Spiced Applesauce Cake

A visit to the apple orchard is an annual autumn activity. When I get home with all the apples, I make applesauce to use in recipes and as a side dish with many meals. This cake is super moist and full of cozy, old-fashioned flavours. The brown sugar glaze adds… Read more“Spiced Applesauce Cake”

Blondies (Butterscotch Brownies)

Blondies made in a cast iron skillet.

Oooooh! Soooooo! Goooooood! These chewy butterscotch brownies mix up quickly and are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. This is another family favorite from Auntie Linda’s kitchen. INGREDIENTS: ¼ cup                         Butter 1 cup                          Brown sugar, packed 1                                  Egg 1 tsp                           Vanilla ¾ cup                         All-purpose flour 1 tsp                           Baking powder… Read more“Blondies (Butterscotch Brownies)”

Sweets and Treats

Assortment of sweets and treats

Sweets and treats – need I say more? As with all the recipes found at Homemaking Jewels, these are tried and true family favourites. Auntie Linda’s Oatmeal Coconut Cookies Banana Bread Perfected Banana Chip Muffins Blondies Brown Sugar Fudge Butter Icing Butter Tarts Butterscotch Coconut Squares Chocolate Cream Cheese Fudge… Read more“Sweets and Treats”

Baked Beans for Pressure Canning

Makes 8 pints. If you like brown sugar or maple flavoured beans, this recipe is for you! I have created the best combination of these two flavours for these baked beans. Pressure canning the large batch of beans produces a quality product. These beans can be baked and frozen, but… Read more“Baked Beans for Pressure Canning”

Butterscotch Coconut Squares

Enjoy the chewiness of these butterscotch coconut squares. A lot like blondies… only better! Time saving tip: Be ready for unexpected guests. Make these ahead, cut into bite size pieces and store in an air tight container with parchment paper between the layers. Can freeze for up to a month. Check… Read more“Butterscotch Coconut Squares”