Recipezaar: Food Gifts,Canning recipes

Pecan Praline Topping

Sun, 18 May 2008 02:03:11 -0400

This is a wonderful caramel/butterscotch type sauce that is wonderful served over a dish of ice cream, sliced bananas, french toast for Recipe #304363, and delicious on a warm slice of fruit pie, especially apple pie! For an adult treat, add a shot of rum when incorporating the pecans. Endless possibilites! -- posted by 2Bleu

Black Forest Preserves

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 03:17:56 -0400

From Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving, 2006 Edition. Cherries should be pitted, coarsely chopped, then packed to measure 3 cups. Recipe suggests serving with cheese, tucked into ice cream balls to make tartufo, or spread between cake layers or cookie sandwiches. Directions assume knowledge of hot water bath canning procedures. If you are new to canning, the cookbook mentioned above contains wonderfully detailed canning instructions. Another good resource is the Ball Blue Book. -- posted by LonghornMama

Cranberry Shallot Chutney

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 00:15:20 -0400

Great as a condiment for turkey, pork loin or duck. Great as a change from cranberry sauce at Thanksgiving. Cooking time includes 10 minute water bath. Great for gifts. -- posted by mikekey

Jalapeno Jelly

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:37:58 -0400

From the Ball Blue Book of Preserving. A little different than other recipes as it uses only jalapeno peppers. Be sure to wear disposable or rubber gloves while cutting and seeding jalapenos. I did not add the optional food coloring and got 6 half-pints. Great over cream cheese or for use in recipes. Please be sure you are familiar with hot water bath canning procedures. For more information, check out the Canning Forum http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewforum.zsp?f=24. Whenever making large quantities of jams or jellies, be sure not to double the recipe. Just make successive batches in assembly-line fashion; otherwise, they won't set. The amount of vinegar is correct:) -- posted by LonghornMama

Sweet Cinnamon Applesauce

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:38:59 -0400

Two kinds of apples plus cinnamon and brown sugar make this applesauce unique. This recipe was modified from a basic one found in an old home canning cookbook. You can mash the apples up more or less during cooking, depending on what texture you prefer. Jars of this make a great gift, and it could double as a pre-made pie or pastry filling. It's quite labor-intensive, but the result is worth it! -- posted by Kim_150

Apricot and Raisin Blatjang

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:15:54 -0400

This is something absolutely wonderful. It's kind of a fruit relish that combines a exciting variety of taste sensations; sweet, hot, fruity, and tangy. Serve this fantastic blatjang with kebabs or curries. I like canning this and always have a jar handy, thus the large measurements. -- posted by Potatoes Browning

Salsa Verde Canning Recipe

Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:03:32 -0400

I wanted a good canning recipe (and a safe one) for all the tomatillos I have in my garden, so after much searching I found this one. It is posted by Nancy Castleman on the Good Advice Press site under the name of Marc and Nancy's Salsa Verde, and I just moved it over here. The lemon and lime juices add the needed acidity for canning. -- posted by Mommy Melanie

Cherry Cider Jelly

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 18:14:32 -0400

Cherry cider is delicious and makes a easy and yummy jelly. -- posted by Antifreesz

Very Yummy Spicy Dilly Beans

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:16:14 -0400

My hubby makes these and they are sooooooo yummy! -- posted by Secret Agent

Bread & Butter Pickled Squash

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:19:22 -0400

Canning Squash. -- posted by Mrs. Hughes

Hot Red Sauce (Hot Red Socks)

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:43:38 -0400

This has been a staple in our family. We love it just slathered on a piece of bread...but it goes nicely with beef, pork and chicken. It is "nicknamed "Hot Red Socks" because when I called my then DH to bring it to a friends BBQ he misunderstood and brought me a pair of red thermal socks....DOH!!!!!!! And the laughter from that unforgettable gaff has been priceless!!! -- posted by Lambkyns

Rhubarb, Date & Apricot Chutney

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:23:06 -0400

Rhubarb (frozen or fresh) is the backbone of this lush chutney that will transform a simple ham steak into something that will have 'em asking for more, more, more! Easy and quick to make, this is a definite keeper. Recipe is from "Small-Batch Preserving" by Ellie Topps and Margaret Howard. -- posted by TheSource

Chunky Peach Preserves

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:36:54 -0400

CDKitchen http://www.cdkitchen.com -- posted by Nana Lee

Blueberry Fig Jam " Very Low Sugar"

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:26:21 -0400

Blueberry is a big requested jam. I had lots of fresh figs so I combined the 2 and made this. Using only 1/4 cup of sugar. I did crush the figs and blueberries in the food processor. IF you think this is good do try Recipe #324435. It's this recipe with an extra touch of goodness. -- posted by ~Rita~

Rhubarb Chutney

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:09:51 -0400

From Company's Coming -- posted by Suzie_Q

Curried Fruit

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:10:06 -0400

From Company's Coming. Serve hot or cold. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Beet Jelly With Lemon

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:14:12 -0400

From Company's Coming. Sounded interesting to me. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Peach Conserve

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:21:29 -0400

From Company's Coming. Lighter than a marmalade, like a jam. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Mock Apricot Jam

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:13:25 -0400

From Company's Coming. Sounded like a neat recipe. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Orange-Pineapple Marmalade

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:18:08 -0400

From Company's Coming -- posted by Suzie_Q

Ginger-Pear Marmalade

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:18:48 -0400

From Company's Coming. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Rhubarb Relish

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:36:57 -0400

From Company's Coming. Try with meats, especially hamburgers and hot dogs. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Sweet and Sour Sauce

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:37:04 -0400

From Company's Coming. This can be canned or frozen. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Apricot Syrup

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:37:37 -0400

From Company's Coming. Great on pancakes and ice cream. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Blueberry Sauce

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:38:17 -0400

From Company's Coming. Great on pancakes or ice cream! -- posted by Suzie_Q

Savory Tomato Jam

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:20:00 -0400

From Company's Coming. To spread on meat. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Golden Rhubarb Marmalade

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:21:09 -0400

From Company's Coming. Prep time doesn't include letting fruit stand overnight. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Peach Pickles

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:22:45 -0400

From Company's Coming -- posted by Suzie_Q

Curry Pickles

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:22:54 -0400

From Company's Coming. Prep time does not include letting stand overnight. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Pickled Watermelon (Not Watermelon Rinds!)

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:36:58 -0400

From Company's Coming. Can't wait to try this one! Prep time doesn't include letting fruit stand overnight. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Apple Marmalade

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:42:16 -0400

From Company's Coming. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Carrot Relish

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:49:16 -0400

From Company's Coming. Great on hot dogs. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Prairie Relish

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:49:31 -0400

From Company's Coming. Great with meats. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Cauli-Cuke Relish

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:49:54 -0400

From Company's Coming -- posted by Suzie_Q

Apple Chutney

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:52:11 -0400

From Company's Coming. Great with pork and poultry. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Peach-Orange Marmalade

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:35:20 -0400

From Company's Coming. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Orange Marmalade

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:35:33 -0400

From Company's Coming. Prep time does not include draining overnight. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Three Fruit Marmalade

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:35:50 -0400

From Company's Coming -- posted by Suzie_Q

Carrot Marmalade

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:36:12 -0400

From Company's Coming. I can't wait to try this one! Prep time doesn't include letting stand overnight. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Pumpkin Pickles

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:36:37 -0400

From Company's Coming. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Pear Mincemeat

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:37:17 -0400

From Compnay's Coming. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Green Tomato Mincemeat

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:37:34 -0400

From Company's Coming. A great way to use up green tomatoes! -- posted by Suzie_Q

Apple Relish

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:56:52 -0400

From Company's Coming. Great with pork. -- posted by Suzie_Q

Mild Red Pepper Jelly

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:23:42 -0400

We are not so fond of hot sauces or hot peppers as such; it is a cultural thing, I presume. On the other hand, mild peppers are a treat and we love them. So, for the mild pepper lovers of RecipeZaar, here is my favorite pepper jelly. It can be done with red peppers or green or orange ones or a mix of peppers!! We have this on bagels spread with cream cheese or on anything that you wish, such as ham, roast, crackers, sandwiches, etc.. As a family secret, I will add that to avoid the sticking in the bottom of the pots when preparing ketsups and chutneys, we always put 3 equally-spaced pennies on the burner. Nothing sticks to the bottom of the pots this way. Try it!! -- posted by Louise in Montréal

Campbell's Type Tomato Soup to Can for Winter

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:33:26 -0400

This recipe tastes like campbells tomato soup basically and it's prepared the same way- mix it with 1/2 water or milk to serve. It doesn't seem like it should work, but it does. It HAS TO BE pressure canned, no water bath canning or it will probably kill you! -- posted by Sandy 0225

Red Pepper Jelly

Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:30:32 -0500

I got this recipe from a fellow teacher many years ago after she brought it to one of our Christmas parties. I have been making it ever since...bringing it to parties (with cream cheese & crackers), and giving it for gifts. You can make it green by using sweet green peppers instead of red, and control the "fire" by adjusting the hot peppers to taste. Prep. time includes draining time. -- posted by RAD

Simple & Succulent Canned Whole Chicken

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:36:09 -0500

This is basically the recipe I use for all my canned meat. I grew up with no electricity so all our meat had to be canned or fresh. When any one shot a moose or elk it would be shared around the comminity (about 7 families) and the rest would be canned. Mom would go back to her family on the prairies and can all the old laying hens and bring them home. When my kids were growing up I canned chicken just for a treat. PLEASE BE SAFE AND USE A PRESSURE CANNER FOR ALL MEAT! -- posted by Gran D

Dried Apricot Marmalade

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 02:45:29 -0500

A zesty, brightly-flavored marmalade. Overnight soaking not included in preparation time and cooking time is approximate. From the Southwest chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. -- posted by Molly53

Orange Marmalade - Alton Brown

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:36:50 -0500

Do you have some oranges from your garden that are too bitter to eat? Give this recipe a try. It will make you happy you planted that orange tree even if it refuses to give you sweet oranges. Special Equipment: 10 (8-ounce) canning jars with rings and lids, funnel, tongs, ladle, and 12-quart pot -- posted by cookiedog

Pickled Prunes

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:44:57 -0400

Go ahead and laugh. But these are GOOD! The recipe is from the Farm Journal Freezing & Canning Cookbook. I made them a couple of weeks ago during a snow storm. We tried them today and they are really good. -- posted by Maryland Jim

Tomato Relish, Aussie Style

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:58:56 -0400

This is the best selling, fabulous tasting, world famous Tomato Relish as made by the "Boonooroo Brown Paper-bag Ladies" This is REALLY like granma used to make. If I buy "cooking tomatoes" and they are very pale, I add a small tub of tomato paste. You can add garlic, or herbs to this recipe, but I dont find it needs it. I always double this recipe, cause I am constantly being asked for it :) I use good quality brown vinegar, but the my fellow Bag Ladies use the generic stuff. -- posted by mummamills

Kumquat Marmalade

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:59:53 -0400

An old timey recipe from the Western chapter of the US Regional Cookbook, Chicago Culinary Arts Institute, 1947. While this recipe is written in an old-fashioned way, it is perfectly safe if processed using modern methods. If you are unfamiliar with these modern techniques, please go to http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_home.html for the current information. -- posted by Molly53

Six Pepper Salsa

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:06:07 -0400

I don't know if this salsa recipe is typical of Brazilian salsas, but I do know this recipe is special. It was my neighbor Nina from Brazil who taught me to make salsa and to can it. It was my first venture into canning. Now we bottle whatever is abundant almost every year, but we never miss canning this salsa. There was a period of several years when we suffered without this amazing recipe. All I can figure is that the carefully copied ingredients must have been thrown out with the remains of the chopped vegetables one fall, because the next year the recipe card was gone. Oh the mental anguish of not knowing if we could ever duplicate our beloved salsa! Oh, the hunger! I began searching for a recipe with the unique combination of six different hot peppers that our recipe had. No luck. I even located our long-lost friend Nina and gave her a call. Sadly, she didn't recall the recipe or me. No matter. I will always be grateful for her friendship and her salsa. I began trying to recreate our salsa by altering other salsa recipes. Thanks to Recipe #9272 as my starting point, I finally hit upon the right combination of peppers and spices. U-pick farm fresh or garden ripe tomatoes are the only way we've ever made this recipe. One batch usually lasts till the tomatoes are ripe again -- about a year -- plus a couple of pints to share. Preparation time is how long it takes us to chop all the veggies. We are probably too meticulous. We do the tomatoes and onion in 1/4-inch dice so they are easy to pick up with a chip and small enough that we don't bother to peel them. We chop the hot peppers even smaller. Cooking time is cooking plus processing time. -- posted by CTRmom

Caramelized Apple Marmalade With Thyme

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:07:14 -0400

This is delicious. It has a delicate flavor--not tasteless, just delicate!--and looks nice. I boil caramel longer, so apples acquire a stronger caramel taste. Servings are a guess. (Source: Preserving the Taste, Edon Waycott) -- posted by MillaKette

Strawberry Raspberry Lime Marmalade

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:22:05 -0400

This is a twist on the Strawberry Lemon Marmalade recipe that comes in the Ball Pectin package. -- posted by Erin K. Brown

Not Branston Pickle Relish (Easy and Delicious!)

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:06:58 -0400

I was drowning in zucchini last year and after looking at several of the Branston pickle recipes here, I came up with a pickle relish of my own. This recipe is in ratio form and can easily be doubled, tripled, or quadrupled. I often make it in a small batch and put it in the fridge where it keeps well for weeks at a time. It is awesome on sandwiches and meats (as a vegetarian, I love it on a veggie and cheese sandwich). I have also given it as gifts. Let me know if you like it too. -- posted by Honeywine

Spiced Pickled Strawberries

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:43:28 -0400

An intriguing recipe from The Complete Book of Pickling, by Jennifer MacKenzie as published in our local paper. Standing time not included in preparation time. -- posted by Molly53

Small Batch Blackberry Jam

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:40:22 -0400

I had picked a small bowl full of blackberries and wanted to make jam with them. This only makes 1 pint and uses 3 cups of berries. Remember jam is softer than jelly. From Linda Ziedrich's The Joy of Jams, Jellies and other Sweet Preserves. -- posted by mary winecoff

Caramel Apple Jam

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:41:45 -0400

Who doesn't love caramel apples? This jam would make a wonderful gift. Five cups of applesauce can be substituted for the cooked and sieved apples in this recipe. This recipe is from Linda Ziedrich's The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and other Sweet Preserves. -- posted by mary winecoff

Fresh Fig and Ginger Chutney from the Auberge

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:06:24 -0400

When my two fig trees are in season, I struggle to cope with the amount of fruit they produce..........a rather nice problem I have to admit! We eat figs fresh with nearly every meal; I make jams, conserves and also bottle the fruit in liquor. However, this is one of my favourite ways of using some of my fresh figs, and this chutney is just amazing when served with the cheese board or with cold meats and charcuterie. Ginger has a natural affinity with fresh figs and gives this chutney an extra layer of flavour. This chutney does not keep as long as some other fruit chutneys, but that never seems to be a problem, as we eat most of it quite quickly and I always have numerous requests from family and friends for a pot or two when I make it! This intense chutney really captures the fruits rich sweetness perfectly and is capable of turning a simple toasted sandwich into something rather special.......it's great with all types of cheese. -- posted by French Tart

Borage Jelly

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:22:00 -0400

For growers of borage add flowers to herbal vinegar as a dye and for a slight cucumber flavour.This is wonderful on cucumber tea sandwiches. -- posted by ~Rita~

Wild Huckleberry Jam

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 01:54:31 -0400

A quick and easy jam recipe I copied from my friend's cookbook. I think it was published by the Idaho Fish and Game department. -- posted by Chef #412115

Peach & Tomato Salsa

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 21:27:05 -0400

This is a spicy salsa that my family eats with tortilla chips. My daughter serves it with grilled chicken. It is easy to prepare and process if you use the canned shortcuts. (Fresh is better, but it is still flavorful and spicy using canned tomatoes and peppers.) Use ONLY fresh, firm yellow peaches! -- posted by Preschool Chef

Summer Berry Jam (No Pectin)

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:49:39 -0400

This is a great way to use up left over berries or fruit from the summer. Keep a little bit of summer time in a jar for those ridiculously cold and snowy days! Jams without pectin take a bit longer to thicken up but the amount of sugar is greatly reduced. -- posted by Chef #812122

Grandma Rosie's Pickled Asparagus

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:39:55 -0400

Spring time in a jar!!! -- posted by Hotcooking_21

Chipotle Tomato Salsa

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:53:57 -0400

Savor your home grown tomatoes all year, by making this smokey, garlic filled salsa. Do use the food processor to shred the veggies to cut chopping time down. If you have the time roast your garlic then add it to the salsa to double the pleasure! ;) -- posted by ~Rita~

Zesty Zucchini Pickles

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 16:06:29 -0400

Zesty zukes with gusto that you will relish! Most the sodium is washed away. As for the leftover infused vinegar you can dress cabbage for coleslaw use it for basting grilled meats. -- posted by ~Rita~

Chili Zucchini Marmalade

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:48:33 -0400

This unique marmalade is spicy good. Using an overabundance of home grown zucchini and hot peppers. Orange and chili do complement each other and work great in this. Serve on cream cheese with crackers or glaze chicken, salmon, or ribs at the end of cooking with the marmalade. using a food processor to shred the zucchini and apples is an easy way to go. -- posted by ~Rita~

Spiced Pickled Red Cabbage

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:57:45 -0400

Here you are a canned Eastern European recipe for you to savory. Red cabbage made to last for months on end.... There are endless recipes and I went and added to them. I used home grown red cabbage, raspberry vinegar, red wine vinegar, apples and red onions. Yes of course I added spices. -- posted by ~Rita~

Cantaloupe Relish

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 02:42:08 -0400

Putting by summer's sun-ripened fruits for special eating during the winter appeals to many these days. The more unusual combinations are fun to do. If you don't wish to process in BWB, freeze. From an old newspaper clipping. -- posted by Molly53

Blueberry Lavender Pie Filling for Canning

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:36:50 -0400

Enjoy a taste of summer in the middle of the winter with this easy canning recipe. The following is for one quart jar, which easily fills one pie. Multiply it to use as many berries as you can get your hands on. I also add fresh lavender flowers since I've got a great local lavender farm, but if you do, please be careful to use them sparingly as they can quickly overpower the berry taste. If you are unsure on how to use lavender, read up online first. *DO NOT SUBSTITUTE CLEAR JEL*! This is important. You probably won't find it at your local grocery store, but you can easily order it online. I found mine at a specialty candy and cake decorating store. -- posted by PDXChef

Grandmother's Strawberry Jam

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:02:59 -0400

Old fashioned strawberry goodness! This delicious jam with its rich, fruity Strawberry flavor is lovely served on warm buttered scones with Devon or Cornish cream for a traditional English Strawberry Cream Tea. An updated old family recipe. Enjoy! -- posted by BecR

Pineapple Green Chile Marmalade

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:15:26 -0400

Found this in the New Mexico State University's Cooperative Extension Service Guide E-326 (Home Canned Sweet Spreads Made with Green Chile) http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_e/E-326.pdf Am up to my hips in tomatoes now so the peppers can wait a bit but I did not want to lose this gem. Sounds like it would be marvelous alongside a bit of crispy roast pork belly or high temp roasted duck when the cold rain is pounding down outside. -- posted by Buster's friend

Pasta Sauce for Canning

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:01:08 -0400

This is an all purpose pasta sauce my family makes every summer and ennoy all year. Don't be intimidated as each batch not including cooking time requires about an hour of your time. -- posted by Bridget Elaine

Smoky, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Canned Green Hell!

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 13:07:25 -0400

I wanted to preserve my Recipe #97531 and came up with this. Adding the lemon, lime juice and vinegar for acidity to preserve the salsa. Green tomatoes can be used in place or along with the tomatillos. After opening the canned salsa you can drain some of the liquid so not to watery. Do NOT thicken with flour or cornstarch. FYI- don't like heat replace the hot chili's with bell pepper that you roasted. -- posted by ~Rita~

Peach Cardamom Jam

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:19:04 -0400

Thanks to the reduced amount of sugar, it tastes extremely peachy, but with a smooth little kick. It makes a nice thick jam, that goes great on challah or a croissant. -- posted by Natalia - St Louis

Bread & Butter Peppers

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:12:39 -0400

Forget Peter Piper, try Starr Milam's recipe. Published in Country Woman and posting here for safe keeping. The crunchy mix of sliced peppers gives a kick to salads, side dishes, and sandwich toppings. Cooking time includes the 2 hours for standing time. Guessing at number of servings. Chef #1391468 I do think you could find these peppers all year round (at least in AZ) and that is why I posted them here. This recipe took the grand prize for that issue. -- posted by WiGal

Corn Vegetable Relish

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:41:55 -0400

From my food preservation group. -- posted by dicentra

Rosy Corn Relish

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:32:33 -0400

It is a very old family recipe for a corn relish. Does not have any pickling spices so very different then the usual corn relish. -- posted by Chef #1384190

Pear and Chocolate Jam

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:33:39 -0400

Simply amazing. I thought having a jam texture with chocolate would be weird, but it definitely isn't! The blend of pear and chocolate taste amazing! I can't wait to share this with my family for christmas! I found this recipe on Grouprecipes.com and had to share when I saw there was nothing on here like this. Thanks Aurore! -- posted by Mhauck

Confetti Ambrosia Jam

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:38:15 -0400

Was getting desperate to finish using up the lovely little green pears I was given & made several recipes from Zaar. I loved the color and flavor composition of Recipe#94467 but it is so sweet it made my teeth ache. After making Recipe#137323 I realized I could increase the lemon juice & use no-sugar pectin. Since Amy's recipe reminded me of ambrosia I decided to add the coconut shreds & am very pleased with the results - translucent shavings of pear & orange with bright pink flecks of cherry in a nicely set brilliant coral jam - and not too sweet. I used the slicing blade on my Cuisinart to cut the peeled pears & whole orange & scissor snipped the cherries. -- posted by Buster's friend

Simply Sweet Pickles (No Processing Required)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:43:32 -0400

This is the simplest recipe ever! I've canned a lot of pickles, and this is now our favorite sweet pickle recipe. And the beauty of it is there is no water bath required! It has a little kick to it from tobasco sauce. I do NOT like hot, spicey food so I was sceptical at first, but trust me, there is just enough kick to this to make it interesting. -- posted by Jan Marie

Peach Jalapeno Jam With a Hint of Basil

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:32:41 -0400

Sweet and savory peach jam has layers of flavors each working together. Sweetened with your choice of honey or brown sugar. Either complements peaches nicely. Kicking it up with jalapenos. Do taste them to sense the heat level and use according to your likes. Sprinkled hint basil to brighten up the flavor. -- posted by ~Rita~

Peach and Fig Preserves

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:32:53 -0400

This year my figs were slow to ripen so I made this recipe using peaches and Recipe #252973. You can use 1 or all three vanilla, cinnamon, or ginger. I used all three and it was delish. -- posted by ~Rita~

Orange Rosemary Fig Jam

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:56:44 -0400

This exquisite sweet fig jam has layers of flavor from the orange zest and Grand Marnier, then hints of Rosemary and a slight kick from cayenne chili's. This is a nice way to bring your roast pork, chicken over the top. Thin and use as a glaze or use as an accompaniment. -- posted by ~Rita~

Red Hot Pepper Jam for Those That Like It Real Hot!!!!!!!!!!

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:42:09 -0400

Now you though my Recipe #99942, Recipe #95424, Recipe #68981 was hot! You should try this if you dare! This is eye tearing mouth burning. I used 3 yes 3 ghost peppers and 5 habaneros. Ghost peppers are 100 times hotter then habaneros. I used red raspberries, red bells, and apple and pomegranate juice to bring more red to this so no need for food coloring. The naga jolokia (English: king cobra chile) also known as bhut jolokia, dorset naga, ghost chile, ghost pepper, or naga morich is a chili pepper. -- posted by ~Rita~

Gavin's Salsa

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:52:06 -0400

My son, Gavin, will eat a pint jar of this salsa a day!! He doesn't like "chunks" so I can 1/2 of this then boat motor the other half before canning the rest for him. We like it hot; feel free to reduce the habaneros or eliminate them all together. WEAR GLOVES WHEN CHOPPING PEPPERS! When I was working up this recipe, Gav was the taste tester (tough job, LOL), hence the name. -- posted by Junesjam

Strawberry Vanilla Jam

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:15:25 -0400

I wanted something more then just strawberry jam, I saw this recipe online for jelly. So I added the vanilla to the jam I was making. This is good for toast/muffins and over ice cream. Time does not count overnight time. Cooking time counts canning time. -- posted by Coppercloud

Pineapple Lime Jam

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:24:01 -0400

I found a recipe similar on all recipes, but I did not like how long it took to cooked down. I like chunky jam and do not like to stand at the stove that long. So I changed it to use pectin instead. Cooking time has canning time added, but does not count the 1 hour soaking. -- posted by Coppercloud

Spiced Pineapple Jam

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:26:49 -0400

Pineapple jam with spices added. I had allot of pineapple and needed to use it up, so I went looking for jam recipes. I could only find plain fruit jams, so I saw this recipe on the net for this Asian jam for jam tarts, but it took along time to cook. There was no name to the original recipe. So I took the spices, add more and then put it with the pectin pineapple jam I have made in the past. Hope you like it, it is good on toast, but allot of people have told me it is great on ice cream. I like it with ham. Time does not count 1 hour soak. Cooking time has canning time added to it. -- posted by Coppercloud

Sweet and Spicy Tomatoes

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:02:41 -0400

Aah! The gardens bounty at it's end! Green tomatoes from cherries to plum to whatever you grew. Some red mostly green. This is a nice way to save and savory those garden goodies. -- posted by ~Rita~

Thanksgiving Cranberry Fig Jam

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:37:50 -0400

Aah! The last of the figs from my garden. Thanksgiving is 1 month away so I added cranberries, ginger root, orange, and vanilla. Try it on your turkey or pork roast. Also great on scones or warmed over pancakes making a wonderful holiday breakfast. -- posted by ~Rita~

Habanero Mango Hot Sauce

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:26:18 -0500

I blend fresh organic carrots, mango, onions, garlic, and a hint of lime juice with the Habanero. The result is a pepper sauce that harmonizes heat and flavor without the overpowering pungency found in traditional vinegar-based hot sauces. Creating a spicy but not overpowering sauce that allows you to spice your food without drowning out the original flavor. The capsaicin is not only hot on the tongue, it is brutal on the eyes or in cuts on your fingers. When preparing peppers you can wear rubber gloves to protect your hands and keep your hands clean. capsaicin has a way of staying on your hands even after washing. Safety glasses will help you avoid splashes or touching your eyes while cutting and cleaning peppers. The steam from boiling vinegar is very strong. Avoid breathing it. Cooking your hot sauce will help blend the flavors together, break down pieces of solid ingredients and pasteurize the sauce. It is an important step which should only be skipped if the sauce will be used up completely within 1 week. Bottles can be bought at http://www.leeners.com/index.html -- posted by ~Rita~

Pomegranate Mountain Dew Jelly

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:26:53 -0500

This is a fun jelly that combines the taste of pomegranate juice and mountain dew soda. This is a great tasting cocktail, but even more surprising and great tasting as a jelly. I created this recipe because I had just a bit of pomegranate juice left from my pomegranate jelly making, and mountain dew because I wanted to try the mountain dew recipe listed on the site. -- posted by Whitney Donohue

Spiced Cherry Jam

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:36:36 -0500

Inspired by an Alton brown recipe for blueberry jam, the spices in this jam elevate the flavor to new heights. A very mature taste, but kids like it too. I always make extra batches to use as presents and house gifts. -- posted by Booted Bear

Plum Raspberry Jam

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:15:41 -0500

So easy and so delicious! This jam is sweet with just a hint of tartness. For Christmas I gave out pint jars with home-made mini loaves of bread to my co-workers, after Christmas break they all said it was the best jam they had ever had, a few even asked if they could buy some from me because it was already gone!!! -- posted by Rollin in the Dough!

Monster Energy Drink Jelly..

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:17:58 -0500

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Prickly Pear Marmalade

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:57:50 -0500

You can thank The Complete Ball Book of Home Preserving for this recipe. You will need 9 to 10 medium prickly pears for this recipe. -- posted by DiB's

Peach Fondue--canning Recipe

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:10:06 -0500

Try this recipe with crepes, as a sundae topping, or on pancakes for a special breakfast. Makes a fantastic addition to any gift basket. This is a soft set jam. -- posted by DiB's

Sour Cherry Walnut Conserve

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:32:31 -0500

Use this conserve on biscuits or scones. -- posted by DiB's