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Canning is a very nostalgic act for me. I grew up watching my family can jams, peaches, pears and salsa. My favourite was the raspberry jam and the little wedges of preserved fruit we mixed into puddings in January. My grandma, who had her own full pantry, also canned a mean Saskatoon berry sauce for waffles. This winter we've already stocked away dozens of cans of peaches, peach jam, apple sauce and salsa verde. When my mom visited in August she added raspberry jam to the mix.
Each year as I pull out my own jars, I'm struck by how intimidating canning is for people who didn't grow up in a Family Who Cans. I know a few people who make freezer jams but I can count my fellow canners on one hand.
If you've ever thought of canning but are intimidated by what seems like a complicated process, rest assured that it's far easier than it looks. All you need is a cookbook, which can be found at the library or your local bookstore. Now is the season to start canning applesauce, apple butters and salsa. Check out the quick how-to video below from Ball (as in Ball Blue canning jars) to get an idea of the process. I bought a kit similar to the one they are advertising at my local Canadian Tire. If you're looking for inspiration, Bernardin (as in Bernardin canning jars) has loads of recipes on their website. Another great source for ideas is the Well Preserved blog which just covered tomato sauce canning.
Each year as I pull out my own jars, I'm struck by how intimidating canning is for people who didn't grow up in a Family Who Cans. I know a few people who make freezer jams but I can count my fellow canners on one hand.
If you've ever thought of canning but are intimidated by what seems like a complicated process, rest assured that it's far easier than it looks. All you need is a cookbook, which can be found at the library or your local bookstore. Now is the season to start canning applesauce, apple butters and salsa. Check out the quick how-to video below from Ball (as in Ball Blue canning jars) to get an idea of the process. I bought a kit similar to the one they are advertising at my local Canadian Tire. If you're looking for inspiration, Bernardin (as in Bernardin canning jars) has loads of recipes on their website. Another great source for ideas is the Well Preserved blog which just covered tomato sauce canning.
Happy canning!
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