Thanksgiving will be here before you know it … time to get your game plan in order for the big day! This week I’m thinking about cranberries – those little balls of vitaminy goodness that are only in season from October through December. This year, I decided to try something new; instead of opening a [...]
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Cinnamon apple freezer jelly
Making jams and jellies is one of my favorite ways to preserve summer fruits and vegetables. I recently came across this recipe from Kraft for making freezer jelly – about the easiest type of jelly you can make – and had to try it. Turns out, you don’t even need to peel and slice any [...]
Pumpkin butter
Yes, we’ve been talking pumpkin a lot lately, but it is in season right now and makes a tasty fall treat. However, you don’t need fresh pumpkin to make pumpkin butter – although fresh pureed pumpkin could be substituted if you like. I used a big can of pumpkin, some sugar and ground spices, and [...]
Getting (apple)Saucy
Yes, I do love my slow cooker. Especially when it can save hours of time making something that might otherwise be labor intensive, like applesauce. This easy recipe inspired me to try my hand at applesauce this fall, when apples are at their peak and the prices are so low that you just can’t resist [...]
