Recipes tagged with « Canning »
Chunky Cherry Jam Twist
Pit and roughly chop fresh cherries along with juice. Add fresh lime juice, a split vanilla bean, powdered fruit pectin, and a reduced sugar amount initially. Heat aggressively to a full rolling boil never stopping when stirring. Add brown sugar and honey mixture next, return to boil for exactly 65 seconds with constant stirring. Cool if not canning. For canning, prep jars by boiling then cooling upside down. Fill hot jars, clean rims, seal tightly, and boil water bath for 12 minutes. Cool undisturbed until lids pop. Store unopened jars up to 18 months, open jars refrigerate max one month.
Fruity Sea Buckthorn Chutney
A vibrant chutney combining apples, nectarines, and sea buckthorn berries cooked with pearl onions, cider vinegar, and warming spices. Sweet-tart balance with a subtle kick from cayenne and clove. Textured with diced celery and bell pepper, thickened into a glossy, syrupy finish. Can be refrigerated short-term or preserved by freezing or water-bath canning for long storage.
Rhubarb Apple Jam Variation
A tangy jam blending rhubarb and apples with a twist of ginger and vanilla. Uses less sugar and lemon zest instead of juice to brighten flavors. Cooked slowly until the fruit breaks down, thickened without pectin. Preserved by boiling jars for safety. Keeps a year sealed, shorter refrigerated. Ideal for rustic toast or dolloping on yogurt. Simple swaps for sugar and fruit make it adaptable.
Beef Vegetable Pot Boil
A hearty combination of de-boned beef shoulder cubes, mixed vegetables, and a savory tomato-mustard broth. Seven one-liter jars prepared for canning. Slow simmer and pressure cook for deep melding of flavors. Substitutions include chicken broth swapped for beef for lighter touch; mustard replaced with whole grain for texture. Added parsnips for a sweet twist, softened alongside carrots and cabbage. Salt adjusted for preservation balance. Preparation involves precise layering of raw ingredients in hot jars, then sealed and processed under pressure for a reliable shelf life. Cook times tweaked for optimal vegetable integrity and beef tenderness.