Category: Canning/Preserving

• Lilac Syrup

  

  This a a simple syrup that lends a nice flavour to some summertime beverages.  Whether it’s added to Murlo Lemonade or a cocktail, it gives your drink a great flavour and floral notes.Ingredients4 Cups of blossoms *2 Cups boiling waterYou will need 1 1/2 Cup of infused liquid1 cup granulated white sugar DirectionsPull the individual…

• Chive Infused Vinegar

  

  At Murlo we’ve been making our own chive infused vinegar for a while now. It is such an easy way to make a delicious condiment to add to salad dressings and marinades.  Try our Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs  Ingredientschive blossoms, enough to loosely fill a pint sized mason jarwhite vinegar DirectionsLoosely fill the jar with…

• Ginger Pear Butter Preserve

  

  Ingredients4 cups of pear pulp1 1/4 cup Pear or apple juice1 cup white sugar1/4 cup white vinegarzest of one medium size lemon1.5 tsp ginger* Pulp DirectionsTo make the pulp place chopped  pears into a pasta pot or blancher to steam.  Steam until very soft.  If you use a pasta pot to steam the pears; the…

• Apple Jelly and Pancake Syrup

  

  When you grow your own apple tree, you quickly learn how many varieties of preserves you can make to last until the next season.  This recipe is simple to do.  The most difficult part is staying on top of the fruit as it reaches the optimal time to complete the recipe. Apples naturally contain pectin,…

• Canned Apple Juice

  

  Once you have had home canned apple juice you will likely be spoiled and find the store purchased juice not as much to your liking.  Methods to Extract the Juice There are several ways to extract juice from your apples, the method you choose will likely be based on the type of apples you have.…

• Growing and Preserving an Apple Harvest

  

  Many years ago when we bought our first home we were lucky enough to have two apple trees.  The trees were heavy producers and provided a bounty of fruit. We soon were learning different methods of preserving to keep us in apples until the next harvest. We also had a steep learning curve on how…

• Home Canned Beans

  

  Most Canning sites will recommend beans are only to be canned using a pressure cooker.  My family has been canning beans for generations using this method. Sanitizing and PreparationThe key to home canning is sterilization.Ensure all jars and lids are washed in hot soapy water. Place jars and lids in boiling water for ten minutes to sterilize.Wash…

• Canned Carrot Salad

  

  IngredientsVegetables2.5 pounds of peeled carrots sliced into 1/2 inch pieces1 medium sized onion diced into 1/4 sized chunks2 medium sized green peppers chopped into 1/4 sized chunks Sauce2 cans tomato  soup1.5 cups white vinegar1/2 cup canola oil2 cups white sugar2 Tbsp prepared mustard Directions1.  Place chopped onion and green pepper into a large bowl2.  Blanch…

• Canned Three Bean Salad

  

  Most Canning sites will recommend beans are to be canned using only a pressure cooker.  My family has been canning beans for generations using the following method.  The key to home canning is sterilization. Ensure all jars and lids are washed in hot soapy water and allow jars and lids to sit in boiling water…