One thing I love to do in the summer is canning. I don’t have the garden or the trees anymore but, I don’t let that stop me. I used to pick my own produce and fruit on a small acre ranch we lived on just outside of town. I have to say I sometimes miss those days. Filled with hard work but, also packed full of rewards. These days I grab my produce and fruit fresh from the small farms nearby for my canning foods. I am sharing the beginning of a summer series of canning resources you’ll love! Along with the review of Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving and a canning recipe from the book.
When I shop at the fruit stand or farmers market I feel like I’m supporting small farmers and getting the best organic produce and veggies I can find for canning. My grandmother taught me to can. She would come to my first home packed full of small kids and when they napped we got to work. Working on small batches for several days. They are memories that are close to my heart. Back then she passed on a few books she didn’t need to help me with my canning and recipes.
Canning Books: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
Since moving I’ve misplaced some of those books. Luckily for me I recently have had the chance to check out a few new books on canning. Today’s book review I am sharing is Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving 400 delicious and creative recipes for today. I had a booklet by Ball Canning and it’s always been a great resource. I was excited to check out this full size Ball canning book.
After the review is a recipe plus a few more resources, along with some recipes. I’ve tried. Be sure to subscribe to DearCreatives so you don’t miss out on this new summer canning series! I’ll be sharing more canning resources, online classes, books, recipes and more! Along with what I’m canning this season!
Canning Books: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
Canning Book Overview:
When I first opened this book I flipped through the pages of recipes. Hitting the back there is an entire section on the art and science of home food preservation. Covering basics such as headspace, acidity, spoilage, ensuring quality foods, equipment and the processes.
I love the section for problem solving. And a section for purchase vs prepared yield volumes. There is an seven page glossary of terms in the back too. Not only good for the novice canner but, plenty of information for the more experienced canners.
Canning Books: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
There’s 7 comprehensive recipe chapters which include these topics:
Getting Started
Soft Spreads
Fabulous Fruits
Salsa
Relish & Chutney
Condiments
Perfect Pickles
Tomatoes
Pressure Canning
Canning Books: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
Ball Canning Book Recipe:
Blackberries in Framboise
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Infusing the blackberries with a delectable flavor while the cinnamon and nutmeg give it a hint of spice.
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Ingredients
6 cups Blackberries (divided)
Water
2 cups granulated sugar
1 4" cinnamon stick broken into pieces
1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup framboise or other raspberry liqueur
Instructions
(1) In a stainless steel saucepan, place 2 cups of the blackberries. Using a potato masher, crush slightly.
Add 3 tbsp.water.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes.
Strain through a dampened jelly bag or a strainer lined with several layers of dampened cheesecloth set over a glass measure to collect 1/2 cup of the blackberry juice.
(2) Meanwhile prepare canner, jars and lids.
(3) In a large stainless steel saucepan, combine sugar, cinnamon stick pieces, lemon zest, nutmeg and 2 cups water.
Bring to a boil over a medium-high heat stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat and boil gently for 5 minutes.
Strain and return syrup to sauce pan.
Add blackberry juice, remaining blackberries and framboise.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly but, gently so as not to crush blackberries.
(4) Use a slotted spoon, pack hot blackberries into hot jars within a generous 1/2 inch (1cm) from top of jar.
Ladle hot syrup into jar to cover blackberries, leaving 1/2 inch (1cm) headspace.
Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot syrup.
Wipe rims.
Center lid on jar.
Screw band down until resistance is met, then increase to fingertip-tight.
(5) Places jars in canner, ensuring they are completely covered with water.
Bring to a boil and process for 10 minutes.
Remove canner lid. Wait 5 minutes, then remove jars, cool and store.
Notes
For more information see pages 417-418
This is a copyrighted recipe from the book Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving shared with permission from Robert Rose Publishing. Please do not copy and share on your blogs. You can link to the recipe here on the site for your readers to grab a copy for themselves. Thank you!
By Judy Kingry and Lauren Devine Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving
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The book comes hardbound with concealed wire bound pages. There are tips along with variations to many recipes. You will also find pretty images scattered throughout the book but, not an image for each recipe. The canning book was originally published in 2006 with updates in 2012 and now in 2015. Published by Robert Rose. I did receive a copy for reviewing purposes. These are my 100% honest opinions.
To preview another recipe or to purchase visit Amazon: Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving The book is available with Prime Amazon. Rated 4 3/4 stars by 1253 at the time of this publishing.
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