Last year we froze apple slices for apple pie and they were fun to use later in the year, so I wanted to give sliced peaches a try for this year. We did 6 sliced peaches in each of the freezer ziploc bags to use in peach cobbler down the road. Our middle kiddo is…
Tag: fall canning and freezing
Apple Pie Filling
I’ve had going to an apple orchard on my fall bucket list the last couple years and I tend to think about it too late in the season so this year I checked into it early and set myself a reminder. It was fun getting to pick apples right off the trees. Let’s Get Crafty!…
Instant Pot Corn Chowder
Yay for fall time being upon us! We have had a glorious couple of days where the temps fell and it has been amazing outside. Each fall there is a stand by our house selling sweet corn. We buy a few dozen ears to cook and freeze, so we can readily have it on hand….
Canning Salsa and Skipping the Water Bath
Hello everyone! It’s canning season and we’re giving canning salsa another go this year. We used the same recipe as last year. https://craftypapercrafters.blogspot.com/search?q=salsa I recently heard of some friends canning that didn’t process their salsa in a water bath but that they filled the sterilized jars, tightened the lids and turned them upside down for the…
Freezing Cubes of Basil and Parsley
One of my favorite things each summer is to have several different herbs growing. This summer we had basil, parsley, rosemary and chives. Towards the end of summer into the fall as the weather starts to get colder – I always want to preserve those remaining herbs and time seems to get away from me…
Salsa Canning Fun!
Canning season is here! I’m excited to have found time to make salsa. My Mother-In-Law offered to help when they were here with us to celebrate Emily’s birthday over the weekend. It was fun getting to use the same recipe she and my sister-in-law used just the weekend before. Ingredients: 5 qts tomatoes, peeled and…
Fresh Salsa
I love the fresh ingredients that start pouring from our gardens this time of year. Let the healthy feasting begin! Today I have a fresh salsa recipe to share that feels extra special because the tomatoes come from Mark’s Uncle Roger’s garden. His garden is truly beautiful and tomatoes are definitely flourishing. We were able to use jalapenos…
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