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  1. Moxiechick

    What are you canning now?

    Thanks. The jars sealed fine, and we had some leftover that we just ate straight away and it seemed fine texture wise. As long as it isn't a safety issue, I'll be happy. One thing I found confusing with the recipe, is that it says to put in just enough water in the bottom of the pan to prevent...
  2. Moxiechick

    What are you canning now?

    Quote: Maybe it needed to be cooked down more? I was hoping a more experianced canner would say for sure. Does anyone else have any ideas?
  3. Moxiechick

    What are you canning now?

    I've canned two batches of applesauce withing the last 2 weeks and both batches have about 1/2" of liquid in the bottom of the jars. I'm fairly new to canning and this is the first time I've tried applesauce. Is the liquid normal? If not, what am I doing wrong and will they be ok? Thanks!
  4. Moxiechick

    What are you canning now?

    Made 7 quarts of applesauce this evening.
  5. Moxiechick

    What are you canning now?

    Quote: Yup! I just wash and quarter them, throw them in a pot, add a few leaves of sweet basil then puree them with a hand blender. Once they cook down, I add some sugar to cut the acidity. A lot of nutrients are in the skin and seeds, plus I like the taste, which is pretty close to the taste...
  6. Moxiechick

    What are you canning now?

    Quote: You've bee a great help! At least I know that I can use the flowering umbrels without it ruining the recipe. I like the way they look in the jar too! I am adding crushed fresh dill leaves as well. Good to know there is no such thing as too much dill! Thanks for your help! Just...
  7. Moxiechick

    What are you canning now?

    I'm about to make my first batch of dill pickles - well, first since taking a course from the University Extension a year ago. The jar I brought home from the class was delicious, and I want to recreate the recipe as closely as possible. Here's the thing. In the class we used dill umbrels ripe...
  8. Moxiechick

    What are you canning now?

    I just canned for the first time! I had always wanted to try canning, but was nervous to try for fear of doing it wrong and getting botulism. A few weeks ago, I took a course through our local Cooperative extension. Today I harvested a grocery bag full of tomatoes from the garden and made...
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