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Nectarine Butter with Lemongrass and Ginger (Slow Cooker)

Ingredients: 6-8 lb nectarines, pitted and coarsely chopped zest of 2 limes 2 cups light brown sugar 1 2-inch knob ginger, peeled 2 3-inch pieces lemongrass, cut into 1/4 inch chunks 1 1/2 tablespoons white peppercorns 1/4 cup (bottled) lemon juice Ingredients: Place the nectarines, zest, and sugar in a 4-quart slow cooker, stir. Note: […]

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Masala Chai Spiced Pickled Peaches

Ingredients: 8-10 large peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced 2 cups water 2 1/2 cups white vinegar 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1/2 inch knob ginger, sliced 8 whole cloves 1/8 cup green cardamom pods 12 black peppercorns 12 allspice berries 2 cinnamon sticks 8 whole cloves 2 tablespoons loose black tea, in a tea ball […]

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Nectarine Dreams Ketchup

Ingredients: 5 cups pureed (skin-on*) nectarines (about 8 large nectarines) 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic 1 cup sugar 1 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 3/4 cup water 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground mustard 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon ground jalapeno Directions: Prep your jars/lids. Place all ingredients […]

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Peach Blueberry Lemon Verbena Jam

Ingredients: 4 cups lightly crushed peaches 2/3 cup blueberries, lightly crushed 3 tablespoons instant pectin* 2 cups sugar 3 tablespoons bottled lemon juice 3 tablespoons chiffonade lemon verbena** Directions: Evenly sprinkle the bottom of the Ball Jam Maker with the pectin. Spoon the fruit in a relatively even layer over the pectin. Sprinkle with lemon […]

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Smoky Hot Cherry Barbecue Sauce

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups whole sweet cherries, pitted 3/4 cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar 1/4 cup pureed chipotle peppers in adobe 1/3 cup chili sauce (like Heinz) 1 small sweet onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon butter (can omit if vegan) 1 teaspoon mesquite […]

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Swedish Spiced Peach Jam

Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups lightly crushed peaches 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon cardamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon vanilla paste 3 tablespoons pectin 2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon citric acid Directions: Evenly sprinkle the bottom of the Ball Jam Maker with the pectin. Spoon the fruit in a relatively even layer […]