Through practical instructions and recipes, Ola Powell's 1917 book gives the general student or homemaker clear and concise instructions for safely canning and preserving food.

In one concise volume, you can learn—and master like a pro—all the ways to put up food in jars, from water-bath canning to pressure canning, from pickling to jam-making, and beyond! Whether you are a gardener, a fan of farmers’ markets, or just someone who likes to browse the bountiful produce at the supermarket, canning and preserving are easy, fun, and affordable ways to enjoy fresh-grown foods all year long. This book provides all the information you need to know to get started today, including basic steps to canning foods safely and easily; recipes for preserving everything from tomatoes and jams to soups, sauces, and other hearty meals; and tips on how to find the freshest local produce. Clear, easy-to-follow instructions with color photographs make this a must-have book. The recipes include lots of preparations, both savory and sweet, and they range from blue-ribbon classics like dilly beans, sweet gherkins, applesauce, strawberry jam, and sauerkraut to new creations like Lavender Apple Butter, Raspberry-Rhubarb Sauce, Green Tomato Chutney, and Hibiscus Lime Jelly. A special chapter introduces readers to jam- and jelly-making using Pomona’s pectin, which requires little to no added sugar—thereby letting the natural sweetness of the fruit shine through beautifully. This comprehensive book teaches beginners how to get started and gives seasoned veterans new techniques and recipes to try.

Get your food preservation skills in the can Craving a juicy peach in the barren midwinter? Yearning for a cupful of home-grown tomato soup before the seeds are even in the ground? Canning makes you the ultimate boss of your food supply all year 'round and helps you reduce costs and maintain quality control over what you eat—and to be prepared in times of food shortages. And Canning & Preserving For Dummies shows you how to do it all, helping you explore hundreds-of-years-old traditions of food preservation in the comfort of your own home. In a friendly and step-by-step style, longtime canner and owner of TheFarmingWife.com Amy Jeanroy takes you inside the canning world to show how modern technology and techniques have made it easy to use the four main methods of preservation—water-bath and pressure canning, freezing, and dehydrating—to keep your pantry packed with delicious, out-of-season delights. She also clues you in on how to match preservation technique to food for the most flavorful results—and what supplies to keep on hand for your next canning adventure. Know the benefits, from healthier eating to self-reliance Follow the latest food safety guidelines Get guidance on food storage in urban living Cook up tasty recipes with your preserved delights Whatever draws you to canning—saving money on groceries, healthy living, or the sheer fun of doing it—this book is stuffed with all the goodness you need to keep your palate happy whatever the season is!

Step into the vibrant world of home preservation with "The Craft of the Canned Harvest," a comprehensive guide that will transport you into the heart of your kitchen's transformation station. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned canner seeking to refine your skills, this eBook is ripe for the picking and set to become the core of your digital library. Open the lid to Chapter 1 and immerse yourself in the foundations of home canning, discovering the essentials that will set you up for triumph. Delve into the age-old practice brought into the modern era, where preserving your harvest is not simply about sustenance, but a lifestyle choice promoting health, savings, and deeply rewarding satisfaction. As you turn the virtual pages to Chapter 2, arm yourself with the knowledge of selecting the crispest and most luscious fruits and vegetables that will flavor your canning journey. Chapter 3 will enlighten you with the pivotal role of pH, sugar, and heat in waltzing away harmful microorganisms and nurturing the perfect preservation environment. Your expedition takes you through various terrains: the lush valleys of water bath canning in Chapter 4, where jams and pickles come to vibrant life; the robust peaks of pressure canning fundamentals in Chapter 5, safeguarding the savory sanctity of soups and stews. And let's not overlook the chapters dedicated to the artistry of crafting fruit butters, glazes, and flavored syrups that lend a gourmet touch to your daily dishes. Navigate further and you'll uncover not just the "how-tos" but the "why-tos," learning about longevity, storage, and recognizing the subtle signs of spoilage. "The Craft of the Canned Harvest" covers the full spectrum of canning culture, from decorative gifting to sustainable practices, and even challenges you with troubleshooting the trickiest of canning conundrums. Beyond mere instruction, this eBook is a manifesto for those passionate about harnessing the abundance of the seasons. It speaks to the heart of community building, special diets, and how canning intertwines beautifully with daily cooking—all with a nod to innovation. As you reach the final chapter, you'll feel not only equipped but inspired to turn your kitchen into a bustling hub of health, flavor, and creativity. "The Craft of the Canned Harvest" is more than just a guide—it's a gateway to a lifestyle where every jar you seal is an ode to your dedication to the craft. Embark upon this appetizing adventure and let each season's bounty be a canvas for your canning mastery.

Natural foods such as fruits and vegetables are among the most important foods of mankind as they are not only nutritive but are also indispensable of the maintenance of the health. India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world. Fertile soils, a dry climate, clean water and abundant sunlight help the hard working farmers to produce a bountiful harvest. Although there are many similarities between fruits and vegetables, there is one important difference that affects the way that these two types of crop are processed like fruits are more acidic than vegetables. Food processing is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food or to transform food into other forms for consumption. Food processing typically takes clean, harvested crops or butchered animal products and uses these to produce attractive, marketable and often long shelf-life food products. Canning is a method of preserving food in which the food is processed and sealed in an airtight container. Food preservation is the process of treating and handling food to stop or greatly slow down spoilage (loss of quality, edibility or nutritive value) caused or accelerated by micro organisms. One of the oldest methods of food preservation is by drying, which reduces water activity sufficiently to prevent or delay bacterial growth. Drying also reduces weight, making food more portable. Freezing is also one of the most commonly used processes commercially and domestically for preserving a very wide range of food including prepared food stuffs which would not have required freezing in their unprepared state. Fruits and vegetable processing in India is almost equally divided between the organized and unorganized sector, with the organized sector holding 48% of the share. The present book covers the processing techniques of various types of fruits, vegetables and other food products. This book also contains photographs of equipments and machineries used in fruits, vegetables and food processing along with canning and preservation. This book is an invaluable resource for new entrepreneurs, food technologists, industrialists etc.

Food Preservation has become an integral part of the food processing industry. There are various methods of food preservation; drying, canning, freezing, food processing etc. Food processing is one the method of food preservation which is the set of methods and techniques used to transform raw ingredients into food or to transform food into other forms for consumption by humans or animals either in the home or by the food processing industry. Canning is one of the various methods of food preservation in which the food is processed and then sealed in an airtight container. This process prevents microorganisms from entering and proliferating inside. Dehydration is the process of removing water or moisture from a food product. Food dehydration is safe because water is removed from the food. Freezing is also one of the most commonly used processes commercially and domestically for preserving a very wide range of food including prepared food stuffs which would not have required freezing in their unprepared state. Benefits of food processing include toxin removal, preservation, easing marketing and distribution tasks, and increasing food consistency. In addition, it increases seasonal availability of many foods, enables transportation of delicate perishable foods across long distances and makes many kinds of foods safe to eat by deactivating spoilage and pathogenic micro organisms. Nanotechnology exhibits great potential for the food industry. New methods for processing nanostructures are being developed having novel properties that were not previously possible. As such, due to the recent up gradation of preservation techniques, the preservation industry is also growing almost at the same rate as the food industry which is about 10 to 12% per year. The purpose of this book is to present the elements of the technology of food preservation. It deals with the products prepared from various fruits and vegetables commercially. Relevant information on enzymes, colours, additives, flavours, adulteration, etc., has been given. This book also contains photographs of equipments and machineries used in food preservation. This book will be very useful for new entrepreneurs, food technologists, industrialists, libraries etc.