by Renee Pottle | Feb 25, 2015 | Canning and Preserving, Syrups and Spreads
Having canning withdrawal this winter? Make some cranberry orange relish to eat all year long. Do you have the odd bag or two of cranberries taking up space in your freezer? I certainly do. Seems like every time I visit the grocery store during the month of... 
by Renee Pottle | Nov 23, 2014 | Canning and Preserving, Syrups and Spreads
Winter squash, honey, warm spices and zesty citrus combine to make a delicious homemade butter. As a native New Englander, I have been eating winter squash my whole life. Not many vegetables grow well in northern Maine, but winter squash seems to love the weather.... by Renee Pottle | Nov 11, 2014 | Canning and Preserving
How to make your own candied citron and candied quince. It’s almost fruitcake season. Whoa………stay with me! The word “fruitcake” often sends people running, but homemade fruitcake is sweet, tangy, and delicious. Of course, that is... 
by Renee Pottle | Nov 10, 2014 | Canning and Preserving, Instagram, Jellies
Quince paste can easily be made at home, it just requires a strong stirring arm! Several times over the past few months we have visited our local farmer for boxes of apricots, peaches, and apples. Each time we drove onto the farm, I kept my eye on a fairly small,... 
by Renee Pottle | Oct 13, 2014 | canning, Canning and Preserving
Is your homemade jam thick and almost like candy? Here’s how to fix it. We have touched on this subject before, but it remains one of the most asked questions – “how do I fix my overcooked jam?” It’s frustrating. You spend time, money,... 
by Renee Pottle | Oct 6, 2014 | Canning and Preserving, Jams
Late season peaches combine with tart plums in this jewel-toned preserves recipe. Every summer, when the backyard peach trees are in full harvest mode, I make jars of peach preserves. Most years I also make plum preserves for my eldest son, since they are his...