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Homemade fruit preserves aren’t just delicious—they’re personal. You control the sweetness. You skip preservatives and additives. You can mix and match flavors. And honestly… they just taste better Plus, they make beautiful gifts (if you can resist keeping them all for yourself 😉). 🍒 What Exactly Are Fruit Preserves? Preserves are similar to jams and jellies, but with one big difference: they contain larger chunks or whole pieces of fruit suspended in a syrupy base. Think juicy strawberries, tender peaches, or rich cherries—each bite full of texture and flavor. Simple Steps to Get Started… Wash and prep your fruit (slice, pit, or leave whole depending on the fruit) Combine with sugar and let it sit (this pulls out natural juices) Cook slowly until thick and glossy Add lemon juice Cool and store (or can for longer shelf life) That’s really all there is to it! 🫶 A Sweet Little Tradition Making fruit preserves isn’t just about food—it’s about slowing down, enjoying the proc...

***UPDATED 6/26/25 *** Old Fashioned Peach Jello Salad 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 🍑 I just had to try this 🍑  Peach Jello Salad.  Peach is a favorite and it has been so hot lately, I thought I would try it out. It was sweet, crunchy, creamy, and peachy goodness! You can change it up by using whatever fruit and Jello you desire. Peach Jello Salad Ingredients: 2 Small Boxes of Peach Jello 2 Cups Boiling Hot Water 1 Large Can of Peach Pie Filling or Fresh Peaches 1 Small Can of Crushed Pineapple (drained) Directions : In a medium-large bowl, mix peach Jello and hot water until it dissolves. Add in Peaches or Peach pie filling and crushed pineapple. Once mixed, put in the fridge for 3 hours or until it sets up. Topping : 8 Oz Cream Cheese 8 Oz Sour Cream 3/4 Cups Sugar Directions : In a medium-sized bowl, mix the topping ingredients with an electric mixer. Spread on the top of your chilled salad then top ...