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Every fall I like to take the last of my green bell peppers from the backyard garden and turn them into a batch of green pepper jelly. It's a great way to use up the end-of-the-season bell peppers. This flavor of jelly is delicious spread onto toasted everything bagels, English muffins, or try it as … [Read more...]

This summer we decided to grow our own green beans instead of purchasing them at the local farmer's market. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it went. We had plenty of them to eat throughout the late summer season and I was able to can 18 pint-size jars for my winter pantry. * This post … [Read more...]

Every year I like to make 6-8 homemade batches of fruit jam for my family to enjoy. Homemade tastes a lot different than their store-bought counterparts and I mean that in a GOOD WAY! They taste fresher and just have a better flavor to them. This Mango Jam is one of my personal favorites. I like to … [Read more...]

I really enjoy home canning and every year I will make at least 7 different batches of homemade fruit jam. Some of our favorites include Aloha Pineapple Jam, Blueberry Cherry Jam, and we have a new favorite to add to our list! Rebooted Mom is a blog that I enoy reading from time to time. Well, on … [Read more...]

Every year I like to make 6-8 homemade batches of fruit jam for my family to enjoy. Homemade tastes a lot different than their store-bought counterparts and I mean that in a GOOD WAY! They taste fresher and just have a better flavor to them. This spiced peach jam is one of my husband's favorites! He … [Read more...]

Cucumbers grow really well in central Pennsylvania and every year I end up with an abundance of them. Throughout the summer months I'll make a batch of bread & butter pickles, sweet pickles and kosher-style pickles. I keep 4 jars of each different type and the rest I like to give as Christmas … [Read more...]

Every year I like to make and can about 25 pint jars of Bread and Butter Pickles. I keep about half of them and gift the other half to family & friends during the holidays. Everyone loves a traditional bread and butter pickle! They're great served on or alongside your favorite … [Read more...]

This mixed berry and cherry applesauce is absolutely delicious! I came up with my own fruity combination and my family devours this every time I open a jar.  It’s fairly easy to make and always tastes better than store bought applesauce. I typically follow the Ball Canning Recipe but do cheat by … [Read more...]