There is nothing better on a cool, crisp morning than apple butter on toast, and guess what? You can make it right in your instant pot. This instant pot apple butter recipe is simple and easy. You can make a large batch to can, or make half a batch to put in your refrigerator. It seems Keep Reading
Canning/Preserving
Canning/Preserving is a great way to stretch your bottom line when it comes to saving money. You can easily buy fruits and vegetables in season and in bulk, and work on canning them in order to have fresh fruits and veggies any season out of the year. Some of the ways to preserve foods and goods go beyond just produce. You can preserve juices as well by freezing them. Â You can try canning on hearty fruits and vegetables like apples, pears, peaches and tomatoes and kale. However freezing works best for berries, fruits and bananas. The recipes for canned and preserved fruits are endless and you can use them just as if you were using fresh ripe products. The best way to use the preserved are as jams and jellies but using them in smoothies and fruit pies are an viable option as well as sauces. The possibilities are endless and you can insure that your family has access to tasty produce year round!
Canning Baked Beans
If you like homemade from-scratch goodness, but also want the convenience of popping a can open, this recipe for canning baked beans if what you need! Having homemade convenience food on the pantry shelves has saved me on busy days more times than I can count. The canning lifestyle is not new for Keep Reading
Jalapeño Jelly Recipe
This jalapeño jelly recipe is the perfect sweet and spicy spread to go with cheese and crackers.  Growing up, my dad was a huge fan of hot peppers. Me? Not so much. But as I’ve gotten older, I guess I’ve come around a little bit. Probably because of the way my mom used to make Italian beef. It Keep Reading
How to Make Watermelon Jelly (Step-by-Step)
If there’s one thing that’s synonymous with summer, it’s watermelon! But did you know you can do more with watermelon than just have it as a summer snack? This recipe will show you how to make delicious watermelon jelly - and even how to can it for later. It’s like having the sweet taste of summer Keep Reading
How to Freeze Zucchini
It’s that time of year, when even if there’s nothing else that will grow, the zucchini and summer squash just won’t quit. Knowing how to freeze zucchini is a game changer for solving frustration with keeping up with rapidly growing squash, and preserving it to use later. Freezing zucchini is super Keep Reading
Easy Raspberry Jam Recipe
You will love this classic, homemade raspberry jam recipe! It’s so easy to make, and can be canned so you can enjoy that peak season raspberry flavor for months to come. One of my daughter’s favorite jams is raspberry peach, so when I went to make this batch of jam the other day, she pretty much Keep Reading
How To Make Peach Jam
Summer fruit season is upon us! There is nothing better than preserving that fresh fruit flavor, and filling the pantry shelves with delicious homemade treats to enjoy all year. Are you looking for some easy recipes? Then you need to know how to make peach jam. It’s easier than you think, and uses Keep Reading
How to Dehydrate Strawberries
This tutorial shows you how easy it is to learn how to dehydrate strawberries. Dehydrating is one of the oldest ways to preserve food, and can make all the difference when trying to save bulk berries, or just to preserve and enjoy the flavor of peak season strawberries all year round. The first Keep Reading
How to make Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is a sweet, slightly tart spread, and a delicious take on a classic with an out-of-this-work taste. Perfect on biscuits on a summer morning! Rhubarb has always been one of my dad’s favorites. He loves tart flavors. And it was easy to grow in Tennessee, so I never really Keep Reading
Refrigerator Bread and Butter Pickles
Refrigerator Bread And Butter Pickles are so easy to make, and can be refrigerated up to six months. These don't require canning techniques. Just a few ingredients and they are ready in no time. Try these easy pickles! Making pickles can seem like an intimidating thing because of the whole canning Keep Reading
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