Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving

Tamra

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Back at it again with the Ball Bible. 😁 This time it‘s pickled grape tomatoes. I haven‘t tried them yet. 🤞🏾

jewright I‘m interested to know if you like them! 3y

Tamra @jewright I will try to remember to let you know! 3y

Copwithabook Yum! 3y

LeahBergen They look gorgeous! 3y

cathysaid I feel like you need my address 😍😍 3y

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Tamra

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My first attempt at canning - strawberry jam! I‘m crossing my fingers it sets. It is a low sugar version (fruitier taste) and I‘ve heard they are looser jams. 🤞🏾 I followed the instructions in the Blue Bible, except I forgot to debubble. 😬

ravenlee I had a batch of strawberry jam that never set (years ago, I‘ve only done it a couple times), and I threw them in the freezer and had lovely waffle toppings for months. I hope yours works, either way! 4y

Tamra @ravenlee yes, I figure at the very least we‘ll have strawberry sauce! 4y

BarbaraTheBibliophage You should be fine even without the debubble. Fingers crossed!! 4y

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Leftcoastzen That‘s a lot of work , I used to can with my grandma, never bold enough to do it on my own!👏 4y

jewright Did it sheet? I don‘t know if the canning books talk about it, but sheeting is the key. 4y

SamAnne Worse case, you can always use it as syrup! Canning becomes second nature. It is a good audio book activity! 4y

Cathythoughts Nice work 👍🏻looks great. Strawberry jam ❤️😋 4y

Tamra @jewright yes, I believe it did. I tested it on a cold plate. 😊 4y

Tamra @SamAnne yes, indeed! 4y

Tamra @Leftcoastzen I think it takes a bit of practice, like anything. But it‘s fun to have a challenge by choice. 🙂 4y

Tamra @Cathythoughts thank you! It‘s quite tasty. Next up something with rhubarb. I saw a recipe with rhubarb and orange juice. 4y

Tamra @BarbaraTheBibliophage the leftover jam I put in the fridge is fine texture wise and very tasty. 😋 4y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Tamra Woo hoo!! My parents did a lot of pressure cooker canning (in the 70s) but always kicked me out of the kitchen for safety. I taught myself with that book several years ago. So I‘m proof it can be done—and now so are you! (edited) 4y

Tamra @BarbaraTheBibliophage the 70s....fondu, pressure canning, Electric Company, bell bottoms! 😂 The music was fantastic. 4y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Tamra Platform shoes!! And yes, the music ... so fun! 4y

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Quirkybookworm

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This is the part where I‘m glad I don‘t have a hubby because he‘ll say I already have one! The one one the left, I bought it in 2009. I used it constantly where there‘s a torn area from wear and tear from my thumb. Now, on the right, it‘s same thing, just updated version with a gorgeous cover. The reason reason why I bought the new one? Cause it‘s to sit there pretty...

FerFer Book lover logic! I‘ve done the same! 😊 6y

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Quirkybookworm

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Am done for the day! Strawberry syrup and apricot preserves. BBQ dinner with family. Will do apricot butter tomorrow after work. Happy 4th, Littens! ❤️❤️

Metaphoric I adore Apricot Preserves. 6y

Twinb99 I honestly love any type of preserves. 6y

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Mariliel

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Evening reading, in preparation for a weekend of cooking and putting up food for the fall.

ScrappyMags My mom and I just did a bushel of tomatoes 👍🏼 8y

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BarbaraTheBibliophage

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#UniqueFact #2: I taught myself (using a book not YouTube!) how to can a few years ago. I remember my parents canning the garden harvest every year, and wanted to learn. Today I made ketchup. It's so much tastier than store bought, but it sure is time-consuming! #augustphotochallenge #augustofpages

subwayreads That is awesome!! I went through a six month phase of not eating anything "processed" - I made my own yogurt and jams and such. I didn't eat ketchup the whole time because it did look too time consuming. I did do mustard though! 8y

CherylDeFranceschi Awesome! 8y

Melkyl I like to make jams and can them. It takes me back to spending time with my grandma. 8y

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BarbaraTheBibliophage @subwayreads I'm not quite that ambitious with yogurts. But I'm planning some wonderful jams to give at Christmas. I'd love to make mustard - is it hard? 8y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Melwilk Yes exactly! I'm trying to get and keep my grandkids involves in cooking and canning. My daughter-in-law and I made pickles recently. It's so much fun! 8y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Skiles Hahaha! 😃 8y

megt That looks delicious! 8y

LeahBergen Yum! 8y

Autumn What a great skill to have! 8y

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JLsBibliomania

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Bounty from Week 10 of the CSA
Older son & I went blackberry & raspberry picking this weekend. Was too busy making jam, triple berry clafoutis & blackberry coffee cake to read much.

I recommend the Ball "Blue Book" to anyone just starting out making jam. You don't need specialized gear, just 2 large pots, a ladle, a sturdy pair of tongs & SOMETHING to keep the jars off the bottom of the pot (a clean wash cloth works)

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BarbaraTheBibliophage

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This is my absolute go-to book for canning! Nothing better. Headed to my DIL's today to make pickles. Her first time! 😎

BarbaraTheBibliophage See Litsy I do something other than just read. Really. Really. 😜 8y

Chessa Fun! I looooove homemade pickles. 8y

PurpleyPumpkin Thanks for the recommendation @BarbaraTheBibliophage! I've been looking for a good reference book like this for a while. 👍🏼 8y

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Nebklvr Hard work but tasty results! 8y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @PurpleyPumpkin The people who make Ball jars are definitely the most tried and true resource. They update their recipes often so try to get the latest edition. Have fun! 8y

PurpleyPumpkin @BarbaraTheBibliophage Excelllent, thanks for the tip. And have fun today! 8y

Lindy Making pickles together sounds like a great plan. Enjoy your day! 8y

Gezemice Have fun! Used to do it when I was a kid. 8y

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