Complete Book of Home Preserving: 400 Delicious And Creative Recipes for Today
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Ball Home Canning Products are the gold standard in home preserving
supplies, the trademark jars on display in stores every summer from
coast to coast. Now the experts at Ball have written a book destined to
become the "bible" of home preserving. As nutrition and food quality has
become more important, home canning and preserving has increased in
popularity for the benefits it offers: Cooks gain control of the
ingredients, including organic fruits and vegetables; Preserving foods
at their freshest point locks in nutrition; The final product is free of
chemical additives and preservatives; Store-bought brands cannot match
the wonderful flavor of homemade; Only a few hours are needed to put up a
batch of jam or relish; Home preserves make a great personal gift any
time of year. These 400 innovative and enticing recipes include
everything from salsas and savory sauces to pickling, chutneys, relishes
and of course, jams, jellies, and fruit spreads, such as:
Mango-Raspberry Jam, Damson Plum Jam, Crab Apple Jelly, Green Pepper
Jelly, Spiced Red Cabbage, Pickled Asparagus, Roasted Red Pepper Spread,
Tomatillo Salsa, Brandied Apple Rings, Apricot-Date Chutney. The book
includes comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods
plus lists of required equipment and utensils. Specific instructions
for first-timers and handy tips for the experienced make the Ball
Complete Book of Home Preserving a valuable addition to any kitchen
library.