Tracy R.

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

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Ball Home Canning
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

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Jalapeños
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

Apple Conserve

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Simmered
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

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Grapes
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 Packs Quite A Punch

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Peaches
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.
Strawberry Balsamic Jam You Just Have to Try

Strawberry Balsamic Jam You Just Have to Try

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Strawberries
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?

Canning Q&A: How Does Sugar Work?

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
How To Guides
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

Onion Jam: Savory Sweet Spread

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Condiments
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 Pie Filling: Making Christmas Bright

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Desserts
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

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Pumpkin
Pumpkin pizza dough is a unique twist on Friday night's favorite meal. Make your own with a new Magimix Food Processor!
Silicon Trivet Pot Holder Review

Silicon Trivet Pot Holder Review

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Jams
This silicon trivet pot holder has tons of uses. Our canning fanatic uses it in all her canning. See what she has to say!
Home Canning Starter Kit Review

Home Canning Starter Kit Review

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Jams
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

Apricot Jam: Preserving Summer's Sweetest Stone Fruit

Tracy R.
Tracy R.
Sugarcrafter
Apricots
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.