What are you canning now?

[chickmoma]

Figs are my favorite. I pick from 4 trees. And cann almost all of them. Some are canned in light syrup and some really sweet for me.

 

[Frogdogtimestwo]

I never did find any locally for less than 5.00 for a pint last season. I bought a few and ate them while they were still warm from the sun at the farmers market vowing to find a better source this year for canning

figs!

 

[chickmoma]

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$5 a PINT!!

I remember buying them for $5 a gallon will I first started canning 11 years ago. I pray you find a cheaper source this year.

 

[vfem]

Wow do I feel spoiled! The farm I work with has a fig tree, and they don't sell for them at all.... so they have given me the right to harvest as much as I need for jam & we all just sell the jam. I also keep about 1/2 gallon to myself for fresh eating and making tarts.

Today I have done (1) pint and (8) 1/2 pints of my chipolte mustard. DELICIOUS! I have sold out from the last batch I did just a month or so ago. As soon as I get them out of the canner I'm starting more flower jellies.

The farm I sell with will be opening their stand at some point in April.... We'll be stocking them with as much as we can since they'll only have green onions, and greens available for sale... we want them to look at full as possible so people stop and shop.

I had sold over 2000 jars last year randomly (through the farm and my store) and I only have about 50 jars left. They want at least 35 jars on hand at all times, and 50 during the peak season. So I'm looking for more good condiment recipes including ketchup to start offering them.

 

[KDbeads]

vfem... if you want I have a few on the blog you can use, plum sauce, duck sauce, siriacha, all can be made with dried fruits/peppers

 

[vfem]

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Thank you KD! I always try to refer to your blog when I think of it. I think you had the black berry chipolte sauce I wanted to try too!!!!

Mmmm... Can't wait for those berries to start!

I was thinking about a strawberry BBQ sauce.... This may be one of those tester recipes I try when the strawberries start (mine already have flowers).

 

[annaraven]

Anyone make harissa? I have made that and canned it in 4 ounce jars. Love it!

 

[SandraMort]

Oooh, recipes for harissa and sriracha? Where are those, pretty please? Can I hot water bath those or do I need a pressure canner?

 

[vfem]

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Start with KD's blog! http://strayneedle.blogspot.com/

 

[KatyTheChickenLady]

there is a mustard that I love from the lady who makes Sun Valley mustard it's Tarragon Mustard. My absolute favorite.