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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A few months back I wrote here about canning tomatoes. Tomatoes are, I think, one of the easiest items to can and a great starter project for anyone who is curious about trying a canning project on their own. Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. Canning Jars.

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Simple Guide to Canning – Part 3: Step-by-Step Canning Directions

Couponing 101

Heat jars and lids in hot, not boiling, water until ready to use. No matter what type of fruit you are using, your ratios are the same. For raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries crush one layer at a time using a potato masher. For our recipe today we will be using strawberries. Step 2 – Prepare Your Fruit. 6 2/3 cups.

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Simple Guide to Canning – Part 2: Terminology and Supplies

Couponing 101

If you have been seriously considering canning, you probably have poked around a few websites and maybe even checked out a book or two from the library. While canning is a science , and you do have to follow certain steps in order to have a final product that is both delicious and safe to consume, it does not have to be overwhelming.

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Simple Guide to Canning – Part 4: Fruit and Pectin

Couponing 101

The boxes of Ball Pectin & SureGel have always had a direction sheet inside of them that would tell you how much fruit you need to prepare for a batch of jam using the entire box of pectin. use only with blueberries, peaches, and sweet cherries) 1 Tbsp 1 Tbsp. Helpful Resources: Ball Blue Book Guide to Canning and Preserving.

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Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1

Couponing 101

For the past 10 years, I have been making my own jams, jellies, pickles, salsas, and sauces and canning them. Beyond the basic fruit jams and jellies, you can get into the more “gourmet” variety of things, using the exact same skills and basic know how. The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget.

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Amazon: Instant Pot Max 6-Qt Multi-use Electric Pressure Cooker $75 (Reg $150)

For the Mommas

Amazon: Instant Pot Max 6-Qt Multi-use Electric Pressure Cooker $75 (Reg $150). Amazon: Instant Pot Max 6-Qt Multi-use Electric Pressure Cooker $75 (Reg $150). Amazon has Instant Pot Max 6-Qt Multi-use Electric Pressure Cooker for $75 (Reg $150) with free shipping.

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Pur Mason Regular Mouth Mason Jar 16 oz 12 pk $6.99 (reg. $11.99) at Ace Hardware!

Living Rich with Coupons

Pint size Mason jars are good for canning food for a smaller family or to use for decorating, gift-giving and serving. Get Pur Mason Regular Mouth Mason Jar 16 oz 12 pk $6.99 (reg. 11.99) at Ace Hardware! Sign up for Ace Reward members. It’s FREE to join! Read More