Thursday, February 12, 2026

Peach Jam Without Pectin

1 lb chopped peaches
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar

Cook together in a pot on stovetop until thickened.

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Squash/Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup cooked squash (or sweet potato)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup chocolate chips

Mix ingredients in order given.

Shape into cookies and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 

Bake at 350 deg F for 12-15 minutes.

Let cool completely or they will fall apart.

Friday, December 12, 2025

Homemade Turtles

3 tablespoons salted butter
1/8 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/8 cup granulated sugar
1/8 cup sweetened condensed milk (homemade)
1/8 cup Rogers syrup
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup pecan halves, roasted for 10 minutes @ 350 and coarsely chopped.
3 oz or 12 squares Baker's chocolate

Melt the butter in a microwave safe bowl. Add sugars, condensed milk, syrup. Microwave for 2 minutes. Add vanilla and pecans.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto parchment paper. Cool in fridge for 10-20 minutes.

Melt chocolate in microwave - 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between. Dip turtles in chocolate to cover. Put back on parchment to cool and harden.

Monday, September 15, 2025