Canning

How to Can Cherry Tomatoes   I love cherry tomatoes. I look forward to growing them in my garden every year. They taste so much better than store bought tomatoes. The only problem is that they don’t last very long, and if you don’t have a way to preserve them you can’t enjoy them all…

Simple syrups are so easy and fun to make. They make great flavorings for iced tea, cocktails, flavored sodas, and home brewed kombucha. There are many types of homemade simple syrups you can make. So far I have made ginger, lilac, and strawberry simple syrups. Lavender syrup is also really good! This recipe for rhubarb…

I love making jam, I have been making all types of homemade jams for many years. It’s only been the last couple years that I have tried making homemade jelly.   Jelly takes a couple more steps to make than jam, but if you are not a big fan of seeds in your jam, then…

It’s strawberry season again! If you are fortunate enough to get to pick or purchase a large amount of fresh strawberries, you are probably wondering what to do with them all! There are many strawberry canning recipes you can try. This strawberry pie filling canning recipe is very easy and you will be sure to…

I just love fresh raspberries. It’s taken me years to get my raspberry patch to the point where I can grow enough raspberries to actually make delicious recipes like this raspberry freezer jam. Raspberry freezer jam is super easy to make. Not a canner? Then this is a great option for making homemade jam without…