I am new to canning, and have recently learned how important it is to have the freshest produce. Otherwise you end up with a jar of mushy gunk! So, I was wondering if with tomatoes that is quite so important. We don’t have much fridge space as we share the house with another ...
They are so versatile.Canned tomatoes are the foundation for a hundred different winter meals. The quarts can be used as a base for chili, soup, or spaghetti sauce. The pints are great for salsa, soups, stews, or sauces. You can use a food processor or blender to get the desired consi...
Tomatoes are one of the easiest vegetables to either freeze or can. They can be frozen whole. When they are needed simply thaw them out, remove the skins, and use in any recipe. The best method of freezing involves taking individual tomatoes and placing themon a cookie sheet, frezing them...
Of course you need freezer space to store some things until you want to do indoor canning, but if that’s an option it’s sure nice to not be under the gun to can everything all at once. Right now I am scrambling to preserve/can all of my tomatoes and peppers! This week: ...
Starting our vegetable garden from seeds and canning all the extras was a great way to do that. Not only does it save money, but it also tastes so much better pulling out your canned or frozen veggies in the dead of winter. You’re not alone if you’ve ever been curious about ...
We are planning on trying this recipe with fresh heirlooms from our garden tomorrow, but also have pounds of heirlooms frozen (cored and scored). What do you think about using the frozen tomatoes for this recipe? Would they roast in the same way? Or would you adjust the method? Thanks!
Freshly prepared homemade spaghetti sauce is a beloved canning recipe that combines the natural sweetness of tomatoes with the depth of flavors from onions, bell peppers, garlic, and tomato paste. The slow-cooked mixture is infused with an array of herbs and spices, allowing for a rich and sa...
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Then we moved and inherited our super apple tree, and I’ve been making it ever since. Most people start preserving with simple stuff like jam or tomatoes. I have a surprise for you: there’s such a thing aseasy apple pie filling. ...
i can’t stand that jarred stuff in the store and would love to have some good salsa on hand all the time! Reply Sara @ Our Best Bites says: 08.19.2011 at 8:48 am Yes, definitely planning on it; I’m just waiting for my tomatoes to be ripe! Reply Denette says: 08.19.2011 at...