What are you canning now?

[sparkles2307]

thanks for the suggestions!

The recipe I used called for fresh raspberries, but said that frozen could be used if they were thawed and all the juices were added... but they seemed really juicy to me and I think that threw it off. I may have added 1/2 cup more pear than I should have too, but it was in chunks and I didnt see how that would make it NOT set. But my pectin also was over a year old, just one I found in the back of the baking drawer and wanted to use up. Its really yummy, we are using it as ice cream topping

I will use these tips and try again, its such an easy recipe I dont feel like its a waste to try a few times

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

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Also, some jellies can take up to 2 weeks to set. So maybe hold a jar or two back and see if they set for you.

Sandee

 

[Patchesnposies]

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Hillbillyhen-Can you send me your Apple Pie filling recipe? Or what number the post is if you have posted it?

I just made 10 more pints of Crock Pot Apple Butter, but have half a bushel of apples left to do something with.

Thanks so much,

Deb

 

[cluckychick]

Could someone point me in the direction of the Crockpot apple butter recipe, if it was posted. THANKS!!

We did about 100 quarts of spaghetti sauce, salsa, whole maters, and tomato sauce
about 30 qts of green beans

Thats about it, our garden is done and the chickens are eating what's left, lol.

 

[ozark hen]

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Here you go for the crockpot applebutter:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=21566

 

[ozark hen]

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I really admire you for making up that many jars of apple pie filling! Throw a large handful of nuts (we prefer black walnuts)into the next pie and blow everyone away.

 

[chicks4kids]

I have a money saving tip for bay leaves for next year...(that is if you don't grow your own)

Bay leaves for pasta sauce, which runs around $2.89 for .13 oz.(3 g and on sale)where I live is a crazy cost! Especially if you go through 2 or 3 of these a season-

Well, check out your local oriental store. I found bay leaves in .5 oz pkgs. for only $.89 each

My DH who was across the store couldn't figure out why I was so excited and trying to show him a pkg., grinning from ear to ear, until he came over to see what it was!! So I grabbed 2 bags equalling one full ounce for $1.78!! I was floored!!

We were rushed for time so I didn't have time to browse, but I'm going back to see what else they have!!

 

[Acre of Blessings]

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See all the post you have to answer now

But thanks.....now I have to go and make an apple pie today.

 

[Dragonfly Ranch]

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Thanks for the tip - yes Asian markets are a great resource for inexpensive spices. Also, check the Hispanic isle at the grocery store. Health food stores also have great prices on bulk spices. It is great since you can buy just a little. I needed a teaspoon of Cardamon and they wanted $9.00 for small jar at the store

- Health food store cost less than a dollar for 1/8 oz which was way more than I needed.

In California we can actually pick Bay leaves fresh. Note to self: go find a Bay tree.

Sandee

 

[DawnSuiter]

Oooh.. I finally get to participate!

I put up 9 pints of sweet potatoes and 15 cups frozen mashed sweet potatoes

I didn't realize my canner was too small to pressure can quart jars

That would be SO MUCH better.