Canning

Blackberry jam is very easy to make. We are very fortunate to live close to the country, where there are lots of wild blackberries that are free for the taking every August. I look forward to canning blackberry jam and blackberry jelly at the end of every summer. You can make blackberry jelly with either…

If you love the idea of homemade apple pie anytime you want it, this canned apple pie filling recipe is a game-changer. It’s easy to make, full of cozy fall spices, and perfect for busy holiday baking. With just a few simple ingredients and some fresh apples, you can stock your pantry with jars of…

The past couple of years I have been experimenting with making homemade jams. If you are new to canning, it might seem a little overwhelming, but if you are interested in getting started, canning plum blackberry jam is very easy, and a great place to start.   I have made several batches of blackberry jam.…

I am always looking for new homemade jam recipes to try. I’ve tried a lot of different recipes, but I like to try at least one new jam recipe a year just to see if I am missing out on something good. I just tried making cranberry pear jam for the first time, and it…

If you have a lot of pears on your hands, you do with them what you would do with apples, make pear sauce! If you’ve never had pear sauce before then you are in for a real treat. Pear sauce is prepared the same way as applesauce, except with pears. I love canning recipes where…