Preserving Recipes

Keep your produce at peak perfection with these preserving recipes for shelf-stable freshness.

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    The Best Upright Freezers of 2024, Tested by the Taste of Home Kitchen

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    Orange Marmalade

    Orange marmalade is a grown-up bread spread and an elegant dessert topping. Its sweet and sour tang is balanced with...


    Spiced Apple Rings

    Pile spiced apple rings on all your autumnal and winter dishes, sweet or savory, for a sugary and tangy upgrade.


    Homemade Christmas Jam

    7 reviews

    A few years ago, I hit upon the idea of presenting family and friends with baskets of homemade jam as...


    Canned Blueberry Jam

    15 reviews

    Summer doesn't feel complete without at least one berry-picking trip and a batch of homemade blueberry jam. Eat atop fresh...

    Chunky Salsa

    6 reviews

    This fresh-tasting salsa is wonderfully chunky. If you like it hotter, add more habanero peppers; if you prefer a mild...


    Orange Pear Jam

    2 reviews

    Full of fruity flavor, this delightful jam is a great toast topper. Delores Ward of Decatur, Indiana came up with...

    Strawberry Rhubarb Jam

    This tangy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam recipe is a favorite with my family. They'll put it on almost anything, but especially...


    Cinnamon Blueberry Jam

    19 reviews

    Watching my grandmother can hundreds of jars of tomatoes, peaches and pears inspired me to try making jams and jellies...


    Pickled Cauliflower

    Use up extra cauliflower with this easy pickled cauliflower recipe. It makes a great snack or sandwich topper, and the...


    Elderberry Jelly

    This simple elderberry jelly recipe captures the unique flavor and health benefits of these sought-after little berries.

    Pickled Okra

    Pickled okra is a tasty southern snack with a satisfying crunch. We'll show you how to pickle okra quickly and...


    What Is Pickling Salt and How Is It Used?

    What is pickling salt? It sounds specialized, but it's really the simplest form of salt and keeps pickles bright and...


    Pickled Ramps

    Pickling is a fantastic way to enjoy ramps beyond their short harvest season. Serve pickled ramps with charcuterie boards, on...


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    How to Make Spicy Pickles

    These easy spicy pickles are great for snacking and will amp up any sandwich or charcuterie board. No...


    Pickled Apples

    A few slices of pickled apples add much-needed brightness and acidity to any rich, hearty dish.

    The Best Cucumbers for Pickling

    Here's how to choose the best cucumbers for pickling, whether you're planting them or shopping at the farmers market.


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    How to Make Quick Pickled Red Onions

    These quick pickled red onions are an incredibly easy and delicious addition to your kitchen condiments.


    Pickled Cherry Tomatoes

    These pickled cherry tomatoes really pop in your mouth. They stay beautifully bright red and are fresh tasting too. —Peggy...


    Pickled Red Cabbage

    Our pickled red cabbage recipe is crisp, crunchy and just plain gorgeous. It's bursting with bright and tangy flavor.


    Pickled Jalapeno Rings

    I started canning Hungarian hot and mild peppers with my dad every year, but they are hard to find in...


    Pickled Corn

    Pickling doesn't have to be difficult, and it doesn't have to involve cucumbers either. Our pickled corn recipe is incredibly...


    Pickled Green Tomatoes

    I had no clue what to do with all the green tomatoes from my garden until my husband said to...


    Watermelon Rind Preserves

    This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...


    The Canning Supplies You Need to Preserve Your Favorite Fruits and Veggies

    Canning might seem old-fashioned, but it's a great way to preserve the flavors of the season. Get started at home...

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    Pickled Red Onions

    4 reviews

    The perfect combination of sweet and tangy, quick pickled red onions add a sliver of color, crunch and character to...


    What Is Kombucha?

    What is kombucha? It's a bubbly, probiotic beverage that's popping up everywhere.


    Citrus Cantaloupe Butter

    This sweet, chunky cantaloupe butter gets its warm spice flavor from the cinnamon. Orange sections and lime juice give it...


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    How to Make Sauerkraut at Home

    Love Reubens? Bratwurst? German food? Learn how to make sauerkraut yourself. It's a great way to start preserving at home.


    The Ultimate Guide to Pickling

    We break down everything there is to know about pickling.


    How to Make Every Kind of Pickled Vegetable

    Pickled vegetables are a satisfying way to preserve your harvest. Learn how to make pickles with everything from asparagus to...