It's a bright summer day here, and the scent of ripe peaches fills the air, bringing back fond memories of my childhood in western Pennsylvania. My mother canned the best peach preserves and jellies. My parents had an incredible fruit orchard, a treasure trove of sweetness that transformed our home into a hive of activity when the fruits started ripening. Among the fruit … [Read more...] about Peach Preserves: Recipe and Canning Method
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Plum Jelly: A Tasty Treat From Summertime Bounty
Try canning a batch of this delicious plum jam--easy recipe and canning instructions included. Indulge in the delightful world of homemade jellies, and add a spoonful of sweetness to your mornings with our specially curated recipe for plum jelly. Bursting with the rich flavor of freshly harvested plums, this jelly recipe is delicious and rewarding. Plums: A Peek into … [Read more...] about Plum Jelly: A Tasty Treat From Summertime Bounty
Bruschetta: How to Make Home Canned Tomato Goodness
Bruschetta is a traditional, rustic Italian dish, made with day-old bread, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and ripened red tomatoes. It's a simple, elegant, and tasty treat to pair with a nice, dry red wine. Home-canned bruschetta, made from fresh-off-the-vine tomatoes is one of the simplest ways to preserve tomatoes. With this dish, you need not bother with the … [Read more...] about Bruschetta: How to Make Home Canned Tomato Goodness
Sweet Tea Jelly: Your Family’s New Favorite Treat
This sweet tea jelly is so good. I promise, it will knock the socks off of everyone you serve it to, and that's a fact. Literally, since a friend shared this with me a few weeks ago, I asked several people to taste test it. Before sharing recipes, I always make a test batch and ask for opinions. After all, the DIY Home & Garden brand is my livelihood. I can honestly state … [Read more...] about Sweet Tea Jelly: Your Family’s New Favorite Treat
Peach Pie Filling: Home Canned Goodness in 4 Easy Steps
Today, I want to share my home canning recipe for Peach Pie Filling made with peaches from the Farmer's Market. Losing the tree... the main source for my home canned peach pie filling Firstly, I admit defeat. This is because I have a peach tree. So in the spring, it was loaded with blossoms. I then knew I was going to have a tree dripping with peaches. Visions of peach … [Read more...] about Peach Pie Filling: Home Canned Goodness in 4 Easy Steps