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Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries

Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries Ingredients:  6 to 7 cups blackberries, washed and drained 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup pure maple syrup 1 cup water 1 cup apple cider vinegar (5% acidity) 1 tsp ground ginger ¾ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground allspice Directions: Wash canning jars, with bands and new lids, in hot, soapy… Continue reading Spiced Pickled Canned Blackberries

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Spiced Strawberry Jam

The spices deepen the flavors of the jam, especially the vanilla, which leaves a creamy essence. It is so good on yogurt and even atop strawberry ice cream. Spiced Strawberry Jam Ingredients: 5 2/3 cups mashed strawberries (measure after mashing) 7½ Tbsp Ball® Real Fruit™ Classic Pectin 2 tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg 5 cups granulated… Continue reading Spiced Strawberry Jam

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Bread and Butter Pickles

Bread and Butter Pickles Ingredients: 4 pounds pickling cucumbers 2 pounds sweet onions 1/3 cup fine sea salt 2 cups granulated sugar 2 Tbsp mustard seed 2 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp black peppercorns 3 cups apple cider vinegar Directions: Soak cucumbers in cold water, wash off and drain. Trim off… Continue reading Bread and Butter Pickles