Category: My Cannery

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Very Cherry Cherry Vanilla Jelly

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[gallery] Daughter Denny Lauren and I made several jams for James and Christine’s wedding reception for gifts. Kiwi Mandarin is definitely good and it looks so pretty also. I love the seeds swimming in the jam. But, some people I know, buy jams...

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24 figs sliced...

Since I have the trees, I picked about 100 black walnuts and set about to make the infusion of Black Walnut Liqueur. Don’t be too eager, it won’t be ready for about 12 months!

100 Black Walnuts quartered - You must pick before July in order to...

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You can always spice each jar a little different from each other. Variations: bitter almond, lavender, vanilla bean, star anise, cardamom; or try a...

The Artistry of Canned Peaches with Two Blanched Almonds in Light Syrup

Hand-Packed to Perfection — A Sweet Taste of Summer in Every Jar

Photos: Include images of glistening jars of peaches on a wooden counter, sunlight catching the syrup, and a...

My Mom would be so proud. Isn’t it incredible that we want our parents to be proud even after we are adults.

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I remember my Mom canning, the...

Not too long ago, I put out the word that I wanted the recipes or the favorite foods that everyone remembered growing up. My husband’s brother Jon asked if I had the recipe for his mom’s Apricot jam and he remembered it having pineapple and...

Cleaning out my dad’s house, I found an old cookbook from the local church. Recipe was shared by Donnie Ebbers. She says she had a large rhubarb patch n CanadaÂand used to sell this stuff and couldn’t keep up with demand. Oh yes!Â

1 qt rhubarb,...