Canning-Freezing

Freezing fresh Strawberries in Sugar is a great way to enjoy Strawberries throughout the year. It’s really quick, easy and a great way to get started in the home preservation of fruits and vegetables. Sadly, local Strawberries are only available for a few weeks each year so, freezing them insures you have a good supply to last for months to come. Give it a try, you’ll love them.

We’re canning and preserving Strawberry Jam today on Taste of Southern. This recipe is one of the best ways to get started in the home canning and preservation of jams and jellies. It’s really easy and produces a treat that the family can enjoy anytime of the year. Only a few special tools are required and you’ll be on your way to making jams and jellies just like grandma did.

You’ll be totally amazed at how much better homemade Pickled Beets taste as opposed to those you buy in the grocery store. Here’s another way we’re “Saving Summer In A Jar,” with our canned pickled beets recipe. Give them a try and taste the difference yourself.

We’re “Saving Summer In A Jar” with this recipe for Blueberry Jam. Talk about easy to make…how about only 3 ingredients to make this quick and easy jam that is just bursting with flavor. Seriously, home canning and food preservation just doesn’t get much easier than this.

Enjoy the taste of fresh peaches all year long with our delicious Peach Jam recipe. Our step-by-step photo instructions will show you just how easy it is to “save summer in a jar” with local peaches fresh from the orchard. Spread this jam on a hot biscuit or some buttered toast and just step back into summer with every bite. Canning jam is easier than you think, and this is a simple and easy recipe perfect for anyone to try.

Follow our step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for this delicious Apple Butter Recipe. This is just another in our Canning 101 series of recipes for preserving our heritage, one jar at a time. Apple Butter is really easy to make despite the fact that it takes a little bit of time to slow cook it to perfection. Your family will love it and, it makes a great gift item for those special folks on your gift giving list.\

Easy to follow, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions on how to make and can Peach Butter. This really simple recipe only calls for sugar and peaches, and is a great way of “Saving Summer In A Jar,” so you can enjoy the delicious taste of peaches all year around. We show you how to make it, and then how to can it, using the water bath process. Printable recipe included.

Follow step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making our Strawberry Syrup. We’ll also show you how to can it using a water bath canning process that’s simple, easy and fun. Saving Summer In A Jar is a great way to enjoy the great taste of Strawberries throughout the year. Use this syrup on pancakes, pound cake, or your favorite Ice Cream. You’re going to love it. Printable recipe included.

REVIEW: Join us, as we try out, and write about, the Ball® FreshTECH™ Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker. We’ll put it through it’s paces as we make Strawberry Jam following the Ball Fresh Preserving Store recipe. Is it all that it claims to be? Worth it’s price? Will it save you time and effort in your home food preservation projects? Let’s take a look and see.

Follow, step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for making Strawberry Jam with the Ball FreshTECH Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker. We love to save summer in a jar, and Strawberries are one of our favorites. We’ll show you just how easy it is to make fresh Strawberry Jam with the Ball Automatic Jam & Jelly Maker in less than 30 minutes, then show you how to water bath process the jars so you can enjoy homemade jam, all year long. Printable recipe included.