A quick recipe to get a winter's worth of warming jam. Peaches are ripe right now and so tasty. My recipe used 8 peaches, how many you need will of course depend on size. Mine were average size, if you have the jumbo ones, it'll take less. As for the lemon juice, I pick up… Continue reading Peach Spice Honey Jam
Tag: Preserving
Boozy Raisin Rice Pudding
Preserved raisins are super simple to make, and once prepped, last nearly forever. If you use all your raisins up, just add more to the jar. And if it gets a little low on the booze, just top it. It is that simple. And they take a simple rice pudding over the top, with the… Continue reading Boozy Raisin Rice Pudding
Dehydrating Green Beans Out Of The Garden
August is the season for picking fresh green beans. Well, at least for us here in the PNW on the islands! Grab a couple pounds in the morning, when it is cool out. While you can dehydrate without blanching, they beans will rehydrate better (faster) if you take the extra step. Dried Green Beans Directions:… Continue reading Dehydrating Green Beans Out Of The Garden
Lemon Bumbleberry Syrup
This syrup recipe can be used for most berries. Use what you have on hand, and better, it is great for really ripe berries. The syrup is canned thin, but is easily thickened* when going to use it. Being that it is thin you can use it for many uses, outside of on pancakes, such… Continue reading Lemon Bumbleberry Syrup
The Forgotten Area of Prepping: Mason Jar Lids
A few years back I was patting myself on the back for my canning abilities (and who doesn't?) until my husband pointed out a truth I had overlooked. If you are a prepper, or even a well rounded homesteader, you are a preserver by nature. You might have a pantry, closet or even cellar full… Continue reading The Forgotten Area of Prepping: Mason Jar Lids