Ball 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 ...
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Overview

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.
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Editorial Reviews

Contra Costa Times
A bible for those of us who consider canning a way of life... clearly written and easy to follow.
— Julie Turjoman
The Midwest Book Review
This book packs in user-friendly recipes for novices and experienced canners ... If there's only one book to obtain on the topic, ... [this is] the item of choice.
New Horizons
The art, science, and secrets for successful home canning plus more than 400 recipes with variations, tips, techniques, and charts.
— Lois Friedman
Tha Pantagraph (Bloomington IL)
The season's bounty of fruit and vegetables can be enjoyed year-round with the help of 'this book'.
— Renee Enna
Chicago Tribune
More than 400 recipes, as well as guidelines for rookies and tips for pros.
— Renee Enna
Detroit Metro Times
Will answer all of your questions and many you don't yet know to ask... Homemade is just plain better.
Los Angeles Times
Many terrific new recipes... its breezy, fast-paced jump-in-and-do-it approach makes the techniques of home canning immediately accessible.
— Susan LaaTempa
Daily News (New York)
Offers a variety of tempting options for those who wish to preserve summer's bounty.
— Rosemary Buck
Blade
A standard resource.... Information [matches] the USDA guidelines.
— Kathie Smith
Edmonton Journal
This guide has everything you ever wanted to know about putting things in jars.
— Liane Faulder
News Observer (Raleigh NC)
This is the ultimate go-to guide for the canning beginner.
— Andrea Weigl
Indianapolis Star
The problem...is that the book, which includes 400 recipes, presents so many appealing options.
— Jolene Ketzenberger
Contra Costa Times - Julie Turjoman
A bible for those of us who consider canning a way of life... clearly written and easy to follow... creative recipes... encouraging, concise text. With its extensive sections on technique, special equipment, the science of preserving and problem solving, the beginning preserve maker as well as the expert will find recipes to love.
New Horizons - Lois Friedman
The art, science, and secrets for successful home canning plus more than 400 recipes with variations, tips, techniques, and charts.
Tha Pantagraph (Bloomington IL) - Renee Enna
More than 400 recipes, as well as guidelines for rookies and tips for pros.
Los Angeles Times - Susan LaaTempa
A must-have for home canning veterans for its many terrific new recipes... great for novices too because its breezy, fast-paced jump-in-and-do-it approach makes the techniques of home canning immediately accessible.
Daily News (New York) - Rosemary Buck
Offers a variety of tempting options for those who wish to preserve summer's bounty. One versatile recipe is the tomato and olive antipasto, which is a wonderful way to use up tomatoes.
Blade - Kathie Smith
A standard resource.... Information [matches] the USDA guidelines.
Edmonton Journal - Liane Faulder
This guide has everything you ever wanted to know about putting things in jars.
News Observer (Raleigh NC) - Andrea Weigl
This is the ultimate go-to guide for the canning beginner. It is the book to which I defer on canning questions and techniques.
Indianapolis Star - Jolene Ketzenberger
The problem...is that the book, which includes 400 recipes, presents so many appealing options.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780778801313
  • Publisher: Rose, Robert Incorporated
  • Publication date: 4/14/2006
  • Edition description: New Edition
  • Pages: 448
  • Sales rank: 19,140
  • Product dimensions: 9.78 (w) x 7.18 (h) x 1.19 (d)

Meet the Author

Judi Kingry and Lauren Devine have between them 20 years of experience in the preserving industry. They are both employed by Jarden Home Brands.

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Preserving the Good Things of Life Because You Can!.

Home canning puts the pleasure of eating natural, delicious produce at your fingertips year-round. Preserving food in mason jars might sound old-fashioned, but it is as modern and practical as the latest health food trend or gourmet creation—and it's really quite simple! Home canners enjoy the rewards of numerous homemade meals and snacks, created from just one preserving session. When you preserve food at home, you create products that save you time in day-to-day food preparation, a real blessing given today's hectic lifestyles. Individual home-preserved jars can be opened and served as is, or used to simplify on-the-spot meal and snack preparation.

A Simple Step Beyond Cooking

Like baking, preserving food is a simple step beyond recipe preparation. For home canning, this step is called "heat processing." It is neither difficult nor time-consuming. In fact, the most popular home-preserved foods require less time than baking a cake or a casserole. Unlike baking, the results of home canning sessions do not require space in your refrigerator or freezer. Properly home-canned foods can be stored in your cupboard for up to a year.

During heat processing, mason jars filled with food and fitted with two-piece metal closures are heated, destroying harmful microorganisms that cause food spoilage and creating an airtight seal that prevents contamination during storage. Precise processing techniques, times and temperatures are determined by the acidity of the food being preserved. A full description of the process of home canning, with step-by-step instructions and all the details you needto know to preserve food safely, can be found in The Art and Science of Home Food Preservation, beginning on page 409.

If you're eager to jump right in, the Getting Started chapter (pages 8-18) gives detailed instructions on preparing five versatile home-canned foods: strawberry jam, mint jelly, salsa, corn relish and dill pickles. If you prefer to know all the details before you begin a project, take some time to peruse The Art and Science of Home Food Preservation, and especially the section called Boiling-Water Heat Processing, Step by Step (page 415), before you begin one of the Getting Started recipes.

Happy canning!

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Table of Contents

Preserving the Good Things of Life Because You Can!
Home Canning Equipment

Getting Started

  • [Detailed instructions for home canning five popular foods: jams, jelly, salsa, relish and pickles]

Soft Spreads

  • Gel Stage Test
  • Jams
    • Jams with No Added Pectin (6 recipes)
    • Jams with Regular Powdered Fruit Pectin (12 recipes)
    • Jams with Liquid Pectin (6 recipes)
    • Freezer Jams (12 recipes)
  • Fruit Butters (8 recipes)
  • Preserves
    • Preserves with No Added Pectin (12 recipes)
    • Preserves with Regular Powdered Fruit Pectin (3 recipes)
    • Preserves with Liquid Pectin (5 recipes)
  • Conserves
    • Conserves with No Added Pectin (9 recipes)
    • Conserves with Regular Powdered Fruit Pectin (3 recipes)
    • Conserves with Liquid Pectin (4 recipes)
  • Marmalades
    • Quick Marmalades (3 recipes)
    • Traditional Marmalades (10 recipes)
  • Jellies
    • Juice for Jellies (3 recipes)
    • Fruit Jellies with Regular Powdered Fruit Pectin (3 recipes)
    • Fruit Jellies with Liquid Pectin (3 recipes)
    • Fruit Jellies with No Added Pectin (1 recipe)
    • Wine Jellies (4
      recipes)
    • Savory Jellies (11 recipes)
  • Soft Spreads Problem Solver

Fabulous Fruits

  • Preserving Fruit
  • Fruits in Syrup (10 recipes)
  • Spirited Fruits (5 recipes)
  • Fruits of Distinction (15 recipes)
  • Fruit Pie Fillings (8 recipes)
  • Fruit Sauces (14 recipes)
  • Fruit Juices (7 recipes)
  • Fruit Syrups (8 recipes)

Salsa, Relish and Chutney

  • Tips for Salsa, Relish and Chutney
  • Salsa (14 recipes)
  • Relish (17 recipes)
  • Chutney (18 recipes)

Condiments

  • Ketchup (4 recipes)
  • Brush-On Sauces (5 recipes)
  • Chili Sauces (5 recipes)
  • Mustards (4 recipes)
  • Vinegars (7 recipes)
  • Other Condiments (6 recipes)

Perfect Pickles

  • Pickling Essentials
  • Tips for Picking and Preparing Perfect Cucumbers
  • Refrigerator Pickles (5 recipes)
  • Fresh-Pack or Quick Process Pickles
    • Fruit Pickles - Single-Day (5 recipes)
    • Vegetable Pickles - Single-Day (26 recipes
    • Fruit Pickles - 2-Day (3 recipes)
    • Vegetable Pickles - 2-Day (5 recipes)
  • Brined and Fermented Pickles (7 recipes)
  • Pickles Problem Solver

Tomatoes

  • Tomato Essentials
  • Tomatoes Processed in a Boiling-Water (13 recipes)
  • Tomatoes Processed in a Pressure Canner (6 recipes)

Pressure Canning: Low-Acid Foods

  • Preserving Low-Acid Foods
  • Vegetables (18 recipes)
  • Seafood (2 recipes)
  • Meat and Poultry (2 recipes)
  • Soups, Stews and Sauces (10 recipes)

The Art and Science of Home Food Preservation Altitude Home Canning Problem Solver Produce Purchase Guide Glossary Acknowledgements Index


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Preface

Preserving the Good Things of Life Because You Can!.

Home canning puts the pleasure of eating natural, delicious produce at your fingertips year-round. Preserving food in mason jars might sound old-fashioned, but it is as modern and practical as the latest health food trend or gourmet creation -- and it's really quite simple! Home canners enjoy the rewards of numerous homemade meals and snacks, created from just one preserving session. When you preserve food at home, you create products that save you time in day-to-day food preparation, a real blessing given today's hectic lifestyles. Individual home-preserved jars can be opened and served as is, or used to simplify on-the-spot meal and snack preparation.

A Simple Step Beyond Cooking

Like baking, preserving food is a simple step beyond recipe preparation. For home canning, this step is called "heat processing." It is neither difficult nor time-consuming. In fact, the most popular home-preserved foods require less time than baking a cake or a casserole. Unlike baking, the results of home canning sessions do not require space in your refrigerator or freezer. Properly home-canned foods can be stored in your cupboard for up to a year.

During heat processing, mason jars filled with food and fitted with two-piece metal closures are heated, destroying harmful microorganisms that cause food spoilage and creating an airtight seal that prevents contamination during storage. Precise processing techniques, times and temperatures are determined by the acidity of the food being preserved. A full description of the process of home canning, with step-by-step instructions and all the details you need to know to preserve food safely, can be found in The Art and Science of Home Food Preservation, beginning on page 409.

If you're eager to jump right in, the Getting Started chapter (pages
8-18) gives detailed instructions on preparing five versatile home-canned foods: strawberry jam, mint jelly, salsa, corn relish and dill pickles. If you prefer to know all the details before you begin a project, take some time to peruse The Art and Science of Home Food Preservation, and especially the section called Boiling-Water Heat Processing, Step by Step (page 415), before you begin one of the Getting Started recipes.

Happy canning!

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Introduction

Preserving the Good Things of Life Because You Can!.

Home canning puts the pleasure of eating natural, delicious produce at your fingertips year-round. Preserving food in mason jars might sound old-fashioned, but it is as modern and practical as the latest health food trend or gourmet creation -- and it's really quite simple! Home canners enjoy the rewards of numerous homemade meals and snacks, created from just one preserving session. When you preserve food at home, you create products that save you time in day-to-day food preparation, a real blessing given today's hectic lifestyles. Individual home-preserved jars can be opened and served as is, or used to simplify on-the-spot meal and snack preparation.

A Simple Step Beyond Cooking

Like baking, preserving food is a simple step beyond recipe preparation. For home canning, this step is called "heat processing." It is neither difficult nor time-consuming. In fact, the most popular home-preserved foods require less time than baking a cake or a casserole. Unlike baking, the results of home canning sessions do not require space in your refrigerator or freezer. Properly home-canned foods can be stored in your cupboard for up to a year.

During heat processing, mason jars filled with food and fitted with two-piece metal closures are heated, destroying harmful microorganisms that cause food spoilage and creating an airtight seal that prevents contamination during storage. Precise processing techniques, times and temperatures are determined by the acidity of the food being preserved. A full description of the process of home canning, with step-by-step instructions and all the details you need to know topreserve food safely, can be found in The Art and Science of Home Food Preservation, beginning on page 409.

If you're eager to jump right in, the Getting Started chapter (pages 8-18) gives detailed instructions on preparing five versatile home-canned foods: strawberry jam, mint jelly, salsa, corn relish and dill pickles. If you prefer to know all the details before you begin a project, take some time to peruse The Art and Science of Home Food Preservation, and especially the section called Boiling-Water Heat Processing, Step by Step (page 415), before you begin one of the Getting Started recipes.

Happy canning!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 26, 2009

    It's good.

    This book helped me through my first home-canning experience. I made a batch of the Strawberry Lemonade Concentrate on page 192. I was so happy with the results I then preserved a batch of Beef Stew with Vegetables on page 407. This book has a section in the back called "The Art and Science of Home Food Preservation," which helped me understand what home-canning is all about. It explains things like water bath canning, pressure canning, raw-pack method, hot-pack method, equipment needed, and just about everything you need to know to begin home-canning; It has a Home Canning Problem Solver chart in the back, and a Produce Purchase Guide with approximate yields for common fruits and vegetables. It also has a glossary. The recipes are easy to follow and tell you everything you need to know from start to finish. This book is ideal for a novice like me, but it also has a lot of recipes which may appeal to experienced canners, too.

    8 out of 8 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted August 21, 2011

    Start Here

    I have bought the Ball home preserving books in so many different versions through the years I have lost count. Whenever anyone in the family starts a garden, or is simply interested in cooking, I add it to their library. It's not just about canning, it gives all kind of information about freezing, drying, and every other method of food preservation. Great if you like gardening, farm markets and buying food in season locally.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 1, 2010

    Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving

    I gave it to my sister for Christmas and she absolutely loves it. We both have the blue book and she has raved about it so much that I am going to buy one for myself.

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 2, 2012

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    Highly recommend

    I'm a beginner canner; I just started this autumn. I am extremely pleased with the variety of recipes in here. I just made the apple cider butter last weekend and it's a hit. It takes me back to when my mom spent so many hours preserving food as a child. My family certainly appreciates the yummy food and I love that it's homemade.

    Instructions are clear. There are great explanations detailing the differences between preserves, spreads, jams, etc. that I find helpful. This is over 400 pages of tried and true recipes.

    Very pleased.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 11, 2013

    Good book-poor service

    Informative book-poor delivery service. B&N system of delivery LOST the first order and was difficult upon requests for a re-send. Tracking was poor and ambiguous. In short, get the book from another sources.

    0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 20, 2012

    Many good recipes.

    This book helps me with all my canning needs.

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  • Posted September 8, 2012

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    Excellent "How To" plus "Yum"

    As someone new to canning, I was pleased that the recipes are complete in terms of telling the person canning what needs to be done, equipment, etc. Nothing is assumed. Since the book is produced by Ball, it lends credibility. As someone who wants to can GOOD FOOD, I was pleased that there are so many great recipes, something for every taste and items of which you might have a bountiful supply. I have only had the book a month and have tried just a few recipes but I have bookmarked many more and can't wait to try them. For me, this is an excellent "go to" book for canning.

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  • Posted May 29, 2012

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    This is a great book if you're a novice at canning. Some of the

    This is a great book if you're a novice at canning. Some of the recipes can become a little complex ed, but all in all the recipes are really really good.

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  • Posted April 18, 2012

    I brought this book because I never canned before and Ball is a

    I brought this book because I never canned before and Ball is a trusted brand. This book is easy to follow and filled with great pictures. I have made alot of the recipes and love the book!!!

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  • Posted January 5, 2010

    A Must Have

    For anyone interested in any type of home preserving this is a must have book for their library.

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  • Posted December 6, 2009

    "Best Canning Book" I have ever purchased!!

    I had to purchase this book after I took it out of the library. The recipies are wonderful, it explains the process right to you, very easy reading. I wish I had this book years ago.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 15, 2009

    I Also Recommend:

    The Complete Book of Sushi
    Ball Blue Book of Preserving
    Bento Box

    Helpful and tasty!!

    What a good resource! I especially like the options of pectin and no pectin recipes it gives. The recipe for the apple cider apple butter was delicious but a little on the sweet side.

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  • Posted September 29, 2009

    Perfect Home Canning Book

    Great book for the beginner and the expert canner. I bought this as a gift because I kept talking about the recipes in it and writing them down and giving them to my family. This is definitely worth the purchase to have in your cookbook arsenal. Even if you don't do any home preserving the recipes are great!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 26, 2009

    I Also Recommend:

    Putting Food By

    Great book for anyone!

    This is a wonderful book for the novice or for the experienced canner! I love this book and would recommend it to anyone!

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  • Posted August 15, 2009

    I Also Recommend:

    The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for All North American Gardening Regions

    Great book for back to basics

    Lots of recipes for canning that my grandmother use to make. The pie fillings are great! The book makes me want to try and grow more things to try and can them for winter.

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