Preserving

Small Batch Canning: Salsa

It is a wonderful hodge-podge use of tomatoes. Romas, heirlooms, cherry ones, and so many colors: red, yellow, green, purple…and more so, I found at the local store my favorite salsa base mix on clearance. Even better! Delicious salsa, with amazing fresh tomatoes. Salsa Ingredients: 6 pounds fresh tomatoes, finely diced, 13½ cups measured 9… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Salsa

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Four Pepper Jelly

Four Pepper Jelly Ingredients: 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped ¼ cup jalapeño, seeded and diced (1-2 peppers) ½ + 2 Tbsp cup apple cider vinegar (5% acidity) 1½ Tbsp Ball® Real Fruit™ Classic Pectin 1 cup granulated sugar… Continue reading Four Pepper Jelly

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Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries

Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries Ingredients:  Blackberries, washed and drained (see below for how many) 2 cups granulated sugar ¼ cup brown sugar, packed 5¼ cups water Directions: Wash canning jars, with bands and new lids, in hot, soapy water. Rinse well, and drain on a clean kitchen towel. Bring a large pot of water… Continue reading Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries

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Small Batch Canning: Raspberry Salsa

Raspberry Salsa Ingredients: 3½ pounds fresh tomatoes, finely diced, 8 cups measured 1 cup fresh raspberries ½ cup cilantro leaves, well cleaned & dried, finely chopped 6 Tbsp apple cider vinegar (5% acidity) ½ cup Fiesta Salsa Mix (shake well before measuring) Directions: Wash canning jars, with bands and new lids, in hot, soapy water.… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Raspberry Salsa

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Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries

Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries Ingredients:  6 to 7 cups blackberries, washed and drained 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup pure maple syrup 1 cup water 1 cup apple cider vinegar (5% acidity) 1 tsp ground ginger ¾ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground allspice Directions: Wash canning jars, with bands and new lids, in hot, soapy… Continue reading Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries