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Out of all the jams I’ve made over the years {and I’ve made a lot!} this recipe for cherry almond jam is HANDS DOWN my favorite all time jam recipe. Who knew, that after all these years of canning, there were still undiscovered recipes that could knock my socks off! I don’t know about you, Read More >>
Whether you are a first-time canner or a seasoned pro, one of the best bits of advice I can offer when canning is to have a plan. I coordinate my canning around my seasonal harvest. I try to plant according to how much we use, preserve or are planning to can {but sometimes my garden Read More >>
With canning season upon us, I thought I’d do a quick round-up of all of my canning recipes over the years. That way, you can browse everything in one place, and plan out your 2016 can-a-palooza {totally a thing}. First, let’s start with canning basics. If this is your first year canning, don’t be overwhelmed. Read More >>
I’ve been using this simple tomato sauce recipe from Simply in Season for a few years now and it’s a wonderful way to use your garden fresh tomatoes and enjoy them throughout the winter months when we are all yearning for something homemade. Just open a jar, pour over pasta and viola! Dinner is served. Read More >>
The recipe below comes in from reader, Susan. Check out Susan’s other recipes: Easy Lilac Blossom Jam, Canned Amaretto Cherries and Canned Pickled Dill Carrots. Thanks for sharing, Susan! Hi Mavis, I found a recipe for Tang Jelly and just HAD to try it! The recipe is from a 1974 Sure-Jell booklet. The Tang goes Read More >>
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