MAKING 1. In a saucepan, mix sugar in water; bring the solution to a boil with constant stirring to dissolve sugar. 2. Cook at 250° Fahrenheit on candy thermometer until the sugar syrup forms a hard ball when dropped in cold water. 3. Stir in apples and cook ..

MAKING 1. In a large bowl, thoroughly mix berries and sugar; let stand for 20 minutes, stir occasionally. 2. In another saucepan, mix pectin in water and boil over high heat with constant stirring. 3. Remove pan from heat. 4. Add the fruit mixture and stir ..

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, thoroughly mix fruit and sugar; let stand for 20 minutes, stir occasionally. 2. In another saucepan, mix pectin in water and boil over high heat with constant stirring. 3. Remove pan from heat. 4. Add the fruit mixture and stir ..

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, cook lemons in water for 20 minutes. 2. Add sugar and berries; cook for another 20 minutes until mixture is thick. FINALISING 3. Into hot sterilized jars, ladle mixture leaving 1/8 inch empty on top. 4. Using a clean and dry ..

GETTING READY 1. Thaw frozen berries. 2. In a blender, puree berries. MAKING 3. In a large saucepan, thoroughly mix pureed berries and sugar; let stand for 20 minutes, stir occasionally. 4. In another saucepan, mix pectin in water and boil over high heat ..

GETTING READY 1. In a large bowl, place berries in a single layer and crush them; repeat until all berries are crushed and measure to get 5 cups of crushed berries. MAKING 2. In a large saucepan, mix crushed berries and pectin; bring the mixture to boiling ..

GETTING READY 1. Wash and pick blackberries; crush them. 2. Wash and pick huckleberries; leave the green ones. MAKING 3. In a large saucepan, place blackberries and add water; bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. 4. Using a food mill or coarse ..

GETTING READY 1. In a medium bowl, mix together crushed peaches and 2 tablespoon of lemon juice; keep aside. 2. In another medium bowl, crush berries and mix with remaining 2 tablespoon of lemon juice. MAKING 3. In a heavy kettle, mix together peaches, ..

GETTING READY 1. Using a knife, finely chop all ingredients except orange. 2. In a food chopper, process chopped ingredients along with oranges. 3. Measure the mixture and for every cup of fruit mixture take ¾ cups sugar and mix; let stand ..

Combine all ingredients in a large sauce pot. Bring slowly to a boil. Cook rapidly to jellying point. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch head space. Adjust caps. Process 10 minutes in boiling ..

MAKING 1. In a large kettle, mix sugar and water; boil mixture to 230° F until the solution spins to form threads. 2. Stir in apples and boil for 20 minutes. Stir in raspberries and broil for another 20 minutes; stir frequently to prevent scorching at the ..

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, mix together all ingredients and cook slowly for about 1 hour with frequent stirring until the mixture is transparent and thick. FINALISING 2. Into hot sterilized jars, ladle mixture leaving 1/8 inch empty on top of the ..

MAKING 1. In a saucepan, place fruits and add water; heat until mixture boils slowly. 2. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. 3. Remove pan from heat and measure mixture in cups. 4. Return fruit mixture to saucepan and add equal amount to sugar; mix well. 5. ..

Combine the plums, pears, apples, orange sections and 1/2 cup water in a large kettle. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Add the sugar and stir over moderate heat until dissolved. Boil over high heat, stirring ..

MAKING 1) In a preserving pan, add the apples with the water. 2) Allow to boil and gently simmer for about 15 min until tender; add the blackberries and continue to simmer for another 10-15 min. 3) Remove from the heat, stir in the sugar, ..

MAKING 1. In a preserving pan, place the apples and pour the water, keep cooking until the apples become soft 2. In the pan, now add the blackberries and keep cooking until all the fruits become soft, now sitr in the sugar and keep stirring until the mixture ..

Combine the pears, apples, lemon juice and rind and sugar in a large kettle. Cook, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, over high heat until the pear mixture is thick and clear. Pour into hot sterilized jars and

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, boil sugar and water at 230° Fahrenheit until mixture spins a thread. 2. Stir in apples, pineapple and raspberries and boil for 20-30 minutes until the mixture is thick; stir frequently. FINALISING 3. Into hot sterilized jars, ..

GETTING READY 1. Wash apples; cut into eighths. MAKING 2. In a large saucepan, place apples and add little water; cook until apples are tender. 3. In a food mill, process cooked apples. 4. Return processed apples to the saucepan and add sugar and grated ..

GETTING READY 1. Cut apples into quarter. MAKING 2. In a large saucepan, place apples and cover with cold water; bring to a boil and simmer until apples are tender. 3. In a colander or food mill, press the mixture through it and measure; should be 4 cups. 4. ..

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, put together all ingredients and cook for 20-25 minutes until candies dissolve and mixture is thick. FINALISING 2. Into hot sterilized jars, ladle mixture leaving 1/8 inch empty on top. 3. Using a clean and dry kitchen towel, ..

GETTING READY 1. Wash apples; remove stems but do not core. 2. Cut into fine dices. MAKING 3. Into a large kettle; place apples, add grape juice and simmer for 15 minutes until apples are tender. 4. Using a sieve, strain cooked apples and measure; should be ..

Learn how to make and can vegetables, soups and ratatouille, in this fourth video of the series. The video podcasts are to be used with detailed instructions and recipes on CanningUSA.COM If I Can, You Can! video podcasts are ten to twelve minute ..

Learn how to make and can tomato sauce and salsa, plus instructions on how to can whole or crushed tomatoes, in this third video of the series. The video podcasts are to be used with detailed instructions and recipes on CanningUSA.COM If I Can, You Can! ..

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, boil sugar and water at 230° Fahrenheit until syrup spins to a thread. 2. Add apples and cook for 2 minutes. 3. Add raspberries and cook for 10 minutes. FINALISING 4. Into hot sterilized jars, ladle mixture leaving 1/8 inch ..

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, put together all ingredients and cook slowly for about 45 minutes until thick. FINALISING 2. Into hot sterilized jars, pour mixture leaving 1/8 inch empty on top. 3. Using a clean and dry kitchen towel, wipe the rim of jar and ..

GETTING READY 1. Core unpeeled apples; cut into ¼ inch cubes. MAKING 2. In a large saucepan, mix together crab apples, pineapple and plums; heat until mixture boils. 3. Stir in sugar and cook with constant stirring until mixture is thick as desired. 4. ..

GETTING READY 1. Pick and discard soft cranberries. 2. Cut unpeeled apples into quarters and core them. 3. In a food chopper with medium blade, process cranberries and apples. 4. Extract juice from orange and lemon discard seeds. 5. Using a fine blade in food ..

MAKING 1. In a large saucepan, combine apricots, lemon juice and sugar; boil mixture until apricots are soft. 2. Stir in pectin. 3. Remove pan from heat and skim. FINALISING 4. Into hot sterilized jars, ladle mixture leaving 1/8 inch empty on top of the ..

Tie the cloves, cinnamon, allspice berries and lemon rind in a piece of muslin. Put the vinegar and sugar in a saucepan and stir over gentle heat to dissolve the sugar. Add the bag of spices and bring to the boil. Boil for 5 minutes. Add the crab apples and ..

Place two plates in freezer to chill for testing setting point. In large shallow saucepan, bring cranberries, lemon and water to boil; reduce heat to medium, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Press through sieve or food mill. Discard lemon. Return puree to pan; ..

Combine all the ingredients in a large kettle. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring almost constantly. Cook over moderate heat, stirring frequently, for 30 to 45 minutes or until slightly thickened. Do not overcook. Remove from heat and ladle immediately ..

GETTING READY 1. Start by cutting the fruit into pieces, take the stones and crack it and remove the kernels MAKING 2. In a preserving pan, place the fruit along with the water, keep simmering until the fruit turns soft 3. In the same pan, now add sugar and ..

GETTING READY 1. Hull ground cherries; wash and pick. MAKING 2. In a large saucepan, put together ground cherries, pineapple, lemon juice, grated orange peel and juice, apples and cranberries; bring the mixture to boil. 3. Stir in pectin and bring back to ..

Place the cranberries and apples in a saucepan and cover with water. Cook until tender, then press fruits with juices through a strainer to remove skins. Add the lemon juice and rind, pineapple and sugar. Mix thoroughly in a deep kettle. Bring to a boil over ..

GETTING READY 1) Cover papaya with lemon juice and keep aside. MAKING 2) In a large saucepan, add the soaked papaya and strawberries. 3) Bring the mixture to a boil after adding in lemon zest, sugar and apple juice and then simmer for 25 minutes. 4) Take ..

Peel, core and chop apples. Place them in a pan. Pour water to cover apples and place the pan on fire. Cook till the apples are soft. Pass through a sieve. Combine apple pulp and sugar in a pan and place on fire. Stir frequently to prevent scorching. Cook ..

MAKING 1) In a preserving pan, put apples, water, lemon juice and ground ginger (if used). 2) Skin the apples and tie the peel and cores in a muslin (cheesecloth) bag along with lemon rind and root ginger (if used). 3) Place this in the pan. 4) Allow to boil, ..

GETTING READY 1. Preheat the oven to 225°F / 110°C/ Gas ¼ 2. Sterilize and warm preserve jars in the oven. 3. Cut waxed tissue circles, to fit the rim on the jars. MAKING 4. In a heavy bottomed sauce pan, add the blackberries and 150ml of water. 5. Place ..

GETTING READY 1. In a preserving pan, add wahed blackberries with half the water 2. Peel, core and slice the apples, placing them in another pan with the remaining water MAKING 3. Cook both the fruits and mix their pulps together, add sugar and stir over low ..

GETTING READY 1. Prepare and sterilize 1 (6 oz) preserve jar. MAKING 2. In a 1 ½ quart microwaveable dish or casserole, toss apples with sugar. 3. Place in the microwave and cook for about 5 minutes, or until apples soft. 4. Use an electric blender to beat ..

Sandy makes quick and easy fresh strawberry freezer jam to take advantage of the abundance of berries in

Combine fruit; stir in sugar; cook at a slow boil for about 30 minutes. Test for thickness by dropping a little on a saucer. Seal in hot sterilized jars with paraffin or canning

GETTING READY 1. Wash dried apricots; using a scissor cut into small pieces. 2. In a bowl, soak apricots for about 2 hours. MAKING 3. In a large saucepan, mix together apricots and rhubarb; cook with constant stirring for about 10 minutes. 4. Gradually stir ..

GETTING READY 1. Chop tomatoes, apples and peaches. 2. In a food chopper, process oranges and mix with chopped tomatoes and fruits; measure mixture in cups. 3. For every cup of fruit mixture, take ¾ cup sugar and keep aside. MAKING 4. In a large saucepan, ..

GETTING READY 1. Lengthwise peel lemon; cut peel into thin strips like sliver. 2. In a cheesecloth bag, tie spices. MAKING 3. In a large saucepan, cook peel in water for 30 minutes. 4. In another saucepan, parboil tomatoes in water for 5 minutes; drain and ..

1. In a food processor, process the apricots until very finely chopped. Transfer to a 3 1/2-quart electric slower cooker. Stir in the sugar and water. 2. Cover and cook on the high heat setting 2 1/2 hours, stirring twice, if possible. Uncover and cook on ..

Jams are always a part of my breakfast and evening snacks and this Pineapple Jam is a truly awesome pick I make always. Sweet and made tangy with the subtle flavor of lemon, it really tickles my taste-buds. Try this amazingly simple recipe and enjoy the best ..

Pare and core the apples and pears and tie the peel and cores in a large piece of cheesecloth. Chop the flesh coarsely . Put into a preserving pan with the cider or wine and the cheesecloth bag and simmer for 40 minutes. The fruit should be soft but with some ..

1. Wash, peel and core the pineapple, removing the 'eyes'. Cut the fruit into small pieces. Wash and chop the apples. Put both together in a thick-bottomed pan and boil with very little water until the pieces turn soft. 2. Remove from fire, strain and measure ..

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. MAKING 2) In a bowl, cream butter until soft and fluffy. 3) Gradually add sugar and beat thoroughly. 4) Slowly add eggs, beating well after each addition. 5) To this, alternately add flour and spices, along ..

# Pour apple and strawberry mixture into a pot and mix in honey, vanilla and cinnamon # Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally # Reduce to simmer and continue to stir every 4-5 minutes or so # Cook for about 30 minutes or until desired consistency is ..

1. Pare and core the apples, then cut them into 1-inch chunks. In a large stainless steel or enameled stockpot, bring the apples, water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to a full rolling boil over moderate heat. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer, ..

Stack dessert crepes one at a time; place layer of applesauce, custard, or preserve between each 2 crepes. Top with liqueur; cut into quarters with sharp

Remove the outer rind of the oranges with a vegetable peeler and cut with a knife or scissors into thin slivers. Cut off the remaining peel from the oranges and remove the seed, then cut into small pieces. Peel the pineapple and cut in small cubes. Pare, core ..

Julie stops by Nana Murphey’s house to pick the gooseberries and make this sweet / tart jelly. Follow along with the video for the method, and remember to follow closely the proper preserving / canning

GETTING READY 1. Keep 6 sterilized pint-size canning jars with their lids and several sterilized needles ready. 2. Rinse cherries and drain well. 3. Using the sterilized needles, prick each cherry 2-3 times. MAKING 4. In each jar, place 2 sprigs of tarragon, ..

1. In an 8-quart stainless steel or enameled stock-pot, combine the sugar, vinegar, allspice, and cinnamon. Cook the mixture, uncovered, over moderately high heat for 15 minutes. 2. While the sugar mixture is cooking, insert 2 cloves in each peach. Drop 8 of ..

1. Sterilize 2 one-quart canning jars. Pack in the beans, trimming them to fit, if necessary, to allow a 1/2-inch head space in each jar. Divide the garlic, pickling spices, and dill between the jars. 2. In a large stainless steel or enameled saucepan, bring ..

1. In a large stainless steel or enameled saucepan, combine the mushrooms, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Rinse several times, then drain well. In the same saucepan, bring the vinegar and oil to a boil. ..

1. In an 8-quart stainless steel or enameled stock-pot, dissolve the salt in the water. Stir in the 7 vegetables, cover loosely, and let stand for 12 to 18 hours. Rinse several times, drain well, and return to the same stockpot. 2. Add the sugar, vinegar, and ..

GETTING READY 1. Sterilize 2 large preserve jars or bottles with tight fitting lids 2. Wash apples well. 3. Without coring or peeling, slice the apples thinly. MAKING 4. Place apple slices in a heavy bottomed saucepan and add water. 5. Place pan on medium ..

GETTING READY 1) Preheat oven to 425°F. 2) Place oven rack in the center of the oven. 3) Peel and core apples and cut into eighths. MAKING 4) In a small saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat till golden brown. 5) Take off from heat, add canola oil ..

1. Combine the apples, onion, green pepper, garlic, vinegar, and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. 2. Reduce the heat and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until the onion is ..

Heat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray cookie sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray or oil lightly. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon; cut in margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in oat bran, apples and raisins. Add combined water ..

Wash and stem grapes. Place in a large preserving kettle, add no water, and heat very slowly until juice can be seen on bottom of kettle when grapes are lifted aside. Turn up heat to medium and continue heating until juice flows freely (about 20 minutes). Re- ..

1. Put a couple of small plates in the freezer. Halve and stone the apricots, chop the flesh, then put in a large pan with the apple juice. Crack some of the kernels to extract the nut inside (this is easy to do if you crack with the flat side of a heavy ..

Wash quince thoroughly in warm water to remove dirt and waxy coating. Quarter and remove seeds and imperfections. Slice seeded quince. Add 3 3/4 quarts water and simmer covered for about 20 minutes, or until nearly soft. Drain juice off into a cloth covered ..

Blending cold fruit with juice makes a delicious soup-like treat sure to cool the whole family off. Experiment with these