Get Canning
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(Oct.17.11)
Don't miss SweetHome Editor Jes Watson on Rogers Daytime Toronto on October 18th at 10am She'll be talking about how to get the most out of your jamming experience and offering not-to-be-missed tips and tricks on preserving.
Preserving the autumn harvest to enjoy year-round should be a lost art. Refrigerators, airplanes and hot-houses have meant that we no longer have to rely on a sugar suspension or vinegar to keep our fruit and vegetables through the chilly days of winter and early spring.
But jams, jellies, chutneys and pickles are a delicious way to transform foods into unique and tasty condiments and sauces, and canning is a fun activity to tackle. What's more fun than being able to customize and combine flavours to create your own signature blends?
Best of all, homemade preserves make a a great gift for the holidays. And now's the time to get started to have all of your list covered.
Here are four ways to get started now!