We are happily welcoming strawberry season here in Lancaster, PA. If you can get your hands on some fresh berries, here are a few ways to preserve that irresistible taste for later! Hooked on the Vanilla Bean? Try this incredibly addictive Strawberry Vanilla Jam from Food in Jars. Want this same great taste with...
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(Updated April 7, 2022) Our friends at Pomona’s Universal Pectin wanted to share this Low Sugar Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam recipe with us. The Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam recipe is for a low-sugar or low-honey cooked jam made with Pomona’s Pectin. It is an early summer classic – nice combination of tart and sweet. Feel free to use...
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Veteran judges, Louetta Hurst and Vicki Becker, have seen their share of judging. They’ve shared their expertise at many local & county fairs and we caught up with them at the PA State Farm Show. For a couple of years, now, we’ve been participating in the PA State Farm Show. This year, however, I...
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(Updated – May 13, 2020) Our friends at Pomona’s Universal Pectin wanted to share this Strawberry-Vanilla Preserves recipe with us. The recipe is from their book Preserving with Pomona’s Pectin by Allison Carroll Duffy (Fair Winds Press, June 2013). As strawberries come to season in your neck of the woods, this recipe should be on...
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Wedding season is just around the corner and we’ve been filling quite a few orders for brides (and grooms). Many of our brides are looking for drinkware alternatives. Our Mason jar handled mugs top the list along with their fancy counterparts – pretty paper straws (we have a selection of more than 20 colors),...
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CHECK jars to make sure there are no nicks, cracks, uneven rims or sharp edges which may prevent sealing or cause jar breakage. Always use new lids. Bands can be reused. Wash jars, lids and bands in hot, soapy water. Rinse well. Dry bands to prevent rusting. PREPARE boiling water bath canner by filling...
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Updated June 1, 2023 Our friends at Pomona’s Universal Pectin wanted to share this Sunrise Marmalade recipe with us. The recipe is from their book Preserving with Pomona’s Pectin by Allison Carroll Duffy (Fair Winds Press, June 2013). The marmalade is slightly spiced with a nice sweetness. Think carrot cake and spice cake flavors. Allison...
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The first day of spring has come and gone and we, like you, are anxious for our favorite local fruits and vegetables to come to season so we can restock our canning shelves. We’ve updated our master canning to do list – 5 Tips to Prepare for Canning Season – to help you get...
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