Winter canning

Yesterday we picked up a case of pears at a rock bottom price. I knew right away we would be setting aside quite a few for eating fresh, but I also wanted to have a few jars of pears on hand for this winter as well. Canning pears is much easier than canning peaches. All you really Read More >>

I have several varieties of mint growing like crazy in the garden so I decided it would be fun to make up some mint simple syrup to can for winter! I love to add mint simple syrup to my tea as well as with some club soda and ice for a "soda like" beverage. I'm also excited to try some lemonade sweetened with mint syrup :) I think I am going to do this syrup idea with some basil and lavender as well!! Start by removing and cleaning all your mint leaves. Then place them in water (proportions…

Fresh produce in fall is abundant and perfect for preserving for the long months ahead! Learn what to can, preserve, and eat in fall, as well as delicious recipes for seasonal produce.

Fall apple preserving recipe

Common canning mistakes need to be fixed before you or someone else gets sick! I see a lot of these canning mistakes repeated over and over!

Onions can be preserved in a variety of ways, and some of them are simply delicious! #onions #foodpreservation #homesteading

Apple Pie Jam

Who says that canning season is over just because it's winter?? Winter canning is a great way to put up meats, soups and other foods that you just don't have time for in the summer! Check out "Canning Year Round - Winter Canning" and pull your canners back out! #wintercanning #winterpreserving #canningyearround

Are you intimidated by the idea of getting started with canning at home? Don't be: this guide to water bath canning will show you how. #canning

Simple and practical canning tips for women starting their homesteading journey. Perfect for beginners looking to preserve food with ease.

Ready to learn how to can your own food? Let's take a look at some of the most basic facts and essential supplies that you'll need to get started canning at home.

"The pantry door stood wide open, giving the sight and smell of goodies on the shelves..." ~ Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little Hous...

Ultimate Canning Season Guide. When Is the Canning Season? How To Choose The Proper Time And Canning Calendar Uncluded

Foods to water bath and pressure can in the winter. You don't have to stop canning when gardening season is over.

Simple and delicious canned nectarines are a staple to have on the pantry shelves.

Find out the best ways to get your canning equipment ready for action with our guide to sterilizing canning jars, and enjoy your preserves all year long!

How prepared do you need to be living #offgrid? It all depends on your needs, location and finances. Will you be canning? Food and supplies were a priority, since we really had no idea how rough winter was going to be. #offgridpreparedness #canning #survivngwinter #survivaltips #homesteading #offgridliving #preparingforwinter

Promoted from time to time as a “new” home canning technique, “oven canning” is actually an old technique. It has been around since at least the 1920s — and it has been discredited and advised against since the 1940s. It involves “baking” your filled jars of food in the oven, instead of water bath processing...Read More

Extend the season by canning instead of freezin’. Canned potatoes will keep your carb craving in check all through the Winter.