Discover the Secret to Canning Ajvar – A Balkan Favorite!

Looking to expand your pantry with something truly unique and delicious? In this video, I show you how to make and can Ajvar, a smoky roasted red pepper and eggplant relish loved across the Balkans and often called "Balkan caviar." Whether you enjoy it as a spread, a dip, a relish, or even stirred into sauces, this versatile recipe will become a must-have in your kitchen. I’ll walk you through the Ball-tested canning recipe step by step, share tips for adjusting ingredients when certain peppers aren’t available, and even discuss variations of Ajvar from different regions. Plus, I’ll sprinkle in some canning know-how to ensure your jars are safe and shelf-stable. This video is part of the Canuary 2025 collaboration hosted by Suttons Daze and sponsored by Suttons Dae and ForJar.e. If you love international flavors and the art of canning, this is the perfect recipe to try. And don’t forget to check out my other channel, Prepper Potpourri Escapes, where I take you on road trips, cruises, and international adventures. 📌 What You'll Learn in This Video: • How to make the classic roasted red pepper and eggplant Ajvar • Tips for substituting ingredients while staying true to the recipe • Step-by-step canning instructions to safely preserve Ajvar • Creative ways to use Ajvar in your meals Be sure to watch and comment on every Canuary 2025 video so you have a chance to win a pressure canner, steam canner, and other great giveaways! 👩‍🍳 Love canning? Hit subscribe and join me as we dive into safe canning from around the world! https://www.ballmasonjars.com/blog?cid=ajvar-eggplant-and-pepper-spread-recipe 🧳*Prepper Potpourri Escapes* – Travel channel 🧳 https://www.youtube.com/@PrepperPotpourriEscapes 🔥🔥 *Product Links* 🔥🔥 Trellis Stainless Steel Canning Rings https://amzn.to/3PiRFXu All American 921 Pressure Canner https://amzn.to/35R7zoG 🫙 *CANUARY 2025* 🫙 1 SuttonsDaze https://www.youtube.com/@SuttonsDaze 2 That 1870's Homestead https://www.youtube.com/@1870s 3 Pike Creek Farm https://www.youtube.com/@pikecreekfarm 4 2 Leelou Creates https://www.youtube.com/@2leelouCreates 5 Lindas Pantry https://www.youtube.com/@LindasPantry 6 The Inquisitive Farmwife https://www.youtube.com/@TheInquisitiveFarmwife 7 Prepper Potpourri https://www.youtube.com/@PrepperPotpourri 8 MouseToes https://www.youtube.com/@MouseToes 9 Big Valley Living https://www.youtube.com/@BigValleyLiving 10 Hamakua Homestead https://www.youtube.com/@hamakuahomestead7741 11 The Hometown Homestead https://www.youtube.com/@thehometownhomestead 12 SuttonsDaze https://www.youtube.com/@SuttonsDaze 13 Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife https://www.youtube.com/@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 14 My Table of Three https://www.youtube.com/@MyTableofThree 15 Mennonite Farmhouse https://www.youtube.com/@MennoniteFarmhouse 16 SuttonsDaze https://www.youtube.com/@SuttonsDaze 17 That 1870's Homestead https://www.youtube.com/@1870s 18 Pike Creek Farm https://www.youtube.com/@pikecreekfarm 19 2 Leelou Creates https://www.youtube.com/@2leelouCreates 20 Lindas Pantry https://www.youtube.com/@LindasPantry 21 The Inquisitive Farmwife https://www.youtube.com/@TheInquisitiveFarmwife 22 Prepper Potpourri https://www.youtube.com/@PrepperPotpourri 23 MouseToes https://www.youtube.com/@MouseToes 24 Big Valley Living https://www.youtube.com/@BigValleyLiving 25 Hamakua Homestead https://www.youtube.com/@hamakuahomestead7741 26 The Hometown Homestead https://www.youtube.com/@thehometownhomestead 27 Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife https://www.youtube.com/@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 28 My Table of Three https://www.youtube.com/@MyTableofThree 29 Mennonite Farmhouse https://www.youtube.com/@MennoniteFarmhouse 30 SuttonsDaze https://www.youtube.com/@SuttonsDaze 31 GIVEAWAY https://www.youtube.com/@SuttonsDaze Disclaimer: Some of the above links are Amazon affiliate links from which I receive a small commission on each sale at no extra cost to you as this channel is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. To find links to the products I use visit my *Visit my Amazon page* https://www.amazon.com/shop/prepperpotpourri