Category: Preserving

Peach Spice Honey Jam
Preserving · Recipes

Peach Spice Honey Jam

Sarah

A quick recipe to get a winter's worth of warming jam. Peaches are ripe right now and so tasty. My recipe used 8 peaches, how many you need will of course depend on size. Mine were average size, if you have the jumbo ones, it'll take less. As for the lemon juice, I pick up… Continue reading Peach Spice Honey Jam

Boozy Raisin Rice Pudding
Preserving · Recipes

Boozy Raisin Rice Pudding

Sarah

Preserved raisins are super simple to make, and once prepped, last nearly forever. If you use all your raisins up, just add more to the jar. And if it gets a little low on the booze, just top it. It is that simple. And they take a simple rice pudding over the top, with the… Continue reading Boozy Raisin Rice Pudding

Dehydrating Green Beans Out Of The Garden
Gardening · Preserving

Dehydrating Green Beans Out Of The Garden

Sarah

August is the season for picking fresh green beans. Well, at least for us here in the PNW on the islands! Grab a couple pounds in the morning, when it is cool out. While you can dehydrate without blanching, they beans will rehydrate better (faster) if you take the extra step. Dried Green Beans Directions:… Continue reading Dehydrating Green Beans Out Of The Garden

Lemon Bumbleberry Syrup
Preserving · Recipes

Lemon Bumbleberry Syrup

Sarah

This syrup recipe can be used for most berries. Use what you have on hand, and better, it is great for really ripe berries. The syrup is canned thin, but is easily thickened* when going to use it. Being that it is thin you can use it for many uses, outside of on pancakes, such… Continue reading Lemon Bumbleberry Syrup

The Forgotten Area of Prepping: Mason Jar Lids
Homesteading · Prepping · Preserving

The Forgotten Area of Prepping: Mason Jar Lids

Sarah

A few years back I was patting myself on the back for my canning abilities (and who doesn't?) until my husband pointed out a truth I had overlooked. If you are a prepper, or even a well rounded homesteader, you are a preserver by nature. You might have a pantry, closet or even cellar full… Continue reading The Forgotten Area of Prepping: Mason Jar Lids