Easy Pickled Vegetables
This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These sweet and tangy pickles are delicious whether you use homegrown cucumbers or store-bought ones. They're great to have in the pantry. —Joan Haliford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Ginger Blueberry Jam
When I was very young, I watched my grandma make this jam in the kitchen. As I sneaked blueberries to...
The Best Marinara Sauce
I developed this marinara sauce recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now...
Honey Blueberry Cobbler Jam
I work at a farmers market, and honey blueberry jam is my top seller. You've gotta taste it with fresh...
Plum Conserve
My mouthwatering conserve is a versatile gift. It makes a lovely garnish for rolls during holiday feasts, is delicious paired...
Tomato Bounty Salsa
I like to make this mild-tasting salsa with yellow tomatoes, but feel free to try other varieties. Use the salsa...
Pam’s Pineapple Cranberry Salsa
Apples and cranberries give this salsa a holiday flavor, while garlic and jalapenos give it just the kick salsa needs....
Apricot Amaretto Jam
This thick, chunky apricot jam was my grandma's recipe; it's lovely to make something for my family and friends that...
Pickled Zucchini Slices
Here's a great way to put your garden bounty to good use! Turn that ripe zucchini into a crunchy, flavorful...
Hot Pepper Jelly
We enjoy this fiery hot pepper jelly spread on crackers with cream cheese. It also makes a terrific holiday gift....
Dandelion Jelly
I have made this jelly for many years. It has a wonderful honey taste and friends and family are always...
Bill’s Apple Butter
Since retiring, I have more time to tend to our 75 apple trees and to experiment in the kitchen. I...
Quick and Easy Strawberry Jam
This is an easy and tasty way to use up a freshly picked quarts of summer strawberries. It makes about...
Pickled Peppers
This pickled peppers recipe from Ball brand home canning products is so easy, and you'll never have to buy store-bought...
Kickin’ Red Pepper Jelly
Peppers grow like wild fire in our hot Missouri summers. That's when I make spicy jelly to give as gifts...
Old-Fashioned Garlic Dill Pickles
When I was raising my big family, I'd make this garlic dill pickle recipe toward the end of the growing...
Pickled Sweet Onions
These slightly crunchy pickled onions are not only a great gift for Christmas, but also a terrific contribution to a...
Best Beet Pickles
Luscious, sweet-spicy beets stand out like jewels at meals throughout the year. The flavor takes me back to summer days....
Tomatillo Relish
I have a very hearty tomatillo plant in my garden. To use up the abundant produce, I decided to make...
Spiced Pickled Beets
With sweet, tangy and spiced flavors, these pickled beets are so good that they'll win over just about everyone in...
Watermelon Rind Pickles
"Waste not, want not" has always been smart advice—especially when it produces picked watermelon rind that's so refreshing. —Taste of...
Slow-Cooked Peach Salsa
Fresh peaches and tomatoes make my salsa a winner over store-bought versions. As a treat, I give my coworkers several...
Over-the-Top Cherry Jam
We live in Door County, an area known for its wonderful tart cherries. This beautiful, sweet jam makes lovely gifts....
Strawberry Basil Jam
I make this recipe with fresh-picked strawberries and basil grown in my own herb garden. This unique sweet and savory...
Chunky Salsa
This fresh-tasting salsa is wonderfully chunky. If you like it hotter, add more habanero peppers; if you prefer a mild...
Raspberry Mint Jam
I have so much mint growing in my yard that I add it to almost everything. What a revelation it...
Candied Jalapenos & Garlic
If you love spicy food like we do, then these tasty candied jalapenos—also known as cowboy candy—are for you! You...
Gingerbread Spice Jelly
I've made batches of this simple jelly, a winner at our county fair, to give as gifts for many years....
Spicy Mustard
When I make this mustard, I add fresh horseradish from our garden and vinegar seasoned with homegrown tarragon. —Joyce Lonsdale,...
Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate
Here's a concentrate that allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage any time of year. Sweet raspberries balance the...
Sweet & Smoky Salsa
I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I...
