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Salmon and Sweet Potato Supper for Dogs

28 Sep at 10:29 am

This home-canned Salmon & Sweet Potato Supper combines fresh salmon, sweet potatoes, green beans, and parsley for a wholesome, convenient meal for dogs. Pressure canned for shelf-stable storage, it’s an easy way to keep homemade dog food ready in your pantry.

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Mango Salsa Canning Recipe

2 Jul at 5:23 pm

Sweet, tangy and full of tropical flavor, this Mango Salsa Canning Recipe combines juicy mangoes with peppers, onions and spices for a vibrant homemade salsa. Preserve it in jars to enjoy with grilled meats, tacos, seafood or your favorite tortilla chips throughout the year.

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Tart & Tangy Cherry Salsa Canning Recipe

13 May at 1:34 pm

Tart & Tangy Cherry Salsa combines tart cherries, jalapeño, lime, garlic, cilantro, and red onion into a vibrant sweet-and-savory salsa perfect for dipping, grilling, entertaining, and appetizer spreads. This unique home-canned salsa recipe balances sweetness, heat, and bright acidity while safely preserving bold flavor for year-round enjoyment. (I sometimes use…

Vanilla Cherry Preserves Canning Recipe

13 May at 12:23 pm

Vanilla Cherry Preserves combine whole cherries, rich fruit syrup, and a beautifully thickened spreadable texture perfect for toast, pastries, charcuterie boards, and savory meals. This home-canned preserve recipe captures the deep flavor of cherries while preserving their natural texture for a luxurious pantry staple you can enjoy year-round. (I sometimes…

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Cherry Berry Pie Filling Canning Recipe

13 May at 11:36 am

This Cherry Berry Pie Filling canning recipe combines sweet cherries, blueberries, and warm vanilla into a rich, thickened pie filling perfect for pies, cobblers, crisps, cheesecakes, pastries, and dessert toppings. This home-canned pie filling recipe safely preserves the fruit’s flavor and texture while creating a ready-to-use pantry staple for year-round…

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Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Ragù

December 15, 2025

Tuscan White Bean and Sausage Ragù is a hearty, freezer-friendly meal rooted in traditional Italian comfort cooking and designed for modern food preservation. Made with white beans, Italian sausage, tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, this rustic ragù delivers rich flavor while holding up exceptionally well to freezing and slow cooking. Featured…

Lemon Curd Canning Recipe

December 15, 2025

Lemon Curd is a smooth, vibrant preserve made from fresh lemons, eggs, sugar, and butter that water bath cans safely for long-term storage. This lemon curd canning recipe captures bright citrus flavor with a rich, creamy texture, making it a versatile pantry staple for desserts, pastries, and gifting. Perfect for…

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Gingered Cherry Chutney Canning Recipe

July 19, 2021

Now you have five amazing reasons to preserve cherries this summer canning season! So where should you get started? I shared four easy cherry canning recipes in another blog a while back from pie filling to jam and also a delicious salsa.

British Bread & Butter Pickles Recipe

August 14, 2018

What is the Difference Between Pickles in the United States and the United Kingdom? In the United States, the most common kinds of pickles are cucumbers and peppers preserved primarily by the use of vinegar and/or salt. They may be honeyed, sugared, peppered, dilled, garlicked, spiced, mixed, soured, and fermented.…

Tart Cherry Pie Filling

July 25, 2014

Tart Cherry Pie Filling – makes approx. 10 pints or 5 quarts This gorgeous and delicious pie filling makes wonderful pies, tarts and toppings. The beautiful round cherries and rich filling give way to a lovely gift for any occasion! Ingredients 10 lbs tart cherries, pitted 3 ½ cups raw…

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