Canned Fruit, Preserves, and Jellies: Household Methods of Preparation by Parloa
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"Canned Fruit, Preserves, and Jellies: Household Methods of Preparation" by Maria Parloa is a practical guide on food preservation techniques, specifically concerning fruits, written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on various methods for canning, preserving, and making jellies, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the nutritional value of fruits while providing step-by-step instructions for readers seeking to enhance their culinary skills through preservation methods. The content of this book encompasses
detailed guidelines on selecting the appropriate fruits, preparing them for preservation, and the various techniques involved in canning and making preserves and jellies. Parloa discusses the importance of sterilization in preventing spoilage and ensures that the fruit retains its flavor and texture. The book covers recipes for a variety of fruits, including raspberries, cherries, peaches, and more, along with the ideal sugar concentrations and cooking times required for successful preservation. Throughout, there is an emphasis on the economic benefits of preserving fruits, transforming surplus produce into valuable pantry staples for households, especially in rural areas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Parloa, Maria, 1843-1909 |
|---|---|
| Title | Canned Fruit, Preserves, and Jellies: Household Methods of Preparation |
| Series Title | United States. Dept. of Agriculture. Farmers' Bulletin No. 203 |
| Credits |
Produced by Gerard Arthus, S.D., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TX: Technology: Home economics |
| Subject | Canning and preserving |
| Subject | Fruit -- Preservation |
| Subject | Jam |
| Subject | Jelly |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30441 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 423 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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