After picking our gallons of blueberries a couple weeks ago, I wanted to make blueberry preserves. I have done a little bit of canning over the years, but I still don't think I've mastered it. I started looking for recipes for small batches and without pectin since it's not something I have on hand. I… Continue reading Blueberry Preserves
Category: Canning
Peach Butter
Peach season is quickly ending here. It was so nice while it lasted. I didn't do much baking with peaches since we were just enjoying eating them straight from the orchard. I planned to do some canning with peaches when I saw this recipe for peach butter from Smitten Kitchen on Pinterest. Oh it would… Continue reading Peach Butter
Cranberry Chutney
This was my first attempt at canning and I was totally nervous! I am making treat baskets for my daughter's daycare teachers...more to come on them... and wanted to make something different. This recipe was very easy and I can't wait to try it with some crusty bread! I'm excited to do more canning next… Continue reading Cranberry Chutney
Zucchini Jelly
My neighbor gave us a jar of grape zucchini jelly and the recipe a couple weeks ago. I haven't had an opportunity to try it yet, but wanted to pass along the recipe if anyone is trying to figure out what to do with their abundance of zucchini. 3 cups peeled, seeded and shredded zucchini3… Continue reading Zucchini Jelly