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Canned Rose Applesauce

TweetThis rose colored applesauce is smooth and sweet. The rose color comes from the peels when the apples are cooked. Use a variety of apples to achieve a full apple flavor. Canned Rose Applesauce Print Recipe type: Preserving Author: Val Prep time: 35 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 55 mins Serves: 4 quarts Ingredients 10 lbs. of apples,…

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Sweet Canned Apples

TweetCanned apples are great to have on hand to make those wonderful baked goods in the winter. Always use a tart apple that has ripened in the fall. Summer apples are generally too soft for canning. Sweet Canned Apples Print Recipe type: Preserving Author: Val Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Serves: 8 pints…

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Canning 101 – Is It Ok To Can It?

TweetWhile it seems like everything can be canned and stored, there are some foods that are less safe to can. Food between 2.0 and 6.9 pH levels are usually ok to can at home. Anything over 6.9, like black olives, becomes difficult to can because they have to be specially cured before the storage process begins. Food That Can’t Besides…

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Canned Green Beans

TweetGreen beans are easy to can and are great to have as a fall back for evening meals. This recipe is simple and it makes a great starter recipe for anyone just learning to can. Other types of beans such as purple or yellow beans may also be canned using this recipe. Some raw vegetables such as green beans can…

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Canning 101 – Tips for Canning

TweetCanning today, is easier than it’s ever been. In the old days it could take a whole week to can one section of vegetables from your garden. Today, a whole garden can be completed in a day or two. While industrial canning can take place in a matter of minutes now, there are still some standard precautionary measures to take…

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