Canning 2025

[Kathleen]

I hope I did not miss another thread for canning this year, but I didn't see it. Today, I was able to can 5 pints of Bread and Butter pickles as I was gifted some pickling cucumbers. The jar with the blue tag is a reusable canning lid that I wanted to try out. Was only willing to risk one jar as I learn how to use them. I really love canning.

 

[Sass Muffin]

I love bread and butter pickles!

 

[Johnny West]

Nancy’s chili sauce, juice, and tomatoes to can …. BLT’s on for tonight.

 

[QSis]

Nancy’s chili sauce, juice, and tomatoes to can …. BLT’s on for tonight.

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Whoa, lotta work!

Lee

 

[Johnny West]

Whoa, lotta work!

Lee

I know, too much. Now she has to re process one batch due to a timing issue.

 

[Johnny West]

The chili sauce came out nice but I think she added too much cayenne. The canned tomatoes separated but will be fine in chili and spaghetti sauce.

 

[Johnny West]

Nancy made low sugar freezer jam with berries she got at Storino’s Farm Market.

 

[QSis]

Nancy made low sugar freezer jam with berries she got at Storino’s Farm Market.

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Those fresh berries were beautiful! I just came back from our local farmers' market and no one had blueberries. I have been eating them on top of my protein cereals all summer. Will have to get them at the supermarket tomorrow. Bummer.

Lee

 

[Kathleen]

My garden is seriously winding down. I had a lot of red jalapeño peppers along with a passel of red and green sweet peppers. Using the red peppers, I made some red pepper jelly. It's only got a very small hint of heat. Then with the leftover jalapeno and sweet peppers, I made some red-green pepper jelly. It's a bit hotter. I'll be certain to save a jar or two for the holidays, but the jellies came out good!

 

[QSis]

My garden is seriously winding down. I had a lot of red jalapeño peppers along with a passel of red and green sweet peppers. Using the red peppers, I made some red pepper jelly. It's only got a very small hint of heat. Then with the leftover jalapeno and sweet peppers, I made some red-green pepper jelly. It's a bit hotter. I'll be certain to save a jar or two for the holidays, but the jellies came out good!

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Lovely, Kathleen!

Lee

 

[Johnny West]

Nancy made brandied apple rings yesterday and they are quite tasty.

 

[Johnny West]

Nancy made chutney this morning and is out buying more apples to make four quarts of pie filling. I ate the leftover chutney and it is quite tasty - will have to get a pot roast….

 

[SilverSage]

Nancy made brandied apple rings yesterday and they are quite tasty.

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I’d love the recipe for these if Nancy is willling to share.

 

[SilverSage]

My garden is seriously winding down. I had a lot of red jalapeño peppers along with a passel of red and green sweet peppers. Using the red peppers, I made some red pepper jelly. It's only got a very small hint of heat. Then with the leftover jalapeno and sweet peppers, I made some red-green pepper jelly. It's a bit hotter. I'll be certain to save a jar or two for the holidays, but the jellies came out good!

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It’s been 35 years or more since I made pepper jelly. Yours look wonderful!

 

[Johnny West]

I’d love the recipe for these if Nancy is willling to share.

No problem. She has a paperback preserving cookbook she’s been using. I’ll get it later today. I’m at Ford garage getting a damaged lug stem repaired and will take 4 hours. It’s their fault but can’t prove it. It’s messing up my day.

 

[Johnny West]

Nancy made chutney this morning and is out buying more apples to make four quarts of pie filling. I ate the leftover chutney and it is quite tasty - will have to get a pot roast….

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Her pie filling was and cranberries mixed and turned into sauce so was canned as a sauce. She tried a different recipe and got two quarts that look correct. They’d make a good cobbler. I think it better to freeze the pre made fresh apples which she has made enough for two pies.