Can Jam Challenge

Canning.  It can be an intimidating prospect.  Equipment.  Recipes.  Rules.  To someone that has never tried, it can be too much to think about.

But canning doesn’t need to be scary.  If proper sanitation guidelines are followed, there is really nothing to be scared of when canning.  There are lots of resources available for both new and seasoned canners from books to websites and of course, blogs.

Tigress, a fellow blogger and canner has not one, but two blogs devoted to canning and preserving.  She’s also challenged other bloggers and would-be canners to join her in preserving foods in jars.  Her Can Jam challenge was an inspiration to canners all over the blogosphere, myself included.

Here are the categories from the 2010 (inaugural) Can Jam Challenge with links to my recipes:

Lemon-Ginger Marmalade

January: citrus ~ Lemon Marmalade

Tarragon Pickled Carrots

February: carrot ~ Pickled Carrots

Jerked Pickled Onions

March: allium ~ Jerked Onion

Blueberry Lavender Jam

April: herbs ~ Blueberry Lavender Jam

Pickled Asparagus Spears

May: rhubarb & asparagus ~ Pickled Asparagus

Rosemary Strawberry-Balsamic Jam

June: berries ~ Herbed Strawberry Balsamic Jam

Dill Pickles

July: cucurbits ~ Old-Fashioned Dill Pickles

Homeade Salsa, Sauce AND Ketchup??

August: tomato ~ Tomatoes Three Ways

Ginger Peach Jam

September: stone fruit ~ Spiced Peach Jam

Festive Chile Cranberry Sauce

October: chile pepper ~ Festive Chile Pepper Cranberry Sauce

Chai Spiced Apples

November: pomes ~ Chai Spiced Apple Rings

December: dried fruit ~ Pear/Dried Apple Chutney

Dried Apples and Chiles