3 canning ideas
to try this fall

Use the right equipment and carefully follow the instructions

Before you begin, you’ll need the following equipment to safely can foods:

• Jars and lids available at Super C
• A large, deep pot
• A canning rack
• Canning tongs

Once you have the right equipment, you’ll simply need to pick the foods you want to can. Make sure you carefully follow the sterilization steps, which depend on the pH value of the foods you want to can. Because this is an incredibly important step to prevent food poisoning, you should make sure you have all the right information before you start.

Dill pickles: the perfect garnish

Dill pickles are packed with flavour and are the perfect side to myriad dishes such as holiday meat pies, shepherd’s pies, and of course sandwiches. For 8 large jars, you’ll need:

• 2 cups of vinegar
• 2/3 cups of coarse salt
• Many small cucumbers
• About 8 sprigs of fresh dill
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 ½ cup of water

Once you sterilize your jars, add half a clove of garlic, a sprig of dill, and cucumbers in each one. Bring the water, salt, and vinegar to a boil in a large pot. Pour the liquid into each jar and seal according to the sterilization instructions. Leave the jars in a refrigerated location for about two weeks and then enjoy!

Fruit ketchup: a Thanksgiving delight

Fruit ketchup is a pantry staple in many homes in Quebec. You’ll need:

• Many red tomatoes (about 2 kg)
• 5 apples
• 5 pears
• 7 peaches
• 3 onions
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 cup of brown sugar
• 2 cups of vinegar
• A few tablespoons of pickling spices

Blanch the tomatoes by plunging them into boiling water for 1 or 2 minutes. Then peel and dice the fruits and vegetables (including the tomatoes). In a large pot, heat the vinegar, brown sugar, and salt. Then add the spices, fruits, and vegetables. Simmer for about 90 minutes by stirring occasionally. Then sterilize the jars using your preferred method. Once that’s done, pour the ketchup into the jars and keep them in a dry, cool, dark location. Enjoy with your holiday meatloaf or your Thanksgiving turkey!

Apple compote: start your mornings with a smile

Don’t know what to do with all your apples? The answer is compote! You’ll need:

• A few kilograms of peeled, cored apples
• Store-bought lemon juice
• White or brown sugar

After safely sterilizing your jars, boil your apples in a large pot to soften them a bit. Then pulse the apples in a blender until you get the texture of compote. Add sugar to taste and a bit of lemon juice. You can also add some kick to your compote with ginger or cinnamon. Pour the compote into your jars and follow the steps for sterilization. Easy peasy!

Save all year long

Canning fruits and vegetables is a sure-fire way to enjoy your favourite foods year-round while saving on your grocery bill. Simply keep an eye on the flyer to take advantage of special offers on the ingredients you want to can.