No Jar Left Behind 2011

This years canning season is headin to a close. While I always enjoy it I am also always a little relieved to see it come to an end. Now I am ready to pull out the ol' steamer and attack the kitchen. Here is what I put up this year.

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  Blueberry Syrup


• Peaches


• Pears


• Spaghetti Sauce


• Sweet and Sour Sauce


• Tomatoes


• Peach Salsa


• Peach BBQ Sauce


• Tomato Jelly


• Autumn Cranberry Pear Jam

Peach Salsa

makes 4-5 pints

1/2 c. white vinegar

6 cups peeled, pitted and chopped peaches

1 1/4 c. chopped red onion (about 1 Large)

4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped

1 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped

1 bunch chopped cilantro

2 T liquid honey

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2 t ground cumin

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to boil over med hi heat, stirring constantly.

Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat. Ladle into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.

Wipe rim, adjust lid and ring. Process in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes. At my altitude (4500 ft) process for 25 minutes.

No Jar Left Behind - 2010

This year my Canning partner-in-crime Jenn and I decided to instigate a new philosophy of No Jar Left Behind. It was our goal to fill every jar we owned with something yummy! Last year I came extremely close, this year I was on track to accomplish my goal when I hit a major speed bump. A Hysterectomy in early October is definitely something that will take you out of the canning game. Fortunately, I already had the majority of it done so it wasn't a total loss. Below is a list of all of the yummy things I was still able to make and have the pleasure of serving my family in the many, many meals to come!

• Pears
• Raspberry Syrup
• Chocolate Raspberry Sundae Topper
• Peaches
• Tomato Peach Salsa
• Peach Salsa
• Peach BBQ Sauce
• Sweet and Sour Sauce
• Tomatoes
• Spaghetti Sauce
• Cherry Pie Filling
• Cherry Jelly
• Strawberry Syrup
• Carrot Cake Jam - (I actually didn't make this, my awesome friend Jenn made this for me since she knew it was on my list and I wouldn't get to it. Talk about an awesome friend!)

Just for kicks and giggles I decided to add a list of the nummy things I canned last year as well. Since I didn't really document it anywhere back then. It was the first year that I really got into canning as an adult. What was I waiting for! Next year I plan to also list how many quarts/pints/ jelly jars etc. I make as well. That info is more for my benefit than anything. Anyhow, on to the list!

2009 Canning List

• Spiced Peach Syrup
• Peach Syrup
• Spaghetti Sauce
• Peaches
• Pears
• Tomatoes
• Spaghetti Sauce
• Tomato Salsa
• Applesauce
• Apple Pie Filling
• Strawberry Jam
• Raspberry Jam
• Strawberry Peach Jam
• Pear Butter
• Apple Butter
• Apricot Pineapple Jam
• Pomegranate Syrup
• Pumpkin Pie Pear Syrup