I want to admit I’m a ‘new canner’ I have only been home canning food for about 4 years. My family didn’t can food growing up, so I’ve learned from other people and reading books and online. It was daunting let me tell you! But I have found that you can save some real money once you get going and it has kept me going. Home Canning Recipes That Save You Money! Don’t get me wrong I have had some flops (the first time I tried to make pie filling) but in general, I’ve done pretty well! Now I want to share with you the savings you can have from canning. Start Up Costs, Are They Worth It? Many people say canning doesn’t save money after you buy all the supplies and the canner and jars and pectin if needed. Well, jars can be reused. Yes, you will buy lids each time, but I get mine … [Read more...]
Frugal Recipe – Easy Strawberry Freezer Jam
Making your own strawberry freezer jam is a snap! This recipe is simple and yields delicious results. Plus, it's a great way to use up those extra strawberries. This freezer jam recipe pairs nicely with many of our cheap recipe ideas. How long can I store Strawberry Freezer Jam? You can store it in the freezer for up to 1 year, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. How much does this recipe make? Depending on the size of your jars, this recipe can make 3 jars of strawberry freezer jam using the 12oz jars. Related: Huckleberry Freezer Jam Recipe What's the difference between freezer jam and regular jam? The main difference between freezer jam and regular jam is the way in which it is made- regular jam is made by cooking down the fruit with sugar until it … [Read more...]
Canning Applesauce an Easy Recipe for the Beginning Canner
Making homemade applesauce is an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Not only can it be healthier than store-bought applesauce, but canning applesauce yourself can save you time and money. With a few simple ingredients, you’ll have your own delicious, homemade canned applesauce in no time! What is needed to can applesauce? To can applesauce, you will need a few supplies and ingredients. You'll need jars with lids, a pot for boiling your apples and other ingredients, canning tools such as tongs and a lid lifter, along with sugar, spices, lemon juice, or citric acid. Related: Canning 101 – How to Start Canning and Save Money Is it possible to can unsweetened applesauce? Yes! Unsweetened applesauce is easy to make, it just requires avoiding the addition of sugar when making … [Read more...]