Canning

Canned Apple Butter

Canned Apple Butter

This recipe can be made without the canning process, it just needs to stay refrigerated. Ingredients 5 lbs apples, peeled and sliced or chunked 3 cups sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt Directions Place 1/3 […]

Strawberry Preserves

Strawberry Preserves

These preserves can be made without the canning process, they just won’t be shelf stable and should stay refrigerated. Ingredients 5 C crushed strawberries (about 3 lbs) 1/4 C lemon juice 6 Tbsp Pectin 7 cups granulated sugar 8  half pint glass preserving jars with lids […]

Canned Pickled Okra

Canned Pickled Okra

Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds okra 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper 3 teaspoons dried dill 2 cups water 1 cup distilled white vinegar 2 tablespoons salt Directions Divide the okra evenly between 3 (1 pint) jars. Place 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and a teaspoon […]

Canned Salsa

Canned Salsa

Ingredients 40 Roma tomatoes 1 1/2 pounds sweet onions 1 green bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed 5 jalapeños, stems removed 8 garlic cloves 1/4 cup lime juice 3/4 cup lemon juice 2 1/2 tablespoons salt 1 tablespoon pepper 2 tablespoons dried cilantro Directions Prepare tomatoes by putting a small […]

Homemade Garlic Dill Pickles

Homemade Garlic Dill Pickles

Ingredients 8-10 small pickling cucumbers (about 3 pounds) 2 cups white vinegar 2 cups  water 2 tablespoons pickling salt 4 heads fresh dill or 4 teaspoons dill seeds 4 small cloves garlic Directions Cut a thin slice from the ends of each cucumber Meanwhile, combine […]