You’ve made a batch of salsa, but how do you preserve it? The ideal way to preserve salsa for best flavor and long-term storage is by canning it. While salsa can be preserved in a water bath canner (see the differences between Pressure Canning and Water Bath Canning here), this specific post is all about... Continue Reading →
You've harvested green beans, but how do you preserve them? Sure, you can pull the pressure canner, jars, and rings out and make a day of canning them, but there isn't always time for that! Another way to preserve them is by freezing them. While some methods for freezing produce are extremely intricate and time... Continue Reading →
“How great soever our abundance may be, however well filled our cellars and granaries, we must still ask for daily bread, for we must feel assured that all substance is nothing, unless so far as the lord, by pouring out His blessing, make it fruitful during its whole progress. For even that which is in... Continue Reading →
My tomato harvest came to a close in early October. I stored just about every Roma tomato that was pulled from the garden in the freezer until I was ready to process them all (find all the info about What to do with Roma Tomatoes here). That time finally came a few weeks ago as... Continue Reading →
Canning season is right around the corner over here on the Hilltop. The tomato plants are brimming with fruit that will be ready to harvest this month, so I'm mentally preparing myself for all of the work to come. Last year I preserved all of my garden harvest in two different ways: freezing and water... Continue Reading →
There's nothing quite like homemade cinnamon applesauce. The store bought stuff just can't compare! You can find my Crock Pot Cinnamon Applesauce here! It's extremely easy to make and absolutely delicious. In fact, you may struggle to keep the family out of it so you can store it away! I enjoy making a large batch... Continue Reading →
Processing food with a water bath canner is one of the best ways to learn how to can because it isn't overly complicated and less intimidating than using a pressure canner. Some of my favorite food items to preserve via water bath canner are Tomato Sauce and Crock Pot Cinnamon Applesauce. Both of these recipes... Continue Reading →