Watermelon Rind Preserves
This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional preserves that you buy in a grocery store. They are more like candied watermelon pieces in a cinnamon-spiced syrup. The watermelon pieces can be eaten plain or stirred into cakes and cookies, as you would use candied cherries, pineapple or citrus peel. Spoon the sweet syrup over warm buttered biscuits or stir it into hot or iced tea for sweetness. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin
The Best Marinara Sauce
I developed this marinara sauce recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now...
Bill’s Apple Butter
Since retiring, I have more time to tend to our 75 apple trees and to experiment in the kitchen. I...
Spicy Pineapple Salsa
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Easy Dill Pickles
This treasured dill pickle recipe is like an old friend. These crispy spears have a slightly salty, tart flavor with...
Wild Plum Jelly
I've had this wild plum jelly recipe for ages. Each year when the plums are ripe, I'll fill my pail...
Spiced Cran-Apple and Grape Conserve
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Annie’s Original Salsa
I spent 5 years working on this recipe. Everyone loves it, and it's one of the few recipes that is...
Apple-Walnut Maple Conserve
Versatile and delicious, this conserve reminds me of a warm cozy kitchen; you'll love every bite. I warm the conserve...
Peach Chili Sauce
I've been eating and serving this tasty chili sauce since my childhood—it's always been a favorite. —Barb Townsend-Batten, Blenheim, Ontario
