I have been canning foods at home for over 15 years. During that time, I have made my share of mistakes – hot jar on a cool counter, letting my finger tips get a little too close to the boiling water in the canner, forgetting to skim the foam off my jam – all mistakes that many of us have made, but none of them that could be fatal. Knowing the basics of canning safety will allow you to confidently fill your pantry shelves with delicious home canned foods. Saying that home canning can have ...
Canning & Preserving
Stock Your Pantry with Home Canned Pineapple
Once upon a time, I found great satisfaction in stocking my pantry with groceries because it meant that I was able to provide for my family. Now, I find even greater satisfaction by stocking my pantry with rows of beautiful Ball jars, filled with home canned yumminess, like this home canned pineapple that I made this afternoon. Canning is a terrific way to preserve fresh produce that you grow yourself, or that you find at a great price when it is in season. This week, our local ...