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"If you wish to make syrup, use twice as much juice to 1 package of pectin. Processing time not included in preparation time."

Ingredients: fresh lemon juice, chokecherry juice...

"Chris aka Chef #1118755 made and reviewed my Peachy Mango Salsa and asked about canning it. This is the result of that recipe. I did add garlic and or ginger to it. Yes an optional choice. Used fresh jalapenos in place of the canned green chilies. Be sure not to use over ripe mango's, they need to be firm but fresh. If they are so soft you can't..."

Ingredients: cilantro, fresh mango...

"A zingy twist on raspberry jam from the University of New Mexico. Try this on your morning toast, as a glaze on chicken or pork or over a brick of cream cheese and served with crackers."

Ingredients: granulated sugar, green chili peppers...

"My Mom made this when I was a kid and I have been craving it for years. I just got in to canning and had her find the recipe for me. She got it from a neighbor years ago. I found Roma tomatoes at a farmers market for 25 cents a pound and I couldn't resist. It tastes great on steak, hot dogs, burgers, venison etc. I even pour it over cream cheese..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves, ginger...

"This is a great way to store up those summer veggies that are coming in at the same time. I serve this over grilled fish, chicken, or pork. It is even great with plain tortilla chips! In a pinch pour over sliced avacado for a salad. I make big batches of this recipe so we have plenty all year long and don't run out. It is a very versatile recipe..."

Ingredients: Spanish onions, coriander seeds...

"Beautyberries well deserve their name with their iridescent-purple fruit arriving early Autumn. Pretty purple berries. This is a bland sweet jelly on it's own. But with the addition of shiso giving both more color and a very light herbal taste.
Native American's used root and leaf tea in sweat baths for rheumatism, fevers, and malaria...."

Ingredients: berries, bottled lemon juice...

"I have a pressure canner with a weighted gauge and have been having fun using it. I like the idea of preserving my own food. That way I know what is going into it... hopefully less sodium and no corn syrup! I also dream of saving money as well but still need to find a source for cheaper lids.

*It is very important to know that if you "tweak"..."

Ingredients: molasses, mustard powder...

"This looks really cool, and a better alternative to HFCS-laden tomato ketchups on the market these days! It's a bit labor intensive though. From my Pacific Islands e-cookbook. I think Splenda or Sun Crystals would work in place of the sugar and that cutting it should be fine if you're watching sugar intake-- but I'm posting it as written."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves...

"This is a recipe my grand and I used to put up every summer. There is nothing like getting up on an early winter's morning and spreading this on pancakes, toast, biscuits and basically anything you want to put it on... Simple and easy as all get out no Pectin required!"

Ingredients: gelatin, sugar, blackberries...

"The figs can be placed in the food processor to crush by pulsing till mushy with some chunks. Using a candy Thermometer will help knowing the setting point, which is at 220 degrees. This has an optional Grand Marnier for a little extra treat."

Ingredients: bottled lemon juice, Grand Marnier...

"A chunky sweet and tart condiment/spread made with blueberries, figs, and cranberries. Spiced with onions, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and rosemary. Chutneys are traditionally served with curried foods, but do try this on ham, chicken, roast pork, wild game or your Thanksgiving turkey. Also nice on meat and cheese platters. Mix some chutney with cream..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, oranges, zest of...

"I started making my basic Borage Jelly Borage Jelly this year and decided to use one home grown cucumber to bring out the cucumber flavor of the borage.
Nice for wedding shower brunch on finger sandwiches. Use as a sweetener add to hot tea serve hot or cool tea and add ice to serve cooled."

Ingredients: cucumbers, lemons...

"Made an othe batch of my Borage Jelly http://www.food.com/recipe/borage-jelly-381762 and added cucumber to bring out the cucumber in the borage and ginger for a kick. Nice on finger sandwiches. The leaves of the borage has hints of cucumber and the beautiful starflowers have hints of honey. This will lift up your spirits because it helps with depression..."

Ingredients: cucumbers, fresh ginger...

"Butterscotch flavored peaches. Buttershots liqueur and brown sugar is used to bring in the butterscotch flavor. Now try this on a scoop of ice cream."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, bottled lemon juice...