How to Freeze Leafy Greens

17May08

Leafy greens can be preserved in the freezer.
Wash greens and chop as you would were you preparing them for a dish.
Steam collard greens for 3 minutes; all others, steam 2 minutes. Spread out on a baking sheet and chill in the freezer for 3-4 minutes. Remove from baking sheet and separate into freezer [...]

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Strawberry Freezer Jam

17May08

3 cups crushed strawberries
5 cups sugar
3/4 cup water
1 (1.75oz) package powdered fruit pectin
Combine strawberries and sugar; let stand 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine water and fruit pectin in a small sauce pan. Bring pectin mixture to a boil; boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add pectin mixture to fruit and stir 3 minutes. [...]

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