Tracy R.
Canning Fanatic
Tracy's blog, Sugarcrafter, is a baking, canning, and occasional cooking blog that features from-scratch recipes using seasonal and local ingredients. Tracy also has her own side business, Sugarcrafter Sweets, making handcrafted confitures and selling them at local stores and markets. She lives in upstate NY with her husband, kitty, and golden retriever. Her current favorite confiture is blackberry jam.
Tracy's Recent Posts
Old-Fashioned Gooseberry Jam
Old-fashioned gooseberry jam has to be added to your preserving list immediately! Summer is here, canning season is in full swing, and you have to make this delicious spread.
Cranberry Jalapeño Jam
Cranberry jalapeño jam to spice up your Thanksgiving! Give this spicy spread a try – it makes a perfect appetizer spooned over crackers spread with a soft cheese.
Apple Conserve
Chunky apple conserve is perfect on pancakes. Nothing says Autumn quite like apples - toss it in hand pies for a quick Fall dessert!
Grape Jam
Grape jam is the perfect homemade companion to your afternoon PB&J. This simple spread is worlds beyond any store-bought version.
Hot Peach Jam Packs Quite A Punch
Hot peach jam is a sweet and spicy spread will liven up your larder! It's perfect spread on top of fresh cornbread muffins still warm from the oven.
FreshTECH Jam & Jelly Maker Review
Well hello there! Today, I am super excited to review a great new product from Ball. Have you heard of their FreshTECH Automatic Jam...
Blueberry Lemon Jam & Ball FreshTECH Giveaway!
Blueberry lemon jam is amazing on its own; a true product of the best things about summer. Add in a Ball FreshTECH giveaway with lots of canning goodies, and you've got a great thing going!
Strawberry Balsamic Jam You Just Have to Try
Strawberry Balsamic jam is a grown up kind of fruit spread. Lovely and complex, it's the perfect way to preserve summer, and is wonderful stirred into your favorite yogurt or spooned over the top of vanilla ice cream.
Canning Q&A: How Does Sugar Work?
Ever wondered if you could reduce the sugar in your jam? How about the role that sugar plays in your preserves? Today, our canning guru is discussing your sugar-related questions in another Canning Q&A!
Onion Jam: Savory Sweet Spread
This savory-sweet onion jam is a great condiment for burgers, or simply spread on top of toast with cheese. Or, kick your favorite pizza and flatbread toppings up a notch by spreading a bit over the top of your dough.
Mincemeat Pie Filling: Making Christmas Bright
Mincemeat made of citrus, dried fruits, and other winter flavors is the perfect dessert to accompany your holiday meals. Use it as a pie filling, bake it into a bar, or simply serve it with a scoop of ice cream.
Pumpkin Pizza Dough
Pumpkin pizza dough is a unique twist on Friday night's favorite meal. Make your own with a new Magimix Food Processor!
Magimix 5200XL Food Processor Review
The Magimix by Robot-Coupe 5200XL is a 16 cup powerhouse food processor. From pizza dough to soups and smoothies, it's the only food processor you'll ever need.
Home Canning Starter Kit Review
This home canning starter kit is a must have for all canning needs. Get started making jams, jellies, pickles and more today!
Apricot Jam: Preserving Summer's Sweetest Stone Fruit
We're in love with apricots, and this simple Apricot Jam is the perfect way to capture their delicate flavor the whole year long. Perfect on its own spread on toast, or used as a glaze for tarts and other desserts.