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[@nicholecoleman6924]

I canned up beef broth, chicken broth, blueberry pancake syrup, and elderberry syrup for our home this week. Then, I helped my daughter at her home can up potatoes, stewed tomatoes, blueberry pancake syrup, and fish. We are both glad to have cleared up freezer space! Happy Canuary 😊

[@reneestewart4054]

That's amazing! I'd love to know how you do blueberry Pancake syrup. That sounds interesting!

[@kelsie_adams]

I've made blueberry syrup. Basically, boil the berries in sugar water. Then strain for a few hours. Take the juice and boil until it thickens. It's easy. I'm not sure how long it water bathed. I'm sure there's a recipe online. I took the blueberry pulp and cooked it with lemon juice and zest until it reached about 218°. Probably added some sugar to it.

[@americaneden3090]

​Thank u so much for sharing ur syrup methods 🫐💙🫐💙​@@kelsie_adams

[@brittanyk3241]

I’ve been wondering if I could can elderberry syrup! Did you pressure can this?

[@nicholecoleman6924]

@@brittanyk3241 I waterbathed it for 15 minutes

[@Ambimom]

To preserve fresh apples almost indefinitely, Cut up a thick brown paper grocery bag into 6-7 inch squares and wrap each apple separately. Newspaper works too, but I read them online so I use grocery bags. The individually wrapped apples are placed in another grocery bag or container and stored in a cool dry place. I use the bottom of my refrigerator. The paper keeps the apples from touching each other, which is why they don't spoil. I've stored apples like this for several months and they don't get mushy at all.

[@victoriabryant7202]

I am doing the challenge for the first time. As I live in a city and don't have a garden I am allowing myself a small budget to buy fruit,veg, dairy and coffee! LOL. That said my daughter is a freshman in college, so I am alone(I am a widow) and I don't eat as much as one person so I am not seeing as much depletion in my pantry stores. So I am going to extend until my daughter is home for the summer with a pause for spring break as she has requested a few different meals and items I will need to get. I just got a late xmas present of an electric pressure canner so I will can some of the beans in my pantry and stock from bones I have saved.

[@marysidle5132]

Oh my goodness, this pantry challenge has been so good for my freezers and store! I am really cleaning house in the food department. Getting creative with the meals. Thank you for hosting this. GOD bless

[@janellkunkle5169]

You feed your children what's good for them. And has nutrition. Better to ask them then waste time, money, and food on non compliant eaters. Except Miss Hannah, who I believe loves everything she gets. I just enjoy watching them all enjoy everything you make.😊🙏

[@marypatmuich2130]

Amazing momma. Blessed children. I'll come back later to see if there's any videos I missed. God bless you and your beautiful families. One thing I learned from you was to click on the hash tags . Duh!! Never knew that before. Thanks for that.

[@MySav4Ever]

I really like your idea of keeping all jars filled. No empties go to the basement pantry! I’m going to adopt the same. I have about 9 dozen of empty jars. So I’ve started. I filled 14 jar’s with chicken thighs, 12 jars of chicken broth and 16 pints of mushrooms. I’ve got 4 trays of avocados in the freeze drier. Happy cannuary everyone! 😊

[@juliabrown5948]

Great reminder!

[@elizaC3024]

I have gone through 3 cases of jars recently, but unfortunately most of them are 1/2 pints, because of us being empty nesters. We also have freeze dried foods, so we are emptying mylar bags as well. Watching your video has me getting the pressure canner back out and putting up something. My one splurge in January was to get 100 lbs of frozen vegetables and freeze dry them. It was the only thing missing from my pantry, peas, broccoli, green beans and mixed vegetables.

[@glendaharding4884]

Good morning my dear friend, wow, you sure were productive this week!! I always look forward to Sunday with you and you never disappoint! You are an amazing mom, wife and woman, always remember that!! Already looking forward to next week, have a Blessed week!

[@chelinfusco6403]

I didn't know lard had vitamin D. My goodness! We are really missing out on this goodness. Thanks. *Hugs*

[@laurasloan5882]

Jessica, your homemade apple butter took me back to my youth when my mother made it while I was growing up. One of my favorite ways to eat it was on peanut butter sandwiches, instead of jelly we occasionally would use apple butter. Have your little ones ever tried it on a sun-butter sandwich. I bet it would be delicious 😋.

[@jane6517]

As soon as I am feeling better, I will make cranberry juice for my grandson. This will give me more room in the freezer. Thanks for all you do.

[@LaurieBright]

Jessica, I love how thoroughly you plan! My goal is to do something similar. I am a teacher and just started the new school year.

[@kelleyscreations2791]

Loving the idea of leaving the apple skins in the sauce! It would save me a bunch of time! 😊

[@troyharper274]

We, as well, are doing the pantry challenge. Only going for milk as we don’t have a cow. Love this challenge.

[@sheliaheverin8822]

I love soup bases and meals in a jar.

[@carolynmullins5424]

I love canning soups and etc during the winter months. I give them to my kids. Thank you for sharing these things with us. God bless you

[@karenhunter8969]

Excellent use of everything! Love this and the bone broth

[@livingthegoodlifeinwales]

Ooh I have missed your videos Jessica. I've been having some time away from social media so this was a lovely video to come back to. I really should try making apple butter or apple sauce as I love the idea of making a cake with it. Also I have onions and gherkins in my freezer ready sliced for pickling plus Saville oranges to make marmalade, really need to get those things on the shelves in my pantry.

[@cynthiawhitcomb1780]

Love the ideas to fill empty jars

[@miss_mish]

Thanks for my regular Sunday night dose of you & your family. Have a blessed week.

[@meganhoward1341]

I recently did a batch of freeze dried garlic, got some of the peel off but most of it went into the freeze dryer - once it’s well blended up those skins disappear - time extension!

[@suearnone9444]

Working through my freezer and organizing it. Found some beef stew meat I forgot about and some chicken breasts. I spent today canning meals in a jar from the Ball book. Next up is another batch of Cranberry juice and cowboy candy. Thank you, Jessica, for teaching the difference about the Lard. I learned something new again!

[@NancyMoe]

I'm at the same point. Jars everywhere! Thank you for the tips. God bless you.

[@juanitaclark1466]

So very happy to see you on this morning have a blessed and wonderful Sunday

[@dianemarino4860]

Thank you for making this video. I love watching what you do with everything. I did this years ago with tomatoes and apples. Would like to do it again someday.

[@cocacolafiesta]

Jessica, I love how you present the different facets of your home. Would I be able to use smoked ham hocks (have lots in my freezer) to do the ham like the ones you used to can?

[@cdavid2486]

So many great and delicious ideas!! TY!

[@kayemoore]

THANK YOU very encouraging!

[@threerivershomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@plot1895]

Another super video. Lots of ideas. Thank you.

[@AlanaLee-xv2qy]

My first thought when I saw your list: "Hmm, beef stew jello, sounds like an interesting lunch."

[@sandrasykes3026]

Please share the recipe for the applesauce loaf. Thank you!

[@carolmalko615]

Good morning Jessica. Wonderful video again with lots of great ideas. But right at the end when you were putting away the jars in the basement, I noticed that you pushed a jar under a case full of other jars. I think you should put bands loosely on those bottom jars so the weight of the top case doesn't pop the lids. I just lost 3 quarts of apple pie filling because someone in the family moved things around to make space for more of what I was sending downstairs! If there had been rings on them they would've survived but I didn't forsee that happening. It broke my heart but it was a lesson for everyone. I'd hate fot that to happen to you. I know how much work goes into it! Have a great week.

[@tinatippin5705]

Very helpful information. Thank you!

[@lethaharris8120]

You are such an inspiration !Thank you Jessica❤❤❤

[@ritahall8653]

You are a hard worker

[@sandrasykes3026]

We ❤️ stewed(fried) apples!

[@normananderson6995]

Hi Jessica, I received a pressure canner for Christmas (a year ago!) and I wanted to finally try to use it. I’m intimidated by the thought. I rewatched your video on canning dried beans (Little Benjamin has really grown!) and I noticed you added an acidic element to the soaking water, but when you washed the beans in getting ready for canning, you did not add that element. So I just wanted to make sure that all you added was water…no acid, no salt, just water, right??? Thanks for your reply. I look forward to watching your new videos every week. Keep up the good work!

[@threerivershomestead]

Correct. The acid is just for the soaking stage.

[@brooklyn789]

Hi Jessica!! My little boy saw your kids playing a board game and thought it looked fun. What game was that they were playing? Also, many of my apples in my garage froze in the cold, too! Gotta get busy processing those soon to minimize waste. Thanks for another awesome video!! Have a great week! :)

[@threerivershomestead]

They were playing a Wild Kratts board game

[@TheSusan404]

I always enjoy your videos. You always come up with good meal suggestions. Your kids are growing up so fast.

[@Freedom-sg1bs]

I love your videos!

[@TeamD2012]

Apple butter ROCKS

[@katgmied3]

I still vote, make a detailed video on each of your meals. Then, when you are doing a pantry video, make links in the description for the videos. Easier on you and easier for us to refer back to a specific meal.

[@threerivershomestead]

Great idea!

[@DLRyoung]

Question? Can you freeze dry lemon juice? I know you did slices. Just wondering. God bless

[@threerivershomestead]

Yes. I tried it one year and it worked, but it stuck to the trays a bit and I feel like it wasted a lot of the juice.

[@shelleymitchell7912]

hey sista i love your meal planning ive never done it i wasnt raised eating 3 plus times a day i eat when i feel like it atm its soup season i have 4 litres of organic vegan food in the fridge i just heat it up dunk in organic sourdough bread if i have any and it fills me up im a lazy vegan and i love soup

[@colettebishop2173]

Lemon marmalade with the squeezed lemons? I freeze all my squeezed assorted citus and make 3/4/5 fruit marmalade with them.

[@kdavis7525]

Is the cranberry juice a concentrated result to which you would need to add more water to drink?

[@jenniferrescott1149]

😊 love your videos

[@decoy8645]

Just did 20 pints of chicken bone broth.

[@evelynpol8014]

Does the freeze dryer smell like onions after they are finished. How do you get to not smell

[@janeskusal5368]

I worry about you and the stairs..I'm wondering if you went down backwards and lifted the jars down step by step, if that would work.

[@pasqualinarenda8895]

Hi do you know that with the lard you can make sope?

[@threerivershomestead]

Yes. We do soapmaking every fall!

[@dirttodreams]

Hey Jessica, I have been using #threeriverschallenge2024 . Do you ever add the year or not?

[@wrldvw1836]

For citrus, does anyone use the freeze dryer for the rinds. I was wondering if, rather than zesting, just peel it (without the pith) and use that for zest

[@threerivershomestead]

It works great!

[@wrldvw1836]

@@threerivershomestead thank you so much for letting me know. I just think the zest is soooo good in so many things

[@hpkitch7356]

I look forward to my sunday morning coffee with you and the family. You're so solid and real and a true inspiration Thanks Jessica!

[@helenswanson1403]

I think the idea of keeping the jars filled is definitely a way to help in the food budget.

[@barbaradavidson1950]

Last year I was totally unprepared for the challenge. Made it less than 2 weeks. This year, I am still going strong and making it into the 2nd month and maybe could do 3 months. I am taking note of what I need to stock more of or would have like to have done differently (more soups) This really gets my mind set on how to do hurricane preps better also.

[@Mardi-LovetheLandHomestead]

That's incredible! Such a wonderful mindset❤

[@makeishiagrant5602]

I Love this video and the ideas ❤ I intentionally dehydrated Alot of onions and bell peppers during the summer and it's so easy to just add to meals and go. Also I did alot of soup bases and canned beans(It was my first time pressure canning) which has helped tremendously since the surgery and these freezing days we've had in Oklahoma. Also in 2024 I've started putting my meal planner and things to do (bake bread, pressure can, etc) into my daily planner🙌🏽 I don't know why I thought I could manage 2 planners 🤦🏾As Always Much Love From Okc ❤ Wishing Everyone a Blessed Week 🙏🏾

[@lisacollier]

I really enjoy watching your preservation videos. The simplicity of delicious home cooked meals is straight forward in your words and actions. Thank you 😊

[@ginco5203]

I too can year around. I cannot grow enough to feed us for long and we are living on disability, so I visit food pantries and mobile food trucks. We usually get produce in quantities the 2 of us cannot eat before they go bad. I can it all. I might get 10 lbs of carrots but not see carrots again for months but I have jars of carrots. This week was 7 lbs of blueberries....so into jars the go.

[@SandyStallard]

I’ve been freezing lemon juice in ice cube trays from target. The bottoms of the trays are silicone and it’s easy to pop the cubes out and the trays have lids also!

[@delindawilliams3935]

All I can say is...I'm in awe of your commitment and organizational skills.💖💖

[@annswann1941]

I love the ideas for “convenience foods”. Cooking beans ahead and having a soup base on hand is great

[@valjalava1951]

Great video ,,iam so impressed for a young mother how much you do for your family so nice to see ,I love canning to but just 2 of us at home so don’t do to much

[@lm6349]

I am also making room in my freezer for two hogs that are being processed. I had a large bag of chicken backs and breast bones from when we processed our last batch of birds and canned up broth with them. The pieces of meat that were on the backs were stripped off and frozen for a later meal. Hope everyone has a great week!

[@GottaBeThere2736]

Oh, so helpful! ⚘THANKS TO YOU, I canned many jars of Beef and Chicken Broth and homemade Chili today. 1st time! Tomorrow is canning Beef. Wow. Thanks so much, Jessica!

[@purplechris9480]

I watched a video recently that a guy said tallow is great for skin. He said to get grass feed organic. I tried it the only problem is you walk around smelling like beef. Ha ha

[@threerivershomestead]

That's my issue. I have tried it and can't stand the smell. When I'm outside wearing it the dogs won't leave me alone 🤣

[@jeanieroo6479]

Before this challenge I thought of canning preservation primarily for late summer. I’m so inspired now besides the chicken broth I’ve made; I plan to preserve beans, grape jelly, onions and beef broth! This is good stewardship of all those goodies buried in the pantry and freezer! Blessings on your family Jessica!❤🙏🏻

[@cindytrodden8642]

Also, the heat is welcome in the winter, no flies and a more leisurely pace - when you aren’t harvesting every day! ❤️

[@americaneden3090]

What do u do with ur freeze dried 🥑avocados?

[@tennagrover6140]

I currently canning plum butter. When I was organizing my freezers for the pantry challenge, I didn’t realize I had 7 gallon size ziplock bags of plums! So it’s plum butter, Asian BBQ sauce, and plum sauce for pancakes.

[@KoniB.]

Bless you for the hard work of continuity of the American work spirit! May you and all women like you, that can in jars, dehydrate, grow, render, butcher, store, and raise American families, stay strong and teach that strength through exampling. I am proud to be related to you through this strength of pioneering spirit. Finding a way to take care of our family is the most Christlike of Love.

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you

[@lowespringacres7838]

I would love a freeze dryer. At my age, it's not sensible for me.

[@americaneden3090]

I love the simplify of ur thumbnail photos Theyre absolutely beautiful Tfs ur homelife and all this wonderful food preparation and preservation 💙🩵💙

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much

[@Pugmom1976]

Great video! You’re such an inspiration for me regarding canning. I’m getting 120lbs of pears on Wednesday and I’m rewatching your pear canning video for the 4th time in preparation. ❤ Definitely gonna try pear scrap jelly and your GF pear pie filling! Can’t wait! Thanks for all the love and ideas. ❤

[@lorrainebarnett8389]

Jessica, I had the same kind of “oops I’ve” and forgot to bring in several jars of my homemade ferments. I brought everything inside and realized that the freezing wasn’t totally destructive. I threw away several quarts of whole dill pickles…mushy pickles sounds less than appealing. But, my kraut, fermented garlic, fermented kohlrabi, and fermented radish seed pods were just fine. Now my inside fridge is stuffed with all my salvaged ferments. So all is not lost if you act fast! I really appreciate your ways of preserving onions. Mine are now getting a bit over-the-hill. Time to preserve them.

[@theclumsyprepper]

Fermented kohlrabi is not something I have ever tried. Definitely one to add to my list.

[@norahalmquist1345]

I love your channel and the wY you think about saving everything last week I had soup going to waste and you inspired me to turn into pot pie.i got 3 out of it .then I canned up homemade bbq jelly Mississippi pot roast pork roast in spicy broth.andturkey broth so thank you so much.from a momma who just lost her job thank you

[@angelicamartinengo3912]

I feel you. My husband just lost his job and to make it worse he lost his job a month before our second baby is due. So the whole health insurance it’s been a nightmare. Prayers for us mama

[@victoriajohnson3034]

This time if year is perfect time to do food preservation before garden season kicks off for many of us!!!

[@aramintaverwys1934]

Hi Jessica!!! Happy Home Church Day ❤❤❤ sending Joyland love to you and your family. You are an amazing lady!! Keep the Faith my friend. You are looking great!! Your Michigan Fan and Friend Araminta 😊😊😊😊

[@sccg2424]

Can I make some recommendations for your garden this year all of which should thrive in your garden & provided you with a wider variety of different vegetables - Cauliflower, beetroot, Kohlrabi, Leeks. Wild garlic, turnips, parsnips, turmeric, good option would be to add mushroom spores to your woodland area & encourage wild mushrooms to grow. These are really easy to grow & very nutritious By the way = always use gloves when cooking / preparing Beetroot & turmeric they stain everything

[@mylittleruralhomestead]

I have never thought about preserving onions. That's something I should definitely be doing. I am excited to grow garlic this year, it will be my first year, so I am hoping I succeed. I love split pea and ham soup, Yummy!!! I hope you have an amazing week.

[@lorisanford8515]

I'm new to your channel just subscribed and I wanted to Thank you so much for this video I am so intimidated by canning this really helps me💗💗💗 I love your channel thanks for everything you do 🥰

[@barbaratolker4366]

Thanks for showing us so many ways to preserve everything. My goal is not to let anything go to waste and now I have more knowledge to do so.

[@sccg2424]

Not sure if you can get Sea Buckthorn in the USA? It’s a super food great for children in drinks, ice cream, frozen lolly, syrup etc

[@amsohn1]

Thanks Jessica, this is great... I've been loving the challenge and got great ideas for suppers. I'm also processing what was left over from this past season... Blessings ❤

[@JanGrowsVeg]

You are always an inspiration. I wish you had time for more videos, but I’m glad for the ones you do put out ❤. Your family is wonderful to watch.

[@homesteadbythelake916]

I am having so much fun joining in on the pantry challenge ❤

[@sccg2424]

Seaweed is a great source of vitamins & can be purchased easily online in dried form & a little bit added in to your diet has huge benefits

[@dhansonranch]

Great job! A lot of good work done this week. Glad to hear you are planning an indoor access to the cellar - those stairs remind me of my "Grandma's cellar" and are not fun with an arm load. I too am changing it. Not sure where you are putting the new stairs - will be interesting to see. Perhaps a dumb waiter too. Good video Ma'am.

[@stephaniehill655]

Thank you sissy for all of your wonderful ideas for canning food! God's blessing over you and your beautiful family!

[@katysudlow7334]

Going to be watching this one over and over again!! 🙏❤️ Btw hope you're saving the crackles from rendering - I save in bags and add to my sourdough biscuits with lard and butter as some of the fat! And in cornbread!

[@jfarm8854]

Thank you Jessica! You are an inspiration.

[@threerivershomestead]

You are so welcome!

[@sccg2424]

Maybe a good idea would be to add some wild garlic & nut trees to your garden.

[@wrldvw1836]

If you had space for a dumb waiter it would be great for getting that stuff up and down.

[@dianaburns6879]

Thank you so much for all the tips you give while showing us how you preserve foods. Also appreciate that you show how you use things in smaller batches to prevent food loss. I look forward to your videos because I always seem to learn some little gem that makes life better and they are such a positive happy place to spend some time with a cup of tea.

[@nicoleanderson4061]

Jessica, You are a leader! You remind me of my, Mama. Humble, Sweet, so, so Kind.... I have no children. Amazing. You are such a GOOD 'TEACHER'. Simple, easy, and practical. ❤😊

[@threerivershomestead]

Thank you so much!

[@nicoleanderson4061]

You are welcome!! Keep up the great work! two 👍 👍 up❤😊

[@carriecreates1207]

Thank you for the very good information!

[@TheLittleHomestead1]

This was wonderful Jessica :) I'm always amazed at the way you don't waste anything! your very inspiring and encourage me to do likewise. Blessings to you and your dear family ~ Linda

[@sierra9850]

This is so very inspiring! I have a video request and im not sure exactly how to get it to you. When you have the opportunity, I would absolutely love to see a flip through your recipe cards and hear your comments on ways to edit and get creative with each one. During these challenges I am totally stumped by week 2. I am exhausted and after hours of video, feeling a bit scattered. I bought Hope's kitchen (for the simple recipes!) And its been a start. Having some of your thoughts in one condensed refrence would be such a wonderful resource for those of us not as experienced in kitchen creativity! ❤ it could be a beutiful collaboration across the threeriverschallenge group! thank you for inspiring us all!!

[@AnnasJourneytoaHealthierlife]

This year, I want to can up apple sauce. I love apple sauce. I am new to canning. Last year, I canned up all my own tomato sauce from my garden 😊

[@thixotropic447]

I have embraced the pantry challenge. I tend to have too much food in the house and being intentional will help me.

[@graskeygirls3850]

Outstanding video. So motivating