Home canning is not recommended for pumpkin butter or any mashed or pureed pumpkin or winter squash. I thought this was strange since people have been canning squash for years. Jun 21, 2011 my old ball blue book has instructions for canning and i canned several quarts the other day. From preserving pickles and jams to storage and decor, ball mason jars have been a part of americas families for over a century.
Pressure canned pumpkin or winter squash ball canning. Crisp pickled pumpkin or squash joy of pickling, 2009. To order the ball complete book of home preserving, go to our website. Your county home extension service is also a great source for home canning information. This timeless sauce is the perfect base for so many summertime favorites. To celebrate the 37th edition of the ball blue book were giving away a prize package including a free copy of the ball blue book and. The ball blue book does not give instructions for canning winter squash or pumpkin but you can find instructions at national center for home food preservation. Ball blue book guide to preserving kingry, judy ball complete book of home preserving 2006 all new ball book of.
Pressure canned pumpkin or winter squash fresh preserving. This guide is about canning summer squash and zucchini. Anyone with a garden knows youll soon have more zucchini that you can eat or give away, so heres a way to preserve pickle them to enjoy in the cold winter months. I buy a new ball blue book or kerr canning book every few years. My mom and grandmother canned squash via boiling water bath for years and never had issues. On the bright side, pickling winter or summer squash eliminates. Be sure to check out my article on canning mistakes you want to avoid. Over 350 of the best canned, jammed, pickled, and preserved recipes ball home canning test kitchen on. We recommend preserving summer squash or zucchini by pickling or freezing. When the summer squash is ripe there is usually too much to eat it all fresh. I dont understand the ball jar company telling anyone such a thing.
I do, as i always have, but im not sure id trust water bath canning it. Making and canning your own zucchini pickles or pickled zucchini is very easy and inexpensive with this traditional and tested usda ball blue book recipe. For the simplest recipes, use ball food products recipes included with the package. Ball and the ball logotype are registered trademarks and trademarks in the united. Preserving summer squash college of agriculture, forestry. Karen as long as you use a pressure canner lowacid foodsand not a hot water bathhighacid foods it is perfectly safe to can squash.
Canning meat the right way real food mother earth news. Buy a cheap copy of ball blue book of preserving by ball corporation. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. The instructions for canning summer squash have been removed from the new additions of the ball book per usda recomendations. Specific instructions for firsttimers and handy tips for the experienced make the ball complete book of home preserving a valuable addition to any kitchen library. The ball blue book is the standard for canning and freezing. May 29, 2015 the ball blue book also used to have directions for home canning summer squash on its own. Jun 25, 2018 there are plenty of these free canning recipes that will be great for beginner canner as well as veterans. Ball blue book the guide to home canning and freezing. Its the best book for canning beginners and a great reference book for seasoned canners. Ball has been issuing a home canning book since 1909, starting with the ball blue book. Though shorter than the ball blue book, the kerr home canning book is no less popular and has as long a pedigree. To be clear, these procedures do not apply to summer squash such as zucchini.
It has been a trusted privatesector name for the latest home canning guidance ever since. The earliestknown version was called the correct method for preserving fruit. Makes about 1 quart these instructions work for all varieties of winter squash, such as acorn, butternut, buttercup and hubbard. Although i wouldnt go as far as saying that i do feel the blue book is an excellent resource for canners especially if you are just starting out. How to make homecanned butternut squash and other winter. In 1989, the usdas extension service published the complete guide to home canning, which remains the basis of extension recommendations today, found in the september 1994 revision.
Here you will find answers to every food preservation question, including vacuum sealing and packing with the tilia foodsaver, as well as unique giftgiving ideas. Blanching times for freezing vegetables healthy canning. These instructions work for all varieties of winter squash, such as acorn, butternut, buttercup and. Trusted results with ball blue book bread and butter zucchini pickles. The ball blue book also used to have directions for home canning summer squash on its own. My mother canned tomatoes this way and she passed away in 1988 at 88 years young and. Canning summer squash welcome to the homesteading today. A full canner of pint jars will take around fiftyfive minutes, while one of quarts will take about ninety minutes. Both squash and potatoes cook the same amount of time. I found a recipe on all recipies for microwave bread and butter pickles. Learn how to make homemade canned butternut squash or other winter squashes.
Recipes made with your own canned squash will taste much better than anything youve ever had from a storel. We do not recommend canning summer squash or zucchini. Its a sampling of recipes designed to appeal to the broadest possible audience. Canned squash will store for several months on end. Flecked with tiny bits of peppers, this zesty jalapeno jelly adds a jewellike flair to cheese trays.
Below is an excerpt from the national center for home food preservation. This year, we celebrate 5 years of ball heritage with the release of our new aqua vintage jars. How to make pumpkin butter easily, with stepbystep. Home canning vegetable beef soup simple family preparedness. The production of the first ball glass jar in 1884 marks the beginning of a fascinating history. The idea for todays ball blue book home canning guide was originally developed in 1909 by george a. Place prepared pumpkin into a saucepan and cover with water. You should process your squash at 10 lbs pressure weighted gauge, or 11 lbs for a dial gauge. Page 116 sweet pickled pumpkin or squash joy of pickling, 2009. The ball blue book is just a canning book with over 500 recipes. Recipe online here at field and stream linda ziedrich. I guess it was ok to do for the last 50 years or more but now it will kill us all right along with the raw milk.
I dont know how much difference there will be but it may be nice to have a vintage perspective on canning. It is considered by some to be the only book you need on canning. This modern handbook boasts more than 200 brand new recipes ranging from jams and jellies to jerkies, pickles, salsas, and more. The closest thing is a recipe for zucchini pickles. Remove peel or rind and cut flesh into 1inch cubes or slices. Add some to pasta with fresh herbs for a family dinner or mix in a little horseradish, hot sauce. The ball blue book is your complete guide to home canning and preserving. May 27, 2012 canning east texas summer squash from my garden. Ball blue book gives water blanching times by diameter. Jul 20, 2011 on the topic of summer squash, the powers that be dont recommend canning it at all even in a pressure canner. All tried and tested recipes with detailed instructions so that you can can jams, jellies, canned fruits, salsas, pickles, vegetables, meat and soups as well as freezing any vegetable, meat, or dairy product. This book teaches you everything you need to know about canning and preserving, highacid. Looking in my new blue book, it does not show instructions for canning summer squash.
Moms old kerr book only had the bwb recommendations, so i was very pleased to find the pressure canning ones. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Anywayin the brand new ball blue book while there is not a straight up canning recipe for summer squash or pumpkinwinter squash plenty. Eliminate the juicemaking step and still produce a translucent jelly. Wash pumpkin or squash, cut in half and remove seeds. New ball blue book guide to preserving frugal upstate. If you are canning at a higher altitude, you will need to adjust accordingly. The book includes comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods plus lists of required equipment and utensils. This conserve was an afterthought, but i received so many great compliments from family and friends that i made sure to write down the recipe. Recipes zucchini relish a collection of quick, easy and delicious recipes for every occasion. The ball blue book is the standard for all things related to home canning. Faced with an abundance of grapes from my garden, i wound up using them in various ways. As i was writing this post i came across a few articles online that said summer squash is no longer recommended for canning.
Choose pumpkin or squash with hard rinds and mature pulp. The ball blue book doesnt even have a recipe for canning squash or zucchini in jars. The ball blue book of preserving is the classic american guide to keeping freshtasting food on hand. Grannywell it is zucchini season here in ca and silly me planted 8 plants. From the experts at jarden home brands, makers of ball canning products, comes the first truly comprehensive canning guide created for todays home cooks. Ball and ball, tms ball corporation, used under license. In 1953 edition 26, they switched to pressure canning only recommendations.
Usda has withdrawn recommendations for canning summer squash, including zucchini, that appeared in former editions of so easy to preserve or usda bulletins. A pressure canner makes it easy to preserve a bounty of winter squash, but zucchini, yellow and other summer squashes are no longer recommended for canning, even with a pressure canner, because of the potential for foodborne illness. Basic guide to canning, freezing, drying, pickling and making soft spreads over 500 recipes 75 recipes are new for this edition. Bring to a boil over mediumhigh heat and boil 2 minutes, until heated through, but not soft. It was recently completely revised and released the end.
The goal of the ball blue book likely isnt for the blue book to become a huge profit centre in itself. Old ball canning blue books survival monkey forums. One is the 37th edition of the ball blue book guide to preserving, just published this summer. From the very basics to advanced techniques on food preservation this book is sure to please everyone. Jalapeno jelly recipe jalapeno recipe ball fresh preserving. I processed 40 min at 10 lbs pressure anyone have problems with canned summer squash. Ball blue book has been a trusted guide since 1909, and now its filled with even more valuable information and irresistible recipes. Their recommendations were a mix of pressure canning or water bathing up to their 1947 edition edition x. Ball blue book bread and butter zucchini pickles cookeatshare.
The first step in meat canning is to assemble all the equipment and materials and wash them thoroughly. There are plenty of these free canning recipes that will be great for beginner canner as well as veterans. Ball blue book says water blanch small pieces for 3 minutes, large pieces for 4 minutes. With a plentiful harvest of butternut squash i decided to allow some to remain in storage in the pantry for baking and to can some for convenience in making pies. Can you can squash without using a pressure cooker. Ball blue book the guide to home canning and freezing ball corporation on. Spread it on a block of warmed cream cheese and serve with crackers. Ball blue book guide to preserving ball fiesta salsa mix, ball pickle mixes or ball realfruit pectins and for smaller batches, ball canning discovery kit 2a quick tip. We had to add a couple of jars of potatoes in the canner to fill it up.