Make and preserve your own homemade Concord grape jelly! Concord grapes have a slightly tart, musky flavor but can be transformed into a delicious grape jelly with a little sweetening. This old-time favorite is sweetened with honey in this recipe. Concord grapes are behind the flavor of grape jelly traditionally used in peanut butter and…
Canning & Preserving
Preserving the harvest by canning, freezing, dehydrating, storing in a root cellar, or other methods.
How to Freeze Peppers
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Got an abundance of peppers from your garden? Whether you have hot chiles or sweet bells, here is how to freeze peppers to enjoy all winter long. Since our growing season is short, I try to leave peppers on the plant as long as I can so they have a chance of ripening fully. Then…
Small Batch Chokecherry Jelly from Foraged Fruit
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This small batch of chokecherry jelly uses only one pound of foraged chokecherries. It is a perfect balance of tart and sweet resulting in a jelly that tastes delicious on homemade bread and pairs well with poultry dishes. The natural range of the common Chokecherry (Prunus virginiana) tree includes much of southern Canada and northern…
How to Harvest and Dry Herbs for Storage
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There are many ways to dry herbs so that you can enjoy them all year. Learn when to harvest and how to dry herbs to preserve their essential oils for the greatest flavor intensity and medicinal properties. There is nothing better than the flavor and aroma of herbs harvested fresh from the garden. I really…
Wild Violet Vinegar Infusion
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It is easy to make your own wild violet blossom vinegar. See how simple it is to infuse vinegar with a subtle violet sweetness and a purple flush of color. I know it is truly spring when the grass turns from brown to green, and I spot the first purple and yellow bursts of color…
Homemade Applesauce for Canning
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A great way to preserve apples when they are in season is to make your own homemade applesauce and can it in a water bath canner. We are blessed with a glorious apple harvest from our trees this year. I am trying to keep up with the harvest and preserve all the apples I can….
Seasoned Tomato Sauce Recipe for Home Canning
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No store bought tomato sauce compares with the flavor of homemade. Capture summer in a jar with this seasoned tomato sauce recipe for home canning. I talk about canning tomato sauce a lot here at Grow a Good Life, especially this year as I faced the challenge of preserving a bumper crop. It seems I…
Canning Green Beans for Food Storage
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String beans are very productive and there are so many varieties to explore. Preserve the harvest bounty by pressure canning green beans for food storage. Home canned green beans are safe, nutritious and good to eat if canned properly. Read on for tips and recipe for canning green beans with a pressure canner. Freshly harvested…
Homemade Crabapple Jelly with No Added Pectin
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Transform the tart flavor of crabapples into a delicious homemade crabapple jelly. Crabapples have enough natural pectin so no additional pectin is needed for this crabapple jelly recipe. One of the fruit trees on the edge of our property is a crabapple tree. These are often planted along with traditional apple trees to help with…
6 Tips to Prepare for Canning Season
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Are you ready for canning season? It can be overwhelming when your vegetable garden harvest comes in all at once. Here are six tips to help you prepare for canning season. One of the delights of summer is the abundance of fresh, organic, homegrown vegetables that are available. The advantage of growing your own garden…
How to Harvest & Preserve Red Raspberry Leaf Tea
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Red raspberry leaf is a delicious herb with a taste similar to green tea. See how to harvest, dehydrate, and brew raspberry leaf tea. Red raspberry leaf tea has been used for centuries as a natural remedy for conditions involving the uterus including pregnancy, childbirth, menstruation, and menopause. See how to harvest and preserve your…