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Sweet Apple Dessert

September 26, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

1 crisp Gala apple
1 tbsp of sweet dried cranberries
1 tbsp of brown sugar
2 tsp of margarine
1/2 C of granola

How to Make It:

Cut the apple in half, cut out the core, scoop out the seeds and place the halves in separate bowls.
Sprinkle the cranberries evenly over both halves of the apple.
Sprinkle each apple with brown sugar.
Place 1 tsp of margarine onto each apple half.
Cover the bowls with plastic wrap leaving a little of the bowl uncovered so steam can be released.
Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until the apple is just beginning to soften.
Sprinkle with the granola before serving.

Makes 2 servings

This dessert is easy to prepare and tastes like heaven. Children enjoy being able to make fancy desserts especially for their parents. This one tops the list of easy and the kids will feel like they have made something very special with their own two hands. Be sure to use a good crisp cooking apple so it doesn’t turn mushy. Other good cooking apples besides Gala include Fuji or Braeburn. Raisins may also be substituted for the cranberries.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 3 minutes
Total Time: approximately 18 minutes

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Sweet Packed Canned Pears

August 3, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

12 lbs. of pears
5 1/4 C of water
2 1/4 C of sugar

How to Make It:

Prepare the canning jars according to the manufacturer’s instruments.
Wash, peel and core the pears then cut them into even size chunks.
Place the water and sugar into a saucepan over medium high heat.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly so the sugar dissolves.
Pack the pear chunks into the jars tightly then add enough syrup to maintain a 1/2 inch headspace.
Remove the air bubbles adding more pears and syrup if necessary to maintain the correct headspace.
Clean the jar rims and tighten the seals by hand.
Process the pears in a water bath canner from the point of boiling for 25 minutes.
Cool completely and check the seals.

Makes 4 quarts

Canned pears are great to have on hand over the long winter months. Eat them as they are or add them into pies and other baked goods. They make a great replacement for apples in all your favorite dishes. Pears hold up well to canning so use any or all of your favorite variety. Always check the seals after your jars cool down. If the jars did not seal correctly store the jars in the refrigerator and use them within two weeks. This recipe will also make 8 pints of pears. Just process them for 20 minutes instead of 25 minutes like the quarts.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Processing Time: approximately 25 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per 1/2 C serving)
Calories 79; Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 21g; Fiber 1g; Protein 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 2mg

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Rise and Shine Raspberry Syrup

July 30, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

5 C of fresh raspberries, hulled and cut in half
3 C of water, divided
1 tbsp lemon zest, grated
2 1/2 C of sugar
3 1/2 C of corn syrup
2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice

How to Make It:

Put the raspberries into a 5 qt. pot and mash the with a potato masher.
Pour 1 1/2 C of water over the berries and add the lemon zest.
Place the pot over high heat and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer the berries for 5 minutes.
Strain the berries through a mesh strainer.
Prepare the canning jars as directed by the manufacturer of the jars and keep them hot.
Stir the remaining water and the sugar together in a large saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly to dissolve the sugar.
Cook the mixture until the temperature reaches 260 degrees on a candy thermometer.
Stir in the strained raspberry mixture and corn syrup and bring back to a boil.
Boil the syrup for 4 minutes, remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Remove any foam that has formed off the top and discard.
Pour the hot syrup into the canning jars leaving a 1/4 inch head space.
Release the air bubbles and add more syrup if necessary to maintain the head space.
Process the syrup in a water bath canner for 10 minutes from the point of boiling.
Remove and cool on towels in a dry draft free area then check the seals before storing.

Makes 6 half pints

Maple syrup might be your favorite but after you try this syrup you may never go back to maple syrup again. The flavor is outstanding and is perfect for all those breakfast goodies like French toast or pancakes. For other great flavors use different berries or a mixture of all your favorite kinds.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 9 minutes
Processing Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 39 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per 2 tbsp serving)
Calories 114; Fat 0g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 0g; Fiber 1g; Protein 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 0mg

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Home Canned Blueberries

July 29, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
blueberries

What You Need:

10 lbs. of blueberries
2 C of sugar
10 lbs. fresh blueberries, washed and stems removed
Water

How to Make It:

Prepare the jars, lids and screw bands according the manufacturer.
Place the clean blueberries into saucepan.
Pour the sugar over the top and bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
Fill another pot with water and bring it to a boil.
Ladle the berries through a funnel into the prepared jars.
Add enough boiling water to maintain a 1/2 inch headspace.
Release the bubbles and add more berries and water if necessary to maintain the correct headspace.
Wipe the rims and hand seal the jars.
Place them into a water bath canner and process for 20 minutes from the point of boiling.
Remove carefully with a jar lifter and cool in a draft free area.
Check the seals and refrigerate any jars that did not seal correctly.

Makes 4 quarts

Hard berries need to be cooked before canning to soften them just a little. It also helps to sweeten the berries by adding the sugar when cooking. Hard berries such as blueberries or cranberries hold up well when canned and are a great addition for all your winter baking ideas. The rule of thumb for adding the sugar is 1/2 C for each quart of berries.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 5 minutes
Processing Time: approximately 20 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per 1/2 C serving)
Calories 124; Fat 1g; Saturated Fat0g; Carbohydrates 32g; Fiber 6g; Protein 1g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 2mg

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Sweet Canned Apples

July 12, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
appletree

What You Need:

5 1/4 C of water
2 1/4 C of sugar
12 lbs. tart apples, washed, cored, peeled and cut into even chunks

How to Make It:

Pour the water into a saucepan and place the pan over high heat.
Stir in the sugar and stirring continuously bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir and boil until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Keep the syrup just at a boil over medium heat while preparing the apples.
Prepare the canning jars and two piece lids according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Fill the jars with the apple chunks packing them in firmly.
Pour the boiling syrup over the apples leaving a 1/2 inch headspace.
Wipe the rims of the jars and hand tighten the seals.
Place the jars in a water-bath canner for 20 minutes from the point of boiling.
Remove the jars carefully and place away from drafts to cool completely.
Test the seals and if you find jars that did not seal correctly refrigerate them to use within two weeks.

Makes 8 pints or 4 quarts

Canned apples are great to have on hand to make those wonderful baked goods with in the winter. Always use a tart apple that has ripened in the fall. Summer apples are generally too soft for canning. To make a lighter syrup reduce the sugar to 1 C and stir 1 C of honey in with the water and sugar.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Processing Time: approximately 20 minutes
Total Time: approximately 35 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per 1/2 C serving)
Calories 137; Fat 0g; Saturated Fat0g; Carbohydrates 36g; Fiber 3g; Protein 0g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 0mg

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