9 Moneysaving homemade pantry staples

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Prefer to pass on expensive, preservative-laden pantry items? Save money and stop worrying about what you’re feeding your family with these nine money-saving homemade pantry staples.

Homemade Marshmallows.
Homemade marshmallows. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Pancake Syrup

Pancake syrup dripping from spoon to jar.
Homemade pancake syrup. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Planning a pancake breakfast but out of syrup.? Don’t despair. Make a batch of this easy homemade pancake syrup with four simple ingredients.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Pancake Syrup

Homemade Mayonnaise

Homemade mayonnaise in mason jar.
Homemade mayonnaise. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Nothing says farm fresh like this homemade mayonnaise recipe. A great way to use up all those summer eggs. No preservatives in this homemade pantry staple, and no need for storebought.
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Mayonnaise

Homemade Marshmallows

Homemade Marshmallows.
Homemade marshmallows. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Homemade marshmallows mean ooey gooey goodness for a quick snack or to make s’mores. Even better, this recipe is made without cornstarch.
Get the Recipe: How to Make Homemade Marshmallows

Cranberry Relish

Cranberry relish on spoon.
Cranberry relish on spoon. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Cranberry relish is a delicious pantry staple to add to grilled meats and sausages. Don’t wait for the holidays. Whip up this no-cook cranberry relish today.
Get the Recipe: Cranberry Relish

Sandwich Bread

Homemade sandwich bread cooling in a loaf pan.
Homemade Sandwich Bread. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Stop loading up on tasteless loaves of factory-made sandwich bread. Use this frugal recipe to bake your own bread for just pennies a loaf.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Sandwich Bread

Sourdough Crackers

Sourdough discard crackers in a jar.
Sourdough Discard Crackers. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

If you find standard grocery store soda crackers bland and tasteless, you’re going to love these sourdough discard crackers. Add your favorite seeds and seasonings to make a unique addition to your pantry staples.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Crackers

Tortillas

Stack of sourdough starter discard tortillas on a wooden cutting board.
Sourdough Discard Tortillas. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Say no to plain, packaged, tasteless tortillas when you make your own sourdough discard tortillas at home. Use them for breakfast burritos, lunch wraps or as a side for homemade chili.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Tortillas

Pectin-Free Strawberry Jam

Mason jar of homemade strawberry jam.
How to Make and Can Strawberry Jam. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life.

Stock up your pantry shelves with jam, but only the homemade kind. Make this easy strawberry jam recipe the old-fashioned way, without pectin, and feel good about serving your family a wholesome and tasty treat.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Jam

Quick Garlic Dill Pickles

Quick garlic dill pickles.
Quick garlic dill pickles. Photo credit: An Off Grid Life

These quick garlic dill pickles are so simple to make that you’ll forget about the supermarket pickles altogether. This is a tasty recipe sure to become a favorite on your pantry shelves.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Dill Pickles

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