I am always on the search for real food canning recipes – that cut out the processed sugar that is used as a preservative in anything using fruit. I was thrilled to find this recipe. Pin It Life Preserving It’s That Time of Year By: Hallee Apples and pears and volleyball ,oh ...
Pretreat fruits or vegetables that are susceptible to browningbefore freezing. Prepare produce such as sliced apples or cubed potatoes, and then soak for 5 minutes in one quart water that has one of the following acids added: 750 milligrams ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), OR 1 teaspoon powdered cit...
Apples get a bit old, pears a bit soft or cucumbers have a bad spot or even lettuce gets a bit old…off to the pig and birds it goes. Reply Lynne says: March 28, 2014 at 9:53 am I tend to toss things in the freezer as well. Matter of fact, as a prelude to ACTUAL ...
Some boxes and crates will be designed so you can stack them but if you do this make sure that air can circulate between the levels. Apples and pears are well suited to storing. Wrap each fruit in newspaper and place in a single layer in the bottom of your container. Root vegetables ...
Don’t overcrowd them, or you will restrict airflow and encourage bacteria growth. Also, try not to store them near apples or other fruits that emit ethylene gases. The gas speeds up the aging process and could have them going bad before you had hoped. ...
Pear Sauce – use ripe pears to make this simple sauce which can be used in the same way as applesauce. How come Apple Sauce is so popular while pear sauce is not? I mean, apples and pears are so similar fruits, they can be used in a similar way, yet pears seem to be neglected ...