Canning peaches, plums, and apples || my first year foraging and canning food for the winter

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a canning vlog and I hope you all enjoy it! I grew up canning and have all of the basic knowledge, but have never done it by myself. This year I thrifted all of my canning needs and I'm so happy about it!
The recipes I used are fairly simple and detailed below.
Canned peaches:
1 jar packed with halved, peeled peaches
covered with no. 2 syrup (two parts water to one part sugar, boiled)
Hot water bath can for 20 minutes
Peach and plum jelly:
5.5 cups of liquid
7 cups of sugar
1 package pectin
(follow directions with the pectin)
Peach jam - same as above, pretty much
apple butter:
A full crock pot of apples, halved in order to fit more in
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cloves
cooked till apples are soft, then processed with a vintage food mill and canned as normal
All jars should be kept hot, and lids should be boiled to sanitize and kept in hot water till used.
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[@WithLoveKristina]

Hi friends! Someone brought it to my attention that their comments are disappearing - I am NOT deleting comments, I don’t know what’s going on! It’s happened to me a few times now too, my replies never post. But please rest assured, I’m not deleting your helpful comments! There’s a glitch and they show in my emails but not my comment section! I’m so sorry!

[@laurenhughes5528]

Canned fruits are so sparkly and gem-like. I enjoy the way they look as much as they taste. 😆

[@bronazlin4955]

Gosh I simply adore you! We often forage in the Autumn, Blackberries,apples and plums then we preserve and dehydrate!such a wonderful sustainable and old way of keeping in touch with the seasons cycles and of course beautiful memories and lessons for the children x

[@zeusathena26]

Homemade canned goods make great gifts! 👍

[@marionlacey1986]

I am a "canner" but in Australia we call it preserving fruit in jars, and making jam, sauces, and jellies. Nothing more satisfying than a pantry cupboard full of home made preserves. Sadly people are doing it less these days. Self sufficiency videos on KZbin are bringing these skills back thank goodness. Thank you for yours Kristina. I know you will inspire others! 🐾

[@katmonti713]

I can and I really enjoyed watching this video! I love making peach ginger butter with my mom and I love canning tomatoes with my husband. Canning is so much fun and a lifelong skill that everyone should know!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Ooooh peach ginger butter sounds SO GOOD

[@katmonti713]

@@WithLoveKristina It's in the "All New Ball Book of Canning." I highly recommend it!!!

[@sharondugasartist5608]

You will be so happy come winter! This reminds me of when we grew up (I was raised by my Grandparents). They had 3 gardens and several fruit trees. The smells were heavenly in the Fall and we always appreciated those beautiful preserves in the cold winter months. I think your kids will appreciate these memories you are making too.

[@Sabatuar]

Talk about perfect timing. I'm currently in the middle of preserving a ton of crabapples and wild berries, and here's this video in my notifications.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Ooooh fun! What are you gonna make?

[@Sabatuar]

@@WithLoveKristina I've already made lingonberry jelly and candied rosehips. Plan to also do spiced currants, blueberry jam, crowberry jam, highbush cranberry ketchup and jelly, whole preserved crabapples in spiced syrup, and apple pie filling. Also possibly mushroom ketchup.

[@Hannaheh94]

I loved this so much!! Canning is SOOOO much work and it never goes as planned.... lol!! Two tricks I've learned: score the peaches before boiling/chilling, and don't stack sealed jars on top of each other. Also loosen the rings for storing. Stacking cans and leaving rings tight can result in a broken seal/spoiled food. xo

[@WithLoveKristina]

Yes, I totally forgot to voiceover those tips - I had mine stacked purely to get them all in one shot, but stacking is a no-no.

[@DJ-mu3ev]

Sooo much fruit! I'm glad all your hard work paid off. My grandma used to make plum jelly from her Santa Rosa and Satsuma plums trees every year. We would get to help pick and prep when she did the Concord grape jelly. I'm going to try canning for the first time this year with the fruit from my Strawberry tree. I found a jam recipe and a crumble recipe I'm going to try.

[@gohawks3571]

I'm late, but enjoying this video. I am blessed with some citrus trees, and the people from before left me a great tool. I don't know what it's called, but it is a wire basket on a stick. About half the basket extends a bit to where the wires fold over 90° so you can grab an pull the fruit, and the basket is big enough to grab a few fruit at a time so you aren't reaching every single time. I never looked for it, since before I didn't know about it & now I have one. But just wanted to pass on that they do exist & might be helpful✌❤

[@corrinnacorrinna5572]

Your kitchen is divine!!! Keep canning! It's so enjoyable.

[@marykeller3077]

I love growing my own fruits and vegetables. Canning is a labor of love. Its more fun when you have a partner. My husband cans with me or my mom. Its a wonderful feeling grabbing a jar in the winter knowing you made it. ❤

[@Mrs.Green712]

I enjoy seeing your vintage outfits and doing slow living. This video was too adorable.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you so much!

[@laurag3469]

Canning is such a wonderful skill to have!

[@MotherBearMade]

Loved this video! Very relaxing and fun. And oh my goodness, all the strawberry kitchenware! So cute.

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh thank you! This reminds me I need to do a strawberry kitchen tour soon!

[@MotherBearMade]

@@WithLoveKristina Yes! That would be awesome.

[@lauraraines767]

Hello Kristina. You worked very hard here. I have the exact canning book you have. I use it every year. This year I've had lots of produce from the garden. So I've been canning almost every day. I'll sure be looking forward to fall. Love this video. Thank you for sharing it.

[@millygeorge]

Reminds me of my childhood picking fruit and my mum making jam and jellies. Wonderful

[@francesmalzahn9994]

I recognize that metal contraption with the long handle that you used to strain the fruit from my childhood! My mom canned when I was young and I would watch her. It's a process! Good job getting through it.........everything looks delicious!

[@WithLoveKristina]

The food mill! IT took me forever to remember what it's called, lol. They work pretty well as long as things are cooked enough!

[@karinaliddell3025]

Thank you ! I loved watching you can with all those beautiful pots and pans ! You made canning look so enjoyable ! Would love to see more 🙂

[@babygracie68]

So wonderful that you have lovely fruit trees in your property ❤️🌸

[@WithLoveKristina]

We feel so lucky to have all the trees we have!

[@hollys87]

Apple butter is one of my favorites I actually make up a large batch of apples in the roasting oven, cook down part as apple sauce and then the rest I cook down to thick butter. I love canning it is one of those things that is a lot of work but at the end of it you have all the delicious food for enjoyment later and it is so nostalgic for me because my grandparents are the ones that taught me primarily my grandpa and I have so many wonderful memories of hours gardening, harvesting and the preserving that harvest with him. I have a canning book from 1943 that my grandma gave me and it is something I treasure and actually keep it in our fireproof safe when not using just to keep it protected in case of fire or pests (might be a bit much but 🤷‍♀️)

[@WithLoveKristina]

Apple butter is soo good! I love how easy it is! And honestly, I don't blame you for keeping that canning book in a fireproof safe, the nostalgia and memories are totally worth protecting. That's such a special thing to have!

[@thetimelesscostumemaker1266]

I have the same fabric, your shirt is made of, in my stash and have been wondering what to make with it. Your shirt is so cute I think I might attempt a shirt with it. I love canning all the wonderful fruits and veggies we get from the garden. It's not just you who can't find lids in the stores right now. We haven't been able to find lids in any of our stores where I live since last year. And just a note, but filling jars with hot jam and just flipping them upside down to seal without processing is an unsafe canning practice. Always process to get it hot enough to kill any bacteria. I have a couple really great safe canning practice facebook groups if you're interested. Love your videos they are always so real and cute.

[@theenchantedcottage1454]

I’m interested in the canning groups :) If you are willing to share. Around here the stores are finally getting in lids that were ordered back in 2020. Still not easy to find and there are limits so everyone gets a fair chance

[@monicalozano9460]

One of the best videos you’ve ever made! This was so fun and inspiring to watch. Great job!! Also, your Outlander outfit and hairstyle were amazing! The hairstyle suits you, you looked gorgeous!

[@mimipaul7002]

It was very interesting seeing you do making all these things. Sure love to see what you do with pears.

[@fuschiaflower7643]

I really enjoyed this video. Growing up in the Deep South, every summer me, my grandmother, and my Mom would spend days canning. It was such a production.🤣 I swore that I would never can again.🤣🤣 now that canning seems to back in vogue, I want to try it again. I applaud your very hard work. We had the same big ole black enamel pot and the canning tongs that you have. ✌️💕

[@amber7253]

Thank you this was great . I love your kitchen so adorable. And those vintage pots / bowls ands pans . Lovely cannine is something I have always wanted to do I must loo into. Your honesty is always so wonderful.. love it

[@kristinaNC]

I recently discovered your channel and it is so charming! I love your pluck and creativity. My ex Mother-in-Law had the same strawberry pots and pans and it made me smile to see them. I live in the South and I remember one of them was the pot she made her sweet tea in, so it was quite stained.

[@sarahlarson8335]

This is my husband and my first year canning because we finally have a big enough garden to make it worth while. So far we've made pickles and tomatoe sauce. Though, I did have to escape the house when I let him make a batch of spicy pickles, overall canning is a good experience for me. I'm freezing some veggies, too. I definitely like having some food we grew ourselves saved for later.

[@WithLoveKristina]

I'm so glad it's been a good experience for you! I wanted to make pickles this year but totally forgot about it

[@watsonmelon6575]

This is so lovely and calming! I'll have to try this myself some time

[@WithLoveKristina]

Just be prepared to wash so many dishes, hah!

[@liadanducky]

Omg I wanted to try canning this year and was just reminding myself to look up videos and here you are lol! Thanks babe! 😝😝

[@akshatasrecipes]

I Loved this share so much,thanks so much ,.stay connected and posts more lovely videos,always enjoy watching your channel,Best wishes Akshata.

[@lauragiacobbe7334]

OMG, girl! I love this video. I always wondered how to do canned fruit. Love your channel!

[@jennbroughton5307]

Great job! I enjoyed this video, I love all things canning. Btw I loved day 3 hair style! How to video on how to do that would be wonderful!! Love everything you do!

[@tammieecho3098]

This was lovely!

[@StephanieCanada]

How cool! Something I would never do myself. BRAVA! (Also, I recognize the apron you picked plums in, hehe)

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oooh is that one from you? I've gotten so many from you now that I can't remember which ones I got myself LOL

[@tiffanyharris2363]

We could totally be friends. We are so much alike. I love your videos

[@WithLoveKristina]

That is so sweet of you to say!

[@ladyinaafoose]

I've got some vintage books (and also my 80 y/o Nana lives literally underneath my apt.) so I SHOULD be able to to perserving and canning - I'm just shite at it haha!

[@WithLoveKristina]

It took me almost 9 years of having my own house to actually get into canning, so ya know

[@TheLittleMoon]

Beautifully made as always love!

[@WithLoveKristina]

You're the best! xoxo

[@kariconant3488]

Looks like a ton of work! Enjoy the bounty!

[@keaghank]

I was canning tomatoes the last 2 weekends - waiting for apples here :)

[@WithLoveKristina]

I wish I had tomatoes! I ummmm... ahem, backed over our tomato plant with my car. It's never quite recovered.

[@MandL1312]

Love love love...this was so relaxing to watch ✨✨✨

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you so much!!

[@rithuthuhina]

I really love your content so much 😍 thank you so much for sharing with us 💜

[@WithLoveKristina]

Thank you so much!

[@MollyPatricia5]

Such a good video! This gave really cozy vibes and I loved it! I’ve wanted to try canning for a long time!

[@WithLoveKristina]

You should! It's honestly not as intimidating as I expected once I got started, it's just time consuming.

[@chikenjr]

good job!!! *clap clap clap*

[@elizabethw.6154]

This has been on my list of things to learn. I just got my canner tested, but I have never done it as a kid or now. So doing it myself is daunting.

[@karad8]

Loved this!! Thank you so much for sharing and filming all of this. I can't wait to can one day and these videos are really helpful. I'd love to see pear footage.

[@AM-bm2xw]

Lovely video! I had a garden and canned for the first time last summer - but have since moved and was not able to this summer. Hopefully I will be able to be in a place that I can do it again soon!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Oh I hope you are too! Now that I've broken through my nervousness with canning (and learned how to do jelly properly, ahaha!) I'm definitely going to be doing it yearly.

[@AM-bm2xw]

@@WithLoveKristina Very cool! You are so real and inspiring! Thanks for the great content!

[@TheSunnites]

How did you do that super cute braid hairstyle in the end? You are a canning queen, I'm to chicken to try canning anything but applesauce.

[@erinb4237]

Where do you get your scarves? They're all so lovely!

[@SaraLuvsElla]

yes I'm looking for some big pretty ones myself

[@WithLoveKristina]

They’re all thrifted, from ten years of thrifting. I tend to just pick up whatever scarves I find while I’m out!

[@danielleosentoski520]

I loved this video as I have just started canning this year! My youngest is grown and I’m just starting late bloomer! It is a lot of wrk so hard with kids running around.. have you revisited canning since this video?

[@lisamarie674]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tiffanybevis4251]

I really enjoyed this one. Your outfits were cute, my favorite being the last one. Your hair was cute too being down . I nevee my knew how to can so this was interesting. Where do you plan to store all of those yummy jars?

[@WithLoveKristina]

We have a walk-in pantry with lots of shelf space! It's so nice for storing up food.

[@tiffanybevis4251]

@@WithLoveKristina I would love a pantry lol. This house doesn't have one which is strange. We have a little cabinet and it has just enough space for about a month's worth if I use my tetris skills and stacknit correctly 🤣 One day I will have land and storage the way we want

[@KneppwoodatHome]

This is a really cute video and definitely enjoyable to watch, but when you put the lids onto your jars without wiping off the rims, I definitely cringed, lol. I can appreciate the lack of counterspace I a tiny kitchen. Cooking dinner is difficult, let alone canning, dehydrating or soap making, sigh 🙄 Overall, awesome video 💕

[@WithLoveKristina]

haha I did wipe the rims but kept forgetting to film it! the drips on the rims was water from wiping them ;)

[@KneppwoodatHome]

@@WithLoveKristina yay! I really did love the video 🥰

[@WithLoveKristina]

@@KneppwoodatHome I appreciate you!

[@runaroundsue2199]

Love canning but it is definitely work. We always set up a card table with flour sacks and potholders on it for cooling. Don't know if that's any help

[@WithLoveKristina]

That's smart! I at least have our kitchen table which is so helpful for cooling!

[@runaroundsue2199]

I would do that but my grandpa was a carpenter and was always hypersensitive about hot stuff on wood lol hence the card table 😆 his voice has never left the back of my mind

[@WithLoveKristina]

@@runaroundsue2199 bahahaha my dad was the same way! Our kitchen table is a 1950s one, no wood in sight - and I got it off the side of the road so ummmm... it's mean for wear and tear

[@melindajoy779]

Hi! I know this video is several months old but could you share where to find the large canning pot you use? I need to buy canning supplies and have no idea what’s good to purchase. Thanks!!

[@WithLoveKristina]

Of course! I thrifted mine, but it's this exact kit: amzn.to/3ID69eV - that's my affiliate link which I should have put in the description come to think of it!

[@marianasprouse5000]

Apple bottom hehe

[@zeusathena26]

What my family, & I have done is use the dishwasher. Wash, with 2 rinses. This leaves it very hot! They're ready to fill with anything. Then after they are all filled, instead of the water bath, put them back in the washer, & they'll seal after just a rinse. But if you aren't sure, you can do 2. You can fit a mass amount of jars for this in a dishwasher! Out everyway I've ever tried, this is the best.

[@WithLoveKristina]

We don’t have a dishwasher or I would!

[@zeusathena26]

@@WithLoveKristina I don't have one anymore either. 😭 Thankfully I don't have to wash up for 4 kids! Sorry, at least it's worth it for your sweet kids.

[@CassieDavis613]

Is it sweater weather already?

[@WithLoveKristina]

It is here, just barely! Haha, in WA where I live it's been about 65 degrees Fahrenheit.