I was inspired by a recipe on the back of the Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar bottles....a little looking at what had been harvested and I knew I wanted a batch for winter! Pepper jelly is a favorite of mine, especially paired with cream cheese and crackers.... Four Pepper Jelly Ingredients: 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded… Continue reading Small Batch Canning: Four Pepper Jelly
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Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries
Tucked away into a low shelf in many grocery stores are cans of berries. Many people never notice them, and even if they did, would they buy them? They are usually very expensive for a small can, that only has a few berries in it. And are packed in a heavy syrup, which simply means… Continue reading Cold Pack Sweet Canned Blackberries
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Sun-Dried Tomatoes are an easy way to preserve a lot of tomatoes, quickly. And enjoy them all year long. Which is especially nice if you have multiple plants dripping in ripe tomatoes in late summer. While drying the tomatoes on a dehydrator isn't "sun-dried", it gives the same effect, with little effort. Wash, dry off and… Continue reading Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries
Le sigh! The last of this years blackberries are coming ripe. We had a good run, but the extreme heat shriveled some of the last of the season. Still, we found plenty to pick out back - and to nibble on as well! This recipe came out of a "hmmmm" moment. In that pickled foods… Continue reading Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries