I have 15 Apache and 15 Arapaho blackberries bushes. We have harvested 20 GALLONS of berries so far. We will probably get 4-6 more gallons. I'm extremely happy with these plants. I planted them in spring of 2023.
Thanks for the lessons. It wouldn't bring up the comment box, so I'm leaving my comment here. You're a excellent teacher. You have eliminated all the negative comments about canning. Hopefully.@@LivingTraditionsHomestead
I have the same canning book (Canadian version) and have never even noticed the part about using just water lol... great to see you pioneering a path for us to keto canning! much appreciated!
Thank you so much for this video. I grow strawberries, raspberries, tay berries, blueberries and thornless black berries. It takes all of a seven cubic feet freezer. I am also on a keto diet and this will certainly help me preserve my berries in a keto friendly way and free up more freezer space.
My parents planted 6 tame blackberry plants several years ago, spaced about 2-3 feet apart. They trained them onto a trellis. Each year they pruned the old canes. I believe it was year 2 that they harvested approximately 26 gallons. No briars and chiggers and snakes. I could not tell any taste difference between their tame vs wild blackberries. Supplied the family and sold a bunch each year. Just FYI.
Sara I did the same type of canning this year with my figs. No added sugar. I did not even need to add water at all because as I cooked the figs, they released enough liquid to do the job. I did add citric acid to my fruit when cooking them.
Sarah, thank you soooo much for this video. Born & raised here in AZ, l grew up on mulberries & grapefruit. All 5 of us kids don't eat sugar. A tiny bite of cake for someone's birthday. I don't go through 2 lbs of sugar in a year, & that's mainly for holiday cooking & company. When l watch a homesteader cooking & they add 2 cups of sugar to a recipe, l shudder! I'm sure I'm not the only one. Thank you again! I still wish l knew you were selling your Homestead here! God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 🙏🏻 ☦️ 💙 ❤️
Thanks for sharing with us Sarah. Fantastic information about canning. You do a great job keeping things safe. Keep up the great videos and the fun you all have around there. Fred.
@@rangerswife2176 very interesting! The steam canner is usda approved for those not wanting to deviate from the rules, but I've heard of rebel oven canning too!
What a timely video! We have gallons of wild blackberries in our freezer and I am Carnivore, but I do eat berries. This will be a perfect solution! Note: I did just can some blackberry jam using Allulose and it turned out amazing, I've gone through one jar already. I like a little in some full-fat yogurt, or Carnivore ice cream. Thanks for the info!
The Navajo thornless are delicious when picked ripe!! I only have one bush in mid-East Georgia and it's growing new branches and new berries in it's third year. I sure plan to plant a lot more.❤
I use my grape juice to can fruits. Blackberries I juice some of the fruits and can that for syrup later. Some of the berry juice is also used in my canning for my blackberries. Makes really yummy juice even after consuming the fruit being canned. Have done apples, pears, prunes, and cherries. I put the fruit in then pour the grape juice right from the steam juicer to fill my jars.
I've been harvesting a gallon+ of wild blackberries every other day for the past 2 weeks. We've made cobbler 4 times and I've put 6 gallons in the freezer. I'll probably get at least another 4 gallons before they are done. Last 2 years we were in drought and didn't get many berries.
I will be checking the wild blackberry situation shortly here in central PA .... maybe even today. I'm a Keto/Carnivore wannabe .... and info like this will help me "tow the line". Take care Sarah & Kevin .... best of luck with all your harvesting🚜🍅🍓🫑🌶🥬✌🏻
@@OGKenG It means to stick to your convictions that you've set for yourself, or not deviate from established rules that are made to insure everyone is on the same page, and everyone can have a good life. At least, that is what I mean. Take care.
I always use white vinegar to wipe the jar rims before i cap. Vinegar is a great solvent so you know you have a clean glass to lid seal. If you are worried about hot water pack berries losing their color, you can add a little citric acid to the jar before you fill them.
Thank you. I asked the extension a couple months ago how to can fruit for diabetics and she said water is perfectly fine. I plan on using them to bake blackberry muffins, bread and such during the winter with sugar substitute
I know an older man who told me that his mom used to can berries in plain water in the summer. Then in the fall when she had money for sugar, she would open them up and make jams and sweeten them for pies. Work with what you have!
My Mom and Grandma canned blackberries in water for years. Some with sugar , some without. I loved them both ways. So good. I'm so glad you shared that is still considered safe to can them without sugar. We sure all survived.
thank you so much for what you do. I have been using vinegar in my new canners that I use for the last 25 years and the vinegar has kept my canners as bright inside as the day I bought them. They don't look black like they sometimes start to look. Just something I thought wood be a good tip for people. Thank you again for all you do.
Thank you so much for this video. I am always eager to learn from you! For your consideration, you might replace the plastic ladle with a stainless steel one to avoid micro plastics going into food, especially when handling anything hot. Thanks again for all you do!
I canned 14 pints of Fresh, Homegrown, Blackberry Jam today. Many of them will be added into Homegrown/Homemade food baskets for Christmas presents. I'm also making pot holders, cheese and butter to include in the baskets.
THANK you for this! I’m also trying not to eat sugar because of its highly significant role in getting cancer. Right now, I have my berries in the freezer, but if (when) SHTF, I won’t have a cold freezer. Thank you!
Just a suggestion I as well followed your example and started a ketogenic lifestyle back in December anyway I sacrifice one quart of berries for a gallon of berries i process the one quart into juice as you would for jelly I use that juice in canning the gallon of berries in place of water
Next time you pick the berries try a small variation to get the best berries. Cup your hand under the berries and gently tap the berry the ripe ones will fall off; you will end up with the sweetest berries. My kids used to eat the frozen berries without wanting sugar on them because of all the natural sugar.
Very thorough Sarah! I have not done water yet, but certainly have done ultra light. I enjoyed them but it took a bit for some of the family to warm up to them. I was surprised that they did not fall apart during the heating. Good video.
Yummy! I never really thought about it until today that berries were almost always in the freezer. Except for jam. My mom would can most of our fruits, usually with light or medium syrup. I'd like to see some of your recipes for using water packed berries!
A very timely video, because I have been wondering for a while if there is a method for canning fruit without any sugar or anything else added, just fruit!
Before I can something new, I do research. I check books out of the local library & compare recipes. I do look on line too, but something about being able to hold books near & comparing just seems more legit. 1year I tried honey instead of sugar for strawberry preserves.. shocked how much it took to make sweet as I wanted (& I don't like super sweet). Ended up being costly. That same year I learned about GREEN TOMATO JELLY, used jello to flavor the jelly, the tomatoes gave nice texture plus a kind of spicy taste to any flavor I picked. Good alternative way to use end of harvest tomatoes. ∆ usually just make rummage relish (all stuff left over thrown together)
Good morning 🙏😊 Your videos always make me hungry! lol our blackberries are not quite ready yet but I can hardly wait. I am going to can some without sugar this year! Thank you for another inspiring video Have a blessed week 🙏
I always put a rack or thicker dishrag in the bottom of the pot if i am not using my regular sized boiling bath pot which has a rack to use with it. Just to insure the heat or bumping around a bit while boiling doesnt break my jars.
@LivingTraditionsHomestead d on't know if it's my electric range...but all the pots I water bath in are pretty thin on the bottom...and that scares me a bit, so I take that precaution.
I love watching your preserving videos, reminds me of mum as she did this a lot. I made salsa with my tomato’s this season instead of relish and chutney, they turned out great but a few popped so I must have done something wrong.
Thank you so much for introducing fruit without sugar. I’m diabetic, and it’s hard to get recipes without sugar.
Made Popsicles with blackberries a little honey and a few drops of stevia. Delicious and refreshing.
I have 15 Apache and 15 Arapaho blackberries bushes. We have harvested 20 GALLONS of berries so far. We will probably get 4-6 more gallons. I'm extremely happy with these plants. I planted them in spring of 2023.
Hopefully that will be us next year! We planted 12 blackberry and 12 raspberry plants this spring!
WOW! Good for you. 🎆Enjoy!
Holy Moly.. How do you storr them? That is allot.. Good for you
Thanks for the lessons. It wouldn't bring up the comment box, so I'm leaving my comment here. You're a excellent teacher. You have eliminated all the negative comments about canning. Hopefully.@@LivingTraditionsHomestead
@@winterhomestead for now we have froze them. When I get time we will be making jam, jelly and syrup
I haven't even watched it yet and I had to say, I'm here for any sugar free/keto friendly canning tips! OK, now I'll watch, lol
I have canned blueberries in water for years. We use these in smoothies, water and all. One half-pint jar is perfect.
Been canning fruit forever in water only and freezing them also with no sugar. You will not miss the sugar. Great video
I have the same canning book (Canadian version) and have never even noticed the part about using just water lol... great to see you pioneering a path for us to keto canning! much appreciated!
Kevin’s blackberry picking outfit is giving serious tropic thunder vibes and I’m here for it.
As others have said, I have the same book and never noticed the "canning with water" part! I LOVE this! Thank you so much!
If I was lucky enough to have a freeze dryer. I would freeze dry them.
Thank you so much for this video. I grow strawberries, raspberries, tay berries, blueberries and thornless black berries. It takes all of a seven cubic feet freezer. I am also on a keto diet and this will certainly help me preserve my berries in a keto friendly way and free up more freezer space.
My parents planted 6 tame blackberry plants several years ago, spaced about 2-3 feet apart. They trained them onto a trellis. Each year they pruned the old canes. I believe it was year 2 that they harvested approximately 26 gallons. No briars and chiggers and snakes. I could not tell any taste difference between their tame vs wild blackberries. Supplied the family and sold a bunch each year. Just FYI.
I call my ball canning books my “Canning Bibles” lol.
Love this video so detailed and explaining of processed including Ball book. Great recipe for low carb no sugar added diets. 👨🌾
Yay. I in clinical remission from triple negative breast cancer. It’s sooo great to find a recipe for no sugar Jam. And blackberries are my favorite.
I did not know that this was a safe canning practice. Thanks Sarah!!
What a beautiful view from where your blackberries are planted! ❤❤❤❤ Oh my heart ♥️
Sara I did the same type of canning this year with my figs. No added sugar. I did not even need to add water at all because as I cooked the figs, they released enough liquid to do the job. I did add citric acid to my fruit when cooking them.
Sarah, thank you soooo much for this video. Born & raised here in AZ, l grew up on mulberries & grapefruit. All 5 of us kids don't eat sugar. A tiny bite of cake for someone's birthday. I don't go through 2 lbs of sugar in a year, & that's mainly for holiday cooking & company. When l watch a homesteader cooking & they add 2 cups of sugar to a recipe, l shudder! I'm sure I'm not the only one. Thank you again! I still wish l knew you were selling your Homestead here! God bless you all and many prayers 🙏🏻 Nurse Judi in Scottsdale AZ and Eucharistic Minister 🙏🏻 ☦️ 💙 ❤️
I just finished canning my berries from the thornless bushes I planted 5 yrs ago when I stared my homestead. No sugar, just like you.
Thank you for opening the door for no sugar canning. I love black berries and cannot wait to can some. 🦋
Thanks for sharing with us Sarah. Fantastic information about canning. You do a great job keeping things safe. Keep up the great videos and the fun you all have around there. Fred.
Thank you very much for this great canning lesson!
Great tip for using empty jars to fill the empty space. Have you tried a steam canner? Game changer!!
That’s what I’ve always used. And now I’ve been doing oven canning since it’s just my husband and me.
@@rangerswife2176 very interesting! The steam canner is usda approved for those not wanting to deviate from the rules, but I've heard of rebel oven canning too!
What a timely video! We have gallons of wild blackberries in our freezer and I am Carnivore, but I do eat berries. This will be a perfect solution! Note: I did just can some blackberry jam using Allulose and it turned out amazing, I've gone through one jar already. I like a little in some full-fat yogurt, or Carnivore ice cream. Thanks for the info!
I look forward to the days to watch your videos. God Bless!!!
Thanks for this info on canning with no sugar. My husband and I are doing Keto and are doing good on it. Happy 4th of July. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
GREAT VIDEO. Canning fruit is a challenge when on a Keto lifestyle. Blackberries are so fragile and so tart.
The Navajo thornless are delicious when picked ripe!! I only have one bush in mid-East Georgia and it's growing new branches and new berries in it's third year. I sure plan to plant a lot more.❤
Love this fruit canning never thought about canning fruit great video i am watching my carbs as well thank you
I use my grape juice to can fruits. Blackberries I juice some of the fruits and can that for syrup later. Some of the berry juice is also used in my canning for my blackberries. Makes really yummy juice even after consuming the fruit being canned. Have done apples, pears, prunes, and cherries. I put the fruit in then pour the grape juice right from the steam juicer to fill my jars.
My mom always canned Blackberries without sugar. She would open a jar heat and then sweeten them, so good on a crumbled biscuit!
Thank you as always. Very informative. I'm not Keto, but Paleo AIP. This is a great alternative. Bless you.
I've been harvesting a gallon+ of wild blackberries every other day for the past 2 weeks. We've made cobbler 4 times and I've put 6 gallons in the freezer. I'll probably get at least another 4 gallons before they are done. Last 2 years we were in drought and didn't get many berries.
I plan to can blackberries (in syrup) this year too! We have only made jams with them previously. Thanks for the recipe/process!
Thank you dear Sister Sarah. God Bless you all in Love. Maranatha ! ( shared to f/b )
Thx to you, I purchased this book several years ago and it's my go to! I love it. You and Kevin are so informative etc. I love your channel
I will be checking the wild blackberry situation shortly here in central PA .... maybe even today. I'm a Keto/Carnivore wannabe .... and info like this will help me "tow the line". Take care Sarah & Kevin .... best of luck with all your harvesting🚜🍅🍓🫑🌶🥬✌🏻
"...toe the line" as in you put your toes on the line and get ready.
@@OGKenG It means to stick to your convictions that you've set for yourself, or not deviate from established rules that are made to insure everyone is on the same page, and everyone can have a good life. At least, that is what I mean. Take care.
Great instructional video! These are things no one talks about! Thank you!
I never thought to put empty jars in the canner. Makes a lot of sense 😊
Beautiful fruit! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Confession: I'm sitting here eating marshmallows while I watch you do sugarless canning.... Just ordered the book.
I am eating liquorice allsorts 😂
@@AussieTracy 😇
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Yup! Things happen.
Great refresher for me, thank you!
Thank you! Never saw this section in the Ball book. Happy and Safe 4th.
I always use white vinegar to wipe the jar rims before i cap. Vinegar is a great solvent so you know you have a clean glass to lid seal. If you are worried about hot water pack berries losing their color, you can add a little citric acid to the jar before you fill them.
Thank you for reading out of the book.
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Thank you. I asked the extension a couple months ago how to can fruit for diabetics and she said water is perfectly fine. I plan on using them to bake blackberry muffins, bread and such during the winter with sugar substitute
Y'all are a great teacher. Tgx so much. Blessings, julie
I know an older man who told me that his mom used to can berries in plain water in the summer. Then in the fall when she had money for sugar, she would open them up and make jams and sweeten them for pies. Work with what you have!
My Mom and Grandma canned blackberries in water for years. Some with sugar , some without. I loved them both ways. So good. I'm so glad you shared that is still considered safe to can them without sugar. We sure all survived.
Thank you for this because I wanted to can with just water
Blackberries are my favorite!
thank you so much for what you do. I have been using vinegar in my new canners that I use for the last 25 years and the vinegar has kept my canners as bright inside as the day I bought them. They don't look black like they sometimes start to look. Just something I thought wood be a good tip for people. Thank you again for all you do.
This is so great! I have a bunch of blackberries in the freezer and didn't know what to do with them!
Thank you so much for this video. I am always eager to learn from you! For your consideration, you might replace the plastic ladle with a stainless steel one to avoid micro plastics going into food, especially when handling anything hot. Thanks again for all you do!
I canned 14 pints of Fresh, Homegrown, Blackberry Jam today. Many of them will be added into Homegrown/Homemade food baskets for Christmas presents. I'm also making pot holders, cheese and butter to include in the baskets.
GREAT VIDEO. YOU'RE THE BEST. THANK YOU.
❤Thanks Sarah!! Love MO BLACKBERRIES ❤️! God Bless..
You are one of the BEST canning teachers!
Wow, thank you!
Beautiful jars!!
THANK you for this! I’m also trying not to eat sugar because of its highly significant role in getting cancer. Right now, I have my berries in the freezer, but if (when) SHTF, I won’t have a cold freezer. Thank you!
I’ve heard that when you need a stabilizer jar or two to put in filtered water. Once processed, you have sterilized water for wound care.
How do you use the canned berries now that they are preserved? I’ve never canned berries. Thank you
Ty you are a very good teacher ty
Loved your video! I just freeze my blackberries! I rinse them with cold water and let them dry before freezing.
Thanks so much. I was always discouraged by how much sugar was involved in canning fruit.
I cook mine to juice it, then I mill it.
I freeze dry it. Add enough water to keep it somewhat thin juice so you can powder it.
Just a suggestion I as well followed your example and started a ketogenic lifestyle back in December anyway I sacrifice one quart of berries for a gallon of berries i process the one quart into juice as you would for jelly I use that juice in canning the gallon of berries in place of water
Looking delicious
I've been looking for just this video! Thank you. Ps, your skin is glowing.
Looks great I love eating blackberries there so good for you
Thank you so much for this Keto canning recipe!!! Grateful for you!
Thanks for sharing. ❤️
Next time you pick the berries try a small variation to get the best berries. Cup your hand under the berries and gently tap the berry the ripe ones will fall off; you will end up with the sweetest berries. My kids used to eat the frozen berries without wanting sugar on them because of all the natural sugar.
Great tutorial - such a good teacher!
I learned a lot thanks an God bless you.
Very informative video. Thank you
I make cranberry juice with no sugar and it is delicious!
Great instructions & knowledge. Thanks for sharing! Blessings to everyone 🤗🇨🇦
Very thorough Sarah! I have not done water yet, but certainly have done ultra light. I enjoyed them but it took a bit for some of the family to warm up to them. I was surprised that they did not fall apart during the heating. Good video.
Thank you!
The berries look delicious.
Enjoyed your video so much! Thank you for sharing this process without sugar. I learn so much from both of you. Bless your heart.
Yummy! I never really thought about it until today that berries were almost always in the freezer. Except for jam. My mom would can most of our fruits, usually with light or medium syrup. I'd like to see some of your recipes for using water packed berries!
Thank you, this was great information! Have a Safe and Happy Independence Day !
Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge, I have a blackberry "bush", My 2nd year to harvest, and it's loaded.😋🥰
loved this video. Blackberries never came ripe in Ohio until first of August, but oh so good. They make GREAT pie. Blessings from Arizona
A very timely video, because I have been wondering for a while if there is a method for canning fruit without any sugar or anything else added, just fruit!
I love watching your canning tutorials. Thank you Sarah.
I'm so glad!
Before I can something new, I do research. I check books out of the local library & compare recipes. I do look on line too, but something about being able to hold books near & comparing just seems more legit.
1year I tried honey instead of sugar for strawberry preserves.. shocked how much it took to make sweet as I wanted (& I don't like super sweet). Ended up being costly.
That same year I learned about GREEN TOMATO JELLY, used jello to flavor the jelly, the tomatoes gave nice texture plus a kind of spicy taste to any flavor I picked. Good alternative way to use end of harvest tomatoes. ∆ usually just make rummage relish (all stuff left over thrown together)
Good morning 🙏😊
Your videos always make me hungry! lol our blackberries are not quite ready yet but I can hardly wait. I am going to can some without sugar this year! Thank you for another inspiring video
Have a blessed week 🙏
Excellent!
I always put a rack or thicker dishrag in the bottom of the pot if i am not using my regular sized boiling bath pot which has a rack to use with it. Just to insure the heat or bumping around a bit while boiling doesnt break my jars.
Good advice! I don’t use any barriers in any of my canning pots and haven’t ever had a problem, but I do know many people do use a barrier.
@LivingTraditionsHomestead d on't know if it's my electric range...but all the pots I water bath in are pretty thin on the bottom...and that scares me a bit, so I take that precaution.
Another awesome video, thank you!!! Can you share recipes how you make geese, geese and venison.
I love watching your preserving videos, reminds me of mum as she did this a lot. I made salsa with my tomato’s this season instead of relish and chutney, they turned out great but a few popped so I must have done something wrong.
Freeze dried blackberries sound interesting and tasty.
I have bought strawberries and raspberries freeze dried, imagine blackberries would be just as yummy.😢
Looks delish
Hi❤ nice to meet you ❤🖐️🖐️
Great video!
The new sight for National Center for Home Preservation might have an updated way of canning blackberries.
my mom canned a lot and i sure miss all the canning she did, she passed in 2013