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Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving: 400 Delicious and Creative Recipes for Today

by Judi Kingry

A broad, updated reference for home canning and preserving

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A broad, updated reference for home canning and preserving

Organized as both a recipe collection and a practical preserving manual, this updated edition covers 400 preparations, including jams, jellies, fruit spreads, salsas, sauces, pickles, chutneys, and relishes. It also expands attention to low-sugar recipes, fermentation, and acidulation techniques. Alongside the recipes, the book presents directions for canning and preserving methods, plus equipment and utensil lists that help establish a working setup. Beginner-oriented instructions sit beside tips intended for more experienced home canners, making the volume useful as an ongoing kitchen reference rather than only a source of seasonal recipes.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Home cooks building confidence with canning and preserving
  • Experienced canners seeking a wide range of recipes and updated techniques
  • Cooks interested in low-sugar preserving or fermentation

Themes

Home canningFood preservationSeasonal produceFermentationLow-sugar recipes

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Book overview

From the experts at Ball(R), the updated bible in home canning and preserving.

The bestselling Ball(R) Complete Book of Home Preserving continues to be updated. Changes over the past 20 years have led to new recipes, and larger sections on low sugar, fermentation, and updates on acidulation techniques. Ball(R) Home Canning Products are the gold standard in home preserving supplies, with their trademark jars on display in stores every summer from coast to coast. This companion to their products has sold almost 1.5 million copies, earning its nickname as the "bible of home preserving." The book includes 400 innovative recipes for salsas, savory sauces, pickles, chutneys, relishes and, of course, jams, jellies and fruit spreads. You'll find comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods plus lists of required equipment and utensils. Specific instructions for beginners and expert tips for the experienced home canner make this book a valuable addition to every kitchen library.

HIGHLIGHTS

More than 300 changes reflecting the Ball(R) brand's commitment to continuous improvement based on research by trusted experts.

With almost 1.5 million copies in print, this bible of home preserving has been further improved with updates reflecting the latest trends and best practices for canning and preserving in the industry.

Includes 400 recipes and comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving developed by experts, with results that are better than ever.

Detailed list of required equipment and utensils for beginners and expert tips for the experienced, all backed by the latest research to ensure safety and efficiency.

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