American Beautyberries will be ripening soon in the South. You will need 6 cups of berries for one batch of jelly which is comparable to rose petal jelly.
Canning
Canning Beef Stew
The ingredients in this beef stew are available year-round. Watch for a good sale on beef roasts and make your own home canned convenience food.
May is National Salsa Month
This is my favorite salsa. It’s easy to make especially when you chop and freeze the peppers and onions in season. Canned tomatoes save the tomato prep time.
Ham and Bean Soup
Tastes like it’s been simmering all afternoon but cooks in 30 minutes thanks to home canning of celery, carrots, ham, beans, and broth.
Home Canned Potatoes
Red and gold potatoes were on sale. 10 pounds of potatoes filled 7 quart jars for the low cost of .56 per quart (plus lid cost) or .28 per pint
Home Canning Dried Beans
Canning your own dried beans saves money, helps you rotate the dried beans in your food storage, and turns a time requiring food into a convenience food.