LEARN COOK EAT
How to Make Preserves
Jellies, Chutneys, and Pickles. Home canning is an excellent way to preserve produce and enjoy seasonal fruits all year long.
Pepper jelly is a preserve made with peppers, sugar, and salt in a pectin or vinegar base more commonly used in the South.
It can be put in sandwiches or served on cream cheese for a cracker spread or used to make pepper jelly desserts.
Stored pepper jelly in a cool, dark space such as a pantry will have an 18 month to 2-year shelf life.
Beautiful and sweet with a little heat. This classic jelly is perfect on top of cream cheese or goat cheese. It also makes a great glaze for a pork tenderloin, hot wings, or salmon.
Slather this delicious jelly all over crackers, toast or even a sandwich!
Orange and Pepper Jelly is a unique, tasty blend of orange marmalade with red pepper jelly. It's the best of both worlds. Add a habanero pepper for a spicy kick!
Traditional chutney is a sauce that originated in India. The ingredients typically include a combination of fruits and vegetables, along with herbs and spices that create a sweet and spicy flavor.
This spicy chutney is perfect for a dipping sauce for samosas or other snacks!
This Vegan Ginger Mango Chutney has such a unique flavor; it's the perfect sauce to make any vegan dish a favorite! Adjust the cayenne for your desired spiciness.
Dress up a plain jane pork chop or chicken breast with a scoop or two of this heavenly chutney!
Make those fresh veggies last by pickling them and adding them to your favorite recipes.
How can you improve a perfect tomato? By pickling it! Any salad, sandwich or any other dish that contains tomatoes will get an extra punch of flavor from these pickled ones.
Use pickled red onions on all kinds of things – veggie burgers, lettuce wraps, pumpkin (or sweet potato) tostadas, and of course, tacos.
These Vietnamese Pickled Carrots (Đồ Chua) will add a sweet and sour crunch to any dish! The fermentation process will naturally give you the sour taste, so it's worth sticking to this traditional method to get the most nutritional value and benefit.
A tangy and spicy Indian pickled carrot recipe made with split mustard seeds! This Gajar nu Athanu recipe simple, quick and easy!
