As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. The ball blue book recommends that you skim it, so thats what i do. Kids of all ages will love this delicious homemade applesauce for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Process jars in a boiling water preserver for 20 minutes, adjusting for. Apple butter is really easy to make despite the fact that it takes a little bit of time to slow cook it to perfection. Canning plum sauce recipe for a delicious way to use plums. This recipe shows you how to can the apple sauce, store it in the fridge or freezer, and how to make sweet applesauce that is natural and without added sugar or chemicals. I processed them an extra 510 minutes and am wondering if you think they are ok.
Canning applesauce how to can applesauce step by step. In step 4, add 4 tsp 20 ml ground spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg or allspice, to the sauce with the sugar and lemon juice. I found the top now and will be using it in the future. When i did the water bath i did everything by the book, ball blue book. There are no instructions for this in the ball blue book by the way, if you go to that link, make sure you check out paul nolls korean war stories. Blue, mackerel, salmon, steelhead, trout, and other fatty fish clams whole or minced crab tuna. This recipe could also be easily adapted for freezer storage. This recipe is taken and adapted from the ball blue book guide to. All the tips, tricks, and detailed instructions you need for canning applesauce at home with a water bath canner. In a large covered pot, add apples and just enough water to prevent sticking. The first thing a beginner needs to do is buy a good canning book the ball blue book is excellent for beginners and advanced canners alike.
The ball blue book guide to preserving calls for water bath canning applesauce for 15 minutes for pints and 20 minutes for quarts. Ladle hot applesauce into hot jars leaving 12 inch 1. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed. But, i didnt cover the canner when i processed them. I should make it clear that rawpacking applesauce when canning is pretty much unheard of. The ball blue book is one of the two main books in the accepted american canon of home canning the other being the usda complete guide. Im not going to go into detail about how exactly to can. Makes about 6 8 oz halfpint or 3 16 oz pint apple butter is an excellent accompaniment for roast pork or a wonderful substitute for jam or jelly on your morning toast.
Easy nopeel canned applesauce with a blender passionate. Cook apples with just enough water so they dont stick. Cook apples in small amount of water until applesauce consistency. How to can applesauce stewed apples the kiwi country girl. If you follow their directions you can be sure that.
The university of georgia cooperative extension has now published a 6th edition of its popular book, so easy to preserve. National center for home food preservation usda publications. Air bubbles in finished products how to check that your seal is good how to get rid of canned goods gone bad. Both the ball blue book 2014 and the ball bernardin complete book call for both pints and quarts. You think making and canning your own homemade applesauce is difficult or. We have a pressure canner and weve been busy this summer canning applesauce, pears, salsa, grape juice and lots more, but i love the idea of doing broth.
The applesauce will taste much better than anything youve ever had from a store without adding. Ordering information is available on the so easy to preserve website. Home canned applesauce also has another unexpected advantage. Although i wouldnt go as far as saying that i do feel the blue book is an excellent resource for canners especially if you are just starting out.
Buy a cheap copy of ball blue book of preserving by ball corporation. This is just another in our canning 101 series of recipes for preserving our heritage, one jar at a time. Canning applesauce with simple stepbystep instructions. I dont even add cinnamon to mine because it can always be added after it is served and applesauce in its purest form is best in baking. I will do the drawing next wednesday april 28th and there are a couple different ways for you to enter.
The recipe for a sweet gift is easier than you think. This book teaches you everything you need to know about canning and preserving, highacid. Pineapples, peaches, pears and apples may also show a blue, red or pink color change after canning. Some adjustments will need to be made based on altitude. Place jar rack into water bath canner, set jars in the canner, add water, and.
A step by step tutorial showing you exactly how to bottle or can homemade applesauce or stewed apples the perfect way to preserve the apple harvest. Even though ive been canning for over a decade, i still reference it every single canning. When canning applesauce, you may process in a water bath canner. Prepare your jars and lids by washing in warm, soapy water and rinsing thoroughly.
The secrets to canning apple sauce a taste of fall. My applesauce recipe is from the ball blue book, which is an excellent canning resource for people at all levels of experience. I recently was water bath canning and processed pickles and jalapenos. You will need 3 to 312 pounds per quart of applesauce. My 20 lb box apples cooked down into enough applesauce to pour into 5 quart jars, so thats how many jars i. Chapters include preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. I recently answered a question in a canning group as to why the ball blue book and the ball website have different recipes for making applesauce. Making applesauce with a variety of sweet apples will add the depth of flavor that you are looking for, without adding any sugar. How to can with a water bath canner the prairie homestead. Ball blue book the guide to home canning and freezing ball corporation on. Ladle hot applesauce into hot jars leaving 12 inch headspace. Ball blue book guide to preserving everything you need to know about canning, freezing, and dehydrating with great recipes, too. Its a delicious condiment to have in your pantry as its tasty on a number of meats and seafood.
The ball blue book is your complete guide to home canning and preserving. But you are more than welcome to water bath them if you wish, and according to the experts ball blue book you should. Homemade applesauce and my canning addiction write on, jana. Adobe reader 10 or a higher version is needed for proper viewing and printing of the usda canning guide files. It is so quick and easy to make loads of it with hardly any effort. How to can homemade stock or broth the prairie homestead. When the applesauce is done, if you are going to be canning it you will need to get your jars and lids ready for processing.
Homemade skinson applesauce to freeze also see comment left october 2014 at pm for info on baking rather than boiling skinson applesauce to freeze, can, and share a way to garden applesauce with peel canning recipe pink applesauce, the easy way a way to garden organic gardening and landscaping howto from margaret roach. Has anyone ever used the juice leftover from making applesauce. See our toprated recipes for ball blue book apple butter. If you can anything, you must have a copy of the ball blue book. How to can applesauce the easiest way in the world. Beginners guide to water bath canning a modern homestead. Easy, delicious and healthy ball blue book apple butter recipe from sparkrecipes. While not 100% necessary, this book is an amazing resource for tried and true, timetested canning recipes. Follow our stepbystep, photo illustrated instructions for this delicious apple butter recipe. I used the method in the ball blue book of preserving affiliate link and it worked so well. Pair a classic cookie mix inspired by yankee candle frosty gingerbread. You can also run them through a cycle in the dishwasher, but my dishwasher always seems to be full according to the ball blue book, they need to be heated for at least 10 minutes, completely submerged. It looks like you just boil apples in water and use the leftover waterjuice to can as juice.
The ball blue book is just a canning book with over 500 recipes. Canning applesauce i think i have perfected my method of making applesauce. Also, avoid storing canned food near heat sources such as a furnace, water heater, hot water or sunny areas. The only adjustment i ever make to this recipe is that i add lemon juice to taste if i want it to be more tart. Both the ball blue book 2014 and the ball bernardin complete book call for both pints and quarts halflitres and litres to be processed waterbath and steaming canning for 20 minutes, whereas the usda, so easy to preserve, and the presto canner manual call for only 15 minutes processing for the pints half. All 8 links below make up the electronic version of the usda canning guide. How to make homemade canned pineapple pick your own. An average of 21 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts. Homemade applesauce for canning this post may contain affiliate links, which means that i may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. Usda publications usda complete guide to home canning, 2015 revision. It is considered by some to be the only book you need on canning. Applesauce for canning recipe canning recipes, food. It was recently completely revised and released the end.
Ball blue book the guide to home canning and freezing. The ball blue book provides recipes and procedures for water bathed home preserves, as well as basic procedures and some recipes for pressure canning. I made apple butter today using the recipe out of the ball blue book page30. And dont think of throwing those granny smith apples in the mix although we all love to bake with these, they need to stay out of the applesauce mixture. Let them cool completely and then turn them right side up. Sit down together as a family and have a bowl of applesauce, or use the sauce on top of your german puff pancakes, french toast, and waffles. Ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes various on. Fresh rhubarb, oranges, raisins, ginger, and allspice give this chutney an elevated finish. Homemade applesauce is easy to make with these fully illustrated, complete, simple recipe and directions. Process jars in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes, adjusting for altitude. The ball blue book of preserving was my road map and id like to share one with one of you its chock full of colored pictures, step by step instructions for both water bath and pressure canning, and lots of recipes. Before canning, pour all of your sauce into one giant pot and stir. Both the ball blue book 2014 and the ball bernardin complete book call for both pints and quarts halflitres and litres to be processed waterbath and steaming canning for 20 minutes, whereas the usda, so easy to preserve, and the presto canner manual call for only 15 minutes processing for the pints halflitres, 20 minutes for the quarts litres. Once apples are soft, puree using a food processor, food mill, or immersion blender.
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