Whether you're drowning in garden tomatoes or just scored a deal on peaches, this ultimate list of home canning recipes will help you preserve every last bite. From classic jams to creative sauces, you'll find beginner-friendly, tested recipes that save money, reduce waste, and build up your pantry all year long. Plus, grab a free printable Homesteading Starter Kit to get organized and start canning with confidence!
Today, we're diving into the delightful world of a Caramel Pecan Apple Butter recipe – a mouthwatering fusion of sweet, nutty, and subtly tangy flavors that's tailor-made for homesteaders like you. As we embark on this culinary journey, we'll walk you through the nitty-gritty details, starting with selecting the perfect apples, and then mastering the …
As the crisp autumn air fills our lungs and the golden leaves carpet the ground, our thoughts turn not only to Halloween but also peek around the corner at the holiday season. It's that time of year when the magic of canning and preserving Halloween treats allows us to capture the essence of one season …
Delving into the art of home cooking, one finds immense pleasure and satisfaction when crafting something beautiful from scratch, like the delectable homemade pear butter. An underrated gem, pear butter is a delightful spread that adds a unique twist to anything from your morning toast to an evening snack. In this guide, we will walk …
Preserving your own food means trying new recipes, such as this red hot apple wedges canning recipe. While it is true, it is a good idea to stick to recipes you know you and your family will eat, it never hurts to branch out a bit.
These homemade maraschino cherries are delicious and easy to make. It does take three days to make them but most of that time is spent allowing them to soak.
Many of these fresh picked cherry recipes are best when cherries are in season, others are easy enough to make using home canned, dehydrated or even frozen cherries. Cherry pies, crisps and tartlets are some of the most popular desserts made with fresh or home canned cherries. However, don't forget about cherry jams or jellies, …
Do you plan to start canning and preserving food, but know that sterilizing canning jars properly is an important part of the process? Maybe you have had a problem in the past with your jars not sealing properly or having some jars leak during the canning process? Or worse, maybe you thought you had properly canned …
Are you ready to learn how to start preserving citrus fruits? If you're a fan of homemade jams and jellies, or you have a garden filled with citrus fruit trees, then chances are that at some point in the year you'll have more citrus fruits than you know what to do with. Luckily there are …
I prefer to can apples even though it is more work in the beginning, so having a few favorite apple canning recipes is important. I have canned them with and without peels. Most people peel theirs before canning, but it is really up to you what you do. If you don’t mind the peels, don’t …
Just as good things come to those who wait, things that take time and effort may also be worthwhile. Canning food is no different; the process may take time and effort in the beginning, but once you get the hang of it, it is so well worth the time and effort put forth. In time …
It is possible to make fruit juice concentrate at home. This is ideal for people who have a bumper crop of fresh fruit and are looking for a new way to use it or for those who drink a lot of fruit juice throughout the year.
This orange-cranberry vinegar and marinade recipe is easy to make, easy to can and tastes great! Perfect For The Holidays Two of the main fruits one thinks of around the holidays are oranges and cranberries. These flavors - alone or combined - seem to compliment other foods that are generally on the holiday menu. Combined …
This Cinnamon Chocolate Mint Fruit Cocktail recipe is ideal to use up some of your extra summer fruit or to combine some of the fruit you have already preserved to come up with something a little different. If you are like most cooks, you will find that after making your recipe there is extra produce left especially …
Canning blueberries - or any fresh seasonal produce - is a great way to save money on groceries - and while you will spend a good amount of time washing and preserving, all that work will pay off in the end especially when you are eating or baking with your own home canned blueberries in the …
Raspberry vinegar was the first flavored vinegar I learned to make. The Story Behind The Raspberry Vinegar Recipe The reason for that was I wanted to make Raspberry Pork Chops and I needed raspberry vinegar. Up to that point, I had never tried a flavored vinegar. In fact, I had never ate a raspberry. The …
Cherry season is here and one of the best ways to preserve them is by using a cherry canning recipe. After making two cherry pies, I really needed a different way to use up my pie cherries. I like unusual canning recipes that let my imagination run wild - both when creating them and later …