Learn how to can cranberry juice. First how to prepare homemade juice then easy canning for storing on the shelf. When cranberries come into season, stock up and use them to make your own cranberry juice! Homemade flavor is SO good. Make Cranberry juice Homemade Using Frozen Cranberries Commercially frozen cranberries are typically cleaned and... The post How to Can Cranberry Juice appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

If you are canning these pickled beans, here is a quick tip for packing dilly beans to fit perfectly in your jars. I like to keep my beans full-length when I pack them—it makes the finished jars look neat and well-organized. But sometimes, the beans are just a little too long, and you still need... The post Packing Dilly Beans appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Hey there! Today, I’m reviewing the Ball FreshTech Electric Water Bath Canner. If you’re into water bath canning and looking for a convenient, electric option, this might be worth considering. This is a water bath canner, not a pressure canner. If you are looking for information on the Presto electric pressure canner you can find... The post Ball Electric Water Bath Canner appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Learn How to Dry Apples. Dehydrated apples are perfect for snacking, adding to granola, or rehydrating for recipes like apple pie filling! Wondering about the yield from fresh to dried apples? It typically takes about 6-7 fresh apples to yield a cup of dehydrated apples. Preparing Apples for Dehydration Here are the basic steps to... The post How to Dry Apples appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Here’s a quick guide on the basics of selecting, using, and storing canning jars, lids and rings. This video is a clip taken from our ???‍? Online Canning Course, Canning Basics. Jars come in several sizes. In this short video I’m showing some standard sizes and talk about the lids that fit and how they... The post Guide to Canning Jars, Lids, and Rings appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Freezing tomatoes is a great way to preserve tomatoes for the off-season. However, freezing them as tomato sauce saves space and makes it more convenient to use later.   In this article, I’ll show you how to prepare fresh tomatoes into a sauce for freezing in bags or other freezer containers. Let’s get started! Extended Directions... The post How to Freeze Tomato Sauce appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Freezing tomatoes is a great way to preserve tomatoes for the off-season. However, freezing them as tomato sauce saves space and makes it more convenient to use later.   In this article, I’ll show you how to prepare fresh tomatoes into a sauce for freezing in bags or other freezer containers. Let’s get started! Extended Directions... The post How to Freeze Tomato Sauce appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Fruit butter is a great way to make a sweet spread that doesn’t have quite as much sugar as jam or jelly. It is basically a cooked down version of sauce. No added pectin is used. For instance, applesauce can become apple butter by cooking it a little longer. I’ve made apple, pear, and peach... The post Fruit Butter appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

What to do when you have too many plums? Plum butter of course! You’ve probably heard of apple or pear butter. But what about PLUM butter? Yes, it’s as yummy as it sounds! In this article, you’ll learn how to cook down plum pulp into a thick, spicy fruit butter that’s water bath canned in... The post Plum Butter Recipe: Easy, Delicious, And Made In The Slow Cooker appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

If you’re raising your own animals, hunting wild game, stocking up at the grocery store, or buying bulk meat from a local farmer, freezing meat is one of the most common ways to preserve it for longer periods of time. With proper packaging, your meat will last for many months in the freezer. In this... The post How to Freeze Meat appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more