tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post7165269801321216089..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Oven processing small batches of fruitUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53565794429160742102011-03-25T15:24:42.043+10:002011-03-25T15:24:42.043+10:00Thanks Di. I know this is a touchy subject with m...Thanks Di. I know this is a touchy subject with many countries having different standards so it's good to have confirmation that you do it this way as well, and it works.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11915943778372712392011-03-25T15:03:46.122+10:002011-03-25T15:03:46.122+10:00Oops, forgot to add that I DO leave my jars in the...Oops, forgot to add that I DO leave my jars in the oven WITH the fruit in them to cook through, after they have been oven sterilised. That is what I meant by heating the jar contents through. Kind of comes out like stewed fruit, but very nice. Take out, allow to cool until 'just' bearable to pop the sterilised lids on, then cover with a tea towel. Hope that helps.Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932647726546848400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22805821722799825522011-03-25T15:00:25.576+10:002011-03-25T15:00:25.576+10:00The minimum temperature of 120 degrees C in the ov...The minimum temperature of 120 degrees C in the oven will make it safe, and prevent Botulism. 116 degreesC is the absolute minimum requirement. See http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile22.stm<br />Interesting it says "High-acid foods such as plums or rhubarb are quite resistant to bacteria, and only require the “boiling water bath” method of canning" so Rhonda, you are quite right with your posting. 45 mins in the oven is going to heat your food through pretty well - unlike the microwave. Love, Love LOVE your blog Rhonda :D<br />DiDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932647726546848400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-22356762413237733472011-03-25T04:19:26.068+10:002011-03-25T04:19:26.068+10:00tinfoilhat, did your neighbour use this method? I...tinfoilhat, did your neighbour use this method? It's strange they got botulism from grapefruit - it such a high acid food. Australians and people in the UK have been using this method for many many years and we're all still here to tell the tale. The US have strict guidelines and still manage many instances of botulism every year. I would not recommend anything I thought would be harmful and have no hesitation in using this method.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-26554566930173409732011-03-25T01:16:19.137+10:002011-03-25T01:16:19.137+10:00I don't know if I would recommend that method;...I don't know if I would recommend that method; the reason the water bath canner works to keep foods safe is that the water is dense, it is boiling, and it circulates around the jars continuously to get the heat (which kills any bacteria) to the middles of the jars and evenly throughout the jars. Steam does NOT do this, nor does hot air -- they just aren't dense enough. I know of someone local to me who got botulism just this past year due to improper canning with grapefruit. I wouldn't risk it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82271288070377632972011-03-24T14:15:54.723+10:002011-03-24T14:15:54.723+10:00I learned something new today, thank you Rhonda!
...I learned something new today, thank you Rhonda!<br /><br />I will need to check into this book. <br /><br />As a grandma to a 9 month old darling girl, I know you will love being a Grandmother. Such joy!Deanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48321430010630718612011-03-24T12:30:42.823+10:002011-03-24T12:30:42.823+10:00I had no idea you could still preserve this way. ...I had no idea you could still preserve this way. I thought it was thought a while back to be unsafe. Good to know it is ok! I also have only a little to can at a time and this will be so useful! I am smiling still over your announcement of the new baby! Such a wonderful time of life!! I am so happy for you and Hanno..and of course the parents too!! :) SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14985918718016616592011-03-24T12:21:42.399+10:002011-03-24T12:21:42.399+10:00We are innundated with strawberries right now....I...We are innundated with strawberries right now....I will try this as I love to buy a lot but can never eat all that I buy!Only in Louisiana ~ documenting the adventures we call life!http://www.onlyinlouisianas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83389743020473070432011-03-24T10:42:37.543+10:002011-03-24T10:42:37.543+10:00I am excited for you all! Congratulations.I am excited for you all! Congratulations.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15283293507101152512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72447874964160629792011-03-24T10:20:58.552+10:002011-03-24T10:20:58.552+10:00Oh I didn't know you could do that!
Our clings...Oh I didn't know you could do that!<br />Our clingstone peach tree is nearly ready for picking - I might try and do a few jars like that.<br />Cant wait to make Delia's Peach and Almond Pudding again this year.<br />It's DE-LISH-US.<br /><br />Currently madly making tomato chutney, tomato pickles and tomato relish - can't really get into tomato jam. It's amazing how much fruit you can get from 2 little tomato plants!<br />And gearing up to process stacks of apples.freefallinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08863000229609701796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46819631833521830142011-03-24T10:12:14.343+10:002011-03-24T10:12:14.343+10:00I bought 2 copies of The Thrifty Kitchen when you ...I bought 2 copies of The Thrifty Kitchen when you mentioned it previously, one for myself and one for UniDD. I've done a few recipes from it and find it just as wonderful as it's 'predecessor', the Encyclopedia of Food and Cookery.<br />I'll have to catch up on all the baby news in a couple of weeks when I return from a trip away. Sending best wishes that all goes smoothly with the entry of your grandson into the world.RobynLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050372484207822842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-78604829127087726952011-03-24T09:23:32.663+10:002011-03-24T09:23:32.663+10:00Thanks Rhonda. This looks like a good way to prese...Thanks Rhonda. This looks like a good way to preserve a little summer fruit for those of us that didn't get around to it this summer. The book looks like a worthwhile purchase.Taniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123593037593548003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-33814473450880808632011-03-24T09:11:36.516+10:002011-03-24T09:11:36.516+10:00This is a wonderful tip! Thanks for sharing. I oft...This is a wonderful tip! Thanks for sharing. I often need to process small batches and hate to drag out the water bath canner for a few jars.Melissa Pricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15855126813346312708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-25738119513522333702011-03-24T09:07:03.278+10:002011-03-24T09:07:03.278+10:00Rhonda yes new babies are always so much fun to an...Rhonda yes new babies are always so much fun to anticipate. Congratulations to the new parents.<br /> Thank you for this post I have never tried it this way it is worth trying. BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56143502952787128832011-03-24T08:53:23.918+10:002011-03-24T08:53:23.918+10:00That's a great way to process small amounts of...That's a great way to process small amounts of fruit. I've copied it for later use. I learn so many new things from reading your blog. Thanks for sharing your vast amount of knowledge.Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13687590785527530194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72013326210730582442011-03-24T08:46:48.000+10:002011-03-24T08:46:48.000+10:00Congratulations on the baby news. It must be so ex...Congratulations on the baby news. It must be so exciting for you both.<br />I will certainly have a go at the fruit. You make it sound so easy.Bruise Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594691638279041410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85477267852796109742011-03-24T08:43:47.982+10:002011-03-24T08:43:47.982+10:00That way of preserving looks really yummy! I am s...That way of preserving looks really yummy! I am sure the fruit would just dry cook a bit in the oven and get a bit caramelly and then the syrup goes in..... I can taste it now!!!!<br />I have had a real glut of stone fruit this year and have probably bottled way too many. It looks so good in the cupboard, all shining like jewels! But we still have the pears, watermelons, apples and figs on the trees to eat before we can touch the preserved apricots and peaches. A wonderful life! Sending you love and best wishes for the new babies and don't take notice of any mean spirited people.They are just jealous of your happiness and success.Lizzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6944923926350578162011-03-24T08:26:14.400+10:002011-03-24T08:26:14.400+10:00Thanks Rhonda, I must go back to this page as I ha...Thanks Rhonda, I must go back to this page as I have missed reading this. Looking forward to your good news, I already think of the bub as "poppet" because of the mistake I made with one of your recent Sunday posts.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14751315680374413649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28519321431405768252011-03-24T08:12:44.795+10:002011-03-24T08:12:44.795+10:00That's a great idea; thanks, I'll go back ...That's a great idea; thanks, I'll go back to that when we get autumn!Attilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916442932314835859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-636621825209310012011-03-24T07:39:29.949+10:002011-03-24T07:39:29.949+10:00so nice to have a reminder of autumn which for us ...so nice to have a reminder of autumn which for us was six months ago, spring is just about to spring for us (I hope!)cottage garden farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655117357492601456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38355322340570004792011-03-24T06:11:52.958+10:002011-03-24T06:11:52.958+10:00Rhonda we got our new grandaughter on 21st March -...Rhonda we got our new grandaughter on 21st March - she was a week late but perfect and beautiful. You and Hano are in for the best of times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73520135419456343412011-03-24T05:52:39.431+10:002011-03-24T05:52:39.431+10:00I love reading your blog! I'm a kindred spiri...I love reading your blog! I'm a kindred spirit and strive to live a gentle life. Thanks for all of your lovely posts!Zucchinimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16382347961956087701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12357809390040754612011-03-24T05:42:25.298+10:002011-03-24T05:42:25.298+10:00That is a wonderful book, Rhonda. Both in terms o...That is a wonderful book, Rhonda. Both in terms of its usefulness as a resource and also in terms of its general aesthetic appeal. Our many fruit trees are yet to yield a decent amount of fruit, but this is a good reminder re which book (one of them, anyway) to turn to, when the time comes.<br />I imagine you are beside yourself with anticipation for baby news!<br />Tracy (Brisbane)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com