| Hi Achternaam, Recently on Facebook, I shared my recipe for homemade ketchup, which does require a bit more work than some other recipes. In fact, a few readers pointed out that it wasn't cost effective because of the energy expended. But other readers mentioned they make their own because it is a higher quality product, not because it is cheaper. That's the beauty of canning: It accomplishes many different things for different people! Here's another example. Beans are so easy to store in their dried state that it is easy to just leave them there and use them dry. But how many times have you wished you'd thought to soak your beans ahead of time so you could make chili? Or what if you need to eat the beans during an emergency, but you don't have access to much water? Those are all valid reasons to can dried beans ahead of time. Learn about Canning Dried Beans here. Fermenting with the Pickle Pipe - I compared several different fermenting lid options, and the Pickle Pipe was my favorite method. Hands down...no question about it!
Learn about the Pickle Pipe here. Canning Terms - Terminology can really mess us up if you think a word means one thing, and I think the same word means something else. On this page, you'll find a glossary of common canning words used in recipes and tutorials.
Learn about Canning Terms here. Canning Apple Pie Filling - Do you love apple pie, but never take the time to prepare it? I’ll bet if you start canning the filling and have it waiting on your pantry shelf, you’ll have it more than just holidays.
Learn about Canning Apple Pie Filling here.  Sharon
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