Let’s face it pitting cherries is, well it’s the pits…literally! In an effort to forever eliminate this grueling task from our cherry jamming efforts we decided to find a better way. We made a batch of Sour Cherry Jam from Food in Jars with our push button mason jar Cherry Pitter that fits on...
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Cherry season is one of our favorites, but it never seems to be around long enough! It seems that every year, we’re scurrying to get and create something special with these delightful little fruits! In this Preserving Cherries Round-Up, we’re sharing our favorite ways to hold onto those wonderful flavors all year long. Our...
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These honey spiced orange slices will remind you of sipping a hot cup of spiced orange-flavored tea. They make an excellent addition to salad greens, tossed with a raspberry or balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkled with candied walnuts. We decided to make this recipe from Ball Fresh Preserving for a few reasons. It is a...
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In the fall apples are cheap and abundant. Making this chunky spiced applesauce is a great way to preserve some of that bounty. Thanks to Marissa McClellan for sharing this recipe with us, from her book Naturally Sweet Food in Jars. Marisa suggests sweetening this chunky spiced applesauce with a splash of apple juice...
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The smoky flavors in this peach bourbon BBQ sauce come from a combination of lightly roasting the peaches and adding chipotle powder. Thank you to Joel MacCharles and Dana Harrison, authors of Batch and Well Preserved, for sharing this recipe with us. “We discovered the magic of ground chipotles while on vacation with our...
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A few years ago we had a hands-on jam canning class with Marisa McClellan of Food in Jars. This delightful Pear Vanilla Jam sweetened with honey was the result of that class. It’s perfect with yogurt, or spread on waffles – even by the spoonful! If you haven’t swapped out sugar for honey in...
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(Updated – July 20, 2020) It’s peach picking time! Get a Peach Salsa Recipe, peach prepping tips and a demo with Marisa McClellan of Food in Jars right here! If you’re new to preserving peaches, be sure to confirm that you’re using freestone varieties. Fighting with the peels & pits can really take the...
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As a Master Gardener and Master Preserver, Linda Ziedrich’s cookbooks – Joy of Pickling and Joy of Jams, Jellies and other Sweet Preserves collectively boast an impressive 500+ recipes for preserving! Linda has shared her recipe for Raspberry Jam no pectin added from Joy of Jams, Jellies and other Sweet Preserves. No Pectin Added...
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