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Appetizers, Canning, Home

30 Jalapeno Salsa

Great jalapeno flavor that isn’t too spicy! The original recipe came from the YouTube channel Apron Strings and I have adapted it for my family. This makes a big batch for pressure canning and it’s awesome! Yields 12 pints 1 Gal can diced tomatoes 30 Jalepenos, chopped (remove seeds and […]

Canning, Easter, Home

Carrot Cake Jam ~ Water Bath Canning

Deep, dark, spicy and delicious! This is the BEST carrot cake jam ever!! Yields 6 half pints 3 Tbsp lemon juice, bottled 2 Cups carrots, shredded 1/4 Cup raisins, chopped 1 (20 oz) Can crushed pineapple 1 Cup apples, chopped 1/4 Tsp ground clove 1/8 Tsp ground white pepper 1/2 […]

Home, Slow Cooker, Soups

Lentil & Ham Soup

Yummy, warm you to the bone soup! I pop this in the slow cooker and let the house smell AMAZING all day long!! 1 Ham bone, preferabley with some meat left on 1 lb Lentils, sorted and rinsed well 1 Large onion, diced 4 Stalks celery, chopped 4 Medium carrots, […]

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Ham Spread ~ Pressure Canning

Derived from the 1966 Ball cannng book. Delicious! A must try for sure! Yields 7 half pints 1 Qt chopped ham 1/2 Cup chopped pickle 1 Small onion, chopped 1/2 Cup apple cider vinegar 1/4 Cip pickle juice 1/2 Cup chili sauce 2 Tbsp prepared horseradish 1 Tbsp prepared mustard […]

Canning, Home

Sweet Chili Jam

A little bit sweet, a little bit spicy, perfection! Yields 5 4 oz jars 4 Red bell peppers 1 Medium yellow onion 3 Large cloves garlic 5 Hot red chilis 2 Cups granulated sugar 1 Tsp kosher salt 1 Tsp hot chili flakes 2/3 Cup white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp […]

Breads & Rolls, Christmas, Home

Old Fashioned Gingerbread

Be sure to ring in th season with this gingerbread! It is as moist and delicious as it is festive! Yields 2 loaves 1/2 Cup granulated sugar 1 Cup unsalted butter, room temp 2 Large eggs 1 Cup maple syrup 1 Cup molasses 4 1/2 Cups all purpose flour 2 […]