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Things worth making yourself: homemade pantry staples for the kitchen and a few simple household formulas.
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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup Recipe
Pumpkin spice syrup for coffee made with real pumpkin puree, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Simmers in 10 minutes; makes about 1 1/4 cups.
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Homemade Pumpkin Puree Recipe
Homemade pumpkin puree from a 3 to 4 pound sugar pie pumpkin, halved and baked cut side down in water at 350°F for 60 to 75 minutes. Makes 2 to 3 cups.
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Iced Blended Coffee Beverage Recipe
Iced blended coffee made with 12-hour cold-steeped French press coffee, half and half, cane sugar and coffee ice cubes. Makes one 16 oz drink.
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Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe (How to Make It)
Homemade laundry detergent powder from 1 grated bar of Fels Naptha, 1 cup borax and 1 cup washing soda. Makes about 4 cups; use 1 to 2 tablespoons a load.
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Homemade Professional Pan Coating Recipe (Baker’s Grease)
Homemade pan coating (baker’s grease) made from 1/2 cup each of olive oil, shortening and flour. Brush it on thinly so cakes and muffins release cleanly.
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Homemade Maple Flavored Pancake Syrup Recipe
Thick homemade maple flavored pancake syrup from white sugar, molasses, water, vanilla and maple flavoring. Boiled 15 minutes; makes about 1 3/4 cups.
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Egg Substitute Recipe (For Binding)
Flaxseed egg substitute for binding: simmer 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed in 1/3 cup cold water for 5 minutes, then cool. Replaces 1 egg; not for leavening.
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Drying Cranberries at Home
Drying cranberries at home: crack the skins in just-boiled water, freeze 2 hours, then dry at 135°F until leathery. One 12-ounce bag makes about 3/4 cup.