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Strawberry Jam – The Old Fashioned Way

Strawberry Jam – The Old Fashioned Way

Because we’re in the peak of strawberry season, I want to share with you my favourite recipe for strawberry jam. Old fashioned guy I am, I do this using the water canner method. I do this with peaches too—see how I do that here! Prepare Read more…

Home Canning Peaches

Home Canning Peaches

Like any fruit, peaches have to be ripe when you preserve them, but not too ripe.  If they are, they’ll fall apart and be mushy, so preserve them when they’re still slightly firm. Make the sugar syrup first.  This is a light one, but if Read more…