Strawberry jam is a pantry staple for our house, and canning your own is thankfully easy enough. In fact, I haven't bought storebought jam in years because all you need are 3 basic ingredients, some pectin, and a couple hours slotted away to make a batch. That said, I have learned that we prefer a … Continue reading Canning Strawberry Jam | Low Sugar, Pectin, Fresh or Frozen Berries | Water Bath Canning
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Canning Cranberry Juice | Water Bath Canning, Raw Pack Method
Cranberry juice is one of those fruit juices that holds a punch in health benefits: it contains plenty of antioxidants, vitamins, and polyphenols that help the heart and body. It's easy enough to find cranberry juice in the stores, but it's even easier to make it at home with fresh, frozen or even homegrown cranberries … Continue reading Canning Cranberry Juice | Water Bath Canning, Raw Pack Method
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Homemade Apple Cider | Steam Juicing, Water Bath Canning
A steam juicer is a worthwhile investment piece to your food preserving repertoire. It makes juicing an almost hands off experience and is incredibly handy when you find yourself with several pounds of any fruit to use right away. This recipe post is geared towards using that handy steam juicer to make your juice, spicing … Continue reading Homemade Apple Cider | Steam Juicing, Water Bath Canning
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Spiced Applesauce | Water Bath Canning
Applesauce is a handy ingredient to have on hand for several cooking adventures such as baked goods, pork dishes, ice cream toppings, or even just fresh eating. In this recipe I explain the ingredients and measurements I used to make my 29 pounds of apples into 21-pint jars of delicious, spiced applesauce (without peeling skins!). … Continue reading Spiced Applesauce | Water Bath Canning
The Cottage Vegetable 