Despite the fact that fruits and vegetables can be found on store shelves at any time of the year, real housewives continue to make preparations for the winter. The question of how to store homemade preparations is no less important than the recipe for their preparation, because their shelf life depends on this.
Instructions
Step 1
The storage of homemade products depends on their type. Store fresh vegetables, fruits and berries in the freezer at -18 degrees for up to 6 months. Such workpieces do not tolerate repeated freezing after defrosting, as they lose all their useful qualities, taste and appearance.
Step 2
Store dried blanks in breathable fabric bags in a warm place, avoiding moisture. It is because of her that moths and other insects start in dried fruits.
Step 3
Jars of pickles and other snacks, sterilized and sealed, can be stored for several years. For this, any darkened room with not too high temperatures is suitable. If there is a cellar or basement, place the cans there. It is important that the temperature is above zero, otherwise the pickles may freeze. In addition to the fact that the banks burst from this, the fruits themselves, after defrosting, lose their taste. Darkness is needed in order for the conservation to retain its appearance. Some fruits and vegetables lose color when exposed to sunlight.
Step 4
Check the banks periodically. If the lids are swollen, and the appearance of the contents has changed, then microbes got inside during the preparation of the blanks and the food deteriorated. This can happen with any type of preservation, but salads are most susceptible to this, in which no vinegar is added.
Step 5
Jams contain enough sugar to be stored safely in any kitchen cabinet under regular lids. If we are talking about freshly squeezed berries or fruits with a minimum addition of sugar, then such jams are rolled up with tin lids. It is best to keep them cold. The cellar for them can be replaced with refrigerator shelves.
