Place the peaches in hot water (I run a half-filled stockpot on medium heat while canning.) Leave them in the hot water for several minutes. After you remove the peaches from the hot water with a slotted spoon, dip them into ice-cold water in a large pot or a clean sink. Leave th...
Homemade Strawberry Jam Shelf Life:Jars can be stored in your pantry, or a cool, dry cupboard for up to 1 year. Label the top of each lid with the type of jam and the date it was made. Remove bands when storing, and be sure to never stack jars on top of each other. Always ins...
How to use apricot jam in desserts Apricot jam is very versatile and can be added to many desserts. Here are some ideas: Cheesecake: Add a layer of apricot jam on top of your favorite cheesecake for extra flavor. I recommend you try my vegan cheesecake recipe with vanilla and apricot jam...
This homemade blueberry filling recipe is simple and easy. The filling is so versatile, it can be used as cake filling, pie filling or even on top of a delicious dessert – cheesecake topper is my favorite use for it! My children favor it spooned over pancakes and waffles. The key is...
When home canning, it’s okay to get a little creative with your recipes. Instead of using the traditional canning recipes, try turning your berries into a canned syrup. This syrup is perfect for turning into strawberry milk or ladling on top of cheesecake. ...