Preserving Our Foraged Berries - Super Easy Service Berry Juice Making, Works for Lots of Berries

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  • @papajeff5486
    @papajeff5486 2 роки тому +38

    My mom had a canning kitchen in our basement. It was next to the laundry. A root cellar was just adjacent to that. Clean, sterile jars were always a starting point. She could can almost everything. Even as the oldest kid of six I was amazed. Daddy would grow it. Mom would can it. The kids, with mom and dad, weeded, harvested, carried, broke, cut and cleaned. Whew, hot, hard and dirty days, no way around ‘em. The end result was great food, sweet jellies, preserves, veggies and fruits of all sorts. Our family ate well. All are memories, now. My wife and I don’t can anything. She grows a few herbs, in a porch box. We live in a small apartment, so far away from agriculture, critters and my history. It’s my fault. Now, that it’s time to retire, I’m interested, but not sure I want to return the old days. I love watching this wonderful young lady do it though. Kentucky

  • @wandaraney8342
    @wandaraney8342 2 роки тому +1

    You are such a hard worker....You are a survivor and will never go hungry like too many people when the prices of food get too high and to quantity of food gets low....love you how to videos.

  • @09echols
    @09echols 2 роки тому

    I've never heard of those berries but those jars look beautiful

  • @pamelahansen5928
    @pamelahansen5928 2 роки тому +4

    Thanks, again, Ariel 💝

  • @potpourrioflife
    @potpourrioflife 4 місяці тому

    I love seeing the luscious berry color!! I learned something new in putting whole berries partially into the jars followed by the boiling water.

  • @bboice08
    @bboice08 2 роки тому +1

    Fun times! We are 107 in Sacramento! Hi everyone and all animals!! Go Girl!!!

  • @glendabyford8074
    @glendabyford8074 2 роки тому +3

    I would love to see a video of your pantry

  • @2MorMor
    @2MorMor 2 роки тому

    You do GREAT JOB of explaining , and emphasizing! Looks so good.

  • @suepeterson5675
    @suepeterson5675 2 роки тому

    The soup looks scrumptious . Thank you for sharing. 👍👍😊

  • @CassieDavis613
    @CassieDavis613 2 роки тому +4

    This is one of the best canning videos that I have seen. I like that the subject was canning berries.

    • @mircat28
      @mircat28 2 роки тому +1

      Look at the channel called Wyse Guy. He cans.

    • @CassieDavis613
      @CassieDavis613 2 роки тому

      @@mircat28 Wyse Guide?

  • @nancyhaywood6486
    @nancyhaywood6486 2 роки тому

    it's so nice to have wild berries to pick. so much construction in our area there are none left here. they look so good.

  • @uhaneokalanijames8029
    @uhaneokalanijames8029 2 роки тому +4

    you 100% made canning not look scary or difficult to someone who wants to can, but doesn't know how, or has never been shown how to can. thank you, you are an awesome teacher.

  • @marianfrances4959
    @marianfrances4959 2 роки тому

    Awesome!!! I love Saskatoons! 🫐 👍🇨🇦😎📷

  • @claireleboucher4597
    @claireleboucher4597 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing your method. Alas, not as many berries in France otherwise, I will test. Friendships across the Atlantic

  • @megyerihungary2236
    @megyerihungary2236 Рік тому +1

    Köszönjük!

  • @divinewrath3142
    @divinewrath3142 2 роки тому +4

    Awe this reminded me of when i was younger. We would buy bushels and bushels of pickling cukes from our local farm stand and make a gazillion pints of bread and butter pickles. It was so much fun, and soo much work, but totally worth it. My mom's been gone almost a decade now and I miss those days so very much. The juice looks like it is going to be delish! A well deserved reward!

  • @nanchesca3950
    @nanchesca3950 2 роки тому +2

    Interesting, I've never seen steam canners before

    • @nanchesca3950
      @nanchesca3950 2 роки тому +2

      The benefit to these is no risk of water overflowing when you add the jars

  • @kasession
    @kasession 2 роки тому +5

    I do love your cooking videos, but I have to say...
    Burley made me smile!!! 🐶 😍

  • @suedeere3113
    @suedeere3113 2 роки тому +1

    Nice Ariel,thanks for sharing.❤️

  • @Ladythyme
    @Ladythyme 2 роки тому +2

    Not being eaten by bugs is a good choice! Lol …even @ 98 degrees 😳 I so love the idea of an outdoor harvesting / canning kitchen …thanks for the demo!

  • @joannak4640
    @joannak4640 2 роки тому +2

    Fantastic video! Thank you ❤️

  • @josephineclifford8480
    @josephineclifford8480 2 роки тому

    Excellent video. Something I've been wanting to try for a long time. Thanks!

  • @willymags123
    @willymags123 2 роки тому +2

    I love this too part episode it was so much fun and educational thank you Ariel.

  • @tahoesnowlion
    @tahoesnowlion 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing. Good info! 🥰

  • @countrywhisper9134
    @countrywhisper9134 2 роки тому +3

    That's beautiful juice. I however haven't heard of service berries. Can you highlight a little about them. Oh I just seen your other video on them. Thanks for sharing.

  • @bonniebernido8510
    @bonniebernido8510 2 роки тому +3

    Oh i absolutely love your canning vids. So useful, fun, and fascinating. Thanks ariel :)

  • @dawnbaker9274
    @dawnbaker9274 2 роки тому +2

    Grandma and mom only canned inside in the kitchen. No extra windows open because mom was afraid of drafts bursting jars. Needless to say, it was hot. (In Minnesota, that means anything over 80*. 😄) I can understand the appeal of a outdoor kitchen.

  • @d14551
    @d14551 2 роки тому +2

    Your explanations are so clear and detailed. Thanks!

  • @carolynmoody9460
    @carolynmoody9460 2 роки тому +1

    Blessings ❤️

  • @dfhepner
    @dfhepner 2 роки тому +2

    Interesting just watched a steam juicing of berries in Latvia.

  • @patriciahutchenszimmerman9357
    @patriciahutchenszimmerman9357 2 роки тому

    Love this channel

  • @suemcknight9051
    @suemcknight9051 2 роки тому +7

    Mmmmm…. Takes me back to my own canning years. Very enjoyable video for those of us who have canned food for winter or for anyone who is new or contemplating preserving food. This was particularly interesting to me as that berry is one I’m not familiar with. I now live in Vermont, but spent most of my life in Nevada…never lucky enough to be where they grow.

  • @cliffp.8396
    @cliffp.8396 2 роки тому +2

    Looks delicious

  • @loispatrick2594
    @loispatrick2594 2 роки тому +3

    I love seeing your food preservation Ariel. I have never done any caning, but it fascinates me.

  • @MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead
    @MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead 2 роки тому

    I saw loads of Serviceberries and Currants up in Sheridan and Buffalo when we were there. I wish I had picked some now. Sheridan had loads of apple trees that were full of apples here, there, and everywhere. Another thing I wish I had picked some of. Beautiful work, Ariel.

  • @junewrogg6137
    @junewrogg6137 2 роки тому +6

    Love it!!! I have a steam canner with a temperature gage on it, it tells me when it's up to temp in my altitude. It's fun and easy to use and alot lighter than any of my water bath canners or pressure canner.

  • @beckypeterson7522
    @beckypeterson7522 2 роки тому

    I've hot water bathed and pressure cooked but never heard of steam canning! Thanks for showing!

  • @3rubberboats
    @3rubberboats 2 роки тому

    Ariel, You R 1 great canning person. Another outstanding how to video. Thank you for showing us how to can blueberries. Have a super extra wonderful day.

  • @melissadimoush8196
    @melissadimoush8196 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for showing us how to do this. I find making something like this from foraged plants is sooo satisfying. Plus, I love being outside gathering. Love your videos. They’re succinct, super clear and your confidence gives me confidence. 😊

  • @topherjoe1
    @topherjoe1 2 роки тому +6

    I have never had these, im curious about them. We used to go blueberry picking at a local farm before it was finally consumed by infrastructure. We would fill our 5 gallon buckets 1/2 full then fill it with water and stir. We would skim off the floaters and leaves with shallow wide bowls and pick out the waste berries and then dunk the bowl into a half full bucket of water, washing the leaves and bugs off, then repeat. It has been a long long time since I canned, I really enjoyed watching this! Thanks!

  • @lindaleal809
    @lindaleal809 2 роки тому +2

    Very informative video about this canning method. Interesting to see how your homestead is getting settled. You and Clay have already completed so much foundation work in 1 1/2 yrs. Reminds me how much I enjoyed going to farm estate sales. Testimony to the farmer's success and longevity to equipment and lifestyle. Thanks for sharing practical info with us. Hugs to Burley one of the happiest dogs in the world.

  • @magnushemlig3099
    @magnushemlig3099 2 роки тому

    Wow

  • @cookingprincess327
    @cookingprincess327 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video! Want to go out next year and get berries in my area and can. Thank you for teaching us.

  • @danbev8542
    @danbev8542 2 роки тому +1

    What a haul! I just looked up serviceberries in Wyoming & found that you have 3 varieties of Amelanchier! They are native here in the U.S. I have 4 trees that I planted about 10 years ago here in Maryland. We have lots of blueberries available in the summer, so I let the birds have our serviceberries, also known as Juneberries in many places.

  • @raimcg
    @raimcg 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video Ariel! It’s fascinating to me and so much fun to watch how you do this and the methods you use. It brings back memories for me of a time when I was able to do those things and I especially loved learning about the steam method versus the water bath. I had never heard of the steam method before since I have been away from canning for so long now but I would have used it and preferred it had I known about it. Thank you so very much for including us in today’s video and all of the rest, especially the critters. I suspect I’m not the only one who is living through you with osmosis lol. Glad you’re feeling much better now!

  • @carolluther1625
    @carolluther1625 2 роки тому +1

    Love the information on berries! I don't know locally if we have service berries, but we have blackberries. As always learn something new from your videos!!!!

  • @cheerio3847
    @cheerio3847 2 роки тому

    Have you thought of investing in one of those steam juice extractors or do you not do enough juice type things to make it feasible? I saw one on Living Traditions and thought it was amazing - but I don't do juice so it would be just a cool gadget to sit on a shelf for me! I liked how it took whole raw fruit and using steam, pulled out the juice out then you just had separate pulp and juice. Seem to remember she did stuff with some of the pulp but mostly it went to the animals.
    I like this method - it doesn't need any gadgets so you can try to see if you like making your own juice w/o much outlay. I may try this with blueberries.

  • @sewmanyquilts8042
    @sewmanyquilts8042 2 роки тому +2

    More great videos!! Thanks again. You inspired me to get Icelandic fertile eggs and my broody hen hatched them 8 chicks. At this time I think I have 4-5 hens and 3-4 roosters. I’m hoping gif 5 hens and 3 roosters. But at 7 weeks old that’s my prediction. Thank you so very much. Bjessings

  • @magamutts5726
    @magamutts5726 2 роки тому

    This once again is a fantastic video Ariel, I always learn so much, going to watch this again. As a footnote, I also have long hair and 100 degree weather. I swear when I tie my hair up it’s so much cooler and comfortable. I cannot stand a single
    strand touching my neck or back, lol, I love the heat as much as you do.😑

  • @davidcramb5793
    @davidcramb5793 2 роки тому

    I worked in commercial cannery when I was at College and we used to process fruit in the summer. The only berries that we couldn't wash were Raspberries. They're just too fragile to soak without turning to mush.

  • @LWYOffGridHomestead
    @LWYOffGridHomestead 2 роки тому +3

    Looks delicious 😋...when it's ready for you to drink the juice do you just drink the juice or do you eat the berries too 🤔🤨

  • @skepticalmom2948
    @skepticalmom2948 2 роки тому +2

    Are you making saft? The Swedish juice? I’ve made it and use it in so many things. Sauces, juices, jams, drinks, marinades, etc

  • @vallovesnature8449
    @vallovesnature8449 2 роки тому +1

    Love serviceberries! Those funky looking one have something called rust. Just something the plant does, definitely not edible

  • @FaveWasteOfTime
    @FaveWasteOfTime 2 роки тому +2

    This was so interesting. I have never done saskatoons in jars, only eaten them fresh until I found the seeds and slightly almondy taste made me stop. I also have never seen or even heard of a steam canner. I think I like the look of them much better than a full water bath one. Going to have to get one. Thanks again. I always learn something on each video.

    • @karmelicanke
      @karmelicanke 2 роки тому

      Saskatoon berries (Amelanchier alnifolia) are similar to service berries (Amelanchier spp.) although much drier interiors. Service berries actually contain juice. Dark blue and purple berries or foods are valued as they are claimed to have contain the possible health benefits of "antioxidant properties" due to anthocyanins.

    • @FaveWasteOfTime
      @FaveWasteOfTime 2 роки тому

      @@karmelicanke thank you for the info. I have found Saskatoons pretty dry and also have a weird flavour which is fine at first but I couldn't eat them like I would blueberries. I wonder if you could use them the same way though, despite being less juicy and more mealy.

    • @karmelicanke
      @karmelicanke 2 роки тому +1

      @@FaveWasteOfTime I'd give it a try. Canned in their 'juice', maybe a bit of sugar and served over some pound cake, making them more palatable, lol. I'd try a spice when canning saskatoon berries, cinnamon, allspice or star anise and see if spices improve taste. That said, I'd only can one jar as an experiment. Good luck Favourite NOT a Waste of Time!

    • @rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469
      @rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469 2 роки тому

      @@karmelicanke are they simular to aronia berries?

    • @karmelicanke
      @karmelicanke 2 роки тому

      @@rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469 We have a big aronia bush and I think Saskatoon berries taste less bitter or weird, can't really describe the taste, but better. I defrosted aronia berries from last years harvest, cooked them with blueberries for jam and what a waste of good blueberries! I don't know what happened in the freezer over a year, but the aronia berries were bitter, just awful.

  • @Suramaya
    @Suramaya 2 роки тому +11

    Thank you, Ariel, for sharing your knowledge and canning process. I was wondering, how do you drink the juice? Do you blend the water with the berries or do you just drink the soaked water? And do you drink it warm or cold or with something? I am not familier with how to use and the taste of serviceberries, as I don't know the equivalent i Northern Europe/Scandinavia. But I guess you can do the same with blueberries or perhaps blackcurrants?

    • @joannak4640
      @joannak4640 2 роки тому +2

      I'm pretty sure she strains the berries out

    • @Sally-nse2
      @Sally-nse2 2 роки тому +3

      @@joannak4640 do service berries make a decent jam? I have never heard of them.

    • @karmelicanke
      @karmelicanke 2 роки тому +3

      @@Sally-nse2 Serviceberries are very fibrous so jelly is usually made with the little juice obtained instead of jam. However I find the amount of waste enormous so I crush or blend the berries as they cook and I don't mind the somewhat gritty jam.

    • @Sally-nse2
      @Sally-nse2 2 роки тому

      @@karmelicanke thank you.

  • @mytrueserenity5666
    @mytrueserenity5666 2 роки тому +4

    I have to see if there are any serviceberries in my area as I've never had any. Looks interesting! Is there any reason why the berries aren't crushed a bit before canning? I would think doing so would allow more flavor to leach into the water. Thanks for the great video!

  • @Kay-xi9kv
    @Kay-xi9kv 2 роки тому +2

    How big is that stainless steel bowl you’re using? Thanks!

  • @itsjustmephoebe
    @itsjustmephoebe 2 роки тому

    I hope you'll show us how to use your steam canner step by step. My Mom got me same canner as yours second hand. But I am not sure how to use it.

  • @chaebaker3012
    @chaebaker3012 2 роки тому +1

    That looks awesome. Where do you store your canned items? Inside your tiny house or somewhere else?

  • @sheilabundren2037
    @sheilabundren2037 2 роки тому

    My dad always canned outside with propane to keep the heat out of the house.

  • @nicolaharvey6364
    @nicolaharvey6364 2 роки тому

    Looks great Ariel
    What do you do with the berries after you drink the juice, are they ok to use over cereal or in muffins for instance?
    Thanks..

  • @nanchesca3950
    @nanchesca3950 2 роки тому +3

    Do you strain the berries out when you drink it?

    • @Sally-nse2
      @Sally-nse2 2 роки тому +2

      Someone here says she does. I wonder what they taste like?

  • @anitaherbert1037
    @anitaherbert1037 2 роки тому

    Space to store food can also be a problem. I stored potatoes in an artificial clamp by layering them in peat in large metal trash cans in an unheated garage. We had no problems with mice or rot.

  • @kims.8718
    @kims.8718 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, was this a helpful video to those of us that are new to this, Ariel! Is water bath and steam canning mainly used for fruits and pickles? What types of things instead need an actual pressure cooker style canner? Does the canning method choice have more to do with whether the item has sugar or vinegar added - so those types of things don't need as prolonged and high a heat as that of a pressure style canner?

    • @christineb8148
      @christineb8148 2 роки тому +8

      Hey there- water bath is recommended for foods that have a high enough acid or sugar content (jams, jellies, pickles, many fruits, tomatoes etc) and pressure is for low acid foods (green beans, most vegetables or meats). Some of the decision has to do with the ability to get the temperature high enough for long enough to destroy any pathogens that might live in an anaerobic environment (botulism is the main concern). There are a lot of good resources but I think some of the best beginner friendly options are the Ball canning books and FoodinJars.com. it's a good idea to try a few of these kinds of basic recipes and then explore more options.
      I will add that there is a lot of conflicting info online about whether or not its necessary to follow the FDA guidelines to a T, with some traditional preservation methods being called into question. Regardless of how you choose to practice canning over the long term, I think it is best to start with the safest, most low-risk methods (like the Ball book etc) so that you understand the process and the reasons behind why these techniques are recommended. Understanding the science behind food preservation, at least at a basic level, can allow you to make educated choices and prevent disappointing spoilage. It's a great skill and i highly recommend it to everyone!

    • @suemcknight9051
      @suemcknight9051 2 роки тому +2

      @@christineb8148 What a great well thought out reply…👌.And, so true & accurate. While going through my old cookbooks to downsize, I recently came across my Ball Canning Book (s)…so chocked full of reliable step-by-step information.

  • @bettyswinford5886
    @bettyswinford5886 2 роки тому

    What do you use the juice for?Thank you for being so smart.

  • @kb9847
    @kb9847 2 роки тому

    *QUESTION* Where is your pantry? Do you have enough room in the tiny house to store so many jars?

  • @enisasefer1074
    @enisasefer1074 2 роки тому

    Hello Ariel😊Is that juice drunk like that or is it diluted with water?? Thank you 🥰🥰💖💖

  • @lindageorge6174
    @lindageorge6174 2 роки тому +3

    Did you plant those berries, or were the on your property when you bought it? 💕

    • @waverly7140
      @waverly7140 2 роки тому +3

      They went picking close to their house on a trail Ariel has been on before🙂

  • @livinglife8333
    @livinglife8333 2 роки тому

    We always found 1 tsp of raw honey works well with these berries.

  • @imzanawlto3070
    @imzanawlto3070 2 роки тому +1

    I am curious - do you eat the berries or compost them?

  • @gailjohnson2795
    @gailjohnson2795 2 роки тому +1

    The newer canning lids act differently many don't recommend heating the rubber seal first a learning curve

  • @ritascott7901
    @ritascott7901 10 місяців тому

    On berry foraging treks do the dogs get to go or take care of the home place?

  • @kathrynsterk1545
    @kathrynsterk1545 2 роки тому

    I've never seen a canner like you are using. Is there a grate in the bottom of the pot?

  • @kimber6652
    @kimber6652 2 роки тому

    Are they like a chokecherry, I have them and red currant

  • @shawno3681
    @shawno3681 2 роки тому +1

    So this is purely a juice for drinking? The berries are discarded when the jar is opened? Or are the berries still edible?

  • @westofthemiddle
    @westofthemiddle 2 роки тому

    When you drink it what do you do with the berries?

  • @pjr7754
    @pjr7754 2 роки тому

    After you drink the juice what do you do with the berries? Can you use them in baking like a berry loaf cake, or do they have hard seeds inside the berry and can't be used?

  • @rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469
    @rebeccaofsunnybrookefarm8469 2 роки тому

    @FyNyth..
    I'm wondering about the service berries.
    Are those aronia berries and what you do with them.

  • @tesselaynes5428
    @tesselaynes5428 2 роки тому

    I want one of those outdoor cook stoves to can outside too. Do you know where it can be purchased like a hardware store?

  • @shaystern2453
    @shaystern2453 2 роки тому

    no bugs while doing that?

  • @mariannefroding2990
    @mariannefroding2990 2 роки тому

    Hi! Im writng from Sweden and I have a small amount och blueberriers and want to try do the same you do in this viseo. I have small cans (570ml) How long have have them in boiling water? And a last question; do dring the juice and eat the rest? I know its a dumb quetion but I have to ask! Regards Marianne

  • @kskorner74
    @kskorner74 2 роки тому

    You can use your pressure canner as a steam canner without buying one

  • @ОлегВятич
    @ОлегВятич 2 роки тому +1

    Эх, компот! А я думал - варенье. Джем из ирги - вкуснятина!

  • @pamelac3940
    @pamelac3940 2 роки тому

    Instead of trying to part the floaters and dredge the ones from the bottom up like you're doing, wouldn't it be easier to skim off the ones on the top, set those aside, then be left with just the ones that sunk to the bottom you can easily drain and collect all at once?
    That way you don't have to keep parting the ones on the top to unearth the bottom ones, and you could pick through the leftover floaters if there were any you wanted to use!

  • @paulamcnabb7940
    @paulamcnabb7940 2 роки тому

    What are service berries?

  • @heatherclayton-callaghan4270
    @heatherclayton-callaghan4270 2 роки тому

    So why not just skim the top berries off out of the way and revisit them after you've sorted the ripe berries ???
    With so many references in this and other videos I'm drawn to ask if you were raised Amish or the other similar culture from that area (but that escapes my ageing memory) ??

  • @stevenwurtz7225
    @stevenwurtz7225 Рік тому

    Great video..... just wish you would pull your hair in a pony tail

  • @CassieDavis613
    @CassieDavis613 2 роки тому +1

    If there isn't one, please keep a fire extinguisher nearby

  • @mircat28
    @mircat28 2 роки тому +1

    I’m glad you are a happy person doing what you do and sometimes I enjoy watching. But that’s just not me. I think that’s living like I just climbed down out of the covered wagon.

    • @uhaneokalanijames8029
      @uhaneokalanijames8029 2 роки тому

      rude, and a bit of a weird comment to make on a homesteading channel.

  • @JEMCochran49
    @JEMCochran49 2 роки тому +1

    98°F and a long dress?

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