How many of you have tried preserving your own jams, jellies, marmalades and chutneys? I first learned how to do home canning when I was 16 or 17 years old and have been preserving food for my family ever since. I first started out learning how to can fruit jams which are really easy to do.
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Title: 250 Home Preserving Favorites
Author: Yvonne Tremblay
Publisher: Robert Rose
ISBN: 978-0-7788-0237-2
Book Synopsis: By following a few simple steps & these mouth-watering recipes, you can enjoy the delicious rewards of canning soft spreads at home in your kitchen. This outstanding collection features all the original recipes from the bestselling Prizewinning Preserves, as well as over 125 brand-new delights. All are sure to please, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, because they feature reliable, easy-to-follow, up-to-date preserving instructions and information.
Example of Recipes:
Rhubarb Jam
Honey Pear & Vanilla Bean Jam
Spiced Peach Jam
Fig Jam
Red Fruit Jam
Peach Orange Marmalade
Three-Fruit Marmalade
Raspberry Blueberry Spread
Peach Blueberry No-Cook Jam
Cherry Profusion Conserve
Cran-Raspberry Jelly
Pomegranate Jelly
Peach Vanilla Jelly
Pineapple and Mint Jelly
Blueberry Maple Butter
Carrot Apple Butter
Spiced Pear Butter
Date Orange Chutney
+ Many, Many More!
If you’re new to preserving you’ll find a Primer on Preserving located in the front of the book. This is a great way to start or to refresh what you already know. The primer will educate you on food safety, the equipment you’ll need, how to get started with canning, labeling & storing your finished product plus a lot more! It’s a great primer and I learned a few things that I didn’t know and I’m an experienced home canner!
The book is broken down into chapters: Jams, Conserves, Marmalades, Jellies, Fruit Butters, Chutneys, Recipes Using Preserves and a Jam Glam section that gives you ideas on jar decorations and gift ideas.
As someone who does a lot of canning, I like the variety of recipes in the book. I can find several to use throughout the various seasons in the year. For me, home canning is a year-round activity, depending on which fruits & veggies are currently in season. The author gives you step-by-step instructions that are easy-to-follow along with her helpful tips along the way. I love, love, love this book and I look forward to using it often throughout the year.
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I would start with the Peach Blueberry no-cook jam and then try some of the other recipes for jams or preserves. I also like the idea of making my own carrot apple butter or blueberry maple. Yum.