Tag Archives: preserves

Grape Currant Jelly

Posted on 09/12/2019 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Recently got a whole bunch of fresh grapes and currants. This is a jellied jam. The currant is pressed into a juice that jellies the grape jam and it’s tartness is a perfect match to the ripe table grapes. It … Continue reading →

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Plum Jam

Posted on 07/31/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

What better way to use up a giant bucket of overripe plums. For how to can and basic jam making go here. Plum Jam 8 cups plums skin removed from 3/4 cut into small pieces 4 cups sugar 4 cloves … Continue reading →

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Pickled Radishes

Posted on 05/04/2017 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

So aside from kale the only thing at the farmers market worth buying is radishes. Luckily this helps them taste a lot better. This fills one normal sized wide mouth ball jar. Pickled Radishes 1 bunch radishes tops removed and … Continue reading →

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Candied Pears

Posted on 10/26/2015 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is pretty much the same as fruit pie filling that comes in a can. Except it tastes so much better. Use these in pies, cobblers, pancakes, syrups, sauces or over ice cream. Candied Pears 8 cups pears peeled and … Continue reading →

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Candied Figs

Posted on 08/30/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We know figs are expensive and some of you will balk at the proportions below. But those of you with a tree in your yard or who may be lucky enough to know someone with a fig tree in their … Continue reading →

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Basil Blackberry Jam

Posted on 07/01/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is another blackberry jam recipe. Here is the best cocktail to use it in. As always really ripe, fresh fruit makes the best jam. Go here for how to can. This makes about 6 medium sized jars. Blackberry Jam … Continue reading →

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Orange-spiced Applesauce

Posted on 02/19/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This applesauce is easy to make and tastes so much better than any commercial brand. Why buy when you can make something that tastes better, costs less and is far healthier?  For other versions go here and here. I used … Continue reading →

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Apple Cranberry Jam

Posted on 11/30/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This is an easy jam to make and since both the cranberries and apples are loaded with natural pectin it cooks very quick and yields a lot. It also is a great stocking stuffer or present for a coworker. I … Continue reading →

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Spicy Pepper Jam

Posted on 08/10/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Here is a slightly different take on pepper jam. For another way go here. This batch turned out really spicy, but the ratio of peppers can be adjusted if a milder version is desired. Always use really ripe fresh peppers … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Jam with Rosemary and Balsamic

Posted on 05/18/2013 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

This year I decided to change up the strawberry jam recipe again by adding rosemary instead of cinnamon. To offset the flavor of the herb and increase the sweetness I added balsamic vinegar. The result turned out very good, with … Continue reading →

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