This is my favorite way to use all those summer cucumbers! Ingredients: 6 cups sliced cucumber 1 cup sliced yellow onion 1 jalapeño, sliced 1 cup white vinegar 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup salt Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Store in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving.
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Rhubarb-Strawberry Jam
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds fresh rhubarb, chopped 1 cup whole strawberries 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons grated orange zest 1 cup fresh orange juice 1 cup water Directions: 1. In a saucepan, combine the rhubarb, strawberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice and water. Bring to a boil, then cook over medium-low heat for 45Continue reading “Rhubarb-Strawberry Jam”
Roasted Stonefruit
Ingredients: 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3 to 4 cup (about 1 1/2 pounds) fresh fruit, pitted, sliced, or halved (recommended: peaches, plums, nectarines, apricots) 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup fresh orange juice Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2. In a small bowl, whisk togetherContinue reading “Roasted Stonefruit”
Easy Pickled Peppers
Ingredients: 1 pound banana or Jalapeño peppers (or any pepper), washed and sliced 1 large clove fresh garlic, smashed and peeled per jar 3 cups distilled white vinegar 2 cups water 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon sugar Directions: 1. In a medium pot add the vinegar, water, salt and sugar. Bring to a boil,Continue reading “Easy Pickled Peppers”
Blueberry Fig Chutney
Ingredients: 1 lb of fresh figs, quartered 1/2 pint blueberries 1 1/4 cup of sugar 1/2 cup cider vinegar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 pinch of Paprika Pinch each of Salt and pepper Directions: 1. Put fruit in a saucepan with sugar, vinegar, spices and a pinch of salt and pepper. Heat until boiling. Reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally. 2. Ladle the hot chutney in sterilizedContinue reading “Blueberry Fig Chutney”
Strawberry Sauce
Ingredients: 1 pound strawberries, sliced 1/3 cup sugar 1 Tbsp lemon juice Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar and 1 Tbsp lemon juice. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Strawberries will release juice without any mashing required. 2. Reduce heat and simmer 20-23 minContinue reading “Strawberry Sauce”
Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter
Ingredients: 3-4 pears, peeled and diced Zest and juice of one lemon 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup water Directions: 1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until pears are soft andContinue reading “Vanilla Spiced Pear Butter”
Blackberry Rhubarb Compote
Ingredients: Fresh rhubarb, chopped (approximately 4 cups) 1/2 pint of fresh blackberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar Juice of one lemon 1/2 cup water Pinch of salt Directions: 1. Place all ingredients into a medium pan. Heat over high heat until ingredients come to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer stirring occasionally for 30-40Continue reading “Blackberry Rhubarb Compote”
Homemade caramel sauce
Quick Homemade Caramel Sauce is thick, gooey, and made with just five ingredients in five minutes, perfect for apples, brownies, ice cream, or maybe just a spoonful in your mouth! Ingredients: • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter • 1 cup brown sugar • 2/3 cup heavy cream • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract •Continue reading “Homemade caramel sauce”
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