Canning

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…

I love raspberry jam. It is one of my favorite kinds of homemade jam. I have fond memories of my mom making it when I was a child and enjoying it with butter and toast. I have been trying to get my raspberry plants going for the past couple of years, and this year I…