Nectarines are one of my favorite fruits! They're sweet and juicy but not overly so. One way you can preserve fresh nectarines is by home canning them using a water bath canner. The process is really easy. Once they've been properly processed, they're shelf stable for 1-2 years. That's right...shelf … [Read more...] about Home Canning Nectarines with Recipe and Tips
Recipes
Apricot Jam Recipe for Home Canning
This homemade apricot jam is delicious when used as a spread on toast, breads, bagels, muffins and even when used as a chicken or fish marinade. It's fairly easy-to-make and is preserved using a water bath canner. You'll need glass mason jars (pint size) and your basic water bath canning supplies. … [Read more...] about Apricot Jam Recipe for Home Canning
Chex Cereal Snack Mix with M & M Candies and Mini Marshmallows
Last weekend we had the grandchildren over for a sleepover and movie night. For snacking, I whipped up a batch of Muddy Buddies Cereal Snack Mix. I make it the traditional way but tossed in a few extra goodies to really ramp up the flavor. Once you have it prepared you want to store it in an … [Read more...] about Chex Cereal Snack Mix with M & M Candies and Mini Marshmallows
Blackberry Apple Crisp Recipe
This blackberry apple fruit crisp is easy-to-make and only requires a few basic ingredients. The fresh blackberries add just a little bit of sweetness to it but still allows the "apple taste" to shine through. The fall season is the perfect time to whip up a homemade apple crisp! Apples are … [Read more...] about Blackberry Apple Crisp Recipe
Baked Butternut Squash and Cheese Casserole Recipe
This was our first year of growing Butternut Squash in our backyard garden and I'm happy to report that it was a total success! We planted 2 Butternut Squash plants with each one yielding approximately 6 large squashes each! Over the past few weeks I've been using them in various recipes like this … [Read more...] about Baked Butternut Squash and Cheese Casserole Recipe
Homemade Strawberry Jam Canning Recipe
Strawberry jam is one of the most popular flavors of fruit jam around the world. It's sweet but not overly so. It's delicious used as a spread on toast, bagels, peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, English muffins, etc. It's equally as good when used in your favorite Thumbprint Cookies Recipe, … [Read more...] about Homemade Strawberry Jam Canning Recipe
The History of Mead and How You Can Make Your Own
Mead, often referred to as the "nectar of the gods," has a rich history that stretches back thousands of years. This ancient beverage, created by fermenting honey with water, sometimes combined with fruits, spices, grains, or hops, holds a special place in the annals of human civilization. This post … [Read more...] about The History of Mead and How You Can Make Your Own
Zucchini Pineapple Bread Recipe Baked in Glass Mason Jars
This year my one and only zucchini plant in our backyard garden gave us several nice-sized zucchinis. Last week I baked a batch of homemade Zucchini Pineapple Bread in glass mason jars. I love baking in the jars which gives you nice single-serve or 2-people serving sizes. Also a nice way to make … [Read more...] about Zucchini Pineapple Bread Recipe Baked in Glass Mason Jars