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Hi I’m now a new subscriber 😊 I loved your step by step instructions! Thank you so much! When I first cut my peach and took the pit out, the red left in the center was hard. There I was trying to cut that part out and left with a few for jelly lol. I see it’s ok to have that part. Sigh lol off I go to start over! 😁
Last time I canned peaches the canner water was pink and the outside of the jars were very sticky. The lids sealed ok, but some of the syrup must have leaked out. Thoughts???
I am new to canning and I have my first garden and lots of cucumbers! I’m following your video step by step! Thank you so very much for such easy to follow instructions! I can’t wait to eat them!
I started a garden this yr for the first time. Last night I made my first jars of bread and butter pickles and I did it just like you said.. almost. I packed the pickles in the jar then poured the brine in. Problem was my cold pickles in the semi hot water caused one of the jars to bust. It’s was a mess but anyways.. next time I’ll be sure to put the pickles in the brine first. I plan on opening these up July 4th and try another recipe next. Ty for the hard work.. I’ll update on the 4th when I get to try them!
I have been experimenting with bread and butter pickles for the last few years as my grandmothers recipe was lost. I am definitely going to try yours this week and see how they turn out , the cukes are growing like crazy . great tutorial !
thank you my mom made this with thin slices and i been looking for the recipe. i would still a jar on the way to school and she be so mad. but so good. thank you good memories
I always remove the bands after canning. I wash the tops and put them away without the bands. This allows me to confirm that they are sealed, and clean them up so they don't grow mold with any sugar that leaked during canning!
Your son was so sweet and friendly. You have to be very proud of him. Most would hide and not say a word. I am going to make some of those. Thank you for sharing.
Thankyou for this video. I canned some pears last week for the first time. Now the pears in the top of the jars turn brown. The lid is still perfectly sealed. Please some advice what I could have done better?
As I peel my pears to prepare for canning, I put them in a bath of water and ascorbic acid to help prevent browning. That helps a lot! Also, be sure you cover them with your sugar water in the jars.
So good , i put a tea ball in with a bay leaf, whole allspice, and peppercorns and let it simmer wit the soup then just remove the tea ball but y get the flavors
The only thing I don't agree with is the amount of sugar. I use 1 cup and I also add a stick of cinnamon ans a cup of apple cider vinegar. It's all about preference and this is just my 2 cents worth. Thanks and Keep on Picklin'...
My bread and butter pickles came out very salty. I thought I rinsed them well. If not, would that be the only reason they are salty? Can I salvage them, or do I need to toss them and start over
