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Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• lemon juice
• apple
• pear
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Fill a large bowl halfway with water. Add lemon juice and mix. Peel, core, and slice apples and pears, putting them in the lemon water to prevent browning.
2. 2 Drain fruit; do not rinse. Place drained fruit, 1/4 cup water, and cinnamon stick in a multi-functional electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Set the Manual mode to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, up to 15 minutes. Unlock lid. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Pass the cooked fruit through a food mill; sauce will be slightly coarse. Blend fruit with an immersion blender for a smoother sauce.

By Buckwheat Queen

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• sugar
• white vinegar
• clove
• peach

Instructions

1. 1 Inspect 4 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pickled peaches are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2. 2 Combine sugar and vinegar in a large saucepan; stir until sugar is mostly dissolved. Add cinnamon sticks and cloves; bring to a boil. Cover the pan; boil for about 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon sticks and cloves, or leave them in for a stronger flavor.
3. 3 Pack peaches into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1 inch of tops; Pour pickling syrup into the packed jars, filling to within ½ inch of the tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower the jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover the jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
5. 5 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By MISSCOOKSALOT

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• apple
• apple cider
• brown sugar
• kosher salt
• star anise
• allspice berry
• clove
• lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1 Combine apples, apple cider, sugar, and salt together in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add cinnamon, star anise, allspice, and cloves. Bring to a simmer. Cover partially and cook until apples are soft, 20 to 25 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).
3. 3 Remove and discard allspice and cloves with a slotted spoon. Remove and reserve cinnamon and star anise. Purée apples with an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in lemon juice and reserved cinnamon and star anise.
4. 4 Bake uncovered in the preheated oven, stirring every 30 minutes, until mixture thickens and deepens in color, about 3 hours total. Let cool completely. Discard cinnamon and star anise before transferring to airtight containers.

By LauraF

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• cucumber
• pickling lime
• white vinegar
• red food coloring
• alum
• white sugar
• water
• cinnamon red hot candy

Instructions

1. 1 Peel cucumbers, halve lengthwise, and scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut halves into 1/4-inch half-circles and place into a glass or ceramic crock. Dissolve pickling lime in about 1 quart room temperature water; pour over cucumbers, then add additional water to cover cucumbers by 1/2 inch. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
2. 2 Drain cucumbers and rinse well with cold water. Place into a large stockpot and cover with cold water. Let stand at room temperature for 3 hours, then drain and rinse again.
3. 3 Return cucumbers to the stockpot. Add 1 cup vinegar, food coloring, alum, and enough water to cover by 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 2 hours. Drain and let cool a bit before placing into the glass or ceramic crock.
4. 4 Stir together sugar, remaining 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, red hot candies, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar and candies dissolve. Pour over warm cucumbers. Cover and let sit for 8 hours to overnight.
5. 5 Pack pickles into hot, sterilized pint jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower the jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 to 20 minutes.
7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal.

By bobbi s

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• lemon
• ginger
• star anise
• clove
• cheesecloth
• apple
• water
• salt
• brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Use a vegetable peeler to remove 2 thick strips of lemon peel, being careful to avoid the bitter pith. Tie up lemon peel, cinnamon stick, ginger, star anise, and cloves in cheesecloth for easy retrieval after cooking.
2. 2 Place apples in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add cheesecloth bundle, water, and salt. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 15 to 20 minutes. Avoid releasing pressure manually as hot applesauce may splutter up through the vent. Remove the cheesecloth bundle with a slotted spoon and discard.
4. 4 Mix brown sugar into the applesauce until dissolved. Taste and adjust the level of sweetness if needed.

By LauraF

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• salt
• watermelon rind
• clove
• mustard seed
• apple cider vinegar
• white sugar
• green food coloring

Instructions

1. 1 Stir together water and salt in a glass bowl until salt has dissolved. Add watermelon rinds and any additional water needed to cover them. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
2. 2 Drain watermelon rinds from salted water and place into a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Cover with fresh water. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Boil rinds for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
3. 3 Meanwhile, tie cloves, mustard seed, and cinnamon sticks in a piece of cheesecloth. Place into a large saucepan or Dutch oven along with vinegar and sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from the heat and let stand for 15 minutes.
4. 4 Stir in drained watermelon rind, then return to the stove over high heat. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until rind is transparent and syrup is slightly thickened, 45 to 50 minutes. Remove and discard the spices after 40 minutes. Stir in food coloring.
5. 5 Ladle into hot sterilized 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch of head space. Seal jars with new lids and rings, making sure you have cleaned the jar rims of any residue. Process jars under 1 inch of water in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Let cool overnight, then press down on the lids to make sure they are sealed before storing. Store any opened jars in the refrigerator.

By Nancy Hansen Puig

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• ramekin
• heavy cream
• milk
• vanilla bean
• cardamom pod
• orange zest
• gingerroot
• sugar
• water
• egg yolk
• kosher salt
• whipped cream
• pistachio
• aluminum foil

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Place the ramekins in a deep oven-safe pan or dish. Set aside.
2. 2 In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla bean and scrapings, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, orange zest and ginger over medium heat. Cook until it comes to a simmer. Turn off heat and let it steep for 10 minutes.
3. 3 While the heavy cream is steeping, place the sugar and water in a medium saucepan with tall sides. Before turning on the heat, gently mix until the sugar turns the consistency of wet sand. Then cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, over medium-high heat until the sugar starts to melt and turns deep amber. Turn off the heat and slowly whisk in the warm heavy cream mixture.
4. 4 In a large bowl, whisk together egg yolks and salt. Slowly stir in the warm caramel mixture. Strain this custard through a fine sieve and discard spices.
5. 5 Pour the custard into the ramekins and fill the baking pan with boiling water to halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Be careful not to let the water enter inside the ramekin. Cover the baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and place inside the oven.
6. 6 Bake for 60-75 minutes until the center of the custard is set but still jiggles slightly. Remove from oven and let the ramekins sit in the pan until cool enough to handle. Dry the bottoms of the ramekins and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Serve with whipped cream and chopped pistachios.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• pumpkin
• white sugar
• clove
• coconut

Instructions

1. 1 Combine pumpkin, sugar, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a large pot over low heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until pumpkin is very soft, about 30 minutes. Mix in coconut and remove from heat. Mash large pumpkin pieces with a potato mash, or leave them slightly chunky. Let cool for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Transfer to a container with a lid and refrigerate.

By Rita

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• white rice
• soy milk
• sugar
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Place 2 cups water and 1 ⅓ cups rice in a blender; pulse until rice is roughly ground. Add 3 cups water and cinnamon sticks to the blender; blend until cinnamon sticks are broken into pieces. Pour rice mixture into a large pitcher.
2. 2 Place remaining 5 cups water and remaining 1 ⅓ cups rice in the blender; blend until rice is roughly ground. Add to the pitcher.
3. 3 Cover the pitcher; refrigerate, 4 hours to overnight.
4. 4 Strain mixture through a sieve into another pitcher or bowl; discard solids.
5. 5 Stir soy milk, sugar, and vanilla extract into mixture; chill until ready to serve.

By Vanessa Megan

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• milk
• lemon
• egg
• white sugar
• pisco

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Pour the milk into a saucepan along with the lemon zest and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes. Turn heat off, and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
3. 3 Gently beat the eggs and sugar together until the sugar has dissolved. Slowly beat in 1 cup of the hot milk, a little at a time, until it has been incorporated. Stir the egg mixture back into the hot milk, pour in the pisco, and mix until well combined.
4. 4 Pour the custard through a fine mesh sieve into a 2-quart ceramic casserole dish to remove the lemon zest and cinnamon. Bake in preheated oven until set, and browned on top, about 30 minutes. Chill before serving.

By damasio

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• white rice
• milk
• white sugar
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water and rice in a bowl; soak at least 30 minutes.
2. 2 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
3. 3 Stir milk, sugar, cinnamon stick, and salt into rice; simmer until thick and the consistency of pudding, about 20 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick before serving.

By CookieJar

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• sugar
• water
• ginger root
• lime
• cachaca

Instructions

1. 1 Pour sugar into a 3-quart saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Cook while stirring gently until the sugar melts and turns golden brown, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 Carefully and slowly pour in the water, stirring to dissolve the caramel. Add the ginger, lime, and cinnamon; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in the cachaca, and cook until hot, about 5 minutes more. Strain before serving.

By JESSYSCHREIER

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• purple corn
• clove
• lemon
• brown sugar
• pineapple
• apple

Instructions

1. 1 Bring the water to a boil with the corn, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a large pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer to remove the corn and spices. Stir the lemon juice and sugar into the chicha until the sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate until cold.
2. 2 Stir in the chopped pineapple and apple before serving over ice.

By Kat Negrete

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• clove
• water
• milk
• instant coffee granule
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• pisco
• white rum
• brandy
• lightly-flavored liquor

Instructions

1. 1 Gently simmer the cloves and cinnamon sticks in water until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Add 1 cup of milk, and heat to a simmer, then stir in and dissolve the coffee and sugar.
2. 2 Strain the coffee mixture into the remaining cold milk, and discard the cloves and cinnamon sticks. Stir in the vanilla extract and pisco. Store in the refrigerator.

By Wonder Wanda

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• short grain rice
• lime peel
• water
• anise seed
• evaporated milk
• condensed milk
• vanilla extract
• salt
• raisin

Instructions

1. 1 Combine 2 1/4 cups of water, rice, and lime peel in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender.
2. 2 While the rice is cooking, combine 1/2 cup of water, the cinnamon stick, and anise in another saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a low boil for 3 minutes, then remove saucepan from stove. Strain flavored water into a bowl and set aside, discarding cinnamon stick and anise pieces.
3. 3 After rice has simmered for 20 minutes, carefully remove the lime peel with a slotted spoon, and over low heat, gradually stir evaporated milk and condensed milk into the rice. Mix in the cinnamon and anise-flavored water, vanilla, and salt. Add raisins, if desired. Continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 7 to 10 minutes.
4. 4 If the pudding is too watery after 10 minutes, turn up heat to medium-low and stir continuously. When pudding reaches desired consistency, remove from heat and pour into individual dishes, or a large bowl. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

By gator10

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• milk
• egg yolk
• sugar
• cornstarch
• all-purpose flour
• raisin
• vanilla extract
• butter
• cinnamon

Instructions

1. 1 Blend milk, egg yolks, sugar, cornstarch, and flour together in a blender until smooth. Pour milk mixture into a large pot over medium heat; add cinnamon stick and stir with a large wooden spoon. Stir raisins, vanilla extract, and butter into milk mixture; whisk mixture until thickened and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2 Ladle pudding into bowls and top with ground cinnamon.

By andrea

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• hominy
• water
• coconut milk
• sweetened condensed milk
• milk
• white sugar
• cinnamon
• clove
• coconut

Instructions

1. 1 Combine hominy and water in a large saucepan and soak 8 hours to overnight.
2. 2 The next day, bring soaked hominy and liquid to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until hominy is soft, about 1 hour. Add coconut milk, condensed milk, regular milk, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon sticks, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and cloves. Cook over low heat until mixture has thickened, about 15 minutes.
3. 3 Taste and sweeten with more sugar if needed. Stir in coconut. Ladle into serving bowls and sprinkle with cinnamon.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• cranberry juice
• white sugar
• pear

Instructions

1. 1 Place cranberry juice, sugar, and cinnamon stick into a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and simmer until the sugar dissolves. Meanwhile, peel the pears, leaving the stem intact.
2. 2 Place the pears into the simmering juice and cover. Cook until the pears are tender, turning occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes. Once tender, remove the saucepan from the heat, and set aside to cool to room temperature. Turn the pears a few times as they cool so the color remains even.

By Noodlefork

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• clove
• allspice berry
• cranberry
• water
• white sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Wrap cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice berries in a spice bag.
2. 2 Combine cranberries, water, and spice bag in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook until cranberries begin to burst, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Stir in sugar and reduce the heat to low. Continue cooking until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
4. 4 Remove and discard spice bag. Cover cranberry sauce and chill in the refrigerator before serving, 8 hours to overnight.

By Marjk

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• orange juice
• brown sugar
• cranberry sauce

Instructions

1. 1 Mix together the orange juice, brown sugar, and cranberry sauce in a saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, drop in the cinnamon stick, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cranberry sauce is melted and the glaze is hot and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
2. 2 To use: brush the glaze all over a roasted turkey during the last 45 minutes of cooking. Return the turkey to the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes to set the glaze. Repeat several more times before the end of cooking time.

By Heather

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• clove
• allspice berry
• red wine vinegar
• blueberry
• sugar
• brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice berries onto the center of a 8 inch square piece of cheesecloth. Gather together the edges of the cheesecloth, and tie with kitchen twine to secure. Place spice sachet into a large saucepan and pour in the vinegar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook for 5 minutes. Stir blueberries into the vinegar; cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. As the blueberries heat, gently shake the pot. Do not stir to avoid breaking the berries. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand at room temperature for 8 to 12 hours.
2. 2 Pour berries and liquid into a colander set over a bowl. Remove spice sachet. Transfer berries to hot, sterilized canning jars; reserve the liquid. Return liquid to saucepan and place over high heat. Stir in the white and brown sugars; bring to a boil. Boil until thickened, about 4 minutes.
3. 3 Ladle hot syrup over berries, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with sterilized lids; screw on rings.
4. 4 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then carefully lower the jars into the pot. Leave a 2 inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary until the water level is at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a full boil, cover the pot, and process for 15 minutes.

By foodelicious

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• crab apple
• water
• sugar

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Inspect four 1/2-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until jelly is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2. 2 Remove stems and blossom ends from crab apples. Cut fruit into quarters and place into a large stainless steel pot. Add cinnamon stick, then pour in just enough water so you can see it through the fruit, but not so much that the fruit is floating. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until fruit is soft and has changed color, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3 Discard cinnamon stick. Strain fruit through 2 or 3 layers of cheesecloth; you should have at least 4 cups juice. Discard pulp, then pour juice back into the pot.
4. 4 Bring juice to a simmer, then cook for 10 minutes. Skim off any foam that comes to the surface. Stir in sugar until completely dissolved. Continue cooking at a low boil until juice reaches a temperature of 220 to 222 degrees F (104 to 106 degrees C), 2 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
5. 5 Pack jelly into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Bru

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• berry
• brown sugar
• flax seed
• coconut

Instructions

1. 1 Stir the berries and brown sugar together in a microwave-safe bowl; heat on High until the berries are hot, about 2 minutes, stirring once about 1 minute into the heating process. Stir the ground cinnamon, ground flax seeds, and coconut into the heated berries and serve.

By teelites

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• orange
• apple cider
• clove
• allspice

Instructions

1. 1 Remove orange peels with a vegetable peeler or knife. Cut oranges into slices.
2. 2 Place orange peels and slices in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add apple cider, cinnamon stick, cloves, and allspice. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove spices and orange peel with a slotted spoon and discard.
4. 4 Serve mulled cider warm and garnish mugs with orange slices.

By RainbowJewels

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• sugar
• cranberry
• ginger

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water and sugar to a boil in a pot over medium heat; boil for 5 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the cranberries, ginger, and cinnamon stick; return the mixture to a boil and cook until the cranberries start popping, about 5 minutes. Transfer the sauce to a shallow container; chill in refrigerator until cold, about 3 hours.

By Mr Mangia

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• clove
• allspice
• nutmeg
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg in an airtight container.
3. 3 Add lemon zest when making mulled cider.

By Bibi

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• apple
• apple cider
• sugar
• pumpkin

Instructions

1. 1 Peel, core, and chop apples; set apple chunks aside, reserving peels and cores. Combine peels, cores, and 2 cups apple cider in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
2. 2 Meanwhile, combine chopped apples, sugar, remaining cider, and cinnamon stick in a large, non-aluminum saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until apples begin to fall apart, 20 to 40 minutes.
3. 3 Press peel-core mixture through a food mill or sieve placed over a bowl to catch juice. Reserve juice and discard peels and cores. Add juice to cooked apples in the saucepan and return mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until thick, 40 to 60 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick. Stir in pumpkin.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
5. 5 Pour apple-pumpkin mixture into a large, shallow roasting pan.
6. 6 Place roasting pan into the preheated oven, leaving door slightly ajar. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until thick enough to spread, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7 Inspect 6 half-pint jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until apple-pumpkin butter is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
8. 8 Spoon apple-pumpkin butter into sterilized jars leaving 1/2-inch head space. Wipe rims and threads clean; top with hot lids and screw bands on firmly.
9. 9 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 5 minutes.
10. 10 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Melinda Steele StCyr

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• cranberry
• white sugar
• port
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cranberries, sugar, port, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
2. 2 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Add cinnamon stick and select Saute function; cook until sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove and discard cinnamon stick.
3. 3 Blend sauce with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Let cool; sauce will continue to thicken naturally.

By Fioa

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• water
• sugar
• clove
• lemon
• lemon

Instructions

1. 1 Combine water, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves, and lemon zest in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until just boiling, about 5 minutes.
2. 2 Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook until reduced to a thick syrup, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. 3 Stir lemon juice into the syrup; bring to a boil and cook 1 to 2 minutes more; strain into a bowl and refrigerate until chilled.

By Turtle

Ingredients

• ✓ cinnamon stick
• baby carrot
• sugar
• vinegar
• clove

Instructions

1. 1 Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook carrots in boiling water until tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes; drain.
2. 2 Stir sugar, vinegar, and cloves together in a saucepan; drop in cinnamon stick and bring mixture to a boil. Stir until sugar dissolves.
3. 3 Transfer carrots to a bowl and pour syrup over carrots. Cover tightly; refrigerate until chilled and flavors have blended, 3 hours to overnight.

By Marilyn Woodard Thompson