Easy recipe for blackberry pie
Homemade pie is such a treat. But homemade pies are so much work! I made homemade pies with homemade pie crust for many years, but when you are making a lot of pies at one time, it is a lot of work. This blackberry pie recipe is no exception. But as I get older, I…
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almond joy cookies
I’m always looking for good cookies to make for Christmas. I love making cookies during the holiday season and giving them away to friends and family. A friend recently shared this almond joy cookie recipe with me, and it’s definitely a keeper. All of the goodness of Almond Joy candy, with just 4 ingredients!…
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My 10 favorite fall canning recipes. Pear sauce, plum sauce, ginger pear jam, crock pot apple butter, and more.
One of the things I love about canning is that any time of year, there is always something to can. Canning is very seasonal, and there are different foods to can at different times of the year. If you are wondering what to can in fall, you will enjoy these easy fall canning recipes! Ball…
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Canning beef stew
How to Can Beef Stew My family really likes canned beef stew. Beef stew is one of those recipes that you’re not quite sure if your family is going to like the canned version vs. the store bought version. I was a little skeptical about canning beef stew at first, but I was hoping…
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blanching vegetables for freezing
Blanching is necessary before freezing almost all vegetables. It stops enzyme actions that can cause loss of flavor, color and texture. Blanching cleanses the vegetable surface, brightens the color of the vegetables, and limits the loss of vitamins. It also makes vegetables easier to pack for freezing. Blanching time varies with the type and…
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