This spiced apple jelly recipe livens up the plain apple flavor with some traditional pairings, including lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. After tasting the tart and sweet flavor combination of crab apple jelly, the jelly I made from regular apples tasted bland to me. The abundance of this year’s apple harvest allowed for a […]
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Honey Sweetened Concord Grape Jelly
Make and preserve your own homemade Concord grape jelly! Concord grapes have a slightly tart, musky flavor but can be transformed into a delicious grape jelly with a little sweetening. This old-time favorite is sweetened with honey in this recipe. Concord grapes are behind the flavor of grape jelly traditionally used in peanut butter and […]
Small Batch Chokecherry Jelly from Foraged Fruit
This small batch of chokecherry jelly recipe uses only one pound of foraged chokecherries. It is a perfect balance of tart and sweet resulting in a jelly that tastes delicious on homemade bread and pairs well with poultry dishes. We had a stand of chokecherry trees on our property when I was growing up. It […]
Homemade Crabapple Jelly with No Added Pectin
Transform the tart flavor of crabapples into a delicious homemade crabapple jelly. Crabapples have enough natural pectin so no additional pectin is needed for this crabapple jelly recipe. One of the fruit trees on the edge of our property is a crabapple tree. These are often planted along with traditional apple trees to help with […]
20+ Homemade Food Gifts from the Kitchen
Give the foodies in your life something tasty for the holidays. Here are over 20 homemade food gifts, including baked goodies, homemade jellies, and other edible Christmas gifts. It’s the time of year to think about the perfect holiday gift for friends, co-workers, or family. Need some gift ideas? Consider something from the heart of […]
Ways to Preserve Apples
Apples are the quintessential fall fruit, and they’re great for snacking, baking, and cooking—but they don’t last forever. Fortunately, there are several ways to preserve apples to enjoy longer. Learn tips for preserving apples including storing, freezing, drying, and canning. The leaves are falling, the temperature is dropping, and pumpkin spice everything has taken over. […]
Homemade Apple Scrap Vinegar
Did you know you could make apple scrap vinegar simply by combining apple peelings and cores with water and sugar, and let it ferment until it turns into vinegar? Whether you are processing a bushel of freshly picked apples for applesauce, baked cinnamon apple chips, or apple pie, be sure to save those scraps! The […]
How to Can Apple Juice
Homemade apple juice tastes so much better than store-bought juice, and you can preserve it without added stabilizers or sugar. Learn how to make apple juice and home can it for your food storage shelves. Tips for Making Apple Juice Apple juice is made by cooking apples with water and straining it to separate the […]
Canning Pizza Sauce: Roasted Roma Pizza Sauce
Preserve fresh tomatoes while they are in season by canning pizza sauce with this Roma tomato sauce recipe. Roasting the tomatoes, onions, and garlic results in a full flavored sauce that will elevate homemade pizza night. I snagged a great deal at the farmer’s market. It was the end of the day, and I was […]
Maple Vanilla Peach Jam
There is no refined sugar in this peach jam recipe. Instead, fresh peaches are sweetened with pure maple syrup and flavored with a hint of vanilla. Enjoy this peach jam spread on your morning toast, swirled into yogurt, or spooned over vanilla ice cream. It seems such a shame to take perfectly delicious, already sweet […]
How to Make Almond Milk
Almond milk is a plant-based beverage made from almonds and water. It is a dairy-free milk substitute for vegan diets or for those who are lactose intolerant or allergic to cow’s milk. Learn how to make your own and avoid the additives found in store bought almond milk. A few years ago, we discovered that […]
Canning Beef Stock
Beef stock is a must have pantry staple for stews, soups, and gravy. Learn how to make homemade beef stock and preserve it into shelf-stable jars using a pressure canner. Beef stock is made by combining roasted meaty beef bones with vegetables, herbs, spices, and slowly simmered to build layers of flavor. Once you start […]