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Hot Pepper Tequila Jelly

By Eliot, on August 25th, 2013%

Yes, you read that correctly. There is tequila in this jelly.

Beware. Don’t let your clothes fall off.

Actually, there are no worries because all of the alcohol boils away.

 

Our peppers have arrived. I had no idea I had so many to pick until I made my weekend trip to the garden. (I . . . → Read More: Hot Pepper Tequila Jelly

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Grape Jelly and Conserves

By Eliot, on August 24th, 2013%

OK—It is a Jamboree of Jelly and Jam over here. (Sorry, I couldn’t resist but remember you haven’t had to sit through Peach Palooza and Gala of Grapes this year.)

I have been picking about 5 pounds of grapes every afternoon after work and coming in to make jams and jellies. Instead of . . . → Read More: Grape Jelly and Conserves

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Baking with Jam Round Up

By Eliot, on May 24th, 2013%

It’s time to clean out the preserve pantry before I start stocking it up again. Here are some super simple recipes for jam cakes, jam bars, jam cookies, jam muffins, and a jam ice cream. (And for an added bonus: preserve recipes for the upcoming season! . . . → Read More: Baking with Jam Round Up

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Pepper Jelly Jewel Thumbprint Cookies

By Eliot, on December 13th, 2012%

Finally, another Gift from the actual Kitchen!

And finally, another use for pepper jelly. I can only make so much cream cheese dip.

I saw this cookie at the BHG site. For the original recipe, click here. I decided I had to make it.

These cookies are similar to a short bread cookie with the . . . → Read More: Pepper Jelly Jewel Thumbprint Cookies

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A Vintage Grape Jelly Recipe (and some family lore)

By Eliot, on August 14th, 2012%

This is a true pioneer recipe passed down from my great-grandmother, to my grandmother, to me. . . . → Read More: A Vintage Grape Jelly Recipe (and some family lore)

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Mango-Jalapeno Jelly with Cream Cheese on Crackers for CTB

By Eliot, on July 25th, 2012%

And more Pepper-palooza with a recipe for Mango-Jalapeno Jelly . . . → Read More: Mango-Jalapeno Jelly with Cream Cheese on Crackers for CTB

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A little bit of pear honey.

By Eliot, on October 17th, 2011%

Making a little bit of pear honey. . . . → Read More: A little bit of pear honey.

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New Jelly Recipe

By Eliot, on June 3rd, 2011%

Making family reunion gifts: Lavender Wine Jelly . . . → Read More: New Jelly Recipe

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Jalapeno peppers, anyone (anyone at all)?

By Eliot, on October 23rd, 2010%

A different take on the green-tinted jalapeno jelly. . . . → Read More: Jalapeno peppers, anyone (anyone at all)?

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Wild Grape Jelly

By Eliot, on August 7th, 2010%

A true pioneer recipe . . . → Read More: Wild Grape Jelly

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