Canning Christmas Gifts | Lemon Curd and Carrot Cake Jam

[@LittleMountainRanch]

According to the National Center for Home Preservation Lemon Curd is shelf stable for 3-4 months. I suggested storing in the fridge, which I will still likely recommend to the gift recipients - It'll extend the shelf life even more. Here's the article and recipe for your reference. nchfp.uga.edu/how/can/canning-fruits-and-fruit-products/lemon-curd-canned/

[@gowest5145]

I didn't know that, thanks

[@shopwithjen]

Hi friend 👋 ❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️🎄

[@karincope3019]

The Lemon Curd won’t last that long once they try it . Lasts maybe 3 days once opened .

[@karincope3019]

Flip the lemons when you put them in the press, I learned that I had been doing it wrong for so long 😜 I did find I got more juice from the lemons .

[@karincope3019]

The recipe I have is a bit different for the lemon curd , the one I followed had the butter in after being on the double boiler and it thickens .

[@gwensullivan6026]

I believe your lemon juicer is designed to put the halves in the other way around, so that the rinds are turned inside out as you squeeze.

[@lindahoffman8890]

I usually squeeze the lemon both ways - it always surprises me how much juice is extracted with the “opposite” squeeze.

[@SherryEllesson]

I agree. It seems counterintuitive but you get more of the juice out.

[@tantesjois]

Yes! I came here to say that too. It's counterintuitive but true.

[@kaymack5304]

My living room is painted in the color Sea Salt too! I had used it in my first home and when we moved I knew I wanted it in my new home. Hope you feel better soon!

[@karincope3019]

I have made 5 batches of the Lemon Curd since seeing it on 1870’s Homestead, oh my it’s is so good . I also have it with vanilla Greek yogurt.

[@muddyacrefarms]

You know if you flip your lemon in the opposite direction you’ll get more of the juice out!! Learned this from someone on KZbin. Works like a charm. 😊

[@KAStodgell]

That’s how the chefs do it.

[@patricias5016]

Agreed, I do this too and get way more.

[@pinkplateful1957]

I was going to offer the same advice. ;)

[@KAStodgell]

Double boiler. I love lemon curd especially on angel food cake. The rooster cracks me up. Good will has great baskets cheap.

[@camicri4263]

Hi Chelsea, I am so glad you are feeling beter! Romanian ferments are the best!

[@donnamacleod2947]

Whoever gets your Christmas gift baskets are very lucky!

[@cathys9468]

I learned about the fermented honey last year I believe on your channel. So I started some this summer and just this week gave to my niece who had been up all night coughing. She texted me the next day and said she had only coughed once that day. Thank you so much for all the fantastic recipes you share

[@sophiegiddings9272]

If you're gifting lemon curd as a present, you are giving the gift of love! That is a lot of work! I've been making lemon curd for a few years now, and it's a process! I had to look a long time to find a recipe to can it, because they all said to refrigerate it, and I wanted it shelf stable. Happy Holidays! :)

[@1967netti]

I've never heard of lemon curd being made like this. In Australia (and the UK) we make it by adding the ice cold butter at the end to reduce the temp really quickly. It also makes heating up the egg mixture much quicker

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

That’s how I make mine too.

[@marilynmiller9864]

I have a quick and easy lemon curd recipe. Put the sugar and zest into your food processor and whirl for a minute. Add 7 WHOLE eggs and blend. Add butter until smooth then the juice until all incorporated. This makes the texture very smoothe. You'll never notice the zest. Transfer to a 1 1/2 qt. pot and heat to 170°. I also prefer freeze drying it so it lasts for years and you just add water when you have a hankering for lemon goodness! 😂

[@rachellincoln846]

This sounds awesome. How many lemons for the zest and juice do you use? How much sugar? Approximately how much butter?

[@annpachini2155]

I remember when I was a teenager I had bronchitis quite a bit. My Aunt was staying with us until her husband came stateside from Germany and I had bronchitis. I coughed and coughed and I heard my Mom say to my Aunt “if she coughs one more time I swear I’m going to smack her” well we started laughing and couldn’t stop. My Aunt suggested making “the recipe”. Equal parts whisky, lemon juice and honey. It worked. It was the only thing that would cut that cough.

[@Kelly.A.]

Beautiful job on the basement room, Dan & Chelsea! I so very much enjoy your channel. Always so encouraging and inspiring.

[@Fatatua]

I wish I had even just a pinch of your work ethic, you're awesome.

[@user-de6em7rg5f]

your office is going to be so nice, I love lemon curd, and I am sure yours is awesome Glad you're feeling better God Bless

[@fruitsntingz2688]

🎉🎉🎉 looking forward to trying the carrot cake jam recipe🎉🎉🎉

[@marvona3531]

Good to see, that you feel better👍🦋👍🦋👍🦋

[@laurad.6478]

The view outside is beautiful!

[@cinm9565]

Glad you are feeling better❤

[@JoyceTownsend-xh1sc]

You’re so gifted! I may have heard you incorrectly- but it sounded like you called it a double-broiler. It’s a double-boiler!😊 Glad you back with us and feeling better!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Lol! My brain isn't working to full capacity yet it seems.

[@annlind2349]

My husband and I had the cold flu and we were both sick for 5 weeks so perhaps your tonics really did help. TFS Ann

[@amandacoyne1663]

I love Lemon Curd. Lemon has always been a juice I like. I swap sultanas or raisins as I don’t like the seeds in raisins I use the fine side of the greater for when I make Carrot cake.

[@NancyHowlett]

Chelsea you are amazing helping Dan prime your office while you were still not feeling 100%… I am so happy that you are over the flu.. I also love anything with lemon in it.. I went to a church Advent dinner last week and someone made lemon Italian cookies.. they were so delicious.. we had our first snow flurries today here in Annapolis Maryland USA 🇺🇸.. I love watching your channel. Take care ❤️

[@janiefox3458]

I am about 2 1/2 hours west of you - just south of the Hagerstown area - -we had it coming down from the Cumberland mountains - it was so pretty - - my 2 cats spent the day on the back of the couch watching it.

[@chelseaalgebra]

What a great idea for presents! Love your canning information, tips and tricks

[@kaybusby7507]

What a great gift idea. Thank you for sharing. Glad you're feeling better.

[@soldonrvlife]

I just finished a batch of carrot cake jam! It is a juggling exercise to do jam making in my RV. But I love the challenge and my friends enjoy the results! ❤❤

[@belindaalderson9341]

Good morning . Will enjoy your energy

[@danoneill2846]

Many Thanks !

[@etet4536]

Your baskets are going to be amazing!

[@AngelaM-y4e]

Hello, what wonderful ideas! I made carrot cake jam the other day and it is just scrumptious! First time i have ever water bathed jam and it turned out great! Think i might make donuts next week and use some as a filling! Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful ideas! Have a lovely day!

[@lyndagrigg17]

You made me smile with you tasting the black garlic x

[@RamonaC-h2y]

I recently found a recipe for making lemon curd in the instant pot! My taste testers gave it a thumbs up.

[@flossycaines1270]

The video was very enjoyable and informative so I thank you very much!!!

[@wendyhoff]

Meringue cookies are delicious dipped in lemon curd.

[@paulinedooling742]

I normally cut the end off each of the halves, I find it’s better for using that juicer ❤❤

[@kimberlyproxmire]

I am going to have to try the carrot cake jam - that looks awesome!! I am the only one that like lemon so that one might have to wait!! Thank you for sharing

[@karendooks6244]

I have a lemon curd recipe using the microwave, does in less than 20 mins for 4lb. Tastes fabulous

[@gowest5145]

Watching your videos is very entertaining and it motivates me a lot. I made lemon curd last year. It is tart!

[@dorothyyoung8231]

Great video as always. You’ll probably get more juice with less effort if you put the cut side of the lemon in your juicer face down - toward the holes might like in the juicer. In regard to the lemon zest, you might like the texture if you use a food processor to process the zest with the sugar before adding it to your mixture.

[@justmenicole4842]

@LittleMountainRanch, the black garlic, you can peel clean and vacuum seal it in small quantities in bags, they will collapse and turn to goo a little but keeps for months!

[@denisemusicnut]

You sound much better! I hope you are feeling equally well!

[@tracymyers9771]

Woohoo! I've been working on my annual gingerbread house. I needed a break to watch my favorite channel! Lemon curd is my all time favorite!❤

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I love the wonderful projects you’re doing! The black garlic is intriguing to me. I’m making gift baskets for Christmas as well, I’m going to research how to do it without the fermenter appliance.

[@janew5351]

Love to hear what you find

[@ChristinasPaperCreations]

I’ve never made lemon curd this way. The butter is used after the cooking to cool and thicken the curd.

[@johnensminger7675]

Looks Soo good!! Funsville! Thanks for sharing your life with us and your ideas!!!😊

[@suzannebeckerton6758]

I love watching your channel, Chelsea! I always learn something. I am anxious to see the finished office! :) Glad you're feeling better and loved the rooster in the window! and the cat walking by the kitchen window! LOL

[@suewilkinsonmorrobayca6590]

Thanks for sharing❤

[@KatWrangler]

I have made this (different recipe). I’m going to use as a filling for cream puffs.

[@hillbillychapel6761]

I love your channel! Just found it last week and can't get enough. Haha! I watch while canning. I enjoyed watching your family in 1 video decorating the tree. One of the kids was standing on the arm of the couch just like our kids do. ❤ Thanks for the fantastic content!!

[@anniewildmush1284]

i know what u mean.. i painted my bedroom sico revelstoke it goes fromsage to deep green at night i love it

[@AnnePhillips-s9e]

The idea of a gift basket sounds so good. Will you be leaving instructions (or receipts) with things like the black garlic? Yum!

[@Susan-n3o3e]

Another great video you’re just a little busy bee 🐝 all the time Thank you for sharing it.❤

[@gipsymamapreper8096]

I'm glad you're feeling better! Those are going to be beautiful gift baskets. Have you thought about making salves to put in your baskets ?

[@suziereinhart7975]

Hi Chelsea, glad your feeling healthier, your too busy to be sick 😊 How many days did you ferment the garlic? Thank you. PS: Sure wish I was on your friend list, with all those goodies, they are lucky to have someone as special as you in their lives 😊

[@patriciaflaherty5029]

Alas, I just moved back to the midwestern U.S. after 22 years in Southern California. Most everyone has a lemon tree or other citrus in their yardsand I miss going out and plucking lemons which I used for all sorts of things. I just paid 85 cents for one lemon! Yikes! I've asked friends for boxes of lemons for Christmas and I will juice them and freeze in ice cube trays.

[@dixiecook9378]

Ditto flip the lemon halves the other way. You get more juice and less mess.

[@maxineedwards8559]

Can I plz ask you what days you vlog now?as I thought you did every other day.thank you🥰💕💖💕🥰

[@vesiletekas5927]

Can you make black garlic in crock pots?

[@CrazyCrafter-le9ge]

I will be looking into this fermenter. Could you give us the name and model of the one you used? Thank you.

[@KatMa664]

Chelsea, my sister and I are thinking about getting a freeze dryer. I’ve watched some channels and sometimes the food doesn’t look that great. Other things come out pretty well. I know you like to use it for fruit. But if you use it for anything else can you show us some rehydrated foods so we can see how they turn out, what you use them for, and how hard it is to get them rehydrated? Some of the channels have all these graphs where they’re measuring and weighing and it looks kind of complicated to me so I’m a little intimidated. Thanks I’d appreciate it.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I totally understand. I will try to make a video that shows the rehydration process and some things I've used it for.

[@sharonbutrum82]

It's a double boiler not broiler. You work so hard for your family. You're amazing how you get so much work done❤❤

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Gosh darn it! You're right. I just hate when I say the wrong word on a video. lol

[@mariayelruh]

Funny, my husband across the room just said did she say double broiler? Then you did it again! Not a big deal, but funny even my husband caught it.

[@S.Mos72]

Can't help but chuckle.. moma and memeŕe used to say it the same way.. must be a Canadian thing. It's where they were from years ago.

[@Fatatua]

@@LittleMountainRanch Just a little of your authentic charm.. 💐

[@XOjmmXO]

What brand of paint did you use? I love that color!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Beautytone

[@karriemb4184]

I have a question… for the lemon curd … if you froze it would it change the texture???

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I haven't tried it but I would imagine it would with the eggs.

[@kajolaggarwal4]

I don't usually like any strong smells like paint or nail polish or perfumes or room freshners it gives me a headache but any citrus smell like orange or lemon it calms me down

[@carmancloud]

Were you able to get the spot in the barn for your rooster?

[@PatsyMellen]

Do you have a link to the electric pressure canner? I’d like to order one for Black Friday which is coming up soon!

[@shelleyennis4489]

How long does the garlic & honey last?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

In honey, a year.

[@JoyceSimpson-zq5bt]

It was my understanding that any dairy wasn’t safe for canning. Could you explain what makes this a safe canning recipe

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I believe it's due to the high acid content.

[@belindaalderson9341]

Or coconut macaroons.

[@dorothyyoung8231]

The easiest treat to make - great for making with small children.

[@saraholmstrom1395]

Cud you frezdry lemon curd? Maby put on cake like a sprinkel.

[@metamud8686]

could the carrot jam be made with, say, 50% of the sugar in the recipe? Just to make it less sweet? Or does that make the recipe collapse?

[@We-Fly-Soon_Sister]

Okay I'm a little confused and it just might be the wording or the dialect. You keep on saying double broiling do you mean double boiling? I understand a double boiler and double boiling but not a double broiler

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Just a little brain glitch.

[@karendooks6244]

Sounds like you've had Covid, a strain of it has been making the rounds again

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Not fun at all. My family has had it a few times but this is a first for me.

[@debbierobertson3173]

What do you do with lemon curd?

[@debbiebarnes4688]

We eat it on pound or angel food cake. It’s so delicious. You can also use it in lemon bars or pie!

[@Maritime_Homestead]

Not a fan of cloves, not a fan of raisins. We are twins!!!

[@patti8070]

If you couldn’t smell or taste, you had Covid forsure

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Likely.

[@cherylgann1993]

I think you are cooking lemon curd in a double boiler. Not broiler.

[@kskorner74]

Isn’t it funny how they say you can’t can with eggs or butter, then give us this canning recipe on the alphabet website

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Gotta admit I wondered at that myself. I do believe it's due to the high acidity of this recipe and the short shelf life they recommend.

[@carlakohlwes-vp7lt]

If you lost your sense of taste and smell, you probably had Covid. Sometimes those senses don’t come back after Covid.

[@HollyBlair-wf3px]

I lost mine for about 6 months. Many things still do not taste the same. But through repetition of smelling and eating things that are in your every day life, everything comes back. One day I ate three Altoids at once. That was like a dam breaking.

[@MichelleMorrison-kn1es]

Why do you keep saying you had a 'bad cold' or 'bad flu' when the symptoms you're describing, the length, and the severity make it obvious you had covid??

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Likely, but who knows and at this point it just is what it is.