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the course of the next few weeks, Michiganders will be harvesting apples, beets, cabbage, eggplant, pears, plums, squash and so much more from our local gardens and farming communities. Not only is there an abundance of recipes throughout the
<a href="https://mel.org/welcome">Michigan eLibrary</a> (MeL) <a href="https://mel.org/az.php">
eResources</a> to help you prepare these fruits and vegetables, but there are also countless articles to help guide you through the steps of correctly canning, dehydrating, fermenting, and freezing these foods for later consumption.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Canning<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><a href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=6a11b4eb-589b-3164-9410-0178af30b6f1">The Homestead Canning Cookbook</a> from the
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eBook Public Library Collection</a> highlights step-by-step instructions for both water bath and pressure canning. If you’re looking to dig a little deeper, however, there are sections specific to preparing apples, peaches, and plums. For a thorough guide to
canning all things tomatoes—crushed, halved, sauce, whole—be sure and consult <a href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=651f193e-7396-32ac-8bbb-6176e9ca0e9f">
Appendix B Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products</a> from the Complete Guide to Food Preservation.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Dehydration<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">If you are new to drying fruits to create healthy snacks,
<a href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=640cf8b1-405a-3360-9ab1-4f08c72a737a">
Fresh Food in a Jar: Pickling, Freezing, Drying, and Canning Made Easy</a> is an eBook worth exploring.
<a href="https://research.ebsco.com/c/5h4gt5/ebook-viewer/pdf/rekkxrifmz/section/lp_198">
Making Raisins</a> and <a href="https://research.ebsco.com/c/5h4gt5/ebook-viewer/pdf/rekkxrifmz/section/lp_202">
Dried Apples</a> are two processes with easy-to-follow steps and tips for drying evenly. It is pointed out in
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Dry Idea</a>, an article from <i>Hobby Farms</i> in <a href="https://widgets.ebscohost.com/prod/customerspecific/mel/auth.php?database=ebsco-f6h">
MasterFILE Complete</a>, that the most time efficient tool to use is the electric food dehydrator. Additionally, the article offers “Five to Try” ideas for dehydrating various produce, including mushrooms, jalapeños, and pears.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Fermentation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">With a thorough explanation of the chemical process and benefits of fermentation,
<a href="https://research.ebsco.com/plink/8af9dbc7-4703-30a1-ae42-f8f4bae4f2e4">Ferment: Slow Down, Make Food to Last</a> from
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Hobbies & Crafts Source</a> offers detailed instructions on fermenting foods. There are also sections on krauts & kimchis, condiments, drinks, and main courses. For even more unique recipes,
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Fermenting Made Simple: Delicious Recipes to Improve Your Gut Health</a> has sections dedicated to salt brine fermented beets & carrots as well as steps to make quick cultured ketchup and gingered applesauce.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">If you’re not certain which option to choose,
<a href="https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?id=8dc4152a-9943-34c3-8e4b-fe676427fd26">
Food Preservation Q&A</a> from <i>Hobby Farms</i> is a resource for anyone exploring the health benefits of different preservation methods. Some techniques help to retain greater nutrients while others boast probiotic power which can support gut health and
immunity. Whichever you choose, rest assured that preserving fruits and vegetables is a great way to head into a cold, Michigan winter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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