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Timeless Recipes from
Grandma’s kitchen

From berries to peppers, here is a collection of recipes that will get you hooked on home canning, while bringing back your sweetest and happiest memories.

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Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce
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Bread And Butter Pickles
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Blackberry & Apple Jam
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19 June 2025

Water Bath Canning Barbecue Sauce

INGREDIENTS 6 half pint jars 3 cups tomato puree (canned or homemade) 1 1/2 cups apple cider vinegar (5% acidity – do not reduce) 1 cup brown sugar (packed) 1/2 cup molasses (unsulfured) 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1/2
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2 May 2025

Dilly Pickled Asparagus

INGREDIENTS 6 pounds fresh asparagus 3 large garlic cloves, halved 6 teaspoons dill seed 6 teaspoons mustard seed 36 whole peppercorns 2 quarts water 2-1/2 cups white vinegar 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons canning salt   DIRECTIONS Wash, drain, and trim asparagus, cut into 4-1/2 inc. spears. Place asparagus in
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16 November 2022

Blackberry & Apple Jam

INGREDIENTS 1 lb cooking apple, peeled and diced 1⁄2 cup water 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 lb blackberry 1 1⁄3 lbs sugar (21oz) 3 tablespoons blackberry liqueur (optional) 1⁄2 tablespoon butter DIRECTIONS In a heavy based saucepan or preserving pan bring the apples and water to a boil. Simmer for
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16 November 2022

Homemade Canned Spaghetti Sauce

INGREDIENTS 25 pounds tomatoes (about 80 medium) 4 large green peppers, seeded 4 large onions, cut into wedges 2 cans (12 ounces each) tomato paste 1/4 cup canola oil 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup salt 8 garlic cloves, minced 4 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes 2 teaspoons
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