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?
A tart, sweet treat, cranberry butter is easy and quick to make, thanks to the high level of pectin in cranberries. Make this butter in less than an hour!
An autumn-tasting chutney with a bit of a kick. Enjoy the last of summer's green tomatoes and fall's apples in this lovely chutney. Wonderful with meats and cheeses.
Alcohol and fruit go so nicely together, especially during autumn. Here's a great idea for a unique, homemade holiday gift. The persimmon rings look lovely in the jar and taste delicious on all sorts of desserts. Trifle, anyone?
To canners around the world (at least in my hemisphere) fall means apple butter. This recipe makes use of apple cider for a spicy kick that makes me want to curl up in front of a fire with a good book (and a piece of bread smothered with the stuff!).
Bruschetta in a JAR? That's right! Enjoy this tasty little appetizer all year long. Impress your friends at winter potlucks. Broil some crostini, add a spoonful of bruschetta, drizzle with olive oil, and you're ready to go.
A versatile sauce that works as a replacement for BBQ sauce. Serve it over cream cheese with crackers, glaze poultry or pork, heat it up and top your ice cream or cheesecake. Don't make me go on...
Apricots, red bell peppers and a mix of hot peppers make this jelly a sweet treat with a spicy kick. Works as good as an appetizer as it does as a pork glaze.
Balsamic vinegar is wonderful paired with berries, which is why you often see raspberry balsamic glaze atop pork and other meats. Balsamic heightens the flavors of the berry. For an extra kick, I used blueberry balsamic in this delightful creation.
