Jalapeno Pepper Jelly

Contributor: Lorraine Lewis2002 Cowley Cookbook “Serve this with cream cheese and crackers for a colorful and easy hors d’oeuvre or use as a condiment for lamb or beef. Makes approximately 6 pints.” 4 large green peppers14 medium jalapeno peppers6 cups sugar6 oz. liquid pectin1/2 cup 

Sugar-Free Orange Marmalade

Contributor: Wilma Anderson2002 Cowley Cookbook 1 package sugar-free orange jello5 T fructose2 cups boiling water1 orange Combine gelatin, sugar substitute and boiling water in a blender. Blend on low speed until gelatin is dissolved. Peel orange, slice and add to blender along with some pieces 

Freezer Apricot Jam

Contributor: Enid Sanderson2002 Cowley Cookbook 2 cups sugar3 T Clear Jell1/2 cup white Karo syrup1/2 tsp ascorbic acid crystals1/3 cup lemon juice5 cups mashed apricots Mix dry ingredients, add fruit. Put lemon juice on fruit; mix well. Put into containers and freeze. Printable Version

Debbie Hetrick’s Zucchini Jam

Contributor: Enid Sanderson2002 Cowley Cookbook 6 cups zucchini, chopped Cook 1 hour on low heat, then add: 1 cup crushed pineapple2 T lemon juice6 cups sugar Add 1 package SureJell or pectin Boil for 5 minutes; remove from heat. Add 1 (6 oz) package apricot 

Crab Apple Butter

Contributor: Enid Sanderson2002 Cowley Cookbook “Spicy and tart.” 12 cups crab apple sauce (strained pulp)3 1/4 cups sugar1/2 tsp ground allspice1 1/2 tsp ground cloves3 tsp ground cinnamon (or 1 1/2 tsp oil of cinnamon) Cook on medium low heat until thickened; slow boil, stirring 

No-Fail Pie Crust

Contributor: Bobbi Jo Leonhardt2002 Cowley Cookbook Mix together: 6 cups flour1 cube butter2 cups Crisco Add: 1 cup buttermilk1 T crisco oil Makes 6 to 8 patties. Can freeze, cannot over mix. Fool proof. “I roll the crust between 2 pieces of plastic wrap and 

Best Pizza Crust

Contributor: Jody Bridges2002 Cowley Cookbook “I developed this one myself–trial and error.” 2 cups warm water2 T dry yeast1/8 cup sugar1/4 cup melted butter1/2 to 1 tsp salt4 1/2 to 5 cups flour Mix water, yeast and sugar. Let dissolve and froth. Add butter, salt 

Baking Powder Biscuits

Contributor: Wilma Anderson 2002 Cowley Cookbook Heat oven to 425 degrees.  4 cups flour 1 cup shortening 1 tsp salt 2 eggs, beaten 1 T sugar 1 1/2 cups milk 5 tsp baking powder Combine flour, salt, sugar and baking powder in a large bowl. 

Biscuit Mix

Contributor: Lois Beddes2002 Cowley Cookbook 6 cups flour3/4 cup dry milk1 cup Crisco1 T salt3 T baking powder Mix all together by hand. Keep on pantry shelf. To make biscuits, add enough water to enough flour to make a soft dough. Knead lightly. Roll and 

Good Baking Powder Biscuits

Contributor: Lois Beddes2002 Cowley Cookbook 2 cups flour4 tsp baking powder1/2 cream of tartar1 T sugar1/2 cup Crisco2/3 cup buttermilk1 beaten egg Blend Crisco into dry ingredients; add buttermilk and egg. Mix, then knead lightly. Roll and cut. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.