Homemade pickled jalapeños are a quick and easy way to add vibrant flavor and gentle heat to everyday meals. With just a handful of pantry staples, you can create a crisp, tangy condiment that balances sweet, spicy, and savory notes. These peppers are delicious tucked into tacos, layered onto burgers, stirred into salads, or served...Read More

Refrigerator sweet pickles are a simple, no-canning way to capture the crisp freshness of cucumbers. With just a quick simmered brine and a few pantry spices, you can transform your summer harvest into a tangy-sweet condiment that’s ready to enjoy within hours. These crunchy pickles add a bright pop of flavor to sandwiches, burgers, salads,...Read More

If you crave pickles with that perfect crunch and tang, this recipe delivers. By using the low-temperature pasteurization method, you’ll lock in the cucumbers’ crisp texture while ensuring food safety. This gentle technique, held between 180°F and 185°F, eliminates harmful bacteria without overcooking, giving you pickles that stay snappy, flavorful, and vibrant. With fresh dill,...Read More

These bread and butter pickles are so good, friends will beg you for a jar! Sweet, tangy, and perfectly crisp, they’re a classic favorite that never lasts long in the pantry. This recipe makes a generous 8 quarts—perfect for sharing with family and friends. For the very best results, choose the freshest cucumbers you can...Read More

Rhubarb relish is a bright, tangy condiment that balances sweet and sour flavors in every spoonful. Made with fresh rhubarb, sugar, and spices, it pairs beautifully with roasted meats, grilled fish, or a simple cheese board. This versatile relish is a delicious way to showcase rhubarb beyond desserts, adding a pop of color and flavor...Read More

This Low Sugar Triple Berry Jam captures the bright, fresh flavors of summer strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries in every spoonful. Made with Sure Jell low-sugar pectin, the jam has just the right balance of natural fruit sweetness and a lighter touch of sugar, allowing the berries to shine. Perfect for spreading on warm toast, spooning...Read More

Homemade sauerkraut is one of the simplest and most rewarding ferments you can make. With just cabbage, salt, and a bit of time, you’ll create a crisp, tangy, and probiotic-rich condiment that’s as delicious as it is nourishing. Fermentation enhances both the flavor and nutritional value, making sauerkraut a staple in traditional diets around the...Read More

“We’ve decided to give our kraut recipe to the Universe (and to you), so if you’re seriously addicted to it like we are, you can make it at home. Some batches might be crunchier than others which is just fine — it’s still delicious. And if you do encounter a soft batch now and again,...Read More

Meyer lemons are one of California’s brightest winter treasures. Believed to be a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange, they offer a naturally sweet-tart flavor that’s less sharp than a standard lemon yet more fragrant and floral. Their thin, smooth skins and abundant juice make them perfect for marmalade, a traditional preserve that...Read More

Add a tropical twist to your breakfast spread with this Kiwi Rum Jam! Sweet, tangy kiwi meets a splash of smooth rum for a jam that’s as unique as it is delicious. Spread it on toast, drizzle over pancakes, or even stir a spoonful into yogurt for a morning treat with a hint of island...Read More