Hi Achternaam,

I was gone on vacation for a few weeks, and guess what I found when I returned home? Vacation zucchini! Let's just say that one of my Facebook readers asked if I was growing baseball bats. :)

Anyway, I'm catching up in the kitchen this week after being gone, so lots of canning and freezing happening! What are you preserving right now?

Steam Canner - This has been a popular topic among readers lately. What I am referring to here is a shallow pot with a tall cover that will fit over quart sized canning jars. Here's what you need to know before using steam canning for preserving food.

Learn about using a Steam Canner here.

Dilly Beans - Usually, you need a pressure canner for preserving beans, unless you're pickling them like in this recipe! These pickled dilly beans are a hit with my pickle lovers.

Learn about making Dilly Beans here.

Substitute Honey for Sugar - Is it safe (or even possible) to substitute honey for sugar in home canning?

Learn about Substituting Honey for Sugar here.

Canning Apple Pie Filling - Apple season will be here soon! Canning apple pie filling makes for a QUICK and tasty treat.

Learn about Canning Apple Pie Filling.

   Sharon

P.S. Get the training, advice, kitchen tips, and support to plan and fill your pantry and table with home canned foods. Simply Canning School is the tool you need to get moving! Choose individual classes to learn the types of canning that interest you, or just join the full membership instead! It's up to you...

Learn more about Simply Canning School here.