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Comment on Authentic Ricotta Cheese Recipe by Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 13:07:42 +0000

This homemade ricotta is my favorite easy cheese to make. It’s mild in flavor and can be used in so many ways. Hope you like it as much as my family does!

Comment on Easy Peach Preserves Recipe with Pectin by Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 12:51:01 +0000

In reply to Evelyn Vega. Great question! Cling stone peaches tend to be smaller and sweeter. They're a little more challenging to cut and pit, because the fruit is softer and it sticks to the pit. Because of this, I like to use cling stone peaches for sauces, puree, and jam. With freestone peaches, they're usually easier to cut in nice slices because the flesh separates easily from the pit. So freestone peaches are great when you want pretty slices to add to a salad or tart. Hope this helps! ~Eliza

Comment on Easy Peach Preserves Recipe with Pectin by Evelyn Vega

Evelyn Vega — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:55:40 +0000

In reply to Eliza Cross.

Please tell me the difference between cling and free stone peaches, which has more flavor? Thank you!

Comment on Canning Apple Butter (Without Peeling!) by Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:42:28 +0000

In reply to Leslie. Leslie, I'm so glad you were happy with the recipe and flavor. As far as the thickness, it sounds like you may have had extra juicy apples that released more moisture. You can cook down the apple butter mixture with the lid off near the end of the cooking time and let some of the liquid evaporate for a thicker apple butter. Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting on the recipe! ~Eliza

Comment on Canning Apple Butter (Without Peeling!) by Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:47:38 +0000

This recipe tastes great! The flavors and spice amounts are perfect. I was hoping for a thicker sauce though after canning.

Comment on Easy Peach Preserves Recipe with Pectin by Eliza Cross

Eliza Cross — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 12:23:25 +0000

In reply to Denise. Denise, I'm so glad you like the recipe! I love opening a jar in the winter and tasting that sweet peach flavor. Your lucky gift recipients will love getting your homemade jam! Thanks so much for your great comment. ~Eliza

Comment on Easy Peach Preserves Recipe with Pectin by Denise

Denise — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:45:39 +0000

I have been looking and looking for an easy but really good recipe and this was it. This was my first time canning and was a little intimidated. If the finished product comes out like it was in the pot….AMAZING! I have a ton of fresh Georgia peaches and cannot wait to make more. These will fantastic gifts. Thank you for sharing this.

Comment on Easy Peach Preserves Recipe with Pectin by Day

Day — Sun, 08 Sep 2024 14:02:38 +0000

In reply to Pamela. I love how she fixed it! I hope you saw her response!