Apricot Jalapeno Preserves 1/2 cup jalapeno peppers, stems and seeds removed 1 large red bell pepper, stem and seeds removed 2 cups cider vinegar 1 1/2 cups dried apricots, chopped 6 cups granulated sugar 3 ounces liquid pectin 4 drops red food color (optional) Put jalapenos, bell pepper and ...

Apricot Nectar This purée is thinned with ice water (to suit your taste) when served as a drink. Apricots, pitted and slicedBoiling waterLemon juice (optional)Granulated sugar Measure prepared fruit into a large pot and add 1 cup boiling water to each quart of fruit. Simmer fruit in water until it ...

Apricot Pepper Jelly 1 pound habañero or jalapeño peppers1 cup cider vinegar1/2 cup apricot nectar6 cups granulated sugar1 package Certo®6 drops orange food coloring Cut off stem ends of peppers and blend together with 1/2 of the vinegar and apricot nectar. Bring the vinegar and sugar to a boil; ...

Artillery Jam This makes a beautiful Christmas-time hors d'oeuvre when used in combination with Jalapeño Pepper Jelly. 6 large red bell peppers2 tablespoons salt1 cup cider vinegar2 cups granulated sugarRed food coloring (optional) Seed peppers and grind them coarsely. Put peppers in a large bowl. ...

Beet Jelly 6 cups strained beet juice1/2 cup lemon juice2 packages Sure-Jell®8 cups granulated sugar2 small boxes raspberry gelatin Put beet juice, lemon juice and Sure-Jell® into a large pan. Boil for 1 minute, then add sugar and gelatin. Boil 5 to 6 minutes more, then pour into jelly glasses. ...

Berry Jam 2 envelopes unflavored gelatine1 cup cold water4 1/2 cups strawberries, sliced (or blueberries)1/2 cup granulated sugar1/4 cup lemon juice2 to 3 tablespoons raspberry or orange liqueur (optional) In large saucepan, sprinkle unflavored gelatine over cold water; let stand 1 minute. Stir ...

Berry Juices Use fresh, juicy berries such as blackberries, boysenberries, loganberries and raspberries. Place berries in a large pot. Crush; and heat until berries are soft and render their juice. Strain through jelly bag or a colander lined with four layers of cheesecloth into a large bowl. For a ...

Blackberry Jam 2 quarts fresh blackberries (1/4 of which are unripe)6 cups granulated sugar Wash berries and cook in saucepan over moderate heat until juice begins to flow and berries are soft. Run through a food mill to obtain juice and pulp. Measure out 4 cups of juice and pulp mixture and place ...

Blueberry Marmalade 3 cups fresh or frozen blueberries3 cups granulated sugar2 limes1 lemon1/4 teaspoon ground ginger Peel limes and lemon, being careful to take only the colored part of the peel, not the white. Slice the peel into strips. Put the peel into a small saucepan and cover with water. ...

Blueberry Marmalade 1 medium orange 1 medium lemon 3/4 cup water 1/8 teaspoon baking soda 4 cups fresh blueberries, crushed 5 cups granulated sugar 1 (6 ounce) package liquid fruit pectin Peel orange and lemon. Finely chop rind and place in large cooking pan. Chop orange and lemon pulp and set ...