Easy recipe for canning mint jelly. Canning for beginners.
I’ve been growing spearmint for herbal tea for several years now, but until recently I have never tried canning mint jelly with it. Mint jelly is very easy to make and has a wonderfully delicate mint flavor. Canning mint jelly is very easy too, I even have a video for you if you’ve never canned…
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These easy strawberry rhubarb muffins are the perfect pretty brunch treat. Fresh strawberries and tangy rhubarb create a delicious homemade muffin recipe ideal for breakfast or entertaining.
If you’re looking for a delicious way to use fresh rhubarb, these strawberry rhubarb muffins are always a favorite. They combine sweet strawberries with tart rhubarb in a soft, tender muffin topped with cinnamon sugar. They taste a little like strawberry rhubarb pie in muffin form. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, snacks, or spring baking. Looking…
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If you have never canned before, try canning some homemade barbecue sauce from fresh tomatoes. Homemade is best!
How to Can Barbecue Sauce I have to admit, I was a little skeptical about canning barbecue sauce. It is relatively inexpensive at the store, so why go to the effort to make it? Well, for one thing store bought barbecue sauce contains a lot of extra ingredients like corn syrup, which you may be…
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If your garden is overwhelming you with greens during the summer, here are several ways you can preserve them for winter, including instructions for canning greens. A lot of people freeze their greens (spinach, beet greens, swiss chard, etc.), but the problem with freezing is that depending on how much freezer space you have,…
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If you have an abundance of wild roses, try this easy wild rose infused honey recipe. Lightly flavored and scented, this gourmet honey makes a great gift idea for family and friends!
I love this time of year when I can go to the mountains and pick wild roses. Wild roses have many uses. I have been experimenting with a variety of recipes using wild rose petals. If you like this recipe for wild rose infused honey you might try my rose petal iced tea and rose…
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