In The Artisan's Guide to Creative Canning & Preserving, you'll discover how to transform ordinary preserving into a true culinary art form. This visionary book will inspire you to seek out unique, seasonal ingredients and apply expert techniques to capture bright, distinctive flavors in jars.
Inside, you'll be guided by an artisan's mindset as you explore:
- Sourcing the Exceptional - Uncover tips for procuring rare produce, herbs, and foraged delicacies from local markets, online purveyors, and your own garden
- Mastering Canning Traditions - Refine skills like water bath canning, pressure canning, fermentation, and flavor extraction to preserve each ingredient's peak essence
- Handcrafting Jams & Preserves - Create one-of-a-kind fruit preserves, marmalades, and savory jams using unusual flavor combinations
- Crafting Artisan Vinegars & Spirits - Brew your own distinctive fruit vinegars and infuse craft liquors with bespoke flavor blends
- Pickling with a Twist - Explore creative pickling variations like639;from Japanese cherry blossom pickles to Scandinavian rose petal pickles
With over 200 pages of techniques, 80 recipes, and endless inspiration, this book will help you join the revived tradition of canning as a culinary art form. Whether foraging rural trails or plucking the bounty from your backyard, you'll learn to artfully preserve nature's delectable treasures to provide year-round provisions.
Get ready to experience the unmatched flavors of the artisan canning and preserving craft!
