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Apple Butter

07:43, Thursday, November 6, 2008 .. Posted in Canning Recipes .. 0 comments .. Link

Here's the recipe that I'm using for Apple Butter. I'll let you know how it turns out!

Canned Pinto/Burrito Beans

05:39, Thursday, November 6, 2008 .. Posted in Canning Recipes .. 5 comments .. Link

Soak 5 pounds of pinto beans overnight. rinse with clean water and cover. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes. Then proceed with the recipe(s). Yield is 14 quarts; 7 quarts of each kind.

Canned Burrito Beans
In each of seven washed, hot quart jars, add:
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 Tbsp chopped onions
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp black pepper, garlic powder AND sugar
1/8 tsp oregano
2 1/2 cups soaked pinto beans

Fill with hot water to 1" headspace. Cap securely with two piece lids. Shake well to distribute spices. Process in pressure canner for 90 minutes at 10 pounds. Release pressure and carefully move the jars to a folded towel to cool. Remove rings and let cool overnight.

Canned Pinto Beans
In each of seven washed, hot quart jars, add:
1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp tomato sauce
1 tsp dried onion AND salt
scant 1/8 tsp garlic powder
heaping 1/2 Tbsp diced green chilis
2 1/2 cup soaked pinto beans

Fill with hot water to 1" headspace. Cap securely with two piece lids. Shake well to distribute spices. Process in pressure canner for 90 minutes at 10 pounds. Release pressure and carefully move the jars to a folded towel to cool. Remove rings and let cool overnight.

Apple Marmalade

09:30, Tuesday, October 21, 2008 .. Posted in Canning Recipes .. 2 comments .. Link

Another recipe on my 'to try' list. I've got apples right now, so it's likely to be tomorrow's project. If it turns out yummy, I'll make a double batch!

*Updated: I did make this recipe (doubled) today. It was quite easy to make, though peeling and coring are not my favorite past times. It received an enthusiastic thumbs up from all the children...and my husband. That's saying a lot!

Apple Marmalade

6 cups peeled, cored and sliced apples
1 cup water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 (57 g) package fruit pectin
4 cups white sugar
1 lemon, sliced thin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a large stainless or enamel stock pot combine the apples, water and lemon juice. Cover and boil gently for 15 minutes, stirring 3 or 4 times to prevent sticking. Stir in fruit pectin. Bring to a full boil, stirring constantly. Add sugar, lemon slices and cinnamon. Return to a full boil and boil hard for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and ladle into clean hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Process in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.

Yield: 6 half-pints

Carrot Cake Jam

06:55, Tuesday, October 21, 2008 .. Posted in Canning Recipes .. 0 comments .. Link

Here's another recipe I haven't yet tried, but want to. Doesn't it sound interesting?

Carrot Cake Jam
1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
1 1/2 cups peeled chopped pears
1 (14 ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon clove
6 1/2 cups sugar
1 (3 ounce) certo liquid pectin

Mix everything BUT sugar and pectin in pan.
Bring to a boil.
Bring down to a simmer for 20 minutes, stirring every once in while.
Add pectin and bring to a boil.
Add sugar bring to a rolling boil.
Take off heat.
Fill hot sterile jars.
Put lids on.
Water bath for 10 minutes

Yield:6 1/2 pints

Christmas Scent

07:15, Friday, October 17, 2008 .. Posted in Canning Recipes .. 0 comments .. Link

Wouldn't this be great to give (and receive) this Christmas?

Christmas Scent
2-4 tablespoons cloves (whole) (optional)
2-4 cinnamon sticks
4 bay leaves
1/2 orange, sliced
1/2 lemon, sliced Add orange and lemon slices to dry mixture of spices. Put in a small sauce pan with 4 cups of water. Simmer on low to release the fragrance.

TO GIVE AS A GIFT: Put ingredients in a decorative jar. Add enough water to fill jar. Add a few drops of red food coloring. Close securely and give with a small gift tag explaining how to use it. Store in refrigerator when not in use, to prevent molding. Can be simmered over and over again! Note, I prefer to use the lesser amount of cloves so that they don't overwhelm the other fragrances.

Yield: 1 jar

Cinnamon Apple Jelly

07:06, Friday, October 17, 2008 .. Posted in Canning Recipes .. 2 comments .. Link

I haven't yet made this, but it's one I'll be making soon! I found this recipe on Recipezaar.

Cinnamon Apple Jelly

4 cups apple juice
1/2 cup red hot candies
1 (1 3/4 ounce) package fruit pectin
4 1/2 cups sugar

Combine juice, candy and pectin in a large pot. Bring to a full boil over high heat, stirring constantly. Stir in sugar. Return to a full boil. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Skim off foam and any unmelted candy. Pour hot liquid into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Adjust lids. Process for 5 minutes in boiling water bath.

Yield:3 pints

Spiced Plum Butter

06:19, Sunday, October 12, 2008 .. Posted in Canning Recipes .. 1 comments .. Link

I made this recipe (doubled) yesterday. It's wonderful! I'm making another double batch today, as a matter of fact.

Spiced Plum Butter
4 lbs plums, quartered
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground allspice
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 c sugar
3/4 c orange juice

Combine juice & plums In a large saucepan or Dutch oven.
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, & let simmer 30 minutes or until tender.
Place plum mixture in a mixer or food processor/blender; process until smooth.
Press pureed mixture through a fine sieve over a bowl; discard solids.
Combine plum mixture, sugar, & remaining ingredients in pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 1 hr or until thick, stirring frequently. Cool. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 months.

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