Dole Pineapple Juice: The Sweetness of Sisters and Pears!
If you’ve ever canned fruit, you know that it’s a big job. It’s no easy task and it takes a lot of time. My sister came over in October and we canned pears together, which has become an annual tradition for us.
This time we used 1/2 water and 1/2 Dole pineapple juice, which made a sweet and tasty combination.
I realize not everyone has the time to can, but for those who are interested, it’s a wonderful way to show your family and loved ones you care by preserving healthy, beautiful foods. And besides, the jars are so beautiful to look at! I also use these pears when I make my Vanilla Pear French Toast breakfast!
I believe canning has become a lost art because of the time involved. Many are interested, I know, because I get inquiring emails from time to time, but canning can be overwhelming because it’s unfamiliar, unless you have someone to teach you how. I got started by finding all of my canning jars at yard sales for a very little amount of money.
My sis and I could have found other things to do on this rainy Sunday, but we also love to spend time together.
What better way than to create something meaningful that our family could enjoy!
Do you have any experience with home canning? Or do you plan on looking for supplies at yard sales this year?
(Even though I did recently visit Dole Foods, and they paid for my trip, they did not pay me to write this today.)
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I had wanted to learn for years how to can anything. My Daddy brought all of his canning stuff to my house with 25 pounds of tomatoes and a Better Homes &Gardens book from1973 .He said here,I know you can do this. I did! I went canning crazy! I’ve canned tomatoes, diced tomatoes, peaches, tomato juice,salsa,blackberry jelly, blueberry jam, peach jam, strawberry jam ,muscadine jelly, scupernong jelly….all this my first year. Someone from church gave me a bag of pears. I believe I have become obsessed!Thanks for the info on how to can my pears. Off to work on them!
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We moved to a new home about two years ago, There is a large pear tree in our backyard. Last year, I gave them all away. This year, I really want to do something with them. I am already finding lots and lots of big pears. Isn’t it too early? I don’t know what I’m doing so any advice would be helpful! :)
PS- I love your blog and book. I had no clue how to entertain before I discovered all your tips and encouragement.
I can most of the year. Having a vinegar allergy in the family – condiments used to be a no-no. But I learned how to make just about any condiment you can buy and make my own, can them and line them up on the shelves of my pantry. Love it!
I also can homemade marinara sauce, jellies, jams, tomato everything, fruit, etc. It is a time consuming process that I do out of love. Having a severe allergy makes shopping at a store a little stressful – you have to read every label. But if you are making it all at home – you know exactly what is going into it. And that helps me sleep at night – that I have done all I can to take care of those that I love.
I grew up in a canning family and my husband and I continue the canning tradition. I have to admit, one of my favorite parts about canning is seeing all those pretty jars lined up on our pantry shelves. They are like little sparkling gems to me (I know, I am odd! LOL). We have canned pears but, I never thought to use pineapple juice. I love this idea! I can’t wait to try this. Thank you!
I just LOVE your blog and all your amazing ideas…I am going to do this with my sisters when I travel to Minnesota this summer…MEMORIES!!! Thank you for all you are teaching women…you are a GIFT! Onward!!
Last summer was the first time I ever canned and every time I open up a jar of tomato soup, I wonder. You would be able to smell something if it was bad, wouldn’t you? I love homemade tomato soup, especially when its really cold outside. Actually I had a bowl last night and I’m still ok :0)
this sounds yummy! I love to can, but didn’t do any this last year. Maybe this year
I guess I haven’t officially “canned” yet…as in the equipment, water bath, etc…but I do make jam….and applesauce…and “can” those. I am on the hunt for some equipment, and I got the best book for Christmas (besides yours of course…:) ) The Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving…can’t wait to try it out! Those pears looks so lovely, and must give you such a feeling of satisfaction.
We don’t tend to ‘can’ together our family, but we do love to ‘jam’ :) I agree with you, canning & preserves have sadly become a bit of a lost art, but ending up the day with a bounty of preserves to last for months to come is just one of the things you get from the experience, the other is the wonderful bonding, laughing, catching up you do with people you love. I love days & weekends like this, lots of fun :)