Pressure Canning: Canning Part II

Pressure canning is the best method of canning low acid foods. Canning is one of the past and present activities that is done during Lammas-First Harvest. It entails preserving the bounty of summer so it may be enjoyed and shared during the long winter mooths ahead. That is as true now as it was … Continue reading Pressure Canning: Canning Part II

Jelly Making

Tips for Making Great Jelly Jelly generally use the whole fruit, including the peel and core which contain a lot of pectin, the natural sugar within a fruit to make it jell. When making jelly, use open stainless-steel cookware and add only the amount of water called for by the recipe. Cover, bring to boil … Continue reading Jelly Making

Lammas, First Harvest Activities: Part 1

Lammas,First Harvest Activities, Canning Using the Boiling Water Method For some people canning season begins with planting a garden. For others it begins with a visit to the local farmers market. Whichever source for fresh produce you use canning is an excellent way to make sure that your family has the freshest food possible even … Continue reading Lammas, First Harvest Activities: Part 1