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Cooking & Preserving Homemade Applesauce

April 10, 2015 By thepioneerdad Leave a Comment

Cooking & Preserving Homemade Applesauce

Making and preserving homemade applesauce is an easy process requiring only basic canning equipment, a large stockpot and a box of pint canning jars. Kids and adults love homemade applesauce recipe. One taste and they will never go back to commercial applesauce. Homemade applesauce makes a delicious side dish for any meal. Mix sweet and […]

Filed Under: Preserving Fruits Tagged With: applesauce tips, homemade applesauce, how to preserve applesauce

Red Onion and Rosemary Jam

March 27, 2015 By thepioneerdad 1 Comment

Red Onion and Rosemary Jam

A tasty spread for a bagel, or use red onion and rosemary jam as a sandwich spread. This rich and vibrant jam also makes an excellent marinade for chicken or beef. I first discovered this jam while in Umbria, Italy painting at the medieval hill towns of Assisi and Orvieto. The Italians call this “confiturra”. […]

Filed Under: Preserving Vegetables Tagged With: jam, red onions, rosemary jam

Water Bath vs. Pressure Canning: How to Choose

November 24, 2014 By thepioneerdad 1 Comment

Water Bath vs. Pressure Canning: How to Choose

Beginning food preservation requires several decisions. Water bath vs. pressure canning: how to choose between these two popular methods? Water bath canning is easier and well suited for most fruits and pickles, but it can’t be used for low-acid foods such as meat and some vegetables. Pressure canning; on the other hand, can seem intimidating to […]

Filed Under: Basics of Preserving Tagged With: canning methods, types of canners, understanding processing times, water bath vs. pressure canning

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