival meant more than enough food to make it through the winter. It also meant a little bit of sunshine on a cold, harsh winter’s day on the [...]

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Canning 101: Fruit Butter (Recipe: Rhubarb-Pear Butter)

by Aimee12 comments
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Every summer I gravitate toward making fruit butters instead of jam. Don’t get me wrong, I love jam, but the sugar-free, pectin-free, concentrated flavor of a fruit spread has a greater draw. Despite the warm days, I’ll let a pot of ripe fruit simmer down to a sticky and sweet mess on the stove, pair [...]

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