Bonaparte Mercantile Co

06/15/2026

Make jams and jellies from fruits grown right here in North Dakota including:

- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Apples
- Grapes
- Cherries
- Plums
- Juneberries
- Currents
- Rhubarb
- Gooseberries

The method for extracting juice depends on the type and firmness of the fruit. Wash fruit but do not pare or core (to preserve pectin), then cut in small pieces. Wash berries and carefully remove stems. Learn how to make jelly >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/publications/garden-or-orchard-table-jams-and-jellies-north-dakota-fruits

06/15/2026

06/14/2026

Easy Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Ingredients:
2 medium eggplants, sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian.....
Full Recipe in Coʍmеոτ 💬

06/14/2026

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06/14/2026

🍅 Crushed Tomatoes (Home Canning – Safe Tested Method)

Yield: about 7 quart jars

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🧺 Ingredients

17–18 pounds ripe tomatoes

Bottled lemon juice (important for safety)

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🔥 Step-by-step Instructions

1. Prepare jars

Wash jars, lids, and rings in hot soapy water

Keep jars warm (hot water or dishwasher)

2. Peel tomatoes

Wash tomatoes

Cut a small “X” on bottom

Dip in boiling water for 30–60 seconds

Transfer to ice water

Remove skins easily

3. Crush & heat

Chop or crush tomatoes

Put a small batch in a large pot

Heat to boiling while stirring

Slowly add remaining tomatoes

Simmer 5 minutes

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🫙 4. Fill jars

For each quart jar:

Add 2 tablespoons bottled lemon juice

Fill with hot crushed tomatoes

Leave ½ inch headspace

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🧼 5. Seal

Remove air bubbles (use a clean knife/spatula)

Wipe jar rims clean

Place lid and screw band fingertip-tight

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🔥 6. Process in water bath canner

Boiling water must cover jars by at least 1 inch

Process:

Quarts: 45 minutes

(Adjust time if you are at higher altitude)

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❄️ 7. After processing

Remove jars carefully

Let cool 12–24 hours

Check seal (lid should not flex)

Store in a cool, dark place

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⚠️ Important Safety Notes

Always use bottled lemon juice (not fresh) for correct acidity

Do NOT reduce processing time

Do NOT skip lemon juice step

If a jar doesn’t seal → refrigerate and use within a few days

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If you want, I can also show: 🍅 Tomato sauce (thicker)
🍅 Spaghetti sauce with spices
🍅 How to pressure can tomatoes
🍅 Or a Bangla version of this recipe