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Preserving Foods: Green, Italian or Wax Beans (SP 50-445)

Green beans are often a family favorite. For consumption year-round, they can be preserved by canning, freezing, drying and pickling. For best results, select young, tender beans that are free from blemishes.

Nellie Oehler | Feb 2015 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Herbs and Vegetables in Oil (SP 50-701)

It’s important to keep food safety in mind when storing herbs or vegetables such as garlic, mushrooms and chili peppers in oil. The combination of these low-acid foods and oil create an environment for deadly bacteria.

Carolyn Raab, PhD., R.D, Margy Woodburn, Ph.D. | Feb 2015 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Preserving Foods: Apples (SP 50-446)

Apples lend themselves to preserving whether they're canned, frozen, dried or made into jelly or butter. Here's a how-to guide with recipes for apple sauce, spiced apple rings, apple butter and more.

Nellie Oehler | Feb 2015 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Canned Lemon Curd (SP 50-922)

Think of lemon curd as the citrus cousin of other fruit jams. It's creamy, tangy and enhances what it touches — cakes, scones, tarts and pastries. All you need to make it are lemons, juice, eggs, butter and sugar.

Nellie Oehler | Feb 2015 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Can homemade Nutella be canned?

Q: Can homemade Nutella be canned?

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Preserving Pears (SP 50-678)

All varieties of pears are good candidates for preserving, but some are better than others for specific uses. Pears are best canned, dried, or made into butters, relishes and chutneys. Freezing pears isn't recommended.

Nellie Oehler | Nov 2014 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Fruit jam separating?

Q: Jam separates, fruit goes to top and stays there-what am I doing wrong?

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Salsa Recipes for Canning

This popular publication has been updated with 5 new scrumptious-yet-simple salsa recipes and enough approved variations to please even the pickiest salsa makers. We've added detail on key ingredients and safety ...

Lizann Powers-Hammond | Jun 2014 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)

Preserving Dried Beans (SP 50-955)

Dried beans are inexpensive and nutritious, and canning them at home ensures a year-round supply. Here's a how-to guide for canning beans along with recipes for baked beans, beans with tomato or molasses sauce, and bean soup.

Nellie Oehler | Apr 2014 | Article Peer reviewed (Gray level)

Canning Smoked Fish at Home

This bulletin gives instructions for lightly smoking fish in preparation for canning and for the canning process itself. Fully smoked fish, in contrast, is too dry and strongly flavored after canning.

Barbara Rasco, Carolyn A. Raab, Sandra M. McCurdy | Feb 2014 | Extension Catalog publication Peer reviewed (Orange level)