How to make and can candied jalapenos.  Chopped peppers as a sweet hot pickled condiment. Yes, you read that right. And they’re so good!  Much like sweet pickles, but spicy and a bit savory all at the same time, these also go by the name “cowboy candy”. No matter what you call it, they’re surprisingly... The post Candied Jalapenos Recipe for Canning appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Blueberry jam is an ol’ favorite, but so many jam or jelly recipes contain so much sugar, it’s hard to taste the fruit. With this low sugar blueberry jam recipe, it’s perfectly sweet, sets up nicely, and the flavor is focused on the blueberry! It is one of the prettiest jams I’ve ever made too.  In... The post Low Sugar BlueBerry Jam appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Canning butternut squash in the pressure canner is safe, as long as you can it in cubes and not mashed. In this pressure canning recipe, you’ll learn how to prepare raw butternut squash, heat it, then pack hot into jars for pressure canning and why you really do need to use a pressure canner. By... The post Learn How to Can Butternut Squash/ Easy Pressure Canning  appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Raspberry currant jam mixes the sweetness of raspberries and deep sour flavor of currants into a delicious, deep red jam! Canning instructions included. And you don’t even need additional pectin to make it, because there’s plenty in the berries already.   In this article, you’ll learn how to prepare currants into a pulp and then combine... The post Canning Raspberry Currant Jam/ No Pectin appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Ever wished you could open a jar of your own homemade chili on a cold winter day? It’s possible when you learn how to can your own chili in jars!   This article will teach you how to can your own chili (chili con carne – with beans and meat). You’ll soak the beans first, then... The post How to Can Chili Con Carne (with meat and beans) appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

When it comes to home canning, what is ‘flat sour’? Ever heard of flat sour? It’s that unappealing off-flavor – think a disagreeably sour or bitter taste of your canned goods.  It can actually happen in either home canned or commercially canned foods. Of course this article is going to deal with flat sour as... The post What is Flat Sour in Home Canning? Causes and Prevention. appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Pressure canners can be intimidating for some or downright scary! Lose the fear and educate yourself on the different brands available, safety features, and how they work with the help of SimplyCanning.com The post Types of Pressure Canners appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

Freeze drying fruit is one of the best ways to preserve it long-term, but how exactly does it work? Learn how to freeze dry fruit the right way to preserve your harvest for the future. I’ve had a freeze drying machine since 2021 and have been testing it out on a variety of different fruits,... The post How to Freeze Dry Fruit: Essential Tips & Tricks appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

If you have a bumper crop of fresh peppers, freeze dry them for later! They’re perfect for adding flavor to soups, stews, and stir fries and have a wonderful texture, even after rehydrating. Learn how to freeze dry peppers properly for perfect peppers every time. The great thing about freeze drying peppers is that you... The post How to Freeze Dry Peppers appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more

If you have an abundance try freeze drying beets! They make the best beet chips, will last a very long time, and are so simple to preserve. Learn everything you need to know about how to freeze dry beets in this tutorial! Although freeze-dried cherries and strawberries get a lot of attention from the freeze-drying... The post How to Freeze Dry Beets appeared first on SimplyCanning ..read more