Spicy Honey Mustard

I've been busy with canning for the last several weeks and have not been posting any blogs so I thought I should catch up a bit. My latest canning project was this Spicy Honey Mustard that I found the recipe for in my favourite and most used canning book this summer. I have shared the book previously in my blog but it bears sharing again. Food In Jars is the name and it's a great one to have in your library of recipe books! It's been my go-to book for the season.

I decided to make the mustard recipe and see how we would like it. I think it's a great way to have total control of what goes into my mustard and know that it doesn't have any hidden ingredients.

Here's the recipe for anyone that wants to give it a try!

Spicy Honey Mustard

1 cup dry mustard

1 cup cider vinegar

1/3 cup honey

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Prepare a boiling water bath and sterilize 4 quarter-pint jars. Place lids in a small saucepan, cover them with water and simmer over very low heat.

Combine all ingredients in a small pot. Whisk to blend and bring to a simmer over medium heat for 5-6 minutes. When the mustard is thoroughly heated through, ladle it into the prepared jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims, apply the lids and rings and process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes.

By making your own mustard you can design it to your own tastes and make it milder or even spicier if you like. That's the beauty of making your own! I think these 4 jars will probably last us for the winter season and if not then I will just make us another batch. 

Enjoy! 

Maggie

Sunday pancakes......

It seems that Sunday mornings are turning out to be 'pancake' breakfast day!

 A while back I made pancakes for my grandson on a day when he was with me and the leftovers went in the freezer. Well, it seems that Kelly found them and quite enjoyed them! The pancakes are a gluten free mix that I came across and since I have a daughter who is sensitive to gluten I thought it was a good idea to have the mix in the pantry for those times that she might be here. They taste great and I figured we could all take a break from gluten and not miss anything important.

For the last several Sundays when I ask what we might have for breakfast I keep getting the same answer......"Could we have those pancakes with the things in them?"....."Cuz I really like them." Haha....she's so funny when she asks. And the 'things' in them by the way are hemp hearts. I like to add them for some extra protein and also the nutty flavour they provide. So yesterday was no different and the pancake flipping began!

Here's a pictorial of the pancake morning!

gluten free mix with hemp hearts added 

adding liquid ingredients

this time I added a hint of cinammon 

wait for the 'bubbles' before you flip

looking tasty!

a plateful of pancakes!

extras ready for the freezer!

So "pancake Sunday" seems to be the trend for now and that's ok! I like to have my eggs & toast and Kelly has her pancakes. Of which I will often just have a bite or two! 

I wonder what other Sunday morning breakfasts are out there in your house? Let me know! 

Blessings to all,

Maggie