Mixed Berry Jam- Makes 24 8oz jelly jars. Ingredients: 4 quarts berries, crushed to yield 5 cups berries. (We use blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries) 14 cups sugar 1 3 1/2oz box pectin Directions: Stir package of Sure-Jell into berries. Bring berries and Sure-Jell to a full rolling boil, then stir in sugar quickly. Stir constantly. …
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Mary’s Jalapeno Salsa
Mary’s Jalapeno Salsa- 6-7 pints Ingredients: 6 cups halved tomatoes 1/2 cup halved jalapeno peppers 1 and a half large onions 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 teaspoon salt 2 bell peppers 1/2 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 cup water 1 can tomato paste Directions: Mince tomatoes, peppers, …
Mandi’s Mild Salsa- Mix
Mandi’s Mild Salsa- Makes about 15 pints. Ingredients: 3 packages Mrs. Wages Mild Salsa Mix 18 lbs tomatoes 1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar 1/2 cup chopped cilantro 3 tbsp minced garlic Salt & Pepper, to taste Directions: Wash tomatoes. Scald 3 minutes in boiling water. Dip into cold water. Cut out cores and remove …
Mandi’s Mild Salsa- Homemade
Mandi’s Mild Salsa, Homemade- Makes 12 pints Ingredients: 6-7lbs tomatoes 4 onions, minced 1 bag mini sweet peppers, minced 1 tube cilantro paste 1/4 cup salt 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp green chilies (or to taste) 1/4 cup garlic powder 1/4 cup onion salt 1 .5oz bottle dried cilantro 1 tablespoon dried red pepper …
Juice Jelly
Juice Jelly – Makes 12 8oz jars. Ingredients: 5 cups fruit juice 2 boxes no sugar needed Pectin 6 cups sugar Directions: Stir half of the pectin into the fruit juice and put the mix in a big pot on the stove over medium to high heat (stir often enough to prevent burning). It should …
Dill Pickles
Dill Pickles- Makes 7 pints Ingredients: 6 lbs. pickling cucumbers (approximately 3-4 cucumbers per jar) 3 cups white vinegar 3 cups water 4 tablespoons pickling salt 7 garlic cloves, peeled 7 teaspoons dill seeds 3 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns 4 large, fresh grape leaves Directions: Soak freshly picked cucumbers in a tub of ice …
Chow Chow Relish
Chow Chow Relish- Makes about 12 half pints Ingredients: 2 lbs cabbage, chopped 12 medium onions, chopped 12 green bell peppers, chopped 12 red bell peppers, chopped 8 cups green tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup salt 5 cups sugar 3 tablespoons celery seed 1 package Mrs. Wages sweet pickle mix 3 cups white vinegar …
Canned Sauerkraut
Canned Sauerkraut- Makes about 18 pints Ingredients: 25 lbs cabbage 8oz canning salt Directions: Remove outer leaves and any undesirable portions from firm mature heads of cabbage; wash and drain. Cut into halves or quarters; remove core. Use a shredder or sharp knife to cut cabbage into thin shreds about the thickness of a dime. …
Blackberry Jam
Blackberry Jam- Makes 24 8oz jelly jars. Ingredients: 4 quarts blackberries, cut and crushed to yield 5 cups crushed berries. 14 cups sugar 1 3 1/2 oz box pectin Directions: Pour crushed berries into large stockpot. Measure sugar into separate container and set aside. Stir package of Sure-Jell into blackberries. Bring berries and Sure-Jell to …
Apple Butter
Apple Butter- Makes 18 4oz jelly jars. Ingredients: 2 large containers unsweetened applesauce 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/3 teaspoon ground cloves Directions: Combine all ingredients in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours. Remove lid during the last 4 hours. Continue to let it cook, stirring occasionally. When done, apple butter …
Tiger Butter
Tiger Butter Ingredients: 16 ounces white almond bark chocolate, chopped 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup milk chocolate chips Directions: Butter a cookie sheet. Set aside. Place white chocolate in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until melted, stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter. Spread into prepared pan. Drizzle with melted milk chocolate …
Rocky Road Clusters
Rocky Road Clusters Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 2 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows 1 cup coarsely chopped nuts 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: Line baking sheets with wax paper. Combine chocolate and sweetened condensed milk in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave, stirring until smooth. Stir in marshmallows, …