Small batch canning

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you had time during the garden harvest to can all day, every day? When you see super awesome deals on produce at the store, you could purchase them and can them right away when you get home?You don't have that kind of time? Me neither.A lot of people ask how

Small batch canning is an easy introduction to the world of jam, jelly, pickles and salsa. Learn the Pros and Cons of Small Batch Canning to see if it's right for you #canning #homesteading #smallbatchcanning #waterbathcanning #preserving #foodpreservat

Discover small batch canning! Perfect for solo canners, cooking for two, or thoughtful gifts. Scale down recipes & maintain safety.

What? I have MORE tomatoes ripening? I've done just about everything with my garden tomatoes - even turning the green ones into Spicy Mustard Relish - so...what matches mustard? KETCHUP! I decided...

Turn ugly, un-peelable apples into delicious homemade applesauce

Pin It Now! OH BOY Flavored Sugar! This is one of those "Have to make this" recipes so that "I can make That" recipes (come back tomorrow to see an AMAZING Grown Up Orange Sugar Cookie). The Oils in the Orange Zest mix and combine with the Sugar and you have a whole better than the two parts. Simple to make and a delicious inexpensive giftable item for the brother (and sister) cooks in your life that deserve a little something something extra. In the spirit of my "52 Small Batch Canning…

At IFBC last month I had what I would classify as an epiphany. When I go to blogger conferences, I never know what I will come home with for inspiration. I don’t go to them for learning reall…

Pin It Now! Oh Boy do I love making my own pickles! And for good reason. I get to adjust not only the seasonings, but also I get to make them about twice as thick as the store bought ones. I like to bite into a sandwich and have that extra crunch of a good pickle slice! This is my favorite pickle recipe. Not as sweet as a Bread and Butter Pickle, but sweeter and less herbal than a Dill Pickle. It does take a while to make, with an over night soak in the pickling mixture. But no extra hands…

If you're looking for a simple, no-fuss recipe to make jam for your family, you've come to the right place! This fresh or frozen fruit

Kiwi Jam ⋆ Vintage Mountain Homestead

You don't need to wait until you have 20 pounds of tomatoes to make up some garden fresh sauce! Check out this great small batch fresh tomato sauce

No need to spend days in the kitchen or fill your entire pantry with jars--canning is just as fun and useful when done in small batches. Learn how from Dana Zucker.

I love to can and I've been wanting to get my supplies out and can something but I had no idea what. So, I drove to the local produce sto...

Transform your garden-fresh carrots into a tangy delight with this easy dill and garlic pickle recipe. Perfect for snacking or adding a zesty crunch to your meals, these homemade pickles are infused with aromatic dill and robust garlic flavors. Whether you're a seasoned canner or a beginner, this simple recipe will have you savoring the taste of summer all year round. Embrace the art of pickling and enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite.

Pin It Now! OH MY OH MY!!! I love this relish. World's best??? Well, who's to know but I would stack this up against any I have tasted. the flavors are bold, with a mix of not only the pickled cucumbers but peppers, spices and much more. Plenty of sugar to get that sweet pickle taste and really stands out as something special! This is a bit time consuming. You need to let the cucumbers leech out most of their moisture before you pickle. This way you will get some bite to the relish. Just a…

Small Batch Canned Pickled Red Onions

Even if you have just a few pounds of cucumbers from the farmer’s market or your garden, here is a recipe to make a delicious dill relish for all your summer foods. The balance between the di…

If you don't have a ton of apples at your disposal, make a quick trip to the store and get ready to make up some yummy apple pie filling.

When I first started canning, I made huge batches of jam. Between the cleaning, peeling and chopping, I’d be dripping with sweat and every inch of my kitchen would be covered in sticky fruit residue. Despite the fact that each jamming session took hours and hours, I did it that way because that’s just how I thought canning was supposed to be.