A cookbook and guide to the preservationists” and locavore aficionados who are rediscovering the lost art of jams and pickles.
Introduction
1: The Pendulum Swings ...
Saving the Seasons
The Road to Jam-nation
What Kind of Canner Are You?
The Twelve Months
2: How to Stay Out of Hot Water: Basics of Hot Water-Bath Preserving
A is for Acid: A Food Safety Primer
The Magic of Boiling Water Canning
About Choosing Fruit and Vegetables
Food Prep Tips
The Pectin Controversy
Sweet on You: About Sugar and Its Substitutes
Patents and Pickle Jars
3: The Recipes
Which Jam I Am
Recipes for Spring
Recipes for Summer
Recipes for Fall
Recipes for Winter
Recipes for All Year Round
4: Beyond the Stovetop
Storing and Displaying Jars
Styling Your Jars
Wedding Projects and Other Thoughtful Preserving Gifts
Meal and Party Planning Tips
Jamming Online
Resources
Index
About the Author