Good Things to Preserve in Late Summer

One of the funny things that happens to me as a result of writing this blog is that I rarely allow myself to repeat preserve recipes. Once I’ve mastered a particular preserve and have shared it here or in a book, I typically move on. The result of this continual search for the new and novel means that I often leave some truly delicious things on the table.

To combat this tendency to forget the successes of the past, I thought I’d do some archive diving and shine a light on some of my favorite late summer preserves.

Smoky, spicy skillet tomato jam (smoked paprika is the magic ingredient here)
Roasted pizza sauce (I made this one with grape tomatoes in the post, but any sweet, meaty tomato will do the job)
Spicy heirloom tomato chutney (this one is magical dolloped alongside a simple grain bowl)
Tomato soup concentrate (so much better than store bought)

Peach jam with brown sugar and bourbon (people love getting this one in a holiday gift basket)
Peach habanero hot sauce (nothing perks up grilled meat better)
Gingery peach butter (I love using this one as the base in a batch of granola)
Peach mostarda (mustard seeds and a pinch of cayenne combine to create something that goes gorgeously with cheese)
Indiana peach chutney (a vintage recipe updated to be less work but no less delicious)

Spiced plum jam (this one tastes like childhood to me)
Plum conserve with golden raisins and toasted walnuts (weird but so good)
Slow cooker brown sugar plum butter (most the work is hands off!)
Yellow plum jam with vanilla (that color!)
Spiced plum butter (also known as Pflaumenmus)
Pickled Italian plums (just enough vinegar to make them wonderfully tangy)

Spicy pickled green beans (first cousin to classic dilly beans)
Pickled fairytale eggplant (sadly, the color doesn’t keep more than 3-4 months)
Pickled green tomatoes (this one is a fridge pickle, but is worth the real estate)
Small batch pickled okra (one of my all-time favorite pickles)
Small batch bread and butter pickles (so good with pulled chicken or pork)

What are your favorite recipes for this end-of-season push? I always love hearing about your go-to recipes!

Related Posts:

Small Batch: Mixed Stone Fruit Jam
Preserving with Mrs. Wages Pickled Okra and Vegetables Mix
Indiana Peach Chutney Recipe