Sassy Silver Sisters

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...

These strawberry lemonade cookies are effortless to make, allowing anyone, regardless of their baking experience, to whip up a delicious treat in no time. You can create a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors with just a few simple ingredients and minimal preparation. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to enjoy the process of baking these scrumptious cookies! Strawberry Lemonade Cookies by Sassy Silver Sisters NOTES :  I used a small ice cream scoop for uniformity.  When mixing the preserves, I combined the butter and preserves and whipped them together until there were no large chunks of strawberries to make it a smoother consistency then I added the confectioner's sugar.  I stored them in the refrigerator because the frosting was looser than I wanted. I suppose you can add more sugar but that would take away from the taste of the strawberry flavor. If you want the the frosting to be a bit more red in color, you could al...