Picking a Perfectly Ripe MelonVine ripened melons are typically sweeter than those you buy at the market. This is a page about picking a perfectly ripe melon.
Don't Preheat Canning LidsAccording to the manufacturers of Ball canning products, it is not necessary to heat the lids before placing them on the canning jars. This has been true since 1969, when the chemical composition of the sealing gasket was changed.
Canning Strawberries in a Warm Water BathStrawberries can be canned but people usually enjoy them more frozen. If you like old fashioned strawberry pie that is more like an apple or cherry pie, canned strawberries are best for that.
Canning Plums in a Hot Water BathThis beautiful purple fruit is so refreshing on a hot summer day. Canning them means you can enjoy them all year long.
Canning Peaches in Warm Bath CannerPeaches are one of the prettiest fruits in a can. Of course, I might be a little partial to them because I like them so much. I lived in Alabama and Georgia for a few years and could stop by the side of the road and pick up fresh peaches during the summer.
Canning Papayas in Hot Water BathIf you like papayas, canning them makes it easy to enjoy them any time of year.
Canning Oranges in a Hot Bath CannerIf you live in an orange growing climate, you are lucky. If you have citrus trees in your backyard, you have hit the jackpot. There are several different types of oranges and all are sweet.
Canning Quince in Hot Water CannerA quince looks like a pear and doesn't ripen well on the tree. This is one fruit that you can bring home and not have to can immediately.
Canning Pineapple in Warm Water Bath CannerPineapple is a funny looking fruit that tastes wonderful but looks like it will take a war to get into the sweet fruit. However, it is worth it to learn how to handle this funny looking fruit.
Canning Nectarines in a Hot Water WashIt is important to pick fruit that tastes good when canning. It should be ripe. It will be firm but not really hard and should not be mushy. Once you start canning it, the fruit won't change its taste.
Canning Mangoes in a Hot Water BathThe mango should be firm but not rock hard. It should be ready to eat. Probably the best bet for finding mangoes would be the big outlets such as Costco, Sam's Clubs, or one like those.
Canning Mushrooms in a Pressure CannerMushroom are used in lots of casseroles and soups as well as fried with onions for some good toppings on meat and potatoes. Now if you want fresh, fried mushrooms, you need to find an experienced mushroom hunter and go hunting.
Canning Lemons in Hot Water BathLemon trees are a wonderful thing to have in your yard if you like lemon meringue pie. I particularly enjoy Ponderosa lemons. They are big and almost look like grapefruit except for little knobs at the ends.
Canning Kiwi in a Hot Water BathKiwifruit is your first consideration when canning the kiwi. To check the fruit that you might want to can, you need to "sloop" the kiwi. Sloop is a word made up in the kiwi world for slicing and scooping.
Canning Green Beans in the Pressure CookerOnce green beans become ripe on the vine, they need picked and preserved. Picking goes on for days as a new crop appears. If you have your own garden, you can pick and can until you are sick of green beans and still have plenty to give away.
Canned VenisonCanning venison is easy to do and oh so good! With this in your pantry you can have a meal in about 20 minutes.
Canning Grapefruit in Hot Water CannerGrapefruit is found in the southern states or southern western states. If you happen to live in the area for citrus and have trees in your yard, you probably will want to learn to can the fruit.
Canning Figs in Warm Bath CannerPicking and eating or picking and preserving is the best thing to do with figs. Figs need quick attention. They also need to be harvested at their best moment. Figs don't ripen once they leave the tree.
Making Berry JamIt has become a tradition for my friend Stephanie and I to make jam during the height of summer heat. This year, we made three kinds: blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry. We also made a mixed berry syrup from the leftovers of each batch.
Canning Apples in a Warm Water BathI had always been a city girl who bought her beans and tomatoes at the grocery store. They came in cans and I had no idea how they got there. One day I made a discovery and saw beans and tomatoes and lots of other things grow right out in a field.
Planning A Canning And Preserve GardenCanning and preserving fruits and vegetables is an economical way to enjoy the foods you love, and a great way to fill your pantry. With a little forethought and planning, you can move from a "weekly produce" to a garden that yields enough food to eat in season, and to get you through the winter.
Applesauce For CanningMy sons love homemade applesauce and are always thrilled to help make it. We add nutmeg for a little kick.
Canned Tomato SalsaThis is a family recipe from my friend Stephanie. The cooked salsa is similar to jarred supermarket salsa, like Pace.
Saving Money on Canning SuppliesTips for saving money on canning supplies. I do a lot of freezing and canning from the garden for the winter. My best tip is to plan ahead. I'm in RI and we have a store called Job Lot.
Canning to Save MoneyIt costs a bit the first year to get set, but you could just get a boiling water bath the first year and use next year's savings to buy a pressure canner.
