Canning Pumpkin Purée, Why I’m Comfortable Doing it!

[@Sparkplug4712]

My grandparents & great-grandmother canned this and absolutely everything else long before there was any government agency created telling people that they could not can something. I've been canning for over 50 years, and nothing happened to any of our family and friends that ate our food

[@KathyHopkins-m8k]

My Mom did too AND the entire neighborhood waterbathed everything ONLY because nobody could afford a pressure canner, and when one housewife DID get one,, about 4 months later, I was there for lunch with my friend, and it BLEW. Just imploded… so she threw it out and no other housewife wanted one and all used only the water bath method again. Everything from the garden was water bath canned.

[@kathleenhofer3891]

I the mid 70’s, I received a usda canning book as a wedding gift. It showed canning puréed pumpkin as an option. For 45 years, that is how I bottled my pumpkin. Imagine my surprise when I started watching KZbin videos a few years back- and I found out that I had been risking the lives of my family and friends for nearly half a century. How did we ever survive? 😵‍💫.

[@hearthecrysofthecrusaders3357]

👍😂😂

[@jendonofrio7451]

HA! I had a Ball canning book from the 90s and it said to can pumpkin puree. I canned it and it was the best pumpkin I’ve ever made !

[@Dairyfreeginger]

😂

[@willow8560]

@@hearthecrysofthecrusaders3357

[@stacylandis9806]

I can puree too. I just make sure it blends with water until it moves freely in the blender. I add lemon juice and I add time because I am at 6,000'.

[@teriadams7398]

Lazy isn't a word I would use to describe you or your family. 😊 Working smart is always a great help.

[@colleen4574]

explaining that she caught a cold so feels a little bit lazy.

[@teriadams7398]

@@colleen4574 I heard that, however she wasn't even being lazy even though she was under the weather

[@lindaminor1985]

There is not a lazy bone in this beautiful ladies body, even when she's on the verge of a cold. Great mama❤😊 God bless you 🙏

[@thereseledantec]

I can’t thank you enough for bringing the “world of canning” to my level…I’m 63 years old and have never had the gumption to can anything on my own for fear of the dreaded “botulism,” made even more scary by books and movies of an apocalyptic future, and the bygone days when “dented cans” were feared like the plague. Although I did finally buy the Ball Canning book, I found that it wasn’t really worth it because it was basically all recipes and very little basic “how to” on canning. Your past videos and today’s explanation really have helped not only to educate me, but also to alleviate my concerns - you truly have changed my world! Blessings to you and all the Zimmermans!

[@kellyname5733]

Yes agreed that Americans and all the Govt. agencies have scared the bajeebers out of us. I say "After all the hogwash that came out of our Govt. especially during the Cooties...I dont put too much stock or believe in our Govt. so much anymore". I also watch lots of European canning videos too. Folks in the US would go ballistic to the way the Europeans can. Now, granted food quality in Europe is waaaaay better and waaay more nutritious so I meet in the middle between Govt. standards in the US and the European standards. Would I can pumpkin/squash puree? Yes Ma'am.

[@carmenfringer4740]

Congratulations on your silver play button you deserve the recognition for helping us rediscover so many things.

[@judyoneal7887]

As a boy Mom myself (they’re now 32 & 30 😩) I really enjoyed seeing Harrison in today’s video, Ruthann. Little boys are so sweet, so funny, & just full of energy. In my experience they are affectionate, & they really love their Mommy too.

[@jmc-xp6ml]

Has she shared the story of how the three little boys came into their life?

[@judyoneal7887]

@@jmc-xp6ml I’ve not heard specifics but adopted via Foster Care, I believe.

[@stacihill2528]

I am proud that there are still people in this world with common sense. It seems to be far and few between nowadays.

[@Honojane12]

You so deserve that award. Your honesty about your canning of squash is a prime example of why I watch your channel. Thank you for your hard work.

[@caseycockerham448]

I just love you!! I seriously would love to just have a cup of coffee with you and be your homestead helper for a day!! You make me smile and your knowledge is of brilliance level. You are such a beautiful Soul. The world needs many more RuthAnn Zimmermans!! I laugh every time you rinse a jar to get every drop of flavor or you scrape a bowl clean with a spatula to get every drop of ingredients. That is me to a tee!! I don't have a wasteful bone in my body. Nothing goes to waste in my home. Congratulations on your new KZbin award. You say it's because of us, but, we wouldn't be watching if it weren't for you and your beautiful family. Looking forward to every new video ... Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@cindianspach8126]

I agree whole-heartedly, 1000%!! Ruthann if you see this, please know you are loved and appreciated very much!!! I was born and raised in North Central Missouri, just south of you. I would absolutely love to meet you as well!! CONGRATULATIONS YOU DESERVE THIS AWARD and we are so PROUD OF YOU!!! KEEP BEING YOU and we all look forward to you growing in huge numbers...I see MILLIONS!!! God Bless and THANK YOU!!!!

[@gerrymarmee3054]

It would be hard to keep up!!

[@jenniferr2057]

I appreciate you sharing your rationale behind how and why you can as you do.... I canned so much, freely, before I knew there were canning police and I'm giving myself permission to resume that freedom!

[@jenbear8652]

Exactly!

[@TakingCareOfBusinss6430]

In todays world everything is about selling “stuff” and making money. Heck they even sell tools to de bubble stuff where a simple plastic knife will do. All a way of making $$s.

[@jenniferr2057]

@@TakingCareOfBusinss6430 I agree! What's with all the tools? I did this forever without fancy tools - I didn't even have a jar lifter, let alone a gadget for measuring headspace... and I had never heard of debubbling!!!! and yet, we did not die.

[@jgale9023]

Rebel on sis, your kitchen your rules!

[@greenmama54]

@@jenniferr2057 me either. I know where the inch is and a butter knife works just great! It's all about spending $$. Advertisers convince younger canners that they all need this stuff. Then youtubers promote it because they have merchandise stores and they get a portion of the sale for promoting it.

[@kikiscreativetherapy2942]

I love that you are teaching your children where their food comes from and how to preserve it. Plus the quality time he is getting with you.

[@renabarnett2238]

Yep! I was thinking the same thing. Nothing like a one barf day home with mama. So much fun cause you are not actually sick, just had something your stomach needed to get rid of.

[@audreystewart3685]

Ruthann you are such a joy and blessing to watch. I'm 76 and I learn so much from your ways. Congratulations on your award and God bless you and yours.

[@rikiray3370]

Ok im to a point with you that im not sure i can imagine life without you. A truest soul.

[@brendamanley3019]

I learned to use an ice cream scoop from my grandma to scoop the seeds. It saved us MANY MANY bent spoons ❤

[@cynthiafisher9907]

I have used a canning lid to scrape the seeds out.

[@annettecastellanosguillen9491]

Great idea thank you

[@colleenmengel1337]

I was just going to suggest that! I always use n ice cream scoop for this job

[@KimsKluckers]

I use a canning lid but will try the scoop idea thanks.

[@taraschmidheini4674]

Thanks for the ideas! I've always use a small grapefruit spoon 😂

[@57Weaver]

I enjoyed this video so much without the music. Thank you for not adding it. It was a pleasure to see your reward plaque. :)

[@Prezlsc]

You SO deserve the subscriber plaque award for all your hardwork, wisdom and teaching ❤ And always delivered with such a sweet spirit of joy!

[@PeepingEars]

You and your husband are the epitome of great successful parenting. Keep up all the good work!

[@loanalacy4701]

Thank you for sharing your old ways… I have been canning for years. I loved your video on canning pears. I have never been a fan of canned pears in the past. And I have a pear tree and hate to waste the ones we don’t eat fresh. However!!! Considering the way things are at the moment I decided to can them anyway. Well I did it your way and OMG THE BEST EVER! They are not mush, Thanks again for sharing. You are brilliant! 😊😉

[@veronicavatter6436]

Aren't they just?! Home canned peaches and pears can't compare to the ones at the store!

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

U can dehydrate them too

[@kayeyeager8006]

I put a slice of orange in the bottom of my jars and make my syrup 1/2 honey and half white sugar. Talk about the dance on my tongue when I grab a jar and eat straight from it.

[@FoundThingsandFamilyLegacies]

Thank you for bringing me back to my time with our son when he was young. He was truly our Miracle as we had tried for 14 years to have a child and then God blessed us! I left working in the corporate world, as it was filled with death threats, 24 hours on the job available, etc.. and I had cried out to God to guide me into a new place. During my "sabbatical" from that environment, we found out we were expecting and the journey has been so incredible since - he is now 22 years old and a senior at university. Also, thank you for affirming my thoughts on canning pumpkin or squash. We are in our late 50s and early 60s.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

What a wonderful story of God’s goodness!

[@JanGrowsVeg]

another great squash meal is to dust those raw squash cubes in flour and salt and pepper, then fry in butter until browned and soft. This is an old depression meal and it’s so tasty. Hope you try it . Great video

[@leahtruckenbrod1279]

Ooooh thanks for that idea ! ( As I'm looking at a LOT of squash from the garden)

[@NW-gi5ny]

Thank you 😊 I will try this!

[@brendadonabedian6324]

Thank you. I’d love to try❤

[@jerisharpe906]

Dear Ruth Ann, your instructions on preserving food makes much more sense than the government instruvtions. My mother did some of her canning in the water bath & pressure canning methods. We were never sick ftom her cooking or canning out of our garden. Even canning the chickens she purchased fron the neighbors nor from the milk or eggs. If tge hovetnment wouldn't allow big business to add junk to our food so they cwn mske more money, we would be a lot healthier.

[@jendonofrio7451]

Yeah there are more food recalls from govt food system than ever. Walmart just had one. When do you ever hear of somebody getting sick from home canned foods? I have not… and me and all my neighbors grew up on home canned foods

[@chevypreps6417]

@@jendonofrio7451 Botulism from home canning is very rare. In 2012 there was only 2 cases of botulism from home canning.

[@OZARKMEL]

I love watching the loving way your children are with your pets...the cats, dogs, cows etc. They are truly tender hearted and gentle with them. Thank you for the tips on pumpkin puree, much appreciated.

[@loisxander6321]

Harrison sure does love his mommy. He gives you lots of hugs. What a sweetheart.

[@goodbloomgirl]

One other method to preserve pumpkin is dehydrating. After blending, dehydrate, then blend into powder.

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

How do you dehydrate pumpkins

[@susan3200]

​@wendyzimmerman6002 I have a Cosiri food dehydrator. I roast in oven first, use an immersion blender to puree, and spread the puree on parchment paper on my dehydrator mats on the trays. You spread it thicker than you would for a fruit leather. When it's dry, flip over and dehydrate a little longer. Cooll, break apart, and grind little by little in a coffee grinder. I keep my powder in a jar in my cupboard.

[@wendyzimmerman6002]

@@susan3200 very interesting I may try it

[@רבקה-ב8ג]

​@@susan3200I do that too. I also freeze dry it and powder it.

[@patz780]

I’ve only recently discovered your channel and enjoy every posting so much. Growing up as a Midwestern farm girl, your family life and story is a wonderful reminder of my farm girl days. Congratulations on reaching 100,000! You are so deserving of this recognition.

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi RuthAnn and sweet family! Congratulations on achieving 100,000 subscribers and getting the silver button plaque. I hope your feeling better. I’ve made pumpkin butter and it’s as thick as your puréed squash/ pumpkin. It’s my grandmother’s recipe that she used for years. I use an ice cream scoop to clean out the squash and pumpkins., keeps my silverware from being bent. Harrison is such a big help and loved his blessing. Have a blessed day!

[@pegz.3959]

You are one of the most sensible people I have listened to. Thank you.😊

[@hargrovegeneralgoods]

Hot tip! If you have a hand mixer it makes it much easier to separate seed from guts. I put them in a big bowl with water and hit it with the hand mixer. The guts wrap around the beater and the seeds come out!

[@peggymcguire6042]

Awesome tip! Ty for this!

[@elizabethtunstall]

You have got to be one of the most patient moms out there

[@karenfleming1500]

I a absolutely love you I feel like I know you I appreciate and Thank God for letting me find your channel I love it!!!

[@glendastaples9536]

Pumpkin is the first food I learned to canned, back in 1972. My neighbor back then, taught me. We pressure canned at 10 pounds for 80 minutes, as per the Kerr canning booklet at the time. I'm still here. Most years I freeze a pumpkin, as I don't own a pressure canner anymore. I just like the freshness of pumpkin. I have done different colors and different types of pumpkin squash. I enjoy the challenge of different types. Thanks for your videos.

[@jitterbug9595]

The canning books I use are the older ones my mom and grandma grew up with!

[@AllOuttaSpoons]

Thank you for this information!

[@loritaylor6408]

Since you are freezing the pumpkin--which I need to do this year, because I don't have a pressure canner--do you add a little more to your freezer container than the recipe says, because of the moisture loss on thawing?

[@glendastaples9536]

I put 2 cups of pumpkin in a zip type bag and lay it flat in freezer. If the pumpkin is too watery when I use for cooking or baking, I will put it in a pot and cook out some of the extra water. Never have had a problem with it. Good luck and enjoy!

[@glendastaples9536]

@@loritaylor6408 I don't, but you can if you want to. It's a good suggestion.

[@TD-izAbxy]

Harrison is adorable! I absolutely agree about canning pumpkin/squash. The rule makes no sense to me. I will can it when the pumpkin in my freezer is gone. Congratulations on your silver plaque, you deserve it. Thank you so much for taking the time to be with us, we love you and your family and the old ways you teach us!! ❤

[@marilynmarilynohearn476]

I did really enjoyed this video. I especially enjoyed you son. Just think how much more he will know more than we do. I just love it it.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@barbs.7367]

Good morning, enjoyed learning about how to work up the squash seeds, I never knew too boil first👍🏼, going to try that again this way!

[@KimsKluckers]

Congratulations on your award. You are so very deserving. You are my favorite Homesteading channel and I have turned many people onto you. I live amongst Amish country and often do business with them. Too much business with baked goods. 😊. You have such an abundance of energy. Harrison is such a helpful, loving young man. You've done a great job mama. 🥰

[@leahtruckenbrod1279]

I have found using a small canning lid to scrape out squash, saves so much effort and less bent spoons 😜

[@Ruthannzimm]

Great tip!

[@sarahgordon4201]

I enjoy your every video, no matter the topic. You are such a person. You have such a lovely family and I wish more families raised their children following God.

[@michaeljaques2316]

Ruthann, I just wanted to start off saying I love watching your videos. You are so smart and I really like how you explain things. I always learn something new watching your videos.

[@sharonwittmayer1221]

Aaahhhheeeeee!!!!🎉 Congratulations!!!!! Thank you for teaching and sharing all that you do. The Zimmerman family journey is such a blessing to our community.❤🎉❤

[@karenm7433]

I’m with you on rebel canning pumpkin Puree! Can you show a canning recipe for pumpkin butter?? Congrats on your 100K award 🎉

[@Ruthannzimm]

Absolutely!!

[@mommie2492]

Congratulations! You deserve the award. You work so hard to show us your life on your farm. I so appreciate all your recipes.

[@stephencameron1709]

Congratulations! Loved hearing your explanation about canning squash. Loved Harrison’s prayer. ❤🙏Val C

[@janetbrowning6602]

You have the best canning videos on the internet. You are so thorough and honest. Thank you for this. I really appreciate all you do for your community. ❤🎉😂 you deserve a zillion subscribers. I look forward to your next one!

[@carmalitayanock9584]

Harrison is growing up so fast & what a wonderful helper. He's so eager to learn & help just as the older siblings do. Thank you for this very informative video. I've always steered clear of these types squash since my only battle wit a butternut was a lose for me. I now feel confident to try one more time. God bless you and your family. Prayers for your illness too.

[@dadededadr]

I love how you tell us how you do things!!!! I trust your ways more then USDA!!!!

[@lucythomas4077]

Thank you for sharing your story with us. I’m new to canning , gardening and cooking from scratch as much as I can. Your a very smart and wonderful woman. Love the channel

[@riverduck3]

First of all, congratulations on your KZbin Creator Award! I'm glad that you and your hubby had a good time at the conference! And it looks like you were even interviewed by a local newscaster! You do great things for others, and in turn God is rewarding you greatly!

[@tamararobinson2069]

Congrats!!!👏🎉 so happy others are watching and learning & being inspired by you & your family!! I’ve battled this no canning pumpkin/winter squash in my noggin with the exact same common sense thoughts as you. Thank you for putting it out there and making it all so clear👍🏼🤗👏❤

[@inannashu689]

Love your honesty and common sense,really appreciate your videos much.

[@reneesireci9076]

I enjoy watching you work in your kitchen and garden! Such an inspiration~

[@suevallejo8645]

You're not lazy, you're exhausted! Love your videos.

[@suevallejo8645]

I made several of your lunch box recipes, my husband and I love them.

[@maggypatches]

my gran did the same, said the same. she would always add a pinch of love!

[@susanhayes9659]

I look so forward to watching your videos and learning more ways to preserve food for my husband and myself! Thank you! You and your family are a treasure to all of us.

[@barnrazedbyjesse6893]

How awesome to hang out with Eustace! Thank you for all the information including the short cuts for non ambitious days.

[@mcintyrefarm634]

which video is the Ruthannes visit to Homesteaders of America in?

[@jeanhorvath9567]

I truly enjoyed this video. Thank you for such detailed explanations on why and how you can pumpkin/squash puree. I am quickly running out of freezer space, so this is very timely for me. I did make up a double recipe of your pumpkin pie filling and froze it. I can't believe how good it is. It's so much better than even good quality store bought canned pumpkin. Thank you for your teaching techniques. I've learned so much from your channel. 71 years old, and I'm still learning!

[@judyrosy]

I agree. I can split pea soup which is the same consistency.

[@carolinecraven2556]

Congratulations on your 100,000 Subscribers Plaque. Well deserved! I love your content. For my own selfish purpose I wish you would do more than one a week, but coming from a family of 10 children myself, I understand how busy and never-ending a Mother's work is. I love that you never shy away from showing your thanks to God for the bounty He has blessed you and your family with. Thank you for such quality and educational content!

[@susieathome9621]

I love how Harrison looks at you with adoring eyes. So beautiful to see.

[@stace406]

OMG, Ruthann, you are the best. I mean, how else was the government going to take control of our food supply other than to tell us we can't preserve our own? Love the common sense and the healthy immune system. Thank you so much!

[@chevypreps6417]

Good point.

[@bethford2334]

Thank you so much for showing how to prepare squash from garden to table. I have never cooked squash, but now I feel like I know what to do to fix it the right way. Harrison was quite the helper on this project! Have a wonderful week!

[@maryannecozza8686]

Congratulations ❤️. You and your entire family deserve it. Thank you for sharing, teaching and inspiring us! I especially love to see the kids with the animals! To see your son sitting and patting the two cows showed such love I just wanted to hug them all! God Bless😍

[@janetdufresne4448]

I'm so glad you share your home preparedness. Congratulation on your silver button. You deserve this. Your knowledge is so valuable to other.

[@poodledaddles1091]

Ugh, yes the clean-up!

[@sandrasstitches]

Here in Australia we call Butternut Pumpkin. Squash, for us, is a small yellow vegetable. It never ceases to be weird to hear Americans call Butternut a “squash” 🤪 I have stumbled across a yummy recipe for Pumpkin Scones (the ‘o’ is a short sound here 😉). They are often requested by my neighbours for our Sunday afternoon tea get-togethers ☕ 😋 I cook the Butternuts; mash them; then freeze them in pumpkin soup and pumpkin scone size recipes servings 🙂

[@PeriwinkleBluetag]

If you eat a pumpkin when it is greenish, it tastes like a squash. I actually learned that while living in Australia so I’m assuming that is how or why Americans refer to them as squash instead of pumpkin.

[@janshe3597]

Strange isn’t it. Here in North America we call that small yellow vegetable a spaghetti squash, there are also acorn squash, butternut squash, buttercup squash, etc, etc, there are over fifty different varieties of squash. The only thing we call a pumpkin is the round ribbed vegetable with a flat bottom and top, that comes in two colours, orange or white…Pumpkins are what we decorate with on Halloween. Regardless, a pumpkin is also a member of the squash family…

[@hadrianryan4179]

We call the small yellow ones squash too! lol

[@billbearback2591]

i'm a fan , yes i'm a fan , so are you if your viewing another great presentation and reading my comment , always watch the presentations for over 3 minutes and press like and even a comment , this will ensure the success of the channels we follow and support, cheers everyone

[@carolcrudder7864]

Congratulations Ruth Ann on one hundred thousand subscribers! I know it must be hard work. God bless always ❤

[@tinafry6769]

I so enjoy your videos. They are never long enough ❤.

[@teriadams7398]

I have canned pumpkin for many years. If you are worried, I always wash any mellons, squash, citrus in the sink with a weak bleach solution, a cap of bleach in one side of a double sink half full of water. The act of cutting through the skin into the flesh will spread any spores into the food. I also for many years have put a couple of drops of dish soap in the sink of water to wash all my veggies especially lettuce or greens from a store. I will add salt to drive bugs out like in broccoli, I will let that sit in the sink for a few minutes but only with salt water. Don't let food soak in the bleach solution or soapy water just swish around good and rinse well. It will remove any sprays if you purchase your items to process. I never do larger than a pint of pumpkin, I have never had a problem.

[@hadrianryan4179]

I do the same thing with a few tablespoons 30% household vinegar in water! Strips the bugs & sprays right off 😊

[@teriadams7398]

@@hadrianryan4179 Awesome, common sense goes a long way I think.

[@corinaosorio2236]

Our family enjoys all your input/ teaching and reasoning. My husband and I have learned the love for canning and preservation. Jesus is Lord.

[@lorivand7985]

CONGRATULATIONS 🎉 on your KZbin plak!!! I have recently discovered your channel and fell in love with it!! Thank you for all your hard work and sharing it with us ❤

[@christileach4644]

RuthAnn, congratulations on your 100K plaque! I did very much enjoy this week’s video, and I’m already looking forward to next week’s. Thank you for sharing! ❤ xo

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you so much!

[@benzoverakers1877]

Thanks for sharing this!!! I never new of the canning police! I just followed family recipes for preserving the harvest!!! The 3 generations of family I grew up in no one ever got sick.

[@sharonwittmayer1221]

Perfect timing!!!!❤

[@journeywithnichole]

What a glorious ending with that well deserved plaque!!!!

[@annsmith8343]

Ruthann, use the sharp edge of a canning lid to scrape the seeds out!! It works fantastic!

[@sueamyotte2209]

Congratulations Zimmermans! You so deserve this award! I’m very happy I came across you! We share a lot of similar values! I try to preserve everything I can! Plus I’ve been a forager for about 3 years now and I make a lot of homemade medicine and salves so you have helped me with that as well! Bravo Ruthann you are truly an inspiration! ❤ PS, I have no faith in the US FDA…..in fact anything with tomatoes I open kettle and have for 43/years as my Mother and Grandmother did! To date I have never had a jar not seal or spoil! 🤷‍♀️

[@wendya1250]

It warmed my heart to see you with your son. You are so patient and gentle. I love how you encourage him to help and didn't fuss at him for bending the spoon (like I'm afraid I would have done). I love squash. So far I have frozen it or pressure canned in cubes. I think I will give canning the puree a try.

[@judyhawkins6470]

How cute is Harrison. Just so willing to help you. Congratulations on your silver play button

[@cherylnorman4215]

I love your honest opinion and the old ways you teach all of us !!! Thank you so much for all your love and kindness 💕

[@serenatrillions667]

My name is Kim and I’m from California. I’m a nurse watching you fills my heart. I miss my grandmother and watching. You reminds me so much of her. I love how you take care of your family. You are an example to all. Would you please consider giving us some insight on your Christmas decorations, traditions, and so forth this year thank you and much love health and blessings to your family.

[@barbaramatheney1410]

Ruth Ann thank you for teaching us always. Congratulations on your KZbin subscribers as it it well deserved. Love the way your family works and provides for each other. May the Lord always bless and keep your family! Also, thanks for loading the recipes to Dropbox.

[@OurHalfAcreHomestead]

I have been saying this for years. Good For you! Baby food consitancy!

[@lisaholt3627]

Oh Ruth Ann, I'm so happy for you! Congratulations on the plaque. I love that Harrison gets in the kitchen with you and loves to learn and help. I'm looking forward to canning pumpkin now. Blessings to you and your sweet family., from Kentucky.

[@verandahmeander]

Writing on the paper .... brilliant. I kept on thinking I will know which seed it was, but invariably became uncertain. I greatly admire the way your family interacts. Beautiful.

[@Paula-po9kx]

Thank you Ruth Ann. I look forward to seeing you every Saturday, you share your knowledge and experience with us what a blessing you are. You can’t always follow the USDA guidelines because everything you do maybe different than how they write the guidelines, you do you. I love squash, every kind, anyway it’s prepared, I enjoyed your little helper he’s adorable.

[@suebelleau9924]

You are such the sweetest person. Thank You for sharing your life and family with us.

[@nomir4065]

You also baked the squash before you processed it. I imagine that gets rid of a lot of spores too. Love your channel!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

And she washed it.

[@chapman1569]

Botulism spores get destroyed at 240 -260 degrees for at least 20 minutes . Even if she baked the pumpkin at 400 degrees, it doesn't mean that the inside temperature came close enough to kill the spores. She does her pumpkin canning her way but to me it could still be risky.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

@@chapman1569 The inside is not where the botulism spores are located, they are in the dirt, so would be on the outside of the squash. Cooking it in the oven long enough for it to be soft would definitely kill any spores on the outside of the squash.

[@chapman1569]

@@cynthiafisher9907 It is a point , it may be right, her experience has been positive. I am just too scared of botulism to take chances that is all. Furthermore, I heard that commercial canned pumpkin is not pumpkin but a type of squash, maybe it could be the same type of squash that she has. I dont know. I started researching online if the botulism toxin can be neutralized by heat and apparently it can, the low acid food must be BOILED for 10 minutes, not microwaved. Microwaves dont heat evenly so some toxin residue could still be active. But if the food starts foaming and smell bad while it boils it should be thrown away.

[@Martipenny]

I love the way Harrison plays with everything!!! The squash helmet!😅😅😅

[@barbaracrim3516]

Thank you for your video on how to canned squash. I love your homesteading videos and learn so much from them.❤️

[@jennicraig]

Thank you for showing my daughter's picture she colored for you. You made her day!

[@jennicraig]

She loved meeting you ❤

[@tamara-lnlhomestead1441]

Ruthann, congratulations on your placque, you deserve it, your channel is wonderful!🎉 I loved how you simply explained how to be able to can puree's that the government agencies say that we can't can at home. Harrison is a great lil helper and my son's middle name is Harrison.❤ You're such a Blessing to the Homesteading community and learn so much from you. Have a Blessed week with the family.🙏🫂❤️

[@angelamccracken6501]

What a blessing you are! 🙏🏼✝️🕊️🙌

[@jAnEl1111]

Thanks for sharing, it brings me joy:)

[@deniseosward574]

Harrison is adorable. It’s so cute to see how a boy reacts.

[@BonnieJoan]

Congrats on the milestone! You have definitely earned it! Love your channel!

[@ladyryan902]

I know you mentioned previously that you are writing a book.im praying you are putting in canning instructions also? Your book will be the 1st I'll buy from channels 😅 and a blessings to all.cant wait! Thx

[@evelynladue491]

Thank you for showing your puree techniques. And congratulations on your award!

[@skmjeep57]

Your video gave me the confidence to can pureed pumpkin. I usually freeze it but I didn’t have the room this year. I use my mother’s canner from the 60’s and the accompanying book had a recipe for pureed pumpkin as well. So today I added to my many jars of canned goods. I’m very excited. Thank you. We love your videos. My husband and I watch them together at night. Even with gardening and preserving food for 46 years, we still learn something every season!

[@juliahelland6488]

Yay, over 100k subscribers! I always interchange pumpkin and squash. My dad said he'd never eat a squash pie, and I told him it would taste just like a pumpkin pie, so he couldn't taste the difference. I had to call his bluff, and of course, he couldn't taste the difference. We had a good laugh about it. 💯❣️ Thanks for sharing!

[@hellotherehomestead]

Thank you for the shoutout!!!!! It was wonderful meeting you! Your content is amazing! ❤

[@barbaratucker8779]

Congratulations on hitting 100,000!!! I love watching your videos!! Thank you for sharing!!