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September 4, 2013

Canned Apricots 3 Ways & Slow Cooker Giveaway!

I am obsessed with Fall.

It’s my “most wonderful time of the year“. I love the colors, the smell of leaves burning, my favorite mulled cider candle and frankly, I look better in Fall clothing. šŸ˜‰

But (and I can’t believe I’m going to utter these words), there are some things I don’t like about this season.

I feel like a Fall traitor.

Canned-apricots-3-ways from atthepicketfence.com

You see, I don’t like that suddenly all of the glorious fresh fruit we’ve enjoyed all summer long has disappeared. And between buying back-to-school clothes and gearing up for the holidays, I REALLY don’t like how much money seems to ‘fall’ (like how I did that there šŸ˜‰ ) out of my wallet just as the leaves are falling to the ground.

So, when Libby’s Fruits and Vegetables asked me to partner with them in their pursuit of helping families solve their Dinner Dilemmas and Get Back to the TableĀ I jumped at the chance! It’s hard coming up with healthy meals every night, isn’t it? I know I struggle with this! And not only do I want my family eating healthy meals, I don’t want to pass out from shock at the cash register when I see the total for my grocery bill!

 

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So, today I’m excited to share with you 3 fun, new ways to use canned fruit. These recipes are easy to make and easy on the budget.Ā And they didn’t last long in my house!

Look at the color of those canned apricots? Seriously this was the most “fresh” canned fruit I’ve ever used! And the best part is that there is no added sugar. Yep. NO SUGAR! Just all natural goodness.

LIbby's canned apricots

We are a bread lovin’ family so using the canned apricots to make Apricot Bread seemed like a no-brainer. And this is now our new favorite! We may or may not have finished almost an entire loaf in 2 days.

Picture all of us with our heads hanging in shame. šŸ˜‰

Apricot bread and apricot ginger jam from atthepicketfence.com

Can I just tell you that this is the best smelling photo shoot I’ve ever had? Ā I mean, don’t you wish you had smell-a-vision…or…err…smell-a-monitor right now?

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Apricot Bread

Apricot Bread

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 cups white sugar 1 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsps. vanilla extract 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 cup vegetable oil 3 tsps. ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups canned apricots, drained 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour two (8x4 inch) loaf pans.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs lightly. Blend in the sugar, oil, and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix until just combined. Stir in the apricots.
  • Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake for 1 hour or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean.
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https://www.atthepicketfence.com/apricot-bread-and-freezer-jam/
This recipe is copyrighted by At The Picket Fence

Now, I have a confession. I’ve never made jam before. EVER. I know, I know, how on earth did I get to be almost 40 and have never made jam? Especially considering how much I love it! It’s just always seemed so intimidating to me. And complicated. And messy. And exhausting!

So I decided that for my first time I would go the “freezer jam” route.

Apricot ginger freezer jam from atthepicketfence.com

And let me tell you people, if it’s wrong to want to spreadĀ Apricot Ginger Freezer JamĀ on everything then I don’t want to be right!

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Apricot Ginger Freezer Jam

Apricot Ginger Freezer Jam

Ingredients

  • 3 cans apricots (drained and rinsed very well)
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 3 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 pkg. fruit pectin (specified for freezer jam)
  • 2 tsp. ground ginger

Instructions

  • Place drained and rinsed apricots in a large bowl. Using potato masher, crush fruit being sure to leave it slightly chunky. Add lemon juice to fruit in bowl. Gradually stir 1 box pectin into fruit. Mix thoroughly. Set aside for 30 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to completely dissolve pectin. Pour 1 cup light corn syrup into fruit mixture. Mix well. Stir in sugar gradually until it is completely dissolved and no longer grainy. Stir in ground ginger. Pour into prepared containers leaving a 1/2 inch space at top for expansion during freezing. Cover. Let stand at room temperature 24 hours until set. Refrigerate up to 3 weeks or store in freezer for up to 1 year.
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https://www.atthepicketfence.com/apricot-bread-and-freezer-jam/
This recipe is copyrighted by At The Picket Fence

Of course, when you are already so in love with all things apricot, you just have to take it to the next level, right?

And we all know that everything’s better in a mason jar!

So, here’s my Apricot Trifle in a Mason Jar.Ā I am all about having things be multi-functional and this dessert fit that bill. Layers of cubed apricot bread and whipped cream are topped with a dab of warm apricot jam.

Decadent? Yes. Affordable? Yes. Easy? Yes.

Gone in 30 seconds flat? YES!

apricot trifle dessert in a mason jar from atthepicketfence.com

Ā There you have it my friends! Canned Apricots 3 ways!

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Canned-apricots-3-ways from atthepicketfence.com

Now, how about we give you a chance to win a fantastic prize?!

The winner of this giveaway will receive this beautiful KitchenAid Slow Cooker with Glass Lid and 24 hour programming PLUS an assortment of Libby’s Fruits and Vegetables products!Ā 
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Visit Libby’s for more recipes, tips and ideas to help your family Get Back to the Table AND to enter the Libby’s Solves Your #DinnerDilemma $300 Pinterest Sweepstakes!

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Good luck and happy meal planning from my apricot-obsessed family to yours!

1553F4F30A9801A6AFB3E9C624118E7B*Disclosure: I received compensation in exchange for services rendered on behalf of Libby’s Fruits and Vegetables*

130 Comments Filed Under: Autumn, Desserts, Good Ideas, Recipes, Side Dishes Tagged With: bread, jam, recipes, trifle

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  1. Jenn A says

    September 4, 2013 at 5:33 AM

    Wow! That apricot bread looks amazing!

    Reply
  2. Amy Orvin says

    September 4, 2013 at 5:35 AM

    My mom wants a slow cooker so bad. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  3. Sally says

    September 4, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Fall and winter are my favorite times to use a slow cooker. This one looks fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  4. sydney85 says

    September 4, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    I am definitely ready for Fall with this Apricot bread recipe. It looks delicious! Great giveaway.

    Reply
  5. Robin Rosevear says

    September 4, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    I am going to try this bread and the jam possibly. I just made strawberry freezer jam and it is delicious. The slow cooker looks beautiful! Thanks so much!

    Reply
  6. Mary says

    September 4, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Thank you for providing such delicious recipes! I especially liked your suggestion for combining them in the trifle. You have made me re-think the versatility of canned fruit.

    Reply
  7. Benny Sequeira says

    September 4, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    Canned apricots – 3 ways, what more can we ask for.. thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  8. samW says

    September 4, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    I think I’m gonna have to try that bread recipe!

    Reply
  9. Kristan C. says

    September 4, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    Love the bread recipe with the apricots! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  10. Susan J says

    September 4, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Fall and winter are my most favorite times to use a slow cooker. Thanks for the chance to win!!!

    Reply
  11. Chelle says

    September 4, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    I haven’t had apricot bread or jam in such a long time…sigh. Lovely giveaway!

    Reply
  12. jessica @fourgenerationsoneroof says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    That is an awesome giveaway! This recipe looks delicious, perfect for fall šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  13. Erica E says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    I love the chance to win a new crockpot, mine cooks everything to hot even on low. Thanks

    Reply
  14. Latina Reddick says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    This looks awesome, I need smell o vision in my life

    Reply
  15. Sarah Adams says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    I love apricots and never thought about using them in jam! I’m trying this tomorrow. Just after Taylor finishes being sick for the first day of school šŸ™

    Reply
  16. PamW says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    My mouth is watering. I’m putting this on my to-do list this week. Thanks for the ideas. Love your blog!!

    Reply
  17. Bonnie @ Uncommon Designs says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    Oh these recipes look AMAZING! My family loves apricots. We are also big slow cooker fans as well! Thanks for the giveaway! šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  18. Melissa@TheHappierHomemaker says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I was just telling my husband last night that we need a new crockpot, ours is literally 25 years old!

    Reply
  19. mary monroe says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Had all kinds of fruited breads, but never apricot. Can’t wait to try it.

    Reply
  20. Lisa says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Yummy! We love apricots.

    Reply
  21. Alison Ktona says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    I would Love to cook my Family a Delectable Beef Stew in that baby, I want it!!!!!

    Reply
  22. Joni Aki says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    Love the apricot recipes, can’t wait to try them.

    Reply
  23. Kristi says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    All of your apricot recipes look so yummy! Sometimes it’s tricky finding fruit canned without sugar; I’m glad Libby offers it.

    Reply
  24. ThaiHoa Burroughs says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    This would be great since my slow cooker broke on me last year!

    Reply
  25. Rachel Freeze says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:06 AM

    I need more apricots in my life. šŸ™‚

    Reply
  26. Jessie C. says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:08 AM

    Slow cooker would be very handy for fall and winter.

    Reply
  27. Mimi says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:09 AM

    Thanks so much for sharing these delicious recipes!!!

    Reply
  28. Suzi says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    i love apricot jam so that is getting pinned!

    Reply
  29. Brenda G says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Would love that crockpot!!! Apricots are yum.

    Reply
  30. Robynne says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Reminds me of my Mama’s cooking! Love meals from the slow cooker!

    Reply
  31. Angelina-JoJo and Eloise says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE Apricots. I remember my Strawberry Shortcake Doll, Apricot. I would Smell and Smell her all day!! All of these look and sound so Yummy! What an awesome Giveaway!
    xoxo

    Reply
  32. Christi Kurtz says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    A crock-pot?! Perfect give-away for our first day of school. This blog is rad.

    Reply
  33. Valerie says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Yum!!! Love these great recipe ideas šŸ™‚ I’d love to win that slow cooker!

    Reply
  34. Marie Muckey says

    September 4, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Wow thanks for the great giveaway and the wonderful recipes, they look amazing can’t wait to try them

    Reply
  35. Judy Clark says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    All of those things sound delicious – especially the bread.

    Judy

    Reply
  36. keri @ shaken together says

    September 4, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    All 3 of those apricot recipes look absolutely delicious! Would love to add that slow cooker to my kitchen šŸ™‚

    Reply
  37. Elena says

    September 4, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I love apricot jam. Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  38. Ami M. says

    September 4, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    That is a fancy slow cooker! I would love to win it! Thanks so much for the chance.

    Reply
  39. Christie says

    September 4, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    Looks like a great slow cooker!!!

    Reply
  40. Beverly Ebersole says

    September 4, 2013 at 12:21 PM

    I love apricot in anything. All the recipes sound delicious, can’t wait to try them. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Reply
  41. SueBE says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    Apricots smell like sunshine! The jam looks amazing. And thank you for the giveaway.

    Reply
  42. Vicki says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:23 PM

    What an awesome giveaway! That jam does look yummy!

    Reply
  43. Debbie Brackin says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Mmmmm…it all looks tasty. And who doesn’t love a slow cooker, thanks for the chance!!! Blessings, Debbie

    Reply
  44. Jill Flory says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Love your photos and wish I could reach through my screen and grab a bite šŸ™‚ Fingers crossed I win!

    Reply
  45. Dawn M says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    The bread sounds wonderful! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  46. Melissa Arnett says

    September 4, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    Recipes look delicious. Can’t wait to try . Slow cooker is a woman’s best friend when it comes to preparing meals for your family and wanting to spend extra time with your family and not in the kitchen. Hope I win. I would love to have this!

    Reply
  47. sharon says

    September 4, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    wow, so many yummy ways to use apricots. I am thinking of making some of them.

    Reply
  48. Tami says

    September 4, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Can’t wait to try these recipes out for myself. Yum yum. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  49. Ciji Murphy says

    September 4, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    im gonna try all these recipes, i love apricots

    Reply
  50. JenniferB says

    September 4, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    I love apricots and all of the recipes look so yummy

    Reply
  51. Betsy says

    September 4, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    I love apricots and those recipes look so yummy. Thanks for the chance

    Reply
  52. Debbie says

    September 4, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    I have been wanting a slow cooker forever,now here is my chance to win one. Slow cookers are a time saver when it comes to daily meals.There are days when I just don’t feel up to cooking,instead I can make a one pot meal in my slow cooker.

    Reply
  53. Natasha S says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!

    Reply
  54. Christina @ The Frugal Homemaker says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    yummy! that apricot bread and jam look delicious, Vanessa! And paired together for the individual triffle… wow. šŸ™‚

    Reply
  55. Katrina says

    September 4, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    I had so many apricots on my tree this summer. Now I have an idea other than jam for some of the ones still in the freezer! Thanks! That crockpot looks like a nice one.

    Reply
  56. Nancy says

    September 4, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Did I miss something? Where is the ginger for the jam???
    Can’t wait to try the bread!

    Reply
    • At The Picket Fence says

      September 5, 2013 at 12:45 PM

      Ack! Nancy you are so right!! I forgot to put that in the recipe and I’m so glad you noticed it! If I could give you a prize for that I would. šŸ™‚ Yes, I added 1 tsp. of ginger and it really enhanced the flavor of the apricots. Thank you soooo much for noticing the error!
      Vanessa

      Reply
  57. Jeanne says

    September 5, 2013 at 3:08 AM

    Oh my! Theses recipes look yummy! I love apricots!
    xo
    jeanne

    Reply
  58. Amy Thayer says

    September 5, 2013 at 5:06 AM

    Yuuuumm!

    Reply
  59. Amy Thayer says

    September 5, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    awww. I’m so sad. I looked for these at three different grocery stores last night and they don’t carry this brand. šŸ™ We only had the syrup sugar filled ones. boo.

    Reply
  60. Solducky says

    September 5, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    That freezer jam looks amazing!

    Reply
  61. Andrew says

    September 5, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    Apricots, yum!

    Reply
  62. Candace U says

    September 5, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    We so desperately need a new crockpot! What a fun giveaway. Thanks!

    Reply
  63. Peggy says

    September 5, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    Oh thank you for hosting this giveaway! The thought of a crockpot that is coming apart at the seams makes me giddy!

    Reply
  64. MDR says

    September 5, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Save some for our visit next week! Looks yummy! Mom

    Reply
  65. Latisha B says

    September 5, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Apricots are a forgotten fruit to many. We love them! I am dying over your apricot trifle though- YUM.

    Reply
  66. Randi - Dukes and Duchesses says

    September 6, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Those recipes ALL look so good!!

    Reply
  67. Tabathia B says

    September 6, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I would probably make french toast in the slow cooker

    Reply
  68. Cheryl B says

    September 6, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    I’m with you… Fall is my favorite season but for the fresh fruits and vegies coming to an end. I’d love to win this slow cooker as I have a very basic one that I use all the time and now I know I need to upgrade to something as beautiful as this – the glass lid and timer have me green with envy!

    Reply
  69. Renae says

    September 6, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    I would love a slow cooker!

    Reply
  70. Shelby says

    September 6, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    Love, love, love apricots!!! And would also love to win a crockpot! Thanks!!

    Reply
  71. kasia says

    September 6, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    awesome would love to win it

    Reply
  72. Ashley Azzopardi says

    September 6, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Wow, would LOVE to win this crockpot! Ours just broke and as a military family that homeschools with four kiddos I use ours often! Would love to replace ours but can’t adored it right now šŸ™
    Thank you for this wonderful opportunity! Blessings xx
    -Ashley

    Reply
  73. Tiffany B. says

    September 6, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    The apricot trifle looks and sounds absolutely divine! One thing missing from my kitchen is a slow cooker. This is such a fun giveaway and I would love to win!

    Reply
  74. Kiera Chambers says

    September 6, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    I WOULD love a programable crock pot…I didn’t even know they made one…I say about twice a week, if only I could program this thing!

    Reply
  75. Ashley says

    September 6, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Oh I love slow cooker recipes for sure! And I’d totally love some of that apricot bread! YUM!!

    Reply
  76. Alisha says

    September 6, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Love love love the fall & can’t wait for this beautiful season. Looks like an awesome crockpot-thanks for the giveaway! My son will love all the apricot recipes šŸ™‚

    Reply
  77. Xhenya says

    September 6, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    Oooh, my family loves apricots, I’m so glad you posted this! And then you throw in a slowcooker give-away! Hot damn, y’all rock!

    Reply
  78. Maggie Wallace says

    September 6, 2013 at 6:08 PM

    Love apricots! I have never had apricot bread so I will be trying this out for sure this weekend! Thanks!!

    Reply
  79. Melissa M says

    September 6, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    I would love to win this!

    Reply
  80. Noreen says

    September 6, 2013 at 11:39 PM

    After we finish eat the pumpkin bread I made today we need to try that apricot bread

    Reply
  81. Gloria R. says

    September 7, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    What a perfect time for a Libby’s Slow Cooker Giveaway! It’s that time of year to fill the house with the smells of stews, soups and all the comfort foods of fall and winter. šŸ™‚

    Reply
  82. Pat says

    September 7, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Love fall and love trying new recipes in the slow cooker!

    Reply
  83. Cat crafty bishop says

    September 7, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    Great giveaway and so perfect for fall!

    Reply
  84. Destiny says

    September 8, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    This looks like an amazing new slow cooker!

    Reply
  85. jeanne says

    September 9, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    I would love another slow cooker. One is never enough at holiday parties.

    Reply
  86. Judy C says

    September 9, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Love the recipes on this site. Thanks for the chance to win this awesome slow cooker!!

    Reply
  87. Natasha says

    September 9, 2013 at 12:18 PM

    I love apricots! This looks so good!

    Reply
  88. Vera K says

    September 9, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    Oh I would love to have this great slow cooker to make a mondo batch of chili in!

    Reply
  89. Jennie says

    September 9, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    That looks absolutely delicious! I’d love to win this fabulous prize šŸ™‚

    Reply
  90. Wendy says

    September 9, 2013 at 5:39 PM

    Jam looks delicious! I am going to try making it. Love the prize – so many things I could make in that!

    Reply
  91. Stephen says

    September 9, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    great for pulled pork

    Reply
  92. Beth at Unskinny Boppy says

    September 9, 2013 at 6:34 PM

    Yummmm this recipe looks so great! I really need a new slow cooker, so I hope I win!

    Reply
  93. Jessibeth Vicenty says

    September 10, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Im definitely ready for fall!! is one of my favorite seasons.and that recipe looks so tasty!

    Reply
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  95. Indu Seetharaman says

    September 11, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Nice giveaway and a super nice Recipe . Thanks

    Reply
  96. Pam OLeary says

    September 11, 2013 at 1:57 PM

    There are so many great slow cooker recipes you can make with Apricots.

    Reply
  97. Jennifer Palmer says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    I love Apricots!!! How awesome is this!

    Reply
  98. Nita says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:10 AM

    Thank you for the giveaway & for sharing the apricot recipes. I look forward to trying them. Waiting to win! šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  99. Kristi says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Love the apricot recipes. Takes me back to growing up with apricot trees in the back yard. The crock pot looks great – would love to have it.

    Reply
  100. Kathe says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:14 AM

    Love apricots! The jam looks amazing! Would love to have a new crockpot! 24 hour programmable? Shut. Up. That is just what I need šŸ™‚

    Reply
  101. Brenda G says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    The slow cooker would be perfect for our daughter’s family of 7! I haven’t eaten apricots in a long time… Looks yummy.

    Reply
  102. Tonja M says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    I look forward to fall so I can use my slow cooker all the time!

    Reply
  103. STEPHANIE says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    hope to win!

    Reply
  104. Deanna says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    I never would have thought of using canned fruit to make jam! My grandmother always used fresh fruits in season for jellies and jams. I just might have to try these recipes! And what a great giveaway! šŸ˜€

    Reply
  105. Linda Eskeldson says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I will definitely be trying the apricot bread. Sounds and looks delicious! I love everything Kitchen-Aid. This looks amazing!

    Reply
  106. Paige Gonzalez says

    September 12, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Wow! What a great giveaway!!! My slow cooker is giving out and I have been shopping for a new one for months! I can’t find one with all the features I want in the name brands I prefer. I didn’t even know Kitchaid made one! I realllllly would live to win this to go with all my other Kitchenaid appliances!!! Thank you so much for the chane to win it….. šŸ™‚

    Reply
  107. Jennifer Sylvester says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    I love the jam and bead recipes, I’ll be trying them soon!

    Reply
  108. Janice Hillman says

    September 12, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    Love your blog, so many great ideas! Thank you!

    Reply
  109. latanya says

    September 12, 2013 at 12:12 PM

    Thank you for the chance to win.

    Reply
  110. Stephanie L says

    September 12, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    We love apricots! Thanks for this awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  111. Patty Haubner says

    September 12, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    I would love to win the slow cooker. I broke my crock pot a couple of months ago and the small one that i am using is just not big enough for my crew.

    Reply
  112. Paul S says

    September 12, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Love this time of year and any recipe using canned items makes my life easier!

    Reply
  113. D SCHMIDT says

    September 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    What a fantastic recipe, I am definitely trying it this weekend!

    Reply
  114. BELINDA TURNER says

    September 12, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I would LOVE To have a new Slow cooker. Mine is old and Very small.

    Reply
  115. Kathy M. says

    September 12, 2013 at 3:59 PM

    Never thought of using canned fruit for breads! Would love this new slow cooker!!

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  116. Leslie G says

    September 12, 2013 at 11:57 PM

    Oh this would be awesome to do some cooking in.

    Reply
  117. katie says

    September 13, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    I love fall comfort foods and being a busy mama and workaholic, the crock pot is KEY! mine is on it’s way out… 12 yrs ago received as bridal shower gift, love it but not the best of perfect size, this would be amazing!

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  118. Charlene Atwell Morris says

    September 14, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    I love your blog!

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  119. Ellen B says

    September 14, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    wow I can’t believe it – I was just researching slow cookers tonight – I really want one

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  120. Katy says

    September 15, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    I would never have thought to use canned apricots but the jam looks delicious!

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  121. Anne says

    September 16, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    I adore apricots, but fresh apricots aren’t readily available or affordable here in Maine. Fortunately, canned and dried apricots are delicious. I’ve got your apricot bread recipe marked to try–thanks!

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  122. Beth says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:36 AM

    Love the ease of crock pot cooking!!!

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  123. Terra Heck says

    September 16, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    I’d love to win this slow cooker for my husband. He’s the cook of the house and he’d make so many delicious things in it. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  124. Jessica says

    September 17, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Yum! I love all things Apricot too and these recipes look great!

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  125. Mary Beth Elderton says

    September 17, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Apricots are one of our favorites. Apricot Freezer Jam! Yum!

    Reply
  126. Amy L says

    September 18, 2013 at 4:34 AM

    I never would have thought of making jam with canned fruit. What a great idea!

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    November 17, 2013 at 11:39 PM

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ā€œAh, Lovely October, as you usher in the season ā€œAh, Lovely October, as you usher in the season that awakens my soul, your awesome beauty compels my spirit to soar like a leaf caught in an autumn breeze and my heart to sing like a heavenly choir.ā€ Peggy Toney Horton.

Happy October dear friends! šŸ‚
On Monday my heart just felt so heavy. Yes, the po On Monday my heart just felt so heavy. Yes, the pouring rain outside contributed to my feelings. But the primary cause was this overwhelming flood of thoughts about how much in our world and in our culture is going off the rails. I’d planned to make pumpkin bread that day but I was tempted to just curl up in a ball on my bed, pull the covers over my head and pretend that this would actually solve something. I didn’t give into that temptation though. Instead, I got out my favorite pumpkin bread recipe and found that, as I worked and prayed and hummed worship songs, my spirit began to settle. When the world feels very loud, the demands of family and home can actually help to quiet our souls. As each family member walked through the door later in the day, they commented on how wonderful the house smelled. It’s better than any fall candle in my opinion! And I knew that the extra loaf that I get from the recipe would be a welcome treat for my widower neighbor. So, if your heart is feeling a bit unsettled this week too, maybe this recipe will come in handy!

Pumpkin Bread:

Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
3 cups white sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 7Ɨ3 inch loaf pans.
In a large bowl, mix together pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water and sugar until well blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Stir the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Pour into the prepared pans.
Bake for about 50 minutes in the preheated oven. Loaves are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. šŸ‚
Happy first day of Autumn!! šŸ‚ Here’s a super Happy first day of Autumn!! šŸ‚ Here’s a super simple centerpiece that you can make in five minutes (or less) with just a few pumpkins and extra faux greenery. Let’s spend less time decorating and more time enjoying this season. It’s my favorite!! 🧔

#fallcenterpiece #falldecor #centerpiece #fiveminutedecorating
"Define your day", she told me as I held my newbor "Define your day", she told me as I held my newborn son. My mom and I were talking about how blurred my days and nights had become and how easy it would be to just stay in my pajamas 24/7. She encouraged me to make an attempt to put on 'real' clothes in the morning even if they were just nice sweatpants (bonus if they were clean!) and to throw a little bit of makeup on. That simple advice helped chart a course for my years of motherhood that continues today. And recently I began thinking about how critical it is that we not only seek wisdom from those ahead of us in our stage of life but that we are willing to apply it as well.

So, I asked this question on my personal Facebook page; "What is something you feel you've done well to create a peaceful/meaningful home for yourself and your family?" The catch was that the question was geared towards women in the 40+ age range. The responses came flooding in and were so wonderful and insightful. So, I'm going to be starting a new series where I share this wisdom with you and will include the first name of the woman who offered it. 

Today we start with Alison who said "I learned to set my alarm early to get up and moving before my kids woke up. I showered, got dressed and did my devotions while the house was quiet. It set my heart and perspective for each day.ā€

Is this something you do in your life too? What wisdom would you offer to a mom of young children?

I truly think our culture would greatly benefit from more women in different seasons of life being willing to invest in each other. šŸ‚

#wearthehomemakers #homemaking #motherhood #parentingwisdom
If bread pudding is on the dessert menu at a resta If bread pudding is on the dessert menu at a restaurant I’m definitely ordering it! It’s one of my all time favorite treats. So I decided to try my hand at making some here at home with a little fall twist and it was SO delicious!! šŸŽ

Ingredients:

6 slices of day old bread (french, sourdough or even brioche works great)
2 cups of heavy cream
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
For the apples:
3 peeled and chopped apples of a tart variety
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons flour (or corn starch)

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350
Cut bread into cubes and place in a greased 8 1/2 x 11 baking dish
Whisk together in a bowl the eggs, cream, vanilla, rum, cinnamon and nutmeg and then pour it over the bread cubes. In a separate bowl, mix together the apples, brown sugar and flour/corn starch. Pour the apple mixture on top of the bread mixture making sure to spread the apples evenly across every part of the bread mixture.
Bake for 45 minutes. 
Enjoy!

#falldesserts #breadpudding #fallrecipes #desserts
When one kiddo wakes up not feeling well after onl When one kiddo wakes up not feeling well after only a week of school, you take the opportunity to make Saturday a truly restful day. Pancakes on the griddle, puttering around the yard admiring the way the limelights have begun their autumn journey from white to green to pink. Sprinkling touches of fall around the house a little bit at a time. Savoring the slowness of it all and taking care of my people in this place that provides us all with a respite from the world even if just for a day.

Hope you’re weekend is off to a great start and that you make it a priority to slow down for a bit and soak up the beauty around you. šŸ‚

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking #falldecorating
As summer slips into fall, I can’t help but thin As summer slips into fall, I can’t help but think about how grateful I am for the reminders all around me of God’s Sovereignty over everything including the seasons. It can be challenging in our world today to trust that there isn’t a single thing happening that surprises Him.

In a way, decorating my home to reflect the changing season serves as a tangible reminder of this trust. Even something as simple as seeing a pumpkin on my mantel or a basket of mums on the coffee table fill me with peace because they represent the things that remain constant and true.

ā€œThe grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.ā€ Isaiah 40:8

#wearthehomemakers #homemaking #club31women
I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consumin I’m never.going.back to stressful, time-consuming seasonal decorating. When I think back on the years where I would feel all of the pressure to come up with something fresh and creative I’m seriously embarrassed. Truly. Because it was such a waste. A waste of my time, my energy, my resources. Something clicked with me a few years ago. I was just done. I needed to simplify. I needed to not spend an obscene amount of time looking at fireplace mantels on Pinterest and trying to figure out how to make mine look amazing. I needed to put it all in the proper place in my heart and my mind. Which meant, it had to go waaaaayyyy down on the priority list. So far down it almost wasn’t on it. And I needed to confess to the Lord that I had allowed it to become an idol. 

Yes, I want to have a home that I enjoy. Yes, I love pretty things. But something really amazing happened when I finally released it all. When I decided to not give into the pressure and panic I would feel when I would scroll through my Instagram feed. When I just laid it all down and said…enough. There was this incredible irony in it. Because, the less time I took to decorate my home for each season, the more I found myself loving the results. I think that all along I had just been getting in my own way. It’s really taken a lot of time and prayer for me to finally be at a place where even though I still struggle with insecurities and I still have doubts from time to time, I’m becoming increasingly more confident in who God created me to be. And, just like my home, I’m finding that as I relax into myself, letting go of the comparisons and the pressure, the more I can actually lean into the calling He has placed on my life. šŸ‚

Leave a comment if you can relate! 

#wearethehomemakers #homemaking
ā€œAs the alluring song of September begins to whi ā€œAs the alluring song of September begins to whisper in my ear, my passionate spirit yearns for the splendor of its promise.ā€ (Peggy Toney Horton)

Happy September dear friends! While I’m not quite ready to let go of summer and I plan to make the most out of the lingering, warm days, I’ll admit to starting to think about my fall decor this year. And one way to get inspired is to take a look back at previous years. Here’s just a glimpse at some of the ways I’ve welcomed Autumn to my home! šŸ‚

#september #falldecorating #falldecor #falldecoratingideas #wearethehomemakers
Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning Labor Day weekend might mean that we’re turning the corner and getting closer to fall but I’m not quite ready to let summer go. So I’ll just be over here continuing to whip up some super simple summer meals for my family that frankly can be enjoyed in any season. These shrimp rolls I made the other night were definitely a hit and would be great for any of your upcoming holiday weekend gatherings!

Shrimp Rolls šŸ¤

Ingredients
1-2 lbs of shrimp that is peeled, deveined and tail off (If using frozen make sure it’s thawed completely)
1/3 cup mayonnaise 
1/2 of a lemon
2 Tbsps chopped scallions
1 Tbsp chopped dill
1 Tbsp chopped Italian parsley
1 Tsp of Old Bay seasoning (more if you like!)
pinch of sea salt and pinch of black pepper
Hoagie Rolls
Softened butter

Directions: Gently pat the shrimp with a paper towel to remove any excess moisture. Roughly chop the shrimp and place in a bowl. Add mayonnaise, squeeze half of lemon and stir to combine before adding in the scallions, dill and parsley. Stir to combine and then add the additional seasonings. Spread butter on hoagie rolls and toast in the oven until lightly browned. Pile on the shrimp mixture and enjoy! 

#shrimproll #foodie #weeknightdinner #easydinner #seafoodlover
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