What are you canning now?

[chicken stalker]

Hey Nat this just came up on the self sufficient site.


""... keljonma passed it along to me. The first time I made it, I followed it exactly. Since then I've added more jalapenos (I like it HOT), and used less sugar.

Tomato Jalapeno Jam

6 large tomatoes (about 4 pounds), cored and quartered
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup grated onion
3 minced garlic cloves
2 jalapeno peppers, minced (optional)
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro
3 Tb fresh lime or lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt

Bring to a boil and continue cooking and stirring until thickened. Put into sterilized jars ready for canning. Process in water bath for 15 to 20 minutes. Excellent with meats.""

 

[Sparks]

Peach/apple jam today

 

[sonew123]

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Holy Crud Karen Im making that!!!! C just posted about her salsa on FB and I was making wht i had but I have all that too-I dont have lime or lemon juice though will that hurt it?

 

[chicken stalker]

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Holy Crud Karen Im making that!!!! C just posted about her salsa on FB and I was making wht i had but I have all that too-I dont have lime or lemon juice though will that hurt it?

the lime/lemon is to bump up the acidity to make it safer to can. You can use the bottled stuff also.

 

[Frogdogtimestwo]

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Holy Crud Karen Im making that!!!! C just posted about her salsa on FB and I was making wht i had but I have all that too-I dont have lime or lemon juice though will that hurt it?

the lime/lemon is to bump up the acidity to make it safer to can. You can use the bottled stuff also.

You do not want to skip that, I would use apple cider or white vinegar in a pinch, it should taste fine.

 

[chicken stalker]

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the lime/lemon is to bump up the acidity to make it safer to can. You can use the bottled stuff also.

You do not want to skip that, I would use apple cider or white vinegar in a pinch, it should taste fine.

agreed. Whenever I do any of my pepper jams I use apple cider vinegar.

 

[vfem]

It's caramel apple jam time!!!

 

[3goodeggs]

Mmmmm. I need to get a bushel of apples somehow.
I want to make candy apple, and caramel apple, and just plain apple... and I want it all to JELL!
I have wants.

 

[sonew123]

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You do not want to skip that, I would use apple cider or white vinegar in a pinch, it should taste fine.

agreed. Whenever I do any of my pepper jams I use apple cider vinegar.

ran to MIL's and got lemon But she threw out the cilantro she said she bought me yesterday so I used dried cilantro Oh well Ill go for the gold next time-in the mean time I do have a pot of salsa on stove cooking now

 

[vfem]

I am in the process of choosing my jarred goods for the fair... I'm so excited, its like I'm 5! lol