Canning

Blackberry Jam Canning Recipe   Blackberry jam is very easy to make. We are very fortunate to live close to the country, where there are lots of wild blackberries that are free for the taking every August. I look forward to canning blackberry jam and blackberry jelly at the end of every summer.   You…

A couple of years ago I was first introduced to peach salsa. It’s quite different from traditional salsa, but it’s really good! This version doesn’t have tomatoes in it. If you want to try one with tomatoes, try this peach-mango version. You will love canning peach salsa, you will have to give it a try. It’s…

How to Can Homemade Chili Canning chili was a new adventure for me. My family is picky about their chili. Seriously, if your family doesn’t like your canned food better than what you can buy at the store, you may be wasting your time canning your own food, especially if it is your spouse who…

There are a lot of things to keep in mind when you do your own canning, and cooling your jars and testing your jar seals are two very important steps in the canning process. Learn how to test your jar lids with these easy steps.   Cooling Jars   After removing your canning jars from…

When I think of pickled beets, it reminds me of when I was a kid. My mom always grew and pickled beets for our family to enjoy. If it wasn’t for her, I don’t think I would even know what pickled beets are! Besides pickled asparagus, pickled beets are my second favorite vegetable to pickle…