What are you canning now?

[holyhart]

My FIL mentioned wild violet jelly that his GM used to make. He swears it's the best ever!

You should try making it for him!!!

 

[Chicky Babe]

Considered it but call me selfish lol I love all the dainty little blooms covering my lawn! That and the recipe I dug up calls for 3 tightly packed cups of blooms. Thats a lot of gathering the tiny things!

 

[holyhart]

Yes, but you might end up liking the jelly just as much as he does!

 

[vfem]

Well I had a very busy Sunday canning!

I made some Dilly Beans, which I've never had before... so I better like them making so many!

I also made, blueberry jam, strawberry/blueberry jam, Triple berry jam (blueberry, strawberry and raspberry), blueberry lime jam and honeysuckle jelly. Lets say I was sweating like a pig since it was like 96 degrees out the whole day I had to do this.

I did pick a bunch of banana peppers today, so I think I will pickle those with some hot peppers for sandwiches... otherwise I'll grill a pile of them and add them to my BBQ sauce for some pulled chicken bbq sandwiches. Mmmm

Ok, just made myself hunger, Hehehehe!

 

[Chicky Babe]

Someone tell me, would it be okay to use the bottom of my pressure canner for a boiling water canner? I need to buy one! Usually bum the inlaws but don't want to make another trip out!

 

[bockbock2008]

Someone tell me, would it be okay to use the bottom of my pressure canner for a boiling water canner? I need to buy one! Usually bum the inlaws but don't want to make another trip out!

you can use the whole thing just make sure not to lock the lid and to make sure there is something in the bottom so the jars aren't in direct contact with the pot. Some people use a dish towel.

 

[ChikeeMomma]

Hehe.........I tell the hubby that berries and other produce do not care what the temp is outside. I canned up jam while it was in the nineties last week, too. : )

 

[Zgoatlady]

Joined the jams and jellies thread and had to join yall here too! Just started reading, so it's going to take me FOREVER to catch up! Can't wait though! My specialty, so far is wildflower jellies. I can't wait to do some salsas, tomatoes, and beans this year. Oh, and I have already been experimenting with pickling too!

I didnt know there was a Jams and Jellies thread now I have to go find it. Great nothing going to get done here today.

 

[Zgoatlady]

I'm not sure about the others, but dandelion jelly we use just like any other jelly. Tastes like a cross between honey and mild apple. And the color is so pretty!

Id love to know how to make it

 

[sonew123]

Can someone tell me if I can putnfresh basil in mymhome made pasts sauce I will can?