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How to Make Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crumble Top
Pumpkin pie is a nostalgic dessert for many people. With Thanksgiving coming up next week, it’s the perfect time to share my Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crumble Top recipe! This pie has a crunchy twist on a classic recipe. The pecans add texture and flavor contrast. Make it with canned or freshly roasted pumpkin, and there’s no need for evaporated…
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How to Roast a Pumpkin-It’s Easier than You Think
How to Roast a Pumpkin is easier than you might think, and the flavor is unbeatable when you do it yourself. There’s something special about roasting your own pumpkins in the fall! Whether you grow your own or pick up a few from a local farmer (my plants didn’t do very well this year), roasting sugar pumpkins is simple and…
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Give the Gift of Homemade: 5 Things You Can Make
I love giving gifts around the holiday time. There is nothing better than making a gift and seeing the smile and excitement on a loved one’s face when they open it! It means so much more when I give or receive a homemade gift because I know that person put their time and love into it. I put together a…
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Easy Apple Jelly Recipe Made with Juice
Canning truly is for everyone, especially if you’re just getting started. This easy Apple Jelly recipe uses powdered pectin and apple juice, so you don’t even need fresh apples to make it! It’s a fantastic beginner-friendly recipe that shows just how simple and rewarding home canning can be. There’s something magical about pulling a jar of homemade jelly off the…
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Free Little Pumpkin Crochet Pattern
This cute little Pumpkin Crochet Pattern is part of the collection of appliques I made for my daughter’s monthly photos when she was a baby! These were so fun to make and personalize. I wanted to share the patterns with you because they are great for beginner crocheters. These pumpkins are a great little project for fall decor, Halloween, and…
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How to Make Canned Tomatoes: Water vs. Juice Methods Explained
If you’re a gardener who plants tomatoes or someone who likes to buy tomatoes while they are in season or on sale, you HAVE to know this simple canning recipe to preserve that freshness all year. Canning tomatoes is one of the best ways to save them for later. I love using Canned Tomatoes in my recipes. Every time I…
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Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins: An Easy, One-Bowl Recipe
This is such a simple recipe and delicious and one I bet you will use regularly once you know it. I don’t know about you but when I buy bananas my family either eats them all in 3 seconds or they suddenly don’t feel like eating bananas for weeks. So, I often find myself with a whole bunch of bananas…
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Easy + Luxurious Dandelion Tallow Sugar Scrub for Smooth, Radiant Skin
This Dandelion Tallow Sugar Scrub is a simple, nourishing way to put spring-foraged dandelions to good use. After drying and infusing the blooms into oil, I blended that golden goodness with whipped tallow, organic sugar, and a touch of lavender for a scrub that gently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes. Perfect for tired feet, rough hands, or even as a facial…
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How to Make Apple Pie Filling and Preserve it Two Ways
This Apple Pie Filling is one of my favorite ways to use apples in the fall. My neighbor has a bunch of apple trees on his property, so we have made it a new tradition to pick a ton of apples every year that we can. We go over there with a few five-gallon buckets, and you can’t even tell…
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Simple Apple Butter Recipe & Waterbath Canning Tips
If you like fall flavors, you’re going to LOVE this Apple Butter recipe. A super sweet and thick butter with an apple cinnamon taste. You can pair it with toast, yogurt, granola, pancakes or waffles, biscuits, or use it as a glaze for roasted meats. This is a super-easy recipe that you can make if you have some extra apples…
