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How to make loquat jam with cardamom

May 18, 2021

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Loquat jam is sweet and tart, slightly floral and absolutely delicious. Loquats are more commonly referred to as “Japanese plum” and they are high in pectin, which makes them ideal for jams. The flavor of a loquat is a combination of peach, citrus and a little mango, the texture is similar to a pear. If you are looking for loquat recipes and how to use up your fruit, this jam is a great place to start.

Níspero jam in small glass jar with fruit in background.

This easy loquat jam recipe is another simple jam recipe that is great for beginners. It is simple and delicious.

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Filed Under: Jam recipes Tagged With: canning, homemade jam, loquat

How to make pickled banana peppers

June 17, 2013

Pickled banana peppers are quick and easy, plus they are a tasty addition to sandwiches, pizza or just as a snack. Another quick and easy pickle is my curtido recipe.

Banana Peppers

My banana pepper plants have been rather prolific and for this I am grateful.  As most of you who are regular visitors to this little space already know,  I went a little overboard in planting.  I have a tendency to overdo things and this was no exception.

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Spending so many years living in an apartment with zero outdoor space, I may have gone a little crazy when I realized that I could grow some of my own food.  This had been a goal of mine for a very long time (growing food, not going crazy… that ship has sailed).

I am fascinated by the entire process of planting a seed, taking care of it and watching it grow into something that will actually feed you.

The very first time I had a banana pepper was on a pizza, my Freshman year in college.  A small group of us had descended on the pizza place next to campus.  We were there under the pretense of “studying” I’m sure.

There were pool tables, dart boards (which I became quite skillful at playing), air hockey tables; all the things one thinks of when looking for an appropriate place to “study”.

Anyhow, there we were and one of the guys went to order our pizza and when the waitress came to the table and set it down in front of us, I noticed that it had peppers on it.  Not wanting to draw any attention to myself, I dug right in but in my head was this little voice shouting “are you nuts?!”.

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Filed Under: Canning Tagged With: canning, chile pepper, condiment, dairy-free, garlic, gluten free, peppers, pickles, sandwich, side dish, Summer, vegan, Vegetable, vegetarian

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