The health benefits of fermented foods are well established, and they're tasty to boot! If you're lucky enough to have a bumper crop of beets, try this easy recipe. Once beets are fermented, store in the...
Author: Magpie
Jalapeno and bell peppers make up this tangy green jelly that is traditionally served on crackers with cream cheese.
Author: MICROFON
It's fall and there are a lot of overripe pears around, so try this recipe! You will love it! It is incredibly easy and you will wonder why you haven't made it before, once you taste it. Day-old, ugly,...
Author: Steve Zazulyk
This was my first attempt at canning anything. Ever. I shouldn't have worried so much about preserving it. Everyone we gave this to as gifts one week ago has already finished theirs! Be prepared to dream...
Author: Hork it Down Horse
The lemons have to be cured for at least 1 month but then they will keep for many months in the fridge, where their flavor intensifies over time. They are preserved whole but only the peel is used in cooking,...
Author: gartenfee
This jam recipe has been tossed around my family for three generations and has never failed to work/turn out and is yummy no matter what we add to it! There are so many ways to change and add to it that...
Author: Sarah C Byrnes
Got a yard full of those pesky little yellow flowers? Send your little dandelion picker out to the yard and make some jelly together. This jelly is amazingly sweet and flavorful. The flavor would best...
Author: fotoe!78
These pickled red onions are simple to make. Add them to pasta or potato salads or use them on top of burgers, fish tacos, or pizza. Don't toss the pickling liquid--it's great in vinaigrettes or other...
Author: jaybu
These spicy/sweet pickles are a Texas tradition. My mother and I have made these delectable pickles for Christmas every year since I was young. We separate each batch into smaller jars and give them as...
Author: KIKI810
This is a very simple recipe for rhubarb compote. I marinate the rhubarb with candied ginger, orange juice, and sugar overnight to intensify the flavor. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream.
Author: gartenfee
I developed this recipe for a friend who has diabetes. She complained that most diabetic jams had sweeteners added leaving a strange aftertaste. Fresh fruit, when in season, is naturally sweet. To make...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
Pickled Brussels sprouts that stay crunchy and are slightly spicy.
Author: pelicangal
Unlike many diabetic recipes, this has excellent flavor!
Author: Bea Gassman
Made from champagne or sparkling wine, this simple recipe makes a clear, crisp jelly, excellent for hors d'oeuvres.
Author: GONEZAP
I was given an abundance of pineapples and did not know what to do with them, so I canned them! This marmalade sort of tastes like the bottom of a pineapple-upside-down cake. It tastes great on toasted...
Author: QueenofSuburbs
I went apple picking and knew I wanted to make apple butter, but I also knew I didn't want to stir it for hours on the stove. I was glad to find recipes for baking it at a low temperature instead. I adapted...
Author: LauraF
My grandmother used to make these many years ago and all of us looked forward to dinner at her home where she would serve them. She is now 98 years old and it is up to her grand daughters to make them...
Author: SWIZZLESTICKS
Want tasty pickles fast? Try this easy microwave method!
Author: Linda
A delicious fruit butter to spread on warm bread, toast, or scones, or use it on a sandwich or a sponge cake. A lovely way to preserve the flavor of local plums for enjoyment year-round.
Author: 1-800-FLOWERS
This quick and easy recipe makes a small batch of jam that is not too sweet with fantastically bright berry flavor. When I couldn't find the original recipe from 20+ years ago, I created this simple one...
Author: LAURELJ
Imagine spreading this tasty jam on a fresh, hot biscuit! Pureed persimmons are boiled with sugar, lemon juice, orange zest and nutmeg, then sealed in sterilized jars and stored in the freezer.
Author: sal
A truly piquant pickle that will satisfy those of us who have a loose sweet tooth. I have been looking for a truly flavorful pickle recipe, not sweet, but not just spicy, either. The key is the variety...
Author: Buckwheat Queen
If you can't find Padron peppers, any small fresh pepper will work, especially jalapeno or red Fresno chile peppers.
Author: Chef John
This jam is not only great to spread on toast but also to fill sandwich cookies and other pastries.
Author: mixerlisl
Dump everything in your slow cooker, walk away, and 3 hours later you will be rewarded with delicious pumpkin butter!
Author: Yoly
Using fresh figs and strawberry Jell-O®, this is a very easy preserve recipe.
Author: ~*Corben's Mommy*~
These fun and unique pickles are delicious! They're a stunning side to grilled meats and sandwiches or straight out if the jar. Store grapes in refrigerator for 1 week. Enjoy!
Author: CJ
I always loved pumpkin preserves, but this recipe is my favorite. You may decide to omit ginger and only add lemon, but in my opinion ginger makes it very special.
Author: tatjanasok
This peach jam uses only real ingredients, no store-bought pectin. The apple provides natural pectin (especially the seeds and peel) and gives the jam a nice, firm consistency. The color is beautiful,...
Author: TexasJG
This was adapted from Peach Preserves (on this site, thank you Kevin!). I changed some of the amounts and ingredients. Full of flavor, and you leave the peach skin on so it's a cinch to make! There are...
Author: misty
Ok not quite dill pickles, but still good. These pickled asparagus spears are not spicy and have a flavor all their own. I use them in Bloody Marys at my restaurant.
Author: JOHNNYDEEZ
My family does not care for plain strawberry jam, but in combination with oranges, it is gobbled up in no time. Since you are using the zest in this recipe, I only use organic oranges.
Author: kiki
I was experimenting with making jam without pectin and it turned out really yummy. You need to cook the raspberries for a pretty long time until they fall apart.
Author: gartenfee
Bloody mary mornings are a neighborhood tradition. Now we can get a morning started right with a mix straight from the garden!
Author: Cara
This recipe is great for garlic lovers. Also good for appetizers when served with crackers or bread.
Author: Laura
Loquat trees are all over Southern California where I live, yet are often overlooked. The loquats make a wonderfully fragrant jam and are worth harvesting! If you have a loquat tree, wait until the loquats...
Author: Diana Moutsopoulos
I was trying to come up with a way to use up a bunch of apples we had in our fridge. Eventually I decided to just pickle them refrigerator-style. This is the result.
Author: Angel_1988
The Damson plum makes a tart, flavorful, soft-setting jam that is a rich, deep wine-colored spread for cookies, waffles, bread, or anything else, really. Cardamom adds an unusual and subtle perfume to...
Author: Jamie Northern
A sweet home made kumquat marmalade made with fresh kumquats and a couple of oranges. No added pectin is necessary for this seasonal treasure. The amount of marmalade produced can be adjusted easily to...
Author: SWIZZLESTICKS
This is a wonderful sweet pickle recipe I got from my mother, who got it from a relative, who got it from a relative, and so on. It is very easy, a little time-consuming, delicious, and makes a lot of...
Author: Jamie Lowe
Try this quick and easy recipe for a sweet batch of homemade apricot jam with a refreshing orange twist. Store the jam in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Author: Bones
This is a family favorite. It's very good on toast, especially beer-bread toast. (Recipes available from this site.) Try it with peanut butter for a great sandwich. You can also use it to top ice cream....
Author: Karen Wagner
You need only a day to snap to attention and enjoy the the bright flavor of these compulsively snackable pea pods! Pickled peas will keep for several months.
Author: Matt Wencl
A delicious, naturally low-sugar treat! The orange and spices are wonderful... the trick is to not let them overpower the pears. The lemon adds a brightness to the flavor, while the vanilla is balancing....
Author: Shae's Mama
This is a fruity and not too sweet red raspberry jam that you can make with fresh or frozen raspberries in the winter when oranges are in season. It is also delicious with pancakes.
Author: hilde
Greek yogurt that's homemade so that you control everything - the thickness, the tartness, and the added sugar! The longer the yogurt cultures develop, the more tangy the yogurt will be. The longer the...
Author: APLETKA
One of the best jam recipes I have ever made... Tastes almost exactly like the cake!
Author: Mary Jane Brown
My grandmother always made this to eat as a side salad with sandwiches or cold meat. I have seen similar recipes called Amish Pickled Coleslaw. It is a little extra work with the soaking but it is a nice...
Author: the4taals