As many of you know, I grow food for my family on less than 1/10th of an acre in Los Angeles. But I also manage my family’s 1892 farmstead orchard […]
Canning Recipes
Here you'll find Theresa Loe's most recent CANNING RECIPES.
For other information, go to: Canning Video Series, How-to Can, Safety tips, Jam Cocktails, or Canning the Harvest.
Canning Fruit in Grape Juice
Normally, people use a lot of sugar when canning fruit and they do this is for two reasons. First, sugar has the ability to help the fruit retain its color […]
Canning Rhubarb Syrup – VIDEO
Why Would You Can Simple Syrup? It may sound odd to “can” simple syrups, but let me tell you why I do it. When I have an abundance of fruit, […]
How to Freeze the Harvest – VIDEO
The video above shows you how to freeze certain foods quickly or you can read the summary post below: Every food gardener knows that at certain times, the garden explodes […]
Pickled Garlic & A Peeling Trick – VIDEO
Learn How To Peel One Pound of Garlic in Seconds! For this recipe, you need a whole pound of peeled garlic and that would normally take FOREVER to peel. You […]
Amazing Blender Trick With A Canning Jar
Amaze Your Friends & Make Jam’n Salad Dressing …at the same time! I use this canning jar trick all the time to make smoothies, sauces and salad dressings. I have even […]
Slow Cooker Applesauce – VIDEO
No-Sugar Applesauce With A Slow Cooker: We have dozen’s of heirloom apple trees on our property, so I am often asked how best to preserve large amounts of apples at […]
BBQ Sauce with Homemade Jam – VIDEO
If you have been canning this summer, you probably have several jars of half eaten jam in your refrigerator. I know I do! When that happens to me, I start […]
Easy Dill Pickles – VIDEO
Dill Pickles – The Simple Way There are two ways to make dill pickles – by fermentation or by vinegar brine. These quick dill pickles are made using the brine method […]
Wine Salt Recipe – VIDEO
What the Heck is Wine Salt? Don’t feel bad if you have never heard of wine seasoning salt. Most people haven’t. But let me be the one to tell you […]
Apricot Jam Without Pectin – VIDEO
You are probably familiar with the powdered or liquid pectin sold in the canning section of the grocery store. It is used in jam and jelly recipes to create the […]
Refrigerator Pickles – VIDEO
How to can pickles the easy way! Got a bumper crop of cucumbers? It’s time to whip up a batch of refrigerator pickles! They are not only fast and simple […]
Strawberry Jam Cocktail – VIDEO
Strawberry Jamtini – A Delicious Jam Cocktail One of my favorite ways to enjoy those last bits of jam at the bottom of the jar is to create an easy […]
Canning the Season – VIDEO
Welcome to the canning season here at Growing a Greener World! Since January, we have been traveling the country (and the world) filming special people and places who are making […]
Preserving Fruit Flavors in Alcohol: Homemade Liqueurs
When we discuss food preservation, we are usually talking about canning, dehydrating, freezing or fermenting. But did you know that you can also preserve fruit in alcohol, such as brandy […]
Preserving Apple Pie Filling for Winter
Imagine a cold winter day. You have a warm crackling fire in the fireplace as you gaze out the window at your forlorn apple trees standing tall in the blustery […]
Preserving Blueberries: Freezing & Jam
A blueberry packs a lot into a tiny, delicious package. It is not only bursting with flavor, but has exceptional health benefits as well (including antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber). […]
Rustic Homemade Apple Butter
Nothing says “autumn” like homemade apple butter. For me, it is as much a part of this season as fall leaves, crisp mornings and delectable pumpkin pie. Apple butter is […]
Low Sugar “Strawberries and Cream” Jam
I love making low-sugar jam because it allows the flavors of the fruit to shine without hiding behind gobs of refined sugar. This particular recipe is a bit decadent because […]
