Here you will find information and recipes about canning and preserving food
When it comes to growing cucumbers, my mom and I have a pretty clear plan in mind: the vast majority are destined to become our favorite dill pickles. There’s just something about that tangy, garlicky crunch that we can’t get enough of, especially when they’re fresh out of the jar. But, as every gardener knows,…
As summer winds down and the first hints of frost start to whisper through the garden, there’s a special tradition in our family that marks the changing seasons: making sweet pickled beets. While my kids rave about their beloved dill pickles, for me, there’s no contest—sweet pickled beets are the true star of the show….
When I first decided to embark on the journey of making my own dill pickles, I had no idea how many recipes were out there. From family hand-me-downs to modern twists on old classics, the sheer volume of options was overwhelming. But I was determined to find—or create—a dill pickle recipe that suited my tastes…
Have you ever wondered what happens when you mix the tart sweetness of raspberries with the rich depth of dark chocolate? Let me introduce you to my latest kitchen triumph: Chocolate Raspberry Jam! This divine creation takes my classic raspberry jam recipe to an entirely new level, infusing it with luxurious dark unsweetened chocolate. The…
Welcome, frugal food lovers! Today, we’re making a delightful homemade preserve that will quickly become a kitchen favorite: Spiced Peach Butter. If you loved my easy homemade peach jam, you’re going to adore this recipe. It’s packed with the rich, concentrated flavor of ripe peaches, enhanced with a touch of warming spices. Plus, it has…
Summer brings with it a variety of delicious fruits, each offering a unique taste of the season’s warmth and bounty. Among these treasures are pears, often overshadowed by their more common counterparts but no less deserving of a place in our kitchens. Like peaches, pears are a seasonal gem not readily available locally in the…
I couldn’t believe it the first time I tried carrot cake jam. Yes, you read that right—carrot cake jam! The concept sounded almost too good to be true, but let me assure you, this delightful spread tastes just like a slice of carrot cake. The spices, the carrots, the sweetness—it all comes together in a…
When summer’s bounty graces your kitchen, it often brings a unique challenge: a handful of this, a smattering of that, and never quite enough of any one fruit to make a proper batch of jam. Enter bumbleberry, the perfect solution for your leftover fruit collection. With its vibrant color and rich, multifaceted flavor, bumbleberry jam…
If there’s one thing that brings a burst of sunshine to any meal, it’s the delightful taste of mango jam. This golden-hued preserve is not only incredibly delicious but also versatile and easy to make any time of the year. Here at Pennywise Plates, we’re all about maximizing flavor while minimizing costs, and mango jam…
At Pennywise Plates, we love experimenting with new flavor combinations, especially when it comes to our favorite jams. One of our latest and most delightful creations is Blueberry Peach Jam. This unique blend of sweet, juicy peaches and tart blueberries creates a flavor profile that’s both refreshing and irresistible. While neither peaches nor blueberries are…