Foolproof Preserving and Canning: A Guide to Small Batch Jams, Jellies, Pickles, and Condiments

Description

Every home cook’s essential step-by-step guide to canning and preserving 100
can’t-fail sweet and savory recipes, from tried-and-true classics to modern
updates. The experts at America’s Test Kitchen show you how to easily (and
safely) make homemade everything—from fruity jams with beautiful summer
berries to piquant pickles from raw vegetables of all kinds—with detailed
tutorials, troubleshooting tips, equipment information, instruction on
doubling batches, and insight into the science behind canning (How much salt
should you use? What’s the perfect preserving temperature?). No matter what
season it is, which jars you have, or how much time you have, this book has
something for everyone, beginner or expert. Sweet Jams & Jellies: Once you’ve
turned out flawless favorites like Raspberry & Strawberry, try your hand at
Blueberry Earl Grey Jam.Savory Jams & Chutneys: Start with classics like
Caramelized Onion Jam and then make a delicious Apple Shallot Chutney to pair
with a favorite dish.Vegetable Pickles: Simply cooked in a vinegar brine or
long-fermented, every pickle is perfectly crisp. Fruit in Syrup: Enjoy jewel-
like fruit, from bite-size to whole, in a syrup made of the perfect ratio of
water to sugar.Tomatoes: Intensify their flavor through roasting or lock in
summer sweetness with fresh tomato sauce. Canning Books Are Hot More and more
people are canning and preserving at home for the satisfaction of tranforming
raw height-of-season produce into jewel-like jars of jams, jellies, and
condiments, or umami-packed pickles. Step-by-Step Instruction This is the
first canning and preserving book from ATK; we take the mystery and fear away
and provide detailed and illustrated instructions for every recipe. Timelines
for Every Recipe It’s helpful to have snapshot of the commitment involved in
making the recipe—and when they’re ready to eat. Lots of Options for Both
Beginner and Experienced Canners There is a lot of interest in handcrafting
small batches of fruits and vegetables. The emphasis in this book is on small
batch canning (2- or 4-jar yields) with double-it options for all the 4 jar
recipes. Beautiful Package Completely illustrated with step photos of the
recipes in progress and an easy-to follow design. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ America's Test Kitchen; Illustrated edition (April 26, 2016)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 310 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1940352517
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 10
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.1 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.94 x 0.78 x 9.63 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #28,971 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Fruit Cooking #29 in Pressure Cooker Recipes #44 in Canning & Preserving (Books)
• #8 in Fruit Cooking
• #29 in Pressure Cooker Recipes