10 Canning Tips I Learned When Canning Peaches

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Last Saturday I canned a LOT of peaches. Even though I’ve canned before, there were a few lessons I learned that I thought I’d pass along so you don’t have to learn the hard way.

Blueberry Raspberry Jam

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DH doesn’t like jam, but this recipe was in Simply in Season so I had to make it. I’m glad I did! Blueberry Raspberry Jam is summer in a jar.

Mediterranean Chutney: Put this in your “to can” file!

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Kitchen Tip: Even though some of us still have snow outside, a little planning now can help you make the most of summer’s bounty. Collect recipes like these during the winter and early spring so that when the harvest comes in you’re ready to go.

Vinegared Red Onions

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These beautiful jars of onions would make a great Mother’s Day gift!

Zucchini Relish

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I never in a million years would have made this if I hadn’t decided to cook all the recipes from Simply in Season. Sometimes it pays to take a chance!

Bruschetta Preserve

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Make this bruschetta topping now, and you’ll have an easy go-to recipe for entertaining this winter.

Favorite Canned Salsa

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This recipe from Simply in Season wasn’t too difficult at all, and a fresh jar from summer will be a welcome treat in the winter.

Pizza Sauce

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Although not quite as thick as its jar-from-the-store cousin, this pizza sauce from Simply in Season makes up for it in taste.

Basic Tomato Sauce

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A super easy pasta sauce that you can either can or freeze.

How to Peel Tomatoes

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As you can probably guess from the title, it will be a week of canning posts here at The Local Cook! On Labor Day I had a marathon canning session. I made basic tomato sauce, pizza sauce, salsa, bruschetta preserve, and zucchini relish.