Sure, a blue box from Tiffany takes your breath away. And a convertible parked in the driveway with a bow on it is, well, hard to top. But sometimes a holiday gift with a handmade quality can mean ...

Note: Kosher salt can be substituted for the pickling salt, if desired. 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 teaspoons canning or pickling salt 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/4 ...

First published July 21, 2009: Anyone who knows how addictive home canning is will understand the dilemma of having too many jars of jams, jellies and other fruit spreads accumulating at the end of ...

1. Chop the vegetables finely using a course blade knife. Place all of them in a large bowl. 2. Pour ½ cup Morton’s salt over the veggie mix to create a brine mix. 3. Place the brine mix of veggies in ...

Variation: Habanero Relish Recipe for Canning Assemble this fermented pepper relish in the same way as the Caribbean Salsa, but be prepared for a decidedly different flavor. It’s very herbal and very ...

1. Set canning rack in large pot, place four 1-cup jars in rack, and add water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to simmer over medium-high heat, then turn off heat and cover to keep hot. 2. In a Dutch oven ...