Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Fall's favorite fruits unite in this slow-cooker recipe for Apple Cranberry Pumpkin Ketchup. It's the best of both worlds: the sweet apple, tart cranberry and murky pumpkin flavors come through yet it's still undeniably, wonderfully ketchupy.
This conserve is similar to one I have been making for years, but a few tweaks make it safe for canning. Delicious with the traditional meal, it is also fantastic on sandwiches and heated and spooned over ice cream.