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Honey Dill Pickles

August 2, 2011

Tonight I made honey dill pickles, and boy are they yummy.  Here is the recipe. Honey Dill Pickles 10 cucumbers, sliced 1 lg. onion, sliced 1 to 3 cloves garlic 1/4 c. pickling salt 2 c. honey 2 c. apple cider vinegar 1/2 c. water 1 tbsp. salt 1 tsp. turmeric Fresh dill Combine cucumbers, onions, and pickling [...]

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Canning- Peaches

July 1, 2011

Honey Packed Peaches 2 and 3/4 cups water, divided 1/4 cup lemon juice 5 lbs. peaches*, peeled, pitted and cut into wedges 1-1/4 cups honey 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract 6 small strips lemon zest In a large bowl, mix 1/4 cup water and lemon juice. Stir fruit in gently, coating all pieces. Set aside. In [...]

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Strawberry Jam

June 26, 2011

Yummy Jam Strawberry Jam  4 pints strawberries, washed and stemmed 1 package (2 oz.) low-sugar pectin 3 cups honey In a large saucepan, gently cook and mash berries. Add pectin to mashed berries. Bring to a vigorous boil, stirring frequently; boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in honey. Quickly and carefully ladle jam [...]

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