 | It used to be that the home canning process was the only way to preserve meats, fruits and vegetables, and jams and jellies. But even though modern conveniences have made preserving food a choice rather than a necessity, home canning remains a satisfying way to reap the bounty from your garden. Home canning isn't difficult to learn, but you do need to adhere to some strict safety guidelines to ensure that what you preserve can be safely eaten. By Belinda J Mooney |
Often vegetables need to be blanched before freezing or canning. Here is a quick and simple guide for blanching common vegetables. Blanching vegetables helps preserve color and texture. |
Many people prefer freezing to canning and preserving food. It's quick and easy and retains the fresh, crisp flavor for fruits and vegetables. By Belinda J Mooney |
There are two main methods available for home canning. The boiling water canner method and the pressure canner method are the two most commonly used methods of caning. |
For families on a budget, home canning is a terrific way to save money. Better yet, it allows us to control exactly what goes into our canned food by choosing the freshest and most wholesome ingredients. |
Salsa can add spice and pizzazz to just about any meal. You can create salsa in the comfort of your own home with little effort because preparing and canning salsa is not difficult to do. By Belinda J Mooney |
Canning apples for pies, applesauce or apple butter is as much a treat as it is a chore. The delicious scent of apples wafting from the orchard, combined with the delectable aroma of cinnamon and sugar simmering on the stove will be reminders of how grateful you'll be in the dead of winter to be tasting fall's bounty once again. By Helen Polaski |
Apricots are high in vitamins and nutrients, taste great and store well. When canning apricots, understand that there is a timeframe that you must work within. The apricot season is short and apricots do not fool around once they begin to ripen. Once they're picked, apricots must be processed immediately. By Helen Polaski |
When harvesting fruit for canning, it's best to gather the fruit in the early morning, just after the dew dries and when fruit is at its best. Never choose overripe fruits. Instead, pick fruit that you could pick off of the tree and eat on the spot. When it comes to canning cherries, if the raw fruit is good, it'll be good when canned. By Helen Polaski |
Canning tomatoes is an excellent way to preserve summer's bounty. Since tomatoes are vital when it comes to cooking a variety of soups and sauces, it stands to reason that most households would benefit from home canning fresh tomatoes both for economical and health reasons. By Helen Polaski |
