If you can anything, you must have a copy of the ball blue book. When i did the water bath i did everything by the book, ball blue book. Buy a cheap copy of ball blue book of preserving by ball corporation. Ball blue book the guide to home canning and freezing ball corporation on. Home canned applesauce also has another unexpected advantage. I found the top now and will be using it in the future. Pair a classic cookie mix inspired by yankee candle frosty gingerbread. 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. 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. 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. Its a delicious condiment to have in your pantry as its tasty on a number of meats and seafood. Ordering information is available on the so easy to preserve website.
It looks like you just boil apples in water and use the leftover waterjuice to can as juice. This recipe could also be easily adapted for freezer storage. Easy, delicious and healthy ball blue book apple butter recipe from sparkrecipes. Fresh rhubarb, oranges, raisins, ginger, and allspice give this chutney an elevated finish.
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. I recently was water bath canning and processed pickles and jalapenos. Canning plum sauce recipe for a delicious way to use plums. An average of 21 pounds is needed per canner load of 7 quarts. Both the ball blue book 2014 and the ball bernardin complete book call for both pints and quarts. Kids of all ages will love this delicious homemade applesauce for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Cook apples with just enough water so they dont stick. The ball blue book is just a canning book with over 500 recipes. My 20 lb box apples cooked down into enough applesauce to pour into 5 quart jars, so thats how many jars i. I cook mostly vegetarian and we do the veggie scraps in the freezer for.
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. Follow our stepbystep, photo illustrated instructions for this delicious apple butter recipe. I made apple butter today using the recipe out of the ball blue book page30. Homemade applesauce and my canning addiction write on, jana. 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.
The ball blue book recommends that you skim it, so thats what i do. Making applesauce with a variety of sweet apples will add the depth of flavor that you are looking for, without adding any sugar. Blue, mackerel, salmon, steelhead, trout, and other fatty fish clams whole or minced crab tuna. See our toprated recipes for ball blue book apple butter. Process jars in a boiling water preserver for 20 minutes, adjusting for. This recipe is taken and adapted from the ball blue book guide to. Ladle hot applesauce into hot jars leaving 12 inch 1.
Place jar rack into water bath canner, set jars in the canner, add water, and. Canning applesauce with simple stepbystep instructions. 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. How to can applesauce stewed apples the kiwi country girl.
I will do the drawing next wednesday april 28th and there are a couple different ways for you to enter. Cook apples in small amount of water until applesauce consistency. 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. 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. Process jars in a boiling water canner for 20 minutes, adjusting for altitude. 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. The ball blue book is your complete guide to home canning and preserving. I used the method in the ball blue book of preserving affiliate link and it worked so well. The applesauce will taste much better than anything youve ever had from a store without adding.
The recipe for a sweet gift is easier than you think. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed. 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. When canning applesauce, you may process in a water bath canner.
You think making and canning your own homemade applesauce is difficult or. All the tips, tricks, and detailed instructions you need for canning applesauce at home with a water bath canner. How to make homemade canned pineapple pick your own. Pineapples, peaches, pears and apples may also show a blue, red or pink color change after canning. Let them cool completely and then turn them right side up. When canning with the water bath technique, the jars first must be sterilized.
In a large covered pot, add apples and just enough water to prevent sticking. 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. Full of ripe peaches and toasted almonds, this jam is packed with lots of flavor. Air bubbles in finished products how to check that your seal is good how to get rid of canned goods gone bad. Ball blue book the guide to home canning and freezing. I canned my blueberry applesauce, so the directions below are for canning. If you follow their directions you can be sure that. My applesauce recipe is from the ball blue book, which is an excellent canning resource for people at all levels of experience. The university of georgia cooperative extension has now published a 6th edition of its popular book, so easy to preserve. This is the result of natural chemical changes that sometimes occur as fruits are heated. This is just another in our canning 101 series of recipes for preserving our heritage, one jar at a time.
I should make it clear that rawpacking applesauce when canning is pretty much unheard of. While not 100% necessary, this book is an amazing resource for tried and true, timetested canning recipes. Ball blue book of canning and preserving recipes various on. How to can with a water bath canner the prairie homestead. Canning applesauce i think i have perfected my method of making applesauce. You will need 3 to 312 pounds per quart of applesauce. National center for home food preservation usda publications. It was recently completely revised and released the end. Apple butter is really easy to make despite the fact that it takes a little bit of time to slow cook it to perfection. 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. It is so quick and easy to make loads of it with hardly any effort.
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. Canning applesauce is a great way to preserve your apples for the winter. Also, avoid storing canned food near heat sources such as a furnace, water heater, hot water or sunny areas. I processed them an extra 510 minutes and am wondering if you think they are ok. It is considered by some to be the only book you need on canning. I have found these to be extremely helpful resources when canning. Canning applesauce how to can applesauce step by step. Ladle hot applesauce into hot jars leaving 12 inch headspace. As an amazon associate i earn from qualifying purchases. All 8 links below make up the electronic version of the usda canning guide. 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. 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. Beginners guide to water bath canning a modern homestead.
The ball blue book guide to preserving calls for water bath canning applesauce for 15 minutes for pints and 20 minutes for quarts. Adobe reader 10 or a higher version is needed for proper viewing and printing of the usda canning guide files. Homemade applesauce is easy to make with these fully illustrated, complete, simple recipe and directions. 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. Usda publications usda complete guide to home canning, 2015 revision. 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. Easy nopeel canned applesauce with a blender passionate. How to can applesauce the easiest way in the world. The secrets to canning apple sauce a taste of fall. Once apples are soft, puree using a food processor, food mill, or immersion blender. This book teaches you everything you need to know about canning and preserving, highacid.
Even though ive been canning for over a decade, i still reference it every single canning. Some adjustments will need to be made based on altitude. Chapters include preserving food, canning, pickled products, sweet spreads and syrups, freezing and drying. Prepare your jars and lids by washing in warm, soapy water and rinsing thoroughly.
Applesauce for canning recipe canning recipes, food. 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. 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. But, i didnt cover the canner when i processed them. Has anyone ever used the juice leftover from making applesauce. The ball blue book provides recipes and procedures for water bathed home preserves, as well as basic procedures and some recipes for pressure canning. 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. But you are more than welcome to water bath them if you wish, and according to the experts ball blue book you should. Ball blue book guide to preserving everything you need to know about canning, freezing, and dehydrating with great recipes, too. How to can homemade stock or broth the prairie homestead. Before canning, pour all of your sauce into one giant pot and stir.
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