Category Archives: Jams & Canning

Apple Butter, Take Two – Updated

Posted on December 19, 2011 by The Ministry of Pie

Last week I tried to make apple butter for the first time. It did not go well. I’m not exactly sure what went wrong but it did.  Today I’m going for take two.  Different apples, different recipe, hoping for the … Continue reading →

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It’s In the Can

Posted on August 14, 2011 by The Ministry of Pie

Today was another perfect St. Louis day. Perfect sun, perfect sky, perfect temperature. After a stop at the botanical garden this morning, I spent the afternoon at The Kitchen Conservatory preserving this perfect summer day in perfect little jars. My … Continue reading →

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Pass the Green Tomatoes, Hold the Kim Chi

Posted on July 5, 2011 by The Ministry of Pie

The last two weeks have been a flurry of jams, jellies, gins, pickling and pies.  I’ve taken several more classes at The Kitchen Conservatory and have much to share! Let’s begin at the beginning. I had the pleasure of taking a … Continue reading →

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