Fermented jalapenos are super easy to make. They are a great addition to any sandwich or salad. They are spicy and salty and garlicky. Lacto fermenting jalapenos is also a great way to preserve jalapenos. I started growing jalapenos in my garden a few seasons ago mostly for others (I sell them at the farmer’s …
In this post, we will go over the simple process of blanching potatoes before freezing. If you have some potatoes to preserve and you would like to freeze them it’s a good idea to blanch them before placing them in the freezer. Blanching potatoes will ensure that they stay firm and keep their taste for …
Cowboy candy is just another name for candied jalapenos. These spicy peppers are candied in sugar and vinegar and create the perfect hot pepper preserve to add to sandwiches, bread, casseroles, and so on. Cowboy candy is a simple way to preserve peppers. To be honest, I am not a huge fan of spicy peppers. …
Preserving peppers in vinegar and salt is super easy. It takes minutes to put this dish together and it’s a great way to preserve peppers. It takes a few days to ferment and once it’s ready it’s a healthy and tasty snack or an addition to salads or sandwiches. One of my favorite varieties of …
Canning roasted red peppers at home is fairly easy! It’s a great way to preserve your garden peppers and the result is delicious. Canned roasted red peppers can be used in many ways and add amazing flavor to many dishes. Peppers are a must-have in the summer garden. In fact, you’re most likely going to …
Canning hot peppers is simple. Use this recipe and follow the tutorial to can any kind of hot pepper for long-term storage. A couple years ago, I bought a pack of Jalapenos peppers. Honestly, I don’t like spicy food, so hot peppers were never my thing, but I do make a mean shakshuka that benefits …
Learn how to make mulberry jam. This mulberry jam is simple to make, not too sweet and preserves the very special taste of mulberries. It’s a favorite spring and summer jam! My childhood memories include a whole lot of mulberries. I grew up in Israel, in a small place called a Kibbutz. If you are …
Canning carrots is a simple and quick way to preserve them for months. Canned carrots are stored at room temperature and are ready to be added to any meal or they can be used as a delicious side dish. We love carrots! I plant them in my garden during the spring and the fall. It …
This low sugar mixed berry jam is so easy and simple to make. Throw in whatever berries you can come by, some sugar, and fresh lemon juice and you have a wonderful jam! It’s also very simple to can. I love making all the jams… Fig jam (my favorite!), mango jam, cantaloupe jam, peach jam, …
Learn how to can beets at home so you can use them year-round and for long term storage. Canning beets is simple and doesn’t take too long. Beets need to be pressure canned whole or sliced. I’ll show you how to easily can beets in this picture tutorial. For years I was so frustrated because …
Orange jam is a great simple jam to make and can at home. This orange jam recipe uses less sugar and the jam is seasoned with ginger and cinnamon (you can change the seasonings). If you’re looking for a simple citrus jam this one is one of my favorites! Orange jam is simple to make …
Learn how to freeze pumpkin puree so you can enjoy pumpkins year-round. Freezing pumpkin puree is a simple and quick way to preserve pumpkins for up to a year. There are so many ways to use pumpkin puree and even though it’s pretty simple to can pumpkins, it’s not safe to can pumpkin puree. So …
Persimmon jam is a simple and quick jam to make. It has a unique flavor and it can be seasoned with fall spices or can be made with nothing but sugar and a little bit of lemon juice. It’s an easy jam and a great way to preserve the fall harvest and flavor. On one …
Cranberry apple jam is very easy to make and is delicious. It can be a great addition to the holiday table, a great ingredient to have on hand for fall baking, and it can even be a substitute for the traditional cranberry sauce. I love jams that are sweet and tart at the same time. …
This apple butter recipe is easy to put together and easy to preserve for months by canning in a water bath canner. This apple butter recipe is made on the stovetop and takes less time than in a crockpot. When my neighbor told me to head to his property with buckets for picking apples I …
We are going to learn how to dry apples in the oven, or in other words, how to make apple chips or how to dehydrate apples without a dehydrator. It’s all the same thing and the result is a fun, healthy, tasty, and easy snack! I have to admit that I don’t often make this …
Let’s learn how to make applesauce and can it! Making applesauce is a great way to preserve apples and canning applesauce is a pretty simple process. Applesauce is a great ingredient and a great snack to have on hand! It is the season of apples. I love apples! Green, red, sour, or sweet, I love …
In this post, I’ll show you how to preserve lemon peel. There are a few ways to do this, but in this post, we are going to use oil and salt for this preserved lemon rind. It’s delicious! I love eating it with any chicken or fish dish or adding it to any sandwich. It …
