Roasted Garlic & Onion Jam
Roasted Garlic and onion jam is a spread that can be used in multiple ways. For instance, I like to smear it over toast for a quick and simple snack, but it can also be paired with a fried egg…
Category Jams & Preserves
Membrillo
You may notice that this is the second quince paste recipe on the blog. My friend Barbara made the first one, and my taste buds know how wonderful her quince paste turned out. But I made some too, and packaged it…
Homemade Blackberry Pepper Jam
As I was looking for a recipe where I could use my freshly picked blackberries, I came across this unusual jelly recipe that included hot peppers. The original recipe called for jalapenos but I found I can use any hot…
Jalapeno Jelly
(Used in this project: Canning Labels and Diamond Tags in Candystripes style.) Jalapeno jelly has been one of my favorite things since the day my grandmother gave me my first jar. That’s why I couldn’t wait to make a batch…
Tomato Jam
It was only recently that I first read about the wonders of tomato jam. I’ll admit, I was initially quite skeptical, but curiosity soon got the best of me. So last week, after walking home with a bag full of…
Lemon Curd
In the spring, I find myself craving desserts that are delicate and full of citrus. That’s why lemon curd is one of my favorite things to make this time of year. The smooth, tangy flavor is so delicious and versatile…
Bacon Jam
If you’re looking to treat your friends and family (and maybe yourself) with an interesting gift, cook up batch of bacon jam! The recipe for this savory spread is made with simple ingredients that come together in a mouth-watering affair.…
Homemade Nutella
We’ve all heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Well, when life gives you hazelnuts, make Nutella! A few weeks ago, I was given a huge paper sack full of shelled hazelnuts, and the cogs in my…
Sour Cherry Jelly
Ingredients: • 4 lbs pie cherries • 7 cups sugar • 1 bottle Certo pectin Wash cherries and heat slowly on stove in a small amount of water. Simmer, covered, until soft, then mash with a potato masher (do not…
Marionberry Jam Recipe
My husband, David’s number one, favorite jam is this Marionberry jam. The only thing he likes better is Cascade Berry jam, but Marionberry jam is just so, so good you can’t really think that anything could be better while you…
Homemade Apple Butter
It wasn’t until two years ago that I had my first taste of homemade apple butter. I was visiting my grandmother who was cleaning out her refrigerator for a road trip across the country. Since I just happened to be…