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Has anyone used a pressure cooker to prep apples for applesauce? - I would like to take crabapples whole and pressure cook them. This way, I think, I won't get much water in them and can make applesauce/but... Read More
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Dave and Carol aka Digdirt and Readinglady - knowledge transfer - Dave & Carol. I am impressed with your depth of knowledge on a continual basis. I was wondering if either of you have a degree in food... Read More
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Chia Seeds as a thickener - I was asked today about whether it is safe to add Chia seeds to jam as a thickener. To my surprise, there are a lot of recipes on the net, ... Read More
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Steam Juicing - Has anyone tried to steam juice Guava and if so, did it work or not? I have quite a bit and want to make jelly and/or jam.
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Ginger Jam or Marmalade - I would like to make a strong ginger marmalade. I thought I'd use ginger root as well as chopped candied ginger. Does anyone have a recipe? ... Read More
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Sweet and Tart Red Pepper Jam - Last year I made a Sweet and Tart Red Pepper Jam from the Pickles to Relish cookbook (Alfeld aka JamLady). I followed her instructions caref... Read More
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Horseradish Jelly - I plan on making horseradish jelly next week. The recipe calls for grated horseradish. I was thinking I would put it into the food processor... Read More
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Warming Sugar Up in Marmalades - I have a recipe that calls for the sugar to be heated in the oven for 10 minutes before it is added to the heated citrus for a marmalade. Do... Read More
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Question about using Pomona - I have a batch of blackberry jelly that did not set - I think the berries were too ripe. I would like to recook and use Pomona to set it. An... Read More
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Electric Water Bath Canners - I just found out there is such a thing as an Electric Water Bath Canner. It costs $249 US. I was wondering if anyone has ever used one and w... Read More
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