Recipes tagged with « Preserving »
Spiced Peach Freezer Jam
Chunky peach jam with a hint of ginger and cinnamon, using a less sweet approach. Peaches pulsed to coarse puree, combined with citrus for brightness and alternative sweeteners for balanced sugar levels. Quick pectin boil ensures proper gel without graininess. Jarred with headspace for freezing, setting without rushing. Keeps well chilled or frozen, lasting months without losing texture. A practical approach to freezer jam, avoiding pitfalls like grainy sugar or overly stiff gel.
Mom’s Cucumber Ketchup Remix
Cucumber ketchup with diced cukes, onions, bell peppers, celery, mustard seeds, turmeric, and vinegar. Uses coarse salt to pull moisture overnight. Cook until thick, fragrant, bubbling, then jar and boil-seal. Modified with carrot in place of celery and apple cider vinegar swap. Reduced sugar and salt by 30 percent. Cook time adjusted; texture focus over timer. Yields 6 jars. A sharp, tangy, chunky ketchup alternative, great on sandwiches, dips, or grilling sauces.