Make sure you check each jar, especially the rim, for small cracks or chips each time you use it. Also, don’t attempt to use a rusty canner. I’ve learned the hard way that rust spots may spring leaks during p
So, if you are thinking about canning peaches — or anything else this fall, let me just encourage you to give it a try! I’m hoping to post more about my canning adventures throughout the fall months, but for now, I thought it might be helpful if I re-posted the following article ...
home canned peaches or pears (Oregon, 1 case) “One [foodborne] case was associated with home-canned peaches or pears; the other was associated with fish oil/blubber.” [13] The report identifies a further 8 probable foodborne, but not home canning, causes. “One [case] may have been...
If you love the idea of home-preserved fruit sitting on your shelves, check out these posts on drying pears, canning peaches, canning applesauce, and canning apple pie filling. What Is The Best Pear For Canning? It is generally agreed that Bartlett is the best for canning. At the end of...
They are weak in that something simple like the acidity of strawberries, or peaches, or pickles, immobilizes them. The acid won’t kill them, but, they can’t grow (germinate) in high-acid environments and because they can’t, they can’t produce their deadly toxin (which we’ll discus...
Canning for Beginners: How to Can Food at Home How to Can Tomato Sauce: Recipe and Tips Pressure canning is definitely a “project” but worthwhile for those who have an abundance of fruit and vegetables from the garden orfarmers’ market. Why try canning?
If you love the idea of home-preserved fruit sitting on your shelves, check out these posts on drying pears, canning peaches, canning applesauce, and canning apple pie filling. What Is The Best Pear For Canning? It is generally agreed that Bartlett is the best for canning. At the end of...
Canning Equipment for Beginners If you're new to canning, ease into it with the Ball Canning Discovery Kit ($9; walmart.com), which includes three 1-pint jars, a polypropylene rack with a handle for lowering the jars into hot water, and a beginner's guide to canning with recipes. ...
When canning in pints, you’ll fit just a smidge over a pound of pears per jar (especially in halves). As slices, plan for 1 1/4 pounds per pint (or 2 to 3 pears). (All weights are in whole pears as they come off the tree, unpeeled and before prepping for canning.) ...
There are so many different recipes available for using your stored foods. Enjoy a spaghetti sauce recipe for canning or use your canned peaches for homemade cobbler. The possibilities are virtually endless! Thinking about canning any food for the first time can seem like a huge undertaking. Add...