Self-Sufficiency: Preserving Jams, Jellies, Pickles and More (IMM Lifestyle Books) 60 Recipes, Instructions, & Troubleshooting Tips for Marmalade, Fruit Butter, Chutney, Pickles, Jarred Food, & More

Your one-stop guide to successful preserving! 60 delicious recipes, cooking techniques, storage information, and helpful hints and tips—all inside!

Preserving fruits and vegetables is a great way to turn home-grown or local produce into delicious treats that can be enjoyed all year round. There are several different preserving methods covered in Self-Sufficiency: Preserving, and all give delicious results!

Jams, jellies, fruit butters and curds, bottled fruits, chutneys, pickles, and salted vegetables are all practical and economical ways to preserve seasonal produce. You don't need a load of kitchen gadgets and equipment to get started: A heavy-based pan, funnel, sugar thermometer, and a selection of glass storage jars are all you need!

Ingredients listings, popular fruits and vegetables, sugars, and cooking techniques are all explained, along with storage information and helpful hints and tips. This, along with the 60 delicious recipes that follow, make this book your one-stop guide to successful preserving!

Here is just a sampling of the recipes included in this book:

Jams, Jellies and Marmalades

Fruit Butters and Curds

Chutneys

Pickles

Bottling

Salting