tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post8799047837033687448..comments2024-03-28T11:37:04.130-05:00Comments on How About Orange: Canning for beginnersJessica Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-54581061853433133322013-06-16T12:26:59.450-05:002013-06-16T12:26:59.450-05:00we used to fight over who got the most foam!we used to fight over who got the most foam!Otavahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00477769184782582439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-77265901544464287202011-01-07T21:29:51.849-06:002011-01-07T21:29:51.849-06:00I love seeing that someone else refuses to do thin...I love seeing that someone else refuses to do things the 'proper' way. Instead of rags at the bottom of the boiling pot, I threw a handfull of kitchen silverware in there and put the bottles on top of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-69053418600418957682010-08-10T11:38:49.442-05:002010-08-10T11:38:49.442-05:00Hi Caroline,
It's four pounds after pitting. ...Hi Caroline,<br /><br />It's four pounds after pitting. I used the original recipe from Recipe Zaar that was posted on Sweet Preservation, but realized two pounds did not yield enough apricot puree and had to double my batch. I think I used 18 apricots. I mentioned it to the Sweet Preservation folks and they confirmed the recipe needed to be adjusted to about four pounds. Good question!Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-8593823764804693082010-08-10T10:14:15.298-05:002010-08-10T10:14:15.298-05:00hi jess!
just wondering if you used 4lbs of apric...hi jess!<br /><br />just wondering if you used 4lbs of apricots in your recipe, or 2lbs?<br /><br />i was confused because the site said 4 lbs, then the recipe zaar site it said they got the recipe from said 2 lbs?<br /><br />also, is the weight after skinning and pitting or before?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11476369875353305347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-17707616801189511092010-08-03T15:18:05.178-05:002010-08-03T15:18:05.178-05:00i'm actually considering trying this. but i&#...i'm actually considering trying this. but i'm terrified that things won't be completely sterilized somehow and then disaster will strike!stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303542263662312785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-15606382639467257692010-07-31T20:32:51.055-05:002010-07-31T20:32:51.055-05:00Eeek! That doesn't sound good. Okay, everybody...Eeek! That doesn't sound good. Okay, everybody. Get the tongs or proceed at your own peril.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-37667345997748249302010-07-31T19:26:45.679-05:002010-07-31T19:26:45.679-05:00Your post inspired me and I just finished making p...Your post inspired me and I just finished making peach jam! I've wanted to try canning (why isn't it "jarring"?) for a while and your post gave me the kick in the butt that I needed. Can't wait to try some! One thing though, like someone said before me, get the tongs or some device to easily remove the jars. I had a small splatter of boiling water hit my face and arm when I was pulling the jars out and one slipped. No big damage to me, just a few small burns, but I saw what could have happened if I wasn't lucky. It was scary enough that I will never do it with regular tongs again. They just don't grip well enough.Duzza Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08252129438073580464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-3147562161768113142010-07-30T21:15:51.741-05:002010-07-30T21:15:51.741-05:00Love your labeling and wrapping ideas! I have been...Love your labeling and wrapping ideas! I have been canning for a year now (like 5 or 6 times) and love it. It's crazy and exciting and kind of cool! I went ahead and picked up the "tool set" (jar lifter, etc.) since it was only around $5.oo at Target. And I do use a funnel, because I'm messy and don't like wiping off those hot jars any more than necessary!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614417193335584195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-71013693568419620732010-07-30T15:58:20.923-05:002010-07-30T15:58:20.923-05:00Even easier is making freezer jam. It's like m...Even easier is making freezer jam. It's like making regular jam except you skip the water bath. You let the jars set on the counter for 24 hours and then pop them in the freezer. So easy I have a pot of wild blackberry to be freezer jam simmering on the stove as I type.Lisa Nelsen-Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13731962631056727458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-80565017208164118082010-07-30T11:12:24.584-05:002010-07-30T11:12:24.584-05:00Aww you ROCK for posting this. I have always wante...Aww you ROCK for posting this. I have always wanted to can but I have been scared. Of what, who knows. Love the printables too!Sweeter Hourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00958273095753393841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-28344928185938709762010-07-30T10:07:07.136-05:002010-07-30T10:07:07.136-05:00These are fantastic printable labels! Thanks for ...These are fantastic printable labels! Thanks for sharing them. I have enjoyed exploring the Sweet Preservation site, and I am now very inspired to host a canning party.Amber Mannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174101730762309929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-52272489342827571132010-07-30T09:56:18.328-05:002010-07-30T09:56:18.328-05:00I am so excited about this recipe and the great re...I am so excited about this recipe and the great resource! I'm intrigued by the idea of a canning party.Jenn Ericksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484708374808620986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-22537267301440657302010-07-29T15:59:47.597-05:002010-07-29T15:59:47.597-05:00Wow great tips -- who knew? I just may try my hand...Wow great tips -- who knew? I just may try my hand at this, thanks!Torihttp://www.dailygrommet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-84457775064508115372010-07-29T15:42:30.741-05:002010-07-29T15:42:30.741-05:00Wish I'd had your labels last week - I was try...Wish I'd had your labels last week - I was trying to gussy up my plum jam. I got as far as pressing some pretty purple leaves from the tree, but got distracted by the boring (but free and easy) labels that came with my new jars.<br />crankyotter.blogspot.com/plum-tuckeredCrankyOtterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02863609824154763580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-34017422201928495412010-07-29T05:25:47.237-05:002010-07-29T05:25:47.237-05:00Wow, lots of comments! When I make jam, I don'...Wow, lots of comments! When I make jam, I don't use a water bath. A friend taught me to carefully put the jam in the very clean (dishwasher) jars, put on the lids and screw tops, then turn them upside down for 5 minutes. Works like a charm. No need for the water bath.Ruth P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02578310354317529704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-12104930954776896372010-07-29T01:06:15.266-05:002010-07-29T01:06:15.266-05:00They look so yummy!They look so yummy!Mrs Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03367631935043016430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-34890427235814601922010-07-28T18:55:33.570-05:002010-07-28T18:55:33.570-05:00Thanks for the fabric info. I was kinda hoping yo...Thanks for the fabric info. I was kinda hoping you were going to say vogue....I wish they would carry some trendier fabric.Lesleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-37694880194420000152010-07-28T18:38:52.608-05:002010-07-28T18:38:52.608-05:00For beginner canners it is super important to note...For beginner canners it is super important to note that some of the methods here in the comments are not considered safe methods of food preservation by modern science (water bath processing is a must for item stored at room temperature by modern standards, even for high acid, high sugar fruit jams). Although it may be safe most of the time, botulism only takes one time to kill you.The Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615745078195943355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-1051944320670979592010-07-28T14:51:16.674-05:002010-07-28T14:51:16.674-05:00Ball makes a "Discovery" canning kit tha...Ball makes a "Discovery" canning kit that includes a basket for lifting jars in and out of your stock pot and 3 pint jars. It also has a great cook booklet with recipes. I got mine for $10 at the grocery store. They also put out a little kit of the canning tongs, lid grabber, funnel, and headspace/air bubble remover thingy (hahaha) for around the same price. If you're looking to get into canning and would like a few gadgets that store well in a small space, these are great!Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15522465711021907525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-69342997161814320782010-07-28T14:25:57.745-05:002010-07-28T14:25:57.745-05:00They were from fat quarters that I got online. The...They were from fat quarters that I got online. The Needle Shop in Bucktown carries tons of cute prints—cuter and trendier than Vogue Fabrics, but you might find something at Vogue if you don't want to drive that far.Jessica Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10111703670084066670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-78081820551874568392010-07-28T14:21:25.399-05:002010-07-28T14:21:25.399-05:00Thanks for posting this! I've been planning my...Thanks for posting this! I've been planning my first attempt at making jam this week! May I ask where you found your beautiful fabric scraps? I live in Evanston, so I was hoping I could find something similar....Lesleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-64313258677688437182010-07-28T14:05:31.237-05:002010-07-28T14:05:31.237-05:00i appreciate that canning is not necessarily the s...i appreciate that canning is not necessarily the same as making jam, but my mother has made jam my entire life (and more) and never does any of this techno stuff!<br /><br />Her jars get sterilised by heating in the oven (although the mention of dishwasher is good as the wet heat will kill spores which dry heat won't- important in canning in particular!) and then the jam goes in and a wax paper circle on top. When it's cool enough to touch, it gets a cellophane lid held on with an elastic band. if the jar happens to still have a lid (we never buy jars- they are all left over from peanut butter, brinjal pickle, honey, jars of olives) then it gets one but it will be fine without- lid is most useful for taking on holiday etc! (my mum skies in a big group who insist on 'Lizzie Jam' for the breakfast table).<br /><br />It *never* goes in the fridge and mould is very rare. They don't call it preserve for nothing!<br /><br />So I guess what I'm saying is, yes, the boiling with lids on thing is important if the ingredients themselves won't do the preserving, but if you are just making jam, then it really is as simple as fruit+sugar+uber-clean jars.laputainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17879752907261067857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-19704768603705235242010-07-28T12:09:54.855-05:002010-07-28T12:09:54.855-05:00I love making jams! My mom taught me when I was s...I love making jams! My mom taught me when I was small and I would make them for the 4H fair. I recently started making a lot more and my sis and I are thinking of starting a jam company!<br /><br />There's nothing like sweet homemade jam or jelly. Forget the fake stuff at the grocery store.Frostedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933673184277719126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-82490737249038397682010-07-28T12:07:22.573-05:002010-07-28T12:07:22.573-05:00wow, they all look great! Thanks for sharingwow, they all look great! Thanks for sharingdown comforterhttp://www.shopdownlite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556794318856646559.post-10057367489791513632010-07-28T11:24:19.136-05:002010-07-28T11:24:19.136-05:00what a good idea! My mom used to can plums when I ...what a good idea! My mom used to can plums when I was little and I forgot all about it until I read this post. it used to be so much fun and we would have plum jam all year long! Maybe I'll give it a try. Thanks for jogging my memory, I can even remember the smell of the jam cooking :) ah, to be a kid again!Chrystiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484711328395619369noreply@blogger.com