Bernardin Complete Book of Home Preserving: 400 Delicious and Creative Recipes for Today

From the experts, the definitive book on home preserving.

Bernardin Home Canning Products are the gold standard in home preserving supplies, the trademark jars on display in stores every summer from coast to coast. Now the experts at Bernardin have written a book destined to become the Bernardin "bible" of home preserving. As nutrition and food quality have become more important, home canning and preserving has increased in popularity for the benefits it offers:

• Cooks gain control of the ingredients, including organic fruits and vegetables.
• Preserving foods at their freshest point locks in nutrition.
• The final product is free of chemical additives and preservatives.
• Store-bought brands cannot match the wonderful flavor of homemade.
• Only a few hours are needed to put up a batch of jam or relish.
• Home preserves make a great personal gift any time of year.

The 400 innovative and enticing recipes include everything from salsas and savory sauces to pickles, chutneys, relishes and, of course, jams, jellies and fruit spreads. You''ll find such treats as:

• Mango-Raspberry Jam
• Crabapple Jelly
• Green Pepper Jelly
• Pickled Asparagus
• Roasted Red Pepper Spread
• Tomatillo Salsa
• Brandied Apple Rings
• Apricot-Date Chutney

The book includes comprehensive directions on safe canning and preserving methods, plus lists of required equipment and utensils. Specific instructions for first-timers and handy tips for the experienced make the Complete Book of Home Preserving a valuable addition to any kitchen library.

Home canning puts the pleasure of eating natural, delicious produce at your fingertips year-round. Preserving food is as modern and practical as the latest food trend, and it's really quite simple! Easy-to-understand detailed instructions provide all the information you need before you begin a project. Enjoy the rewards of numerous homemade meals and snacks, created from just one preserving session.

This book features:

•           User-friendly recipes that will appeal to novice and experienced canners alike

•           The Home Canning Problem Solver, which provides answers to virtually every question and problem

•           A Produce Purchase Guide

•           An extensive glossary that identi?es everything from ingredients to canning equipment to instructions

Soft Spreads

Raspberry Red Currant Jam, Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Tropical Breeze Freezer Jam, Sweet Apple Cider Butter, Brandied Apricot Preserves, Quick Lemon Ginger Marmalade

Fabulous Fruits

Cherries in Syrup, Spirited Peaches, Apple Pie Filling, Pear Mincemeat, Honey-Orange Slices, Jellied Cranberry Sauce, Applesauce

Salsa, Relish & Chutney

Roasted Tomato-Chipotle Salsa, Salsa Verde, Bruschetta in a Jar, Homestyle Corn Relish, Tomato and Apple Chutney, Mango Chutney

Condiments

Tomato Ketchup, Zesty Peach Barbecue Sauce, Lemon-Sage Wine Mustard, Mulled Blackberry Vinegar, Singapore Chili Sauce

Pickles & Tomatoes

Traditional Bread and Butter Pickles, Sweet Gherkin Pickles, Pickled Three-Bean Salad, Deli Dills, Sauerkraut, Creole Sauce, Seafood Cocktail Sauce, Herbed Seasoned Tomatoes

Judi Kingry is the Marketing and Consumer Services Manager at Bernardin Ltd.

Lauren Devine is a Product Research and Test Kitchen Scientist with Jarden Home Brands.