| Hi Achternaam, What's your favorite fall fruit? Apples and pears are two of the most popular fruits for preserving, and for good reason. You can do so much with them! I shared a few recipes in the last several newsletters, but here's another: Canning Pears - Though a sugar syrup is standard, I opted to use a medium honey syrup for a different flavor. While browsing around looking for something fun to do, I also came across many vanilla pear jam recipes. Inspired, I added a teaspoon of vanilla extract to my syrup. YUM.
Learn about Canning Pears here. Pickled Green Tomatoes - Save this recipe for the end of tomato season, when you need to use up those last green tomatoes that won't ripen before the frost arrives.
Learn about Pickled Green Tomatoes here. Expiration Dates for Home Canned Food - How long can home canned food be stored? How long will it last? Is there an expiration date for home canned foods? Watch this video for some answers.
Learn about Expiration Dates here. Canning Racks - Even the sturdiest canning racks will eventually rust and need replacing. A canning rack can be purchased almost anywhere you can find canning supplies, but there are alternatives as well!
Learn about Canning Racks here.  Sharon
P.S. Not sure where to start? Take these 3 simple steps to get your pantry running! Step 1 - Take the Canning Quick Start - a free, 7-email series to guide you through the most important information for your canning success. Canning Quick Start Step 2 - Browse through our free canning and food preservation recipes here. Home Canning - Pickling - Jam & Jelly - Dehydrating
Step 3 - Get focused video instruction. Step-by-step, beginner-friendly directions through the whole process. Online Canning Classes | 
