Start of Canning Season
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Start of Canning Season
I am happy. I got a early start to canning season. I was finally able to get June Strawberries. It has been a few years since I has time/energy to get them. I normally get strawberries in the smaller late July harvest. I picked up 20 lbs after work. I made 2 batches Strawberry Freezer Jam. I have plans on a Glazed Strawberry Pie then probably freeze what we don't eat. The temperature was over 35 C today. So I am just not up to canning anything right now.
- Kchurchill5
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Re: Start of Canning Season
I have to admit ... I don't do any traditional canning ... but, I did make 6 jars of freezer jam. Three (3) for me and, 3 for friends. Also, I did freeze a couple of bags for smoothies or margaritas.
Also, just made another batch of my refrigerator pickles which I keep on hand all the time.
And, tomatoes are pouring in along with a mix of peppers. I am sure I will make a couple of bags for the freezer.
I plan on making pickled jalapenos too.
Also, just made another batch of my refrigerator pickles which I keep on hand all the time.
And, tomatoes are pouring in along with a mix of peppers. I am sure I will make a couple of bags for the freezer.
I plan on making pickled jalapenos too.
Re: Start of Canning Season
How nice to have an early start crazyndncook Wow 35 degrees I wouldn't be up to canning in that weather either, lol.
Kim how nice of you to share with friends Do you have a recipe for the frozen margaritas?? That would be great for me to keep at camp!!
Our strawberry season starts more towards the end of June to mid July. I still have quite a bit of frozen strawberries left so I might not pick any this year
My tomato plants have not even floured yet so I don't know how they will do. We have had so many cold nights and loads of rain....
Kim how nice of you to share with friends Do you have a recipe for the frozen margaritas?? That would be great for me to keep at camp!!
Our strawberry season starts more towards the end of June to mid July. I still have quite a bit of frozen strawberries left so I might not pick any this year
My tomato plants have not even floured yet so I don't know how they will do. We have had so many cold nights and loads of rain....
- Kchurchill5
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Re: Start of Canning Season
QB, here is my version of a frozen margarita.
It can be virgin or not, lol.
1 lb whole fresh strawberries, stems remove
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4-1/3 cup agave
1/4 triple sec or any orange liquor
1 cup tequila
Throw the strawberries lime juice (or concentrate), triple sec in a bag and freeze.
When needed, add to a blender with the tequila and blend. The frozen berries act like ice cubes.
If you like virgin, you can add a little OJ, water, and blend. Then, add a little sparkling water to finish the virgin ones.
And, also add the agave to taste, depending on how sweet the berries are.
It can be virgin or not, lol.
1 lb whole fresh strawberries, stems remove
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4-1/3 cup agave
1/4 triple sec or any orange liquor
1 cup tequila
Throw the strawberries lime juice (or concentrate), triple sec in a bag and freeze.
When needed, add to a blender with the tequila and blend. The frozen berries act like ice cubes.
If you like virgin, you can add a little OJ, water, and blend. Then, add a little sparkling water to finish the virgin ones.
And, also add the agave to taste, depending on how sweet the berries are.
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Re: Start of Canning Season
It is really easy; and, I make up small bags; Then, just break up with a meat mallet or a heavy pot; and throw in the blender.
I do this with mango and papaya too; especially for parties. Just make ahead; and easy to blend up.
Also good with rum as well or even pineapple juice for virgin.
I do this with mango and papaya too; especially for parties. Just make ahead; and easy to blend up.
Also good with rum as well or even pineapple juice for virgin.
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Re: Start of Canning Season
One more for you. I have made these many times for beach/pool parties
1 big cup of fresh strawberries, rough chopped
1 can (14 oz) can coconut milk (not cream or water)
1 cup fresh pineapple, rough chopped
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
sweeten to taste, use your favorite
To make it adult ... add a bit less coconut milk and add dark rum.
I even find, just adding rum without cutting back on the milk; it still freezes fine.
Add everything to a blender and pulse until smooth. Add to small paper cups. When, slightly frozen, add sticks
1 big cup of fresh strawberries, rough chopped
1 can (14 oz) can coconut milk (not cream or water)
1 cup fresh pineapple, rough chopped
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
sweeten to taste, use your favorite
To make it adult ... add a bit less coconut milk and add dark rum.
I even find, just adding rum without cutting back on the milk; it still freezes fine.
Add everything to a blender and pulse until smooth. Add to small paper cups. When, slightly frozen, add sticks
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Re: Start of Canning Season
One more I have made. I think this was from a Sargento Cheese Site. I just saved it and made them a few times. Everyone loved them. I added a little grand manier to mine. You could also add an almond or vanilla extract too.
1 pint fresh strawberries, stems removed and rough chopped
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar, or any substitute to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon or orange juice
Add any additional flavor
Blend and add to small paper cups and freeze. When firm, insert the sticks.
1 pint fresh strawberries, stems removed and rough chopped
2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup sugar, or any substitute to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon or orange juice
Add any additional flavor
Blend and add to small paper cups and freeze. When firm, insert the sticks.