Category: Canning/Preserving

• Canned Basil Pesto

  

  How wonderful it would be to pick fresh herbs from the garden year round.  As we live in Canada, it’s just not an option.  Preserving basil in the form of pesto for the months ahead is a great alternative. Ingredients5 and 1/2 Cups packed basil leaves2/3 cup walnuts4 Tbsp minced garlic2 Tbsp lemon juice1/2 Cup…

• Sweet and Spicy Radish Relish

  

  Radishes can be so much more than just a salad item. This recipe is a great way to use your radish harvest. Ingredients1 pound red radish1 small red onion1 Tbsp mustard seed3/4 Cup white sugar1 Cup white vinegar1 tsp dried chilli pepper flakes2 Tbsp cornstarch2 Tbsp white vinegar DirectionsUse a food processor  to finely mince…

• Lilac Jelly

  

  Is there any other spring blossom that is more recognized or adored?  Did you know it is an edible blossom and makes a fabulous jelly?  We hope you enjoy our version. There are many varieties of Lilacs.  Different lilacs will impart a slightly different taste and colour to your jelly.  Some are early to bloom…

• 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…