This recipe is a variation from my Surprisingly Simple Citrus Marmalade that I developed for Houston’s Italian Cultural & Community Center’s 2020 Fashion Show & Luncheon next month. If you’re a swag bag recipient, you’ll receive a jar of this yummy goodness! It’s too good to not share, so you’re welcome to make this at […]
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Surprisingly Simple Citrus Marmalade
My blogging bestie Miranda from Spooky Little Halloween asked me a few days ago if lemon marmalade was a thing. I’ve always combined fruit and juice in my marmalade, never considering a more concentrated marmalade. So I poked around Pinterest and discovered it’s totally a thing, and preserving the entire citrus fruit (including peel, pith, […]
The Only Cranberry Sauce You’ll Ever Need
It’s that time again! Cranberries are showing up in grocery stores and just begging for you to prep your Thanksgiving and Christmas cranberry sauce early. I posted my recipes (here and here) last year around this time, but given the impending holiday season, it is worth reposting. My cranberry sauce is perfect for making ahead, […]
Pepper Jelly and Cranberry Sauce and Pumpkin Butter, Oh My!
There are a few recipe variations from my basic jam/jelly/marmalade formula. Apple Pepper Jelly has always been a huge hit at parties. It is blissful on crackers with cream cheese, and I’ve heard of some people spreading it on sandwiches in lieu of mayonnaise or mustard. My Cranberry Sauce is a holiday favorite, and leftovers […]
A Mathematical Formula for Jam/Jelly/Marmalade
I’ve been canning for over 20 years. I went through a lot of trial and error the first few years as I tried different recipes and combinations. At one point I realized that all the recipes were crap, so I threw them out and just used my own. I actually came up with a simple […]