Inspiring Recipes: Timeless Dishes from Grandma's Kitchen

Inspiring Recipes

Timeless Recipes from Grandma’s kitchen

From berries to peppers, here is a collection of recipes that will get you hooked on home canning, while bringing back your sweetest and happiest memories.

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Water Bath Canning Bread & Butter Zucchini Pickles

Yield: about 4 pintsPrep Time: 45 minsProcessing Time: 10 minutesRest Time (curing): 2 weeks for best flavor Ingredients: 10 cups sliced zucchini (1/4 inch thick; about 3 pounds) 2 cups thinly sliced onion (yellow or sweet) 1/4 cup pickling salt (or kosher salt, non-iodized) 2 cups white vinegar (5% acidity) 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp mustard seeds 1 tsp celery seeds 1 tsp turmeric … Water Bath Canning Bread & Butter Zucchini Pickles

Water Bath Canning Sweet Pickled Red Onions

Yields: about 2 pint jars or 4 half-pint jarsProcessing Time: 10 minutes (water bath canner)Total Time: ~1 hour including prep and cooling Ingredients: 2 large red onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups packed) 1 1/2 cups white distilled vinegar (5% acidity) 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon pickling or kosher salt Optional spices (per jar): 5–6 whole peppercorns … Water Bath Canning Sweet Pickled Red Onions

Water Bath Canning Barbecue Sauce

INGREDIENTS 6 half pint jars 3 cups tomato puree (canned or homemade) 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar (5% acidity – do not reduce) 1 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/2 cup molasses (unsulfured) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for … Water Bath Canning Barbecue Sauce

Dilly Pickled Asparagus

INGREDIENTS 6 pounds fresh asparagus 3 large garlic cloves, halved 6 teaspoons dill seed 6 teaspoons mustard seed 36 whole peppercorns 2 quarts water 2-1/2 cups white vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons canning salt DIRECTIONS Wash, drain, and trim asparagus, cut into 4-1/2 inc. spears. Place asparagus in a large container, cover with … Dilly Pickled Asparagus

Blackberry & Apple Jam

INGREDIENTS 1 lb cooking apple, peeled and diced 1⁄2 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lb blackberry 1 1⁄3 lbs sugar (21oz) 3 tablespoons blackberry liqueur (optional) 1⁄2 tablespoon butter DIRECTIONS In a heavy based saucepan or preserving pan bring the apples and water to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes until soft. Add … Blackberry & Apple Jam

Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce

INGREDIENTS 25 pounds tomatoes (about 80 medium) 4 large green peppers, seeded 4 large onions, cut into wedges 2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste 1/4 cup canola oil 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup salt 8 garlic cloves, minced 4 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons dried basil 2 teaspoons crushed … Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce

Bread And Butter Pickles

INGREDIENTS 15 cups sliced pickling cucumbers 3 onions, thinly sliced 1⁄4 cup coarse salt 4 cups cracked ice 2 1⁄2 cups cider vinegar 2 1⁄2 cups sugar 3⁄4 teaspoon turmeric 1⁄2 teaspoon celery seed 1 tablespoon mustard seeds DIRECTIONS Combine cucumbers, onions, salt and ice in a large bowl. Mix well. Put a weight … Bread And Butter Pickles

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