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    How to Rebatch Jelly That Didn’t Set Properly

    November 2, 2024 / 3 Comments

    “HELP! It’s been more than 24 hours since I made my jelly and it didn’t set!” This happened to me a few times when I tried to use a couple of low-sugar pectin recipes for my grape jelly. All I wanted was to enjoy homemade grape jelly with a little less sugar, is that too much to ask? Apparently so.…

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    Samantha
  • unsweetened applesauce
    Canning,  Recipes

    Make & Can Unsweetened Applesauce: A How To Guide

    October 7, 2024 / 3 Comments

    Applesauce is a staple side dish and snack in our house. I love to eat it with cottage cheese and my daughters enjoy it with their lunch several times weekly. It doesn’t get old for us! The first time I made applesauce I was pleasantly surprised that it was so easy. I mean…it’s just apples and water! I’ve learned a…

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    Samantha
  • diced onions
    Canning

    How to Pressure Can Diced Onions for Long-Lasting Flavor

    September 9, 2024 / 3 Comments

    There are a few different ways to preserve onions. If you don’t have a lot of space to keep whole onions throughout the winter or extra freezer space to keep frozen onions, consider Canned Diced Onions! This year, we had a GREAT crop of onions and decided to try canning! We froze a lot of diced onions and wanted to…

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    Samantha
  • elderberry syrup
    Canning

    DIY Delight: How to Can Elderberry Syrup + Adding Honey

    August 26, 2024 / 6 Comments

    Elderberry Syrup can be a game changer when you or your family get sick during cold and flu season. I love having this on hand for a sweet preventative and for when we’re battling that cold. I have found a few people in my area that make elderberry syrup! While I love supporting small businesses and moms with side hustles,…

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    Samantha
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    3 Important Reasons to STOP Storing Canning Jars With Rings

    August 14, 2024 / 5 Comments

    I know it seems kind of weird and your jars might look a little naked but there are a few important reasons to be storing canning jars WITHOUT the rings. This extra step is worth it for your family’s safety and piece of mind. If you’re looking for some canning recipes you’re in the right place! Check out my Black…

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    Samantha
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    Simple Canned Sweet Corn Recipe: Right off the Cob Flavor

    August 10, 2024 / 4 Comments

    Sweet corn is one of those things during the summer that I look forward to! Nothing beats fresh corn on the cob, except when you can have Canned Sweet Corn in the dead of winter and still enjoy that delicious flavor. Grab this simple pressure canner recipe a try and enjoy! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost…

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    Samantha
  • zesty dill pickles, spiced dill pickles, spicy pickles
    Canning

    Zesty Dill Pickles: A New Classic Recipe

    August 5, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Don’t be going and getting too impressed after I tell you this but…I did win 1st place at the county fair with these Zesty Dill Pickles. I just want you to know that when you’re deciding if you want to try it or not. 😆 After trying many different pickle recipes over the last several years, this zesty dill pickles…

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    Samantha
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    Canning

    How To Easily Make Pressure Canned Green Beans From Your Garden

    July 7, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Green beans are one of the easiest vegetables to pressure can because you don’t need many ingredients! Grab your green beans & canning salt and you will be ready to go. Green beans are one of the first pressure-canning recipes I tried a few years ago and we’ve been enjoying green beans from the garden ever since. Read on to…

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    Samantha
  • strawberry rhubarb jam
    Canning,  Recipes

    Simple and Delicious No Pectin Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Recipe

    June 24, 2024 / 2 Comments

    Strawberries & rhubarb are the perfect pair for pies, crumbles, jams, and more. I love making this super easy No Pectin Strawberry Rhubarb Jam. The fewer ingredients, the better! Amiright? When the rhubarb starts popping up in Northern Illinois it is one of the first signs of spring. After our long winters, those green leaves are such a welcomed sight!…

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    Samantha
  • pressure canned chicken soup
    Canning,  Recipes

    Preserve & Savor: Pressure Canned Chicken Soup Made Simple

    June 9, 2024 / 7 Comments

    This Pressure Canned Chicken Soup recipe is so flavorful and really easy to put together. The best part about pressure canning your own chicken soup is that you control each ingredient that goes into it and there will be no surprises. No artificial ingredients or preservatives! You can add veggies from your garden or farmers market and put home or…

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    Samantha
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