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Out-of-Season Strawberry Freezer Jam (without Pectin)

25 Sunday Apr 2021

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free, Make Ahead, preserves, Strawberries

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lemon juice, Strawberries, strawberry gelatin, white sugar, xanthan gum

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is 075.jpgOnce you’ve eaten freezer jam, you’ll never go back.  The color is spectacularly red and sparkling, but the flavor is unbelievable.  Smearing some strawberry freezer jam (or preserves) on a scone, on Christmas morning, is the best Christmas gift you can give yourself or your family.  Make room in your freezer…. Continue reading →

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Short-Cut Spiced Apple Butter

04 Monday Mar 2019

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Apples, Gluten Free, preserves, Vegetarian

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applesauce, brown sugar, frozen apple juice concentrate, Spices

Short-Cut Spiced Apple ButterApple butter is autumn in a jar.  I love it spread on toast, or along side slices of pork.  It’s comforting and just plain, delicious.  But, it can be quite a bit of work, and you know The Goddess is one lazy…uh, well, Goddess.  So, she came up with this version and she’s happy to report, it’s delicious.  Continue reading →

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Muscadine Grape Preserves

20 Thursday Sep 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Appetizers, Gluten Free, preserves, Vegetarian

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lemon juice, low-sugar pectin, Muscadine grapes, sugar

Muscadine Grape PreservesThe Goddess has always been a huge believer in sampling local products and cuisine.  She was there long before it became a “thing”.  But, she’s darned glad it did become a thing.  To that end, she found some Muscadine grapes at the Farmer’s Market.  They are pretty much a wild grape, that’s indigenous to the Southern part of the US, in particular North Carolina.  So she bought herself some and made preserves.  Continue reading →

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Quick and Easy Fruity BBQ Sauce

02 Monday Jul 2018

Posted by The Gourmet Goddess in Gluten Free Option, Make Ahead, preserves, Quickies (It's not what you think!), Sauces

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ball park mustard, BBQ sauce, lemon juice, marmalade, preserves, Spices, wine vinegar

Quick and Easy Fruity BBQ SauceSince so many of us grill more over the summer, I thought I would just pass this “custom” BBQ sauce along to you.  This is one of those recipes that is ever-changing.  It is intended to be personalized to your flavor preferences, but no matter what, it’s just a great sauce to make ahead or at a moments notice.  Continue reading →

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