How to Make and Can Salted Caramel Pear Butter
Learn how to make, cook, and can salted caramel pear butter using the Ball® Mason method and my favorite crockpot technique.
Prep Your Pantry
Prep your pantry with these easy step-by-step recipe tutorials to help you stock your pantry and how to store your food for long term. Within these posts, you will learn ways to save money on groceries, what foods to stock in your pantry that will last forever, how to home-can foods, how to make survival biscuits that will last for decades, and why stockpiling MRE meals in your pantry is important.
Discover how to make an SOS mix to keep in your pantry for a quick and easy base for soups and sauces. SOS mix is dry and will last in your pantry for a long time waiting for you to create a new soup or sauce for your family.
How to Make Homemade Raisins
Learn how to make homemade raisins at home with Concord grapes using an oven or sun-drying method, perfect for holiday baking!
How to Make and Can Butternut Squash Butter
Make silky, spiced butternut squash butter with maple and citrus. Perfect for canning, gifting, and enjoying fall flavors all season long!
How to Make Dilly Beans
Make crisp, tangy small-batch dilly beans with this easy water bath canning recipe—perfect for small gardens!
Can Maple Syrup Go Bad? How to Tell
Wondering if maple syrup expires? Here’s how to tell if your syrup has gone bad and how to store it correctly in your pantry.
How to Make and Can Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts
Try these sweet and tangy Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts inspired by That 1870’s Homestead that’s perfect for canning!
How to Make Refrigerator Pickles
Quick and easy refrigerator pickles using just one cucumber and a pint jar—perfect for early harvests or small batches. No canning required!
The Best Amish Chow Chow Recipe: A Taste of Tradition
Make traditional Amish Chow Chow at home with this simple step-by-step recipe. Perfect for pickling, preserving, and homestead kitchens.
How to Can Artichokes from Your Garden
Learn how to can artichokes from your garden with this step-by-step guide. Preserve your harvest for year-round enjoyment!