Tracy R.

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.

by Tracy R.

The Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving is a must have for canners new and experienced. Get yours today.

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Pear Butter captures Fall’s flavors all year long. Try it on English Muffins!

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Sweet, tart Apricot Jam is a summer staple. Can it, and you can enjoy it year round!

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Cherry jam is classic for a reason. Simple, sweet, and delicious on everything from a toasted muffin to ice cream!

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Raspberry Jam is sweet and sultry, the personification of summertime’s bounty. You’ll be grateful you canned it come December!

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This strawberry rhubarb jam recipe is a sweet and tart summer spread. Read on for the easy directions.

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Jams or Jellies? What’s a chutney? If you’ve ever wondered about the differences among all of the different types of soft spreads you can cook up in your kitchen, then look no further!

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This rhubarb jam recipe is perfect for spring. It’s fresh, tasty, and delicious!

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This canned grapefruit jam recipe is tangy and terrific. Give it a try today!

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Ever wondered why that jam or marmalade didn’t set quite right? Today, our canning guru is answering your gel stage-related questions in our very first Canning Q&A.