MomOfOneFunOne Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Hello, All! I'm planning for canning/freezing/et c. for the year and collecting recipes and supplies a bit each month so that as produce comes in, I'm ready and only have the expense of the produce to contend with when it does come. But I have a question about fruits. I LOVE berries just frozen and thawed to eat. I might make a batch of jam to have on hand but I'm not really a jam or jelly person. But b/c I just love to eat the berries, freezing is good. I also like frozen peaches. But what about other fruits? Pears, apples, grapes, plums, are all fruits I have access to locally but I don't like any of those jellies and definately don't like them frozen. What are some non jelly/jam/preserves options for those fruits? I have very limited freezer space and really LOVE frozen berries and asparagus so tend to dedicate all my freezer space to those. I need non frozen storage ideas. Please? Here is one idea for Grape/Walnut Conserve which is a good idea but too much sugar. http://www.considerthepantry.com/crown-jewels-coronation-grape-and-walnut-conserve/ Edited January 16, 2011 by MomOfOneFunOne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 You can pears in a light syrup or juice. Peel, core, and quarter them, simmer in syrup (or whatever) until fork tender, then put in jars and process in a water bath. Pickyourown.com has detailed instructions. I think you can do apples the same way, and peaches. You can dehydrate grapes (homemade raisins, yum!) and plums too I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Oh, and if you like pies and cobblers you can make your own fillings and can those. I have apple and peach pie filling in my pantry now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 You could use a food dehydrator to dry sliced fruit. I've never done it myself, but I love eating it. And I'm not sure how to do it, but you could probably make some kind of fruit leather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I preserve pears, peaches and plums in a very, very light syrup; apples I usually turn into applesauce and preserve; I also can peach and apple pie filling. Oh, and butters. We love apple, peach, pear butter on our pancakes and such. I also dry all of the above fruits with great results and use them for snacks as well as throwing them into muffins, quick breads and oatmeal. eta: you can pick up a copy of the Ball Blue Book for tons of recipes and ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomOfOneFunOne Posted January 17, 2011 Author Share Posted January 17, 2011 Thanks! Anyone have any not so sweet or savoury ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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