OLD FASHIONED CANNING RECIPES

Steps:

• To Make The Dough: Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together; set aside.
• Cream the butter with 3/4 cup of the brown sugar and the white sugar. Beat in the eggs, milk and vanilla. Mix at high speed for 2 minutes, then reduce speed and gradually blend in the flour mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 3 hours.
• To Make Raisin Filling: Grind the raisins. In a medium saucepan combine the ground raisins, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup water, salt and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 3 minutes.
• Combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of the water and mix until smooth. Add to the raisin mixture and continue to simmer until thick. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cool, stir in the chopped nuts.
• Preheat Oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
• On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to 1/8 inch thick. Cut into 2 3/4 inch rounds. Place rounds on the prepared baking sheet. Place a heaping teaspoon of the raisin filling on the cookie round and top with another round. Crimp the edges closed.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 8 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on sheet until just barely warm.

Steps:

• Place lemon slices in the jar.
• Pour whiskey over the lemon slices.
• Spoon the raw honey on top.
• Seal the jar and shake for a minute.
• Let rest overnight, shake every few hours.
• Place 3-4 peppermint balls in the jar.
• Add lemon slices on top of the peppermint balls.
• Add about half of the honey.
• Repeat with another layer.
• Add whiskey to fill the jar.
• Put the lid on the jar and shake gently.
• Let the homemade cough syrup with whiskey and peppermint sit overnight, shaking every few hours.
• Combine whiskey, honey, and lemon juice in a mug.
• Pour in hot water. Stir well.
• Add a lemon wedge, cinnamon stick, or star anise if desired.
• Drink while hot.