From the experts, the definitive book on home preserving.
Ball Home Canning Products are the gold standard in home preserving supplies, the trademark jars on display in stores every summer from coast to coast. Now the experts at Ball have written a book destined to become the "bible" of home preserving.
As nutrition and food quality has become more important, home canning and preserving has increased in popularity for the benefits it offers:
Cooks gain control of the ingredients, including organic fruits and vegetables
Preserving foods at their freshest point locks in nutrition
The final product is free of chemical additives and preservatives
Store-bought brands cannot match the wonderful flavor of homemade
Only a few hours are needed to put up a batch of jam or relish
Home preserves make a great personal gift any time of year
These 400 innovative and enticing recipes include everything from salsas and savory sauces to pickling, chutneys, relishes and of course, jams, jellies, and fruit spreads, such as:
Mango-Raspberry Jam, Damson Plum Jam
Crab Apple Jelly, Green Pepper Jelly
Spiced Red Cabbage, Pickled Asparagus
Roasted Red Pepper Spread, Tomatillo Salsa
Brandied Apple Rings, Apricot-Date Chutney
The book includes comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods plus lists of required equipment and utensils. Specific instructions for first-timers and handy tips for the experienced make the Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving a valuable addition to any kitchen library.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
BALL Complete Book of Home Preserving:
This book is great for beginners or those with little experience in canning - especially pressure canning. Lots of recipes and instructions though a little higher-priced than I would have thought. For the experienced canner there is little in this book that you can't find online with a little effort through various recipe websites or other information resources. If you are just starting or learning the art of canning I recommend the book. However, for the rest of us it isn't worth the... more info
Ball complete book of home perserving:
Great book. Wonderful ideas and lot of helpful hints. The authors have created a book of inexpensive gift ideas too.
Ball Complete book of Home Preserving:
This is an execellent canning book! It has fantastic recipes that are easy to follow. I would recomend this book to anyone and especialy begining home perservers. Its great!!
Best on the Market:
In the current economic times canning is making an incredible comeback. This book is the BEST I've seen & the BEST I have in my kitchen's library. It takes one through the steps of successful canning no matter your ability. I've put up fruits & veggies for a few years and was most happy to have this book arrive with the amazing selection of recipes!! Don't let one bit of you garden go to waste - this book gives you all the selections you need at your fingertips.
