Preserving Recipes

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

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    Spicy Beet Relish

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    We love the taste of this beet relish with any type of meat or bean dish. You can adjust the pepper and horseradish to taste. —Norma Leatherwood, Sevierville, Tennessee

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    21 Small-Batch Canning Recipes

    Save yourself hours in the kitchen and shelves of pantry space with these small-batch canning recipes. Each recipe is a...


    Quick Pickled Radishes

    1 review

    This recipe is the perfect addition to tacos, barbecue or just about any sandwich you can dream of. Each sliced...


    Mom’s Pickled Carrots

    3 reviews

    My mother is the only other person I've known to make this recipe. In fact, when I take it to...


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    This Hot New Tool Makes Canning So Much Easier

    Steam canners could revolutionize home canning forever. Here's how to use one safely—straight from the experts.

    Easy Pickled Vegetables

    This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These...


    Canned Nectarines in Honey Syrup

    Nectarines are in season for such a short time, you'll want to do whatever you can to extend the season....


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    Top 10 Canning Recipes

    Preserve your favorite seasonal produce with these top-rated canning recipes, from homemade spaghetti sauce and tomato salsa to fruit jam...


    Ginger Blueberry Jam

    3 reviews

    When I was very young, I watched my grandma make this jam in the kitchen. As I sneaked blueberries to...


    Vanilla Pear Berry Jam

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    This is the first jam that I came up with on my own—and I love the flavor combo!—Rachel Creech, Marion,...


    Bourbon Peach Jam

    3 reviews

    Bourbon has been popular at our house since we visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail a few years ago. Every bite...


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    The Best Marinara Sauce

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    I developed this marinara sauce recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now...


    How to Make Pickled Okra (Refrigerator and Water Bath Canning)

    Pickled okra is a classic dish that packs a flavorful crunch. We'll show you two simple ways to make this...

    How to Pickle Beets (Quick-Pickling and Water Bath Canning)

    Learn how to pickle beets with our guide to quick-pickling and water bath canning. Both methods yield a batch of...


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    32 Must-Try Pickling Recipes

    Preserve your summer harvest with these pickling recipes! You can pickle cucumbers, Brussels sprouts, asparagus, green beans, garlic and more.


    13 Recipes for Canning Tomatoes from Your Garden

    Enjoy garden-fresh flavor all year long with these recipes for canning tomatoes. From tomato sauce and salsas to jams and...


    Make Canning Easy with 20 Freezer Jam Recipes

    Capture the flavors of summer with these freezer jam recipes made with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and more. Best of all—no...


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    How to Can Pickles, Step by Step

    New to making pickles? This step-by-step guide on how to can pickles is a great place to start. We've rounded...


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    Sweet Pickles

    7 reviews

    I pack away homegrown cucumbers every summer. This recipe is based on the pickled veggies in Brown Eggs and Jam...


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    Canning 101

    Is there anything better than homemade pickles or canned tomatoes you grew yourself?! Our simple how-to guide will have you...


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    62 Timeless Canning Recipes Only Grandma Knew to Make

    These vintage canning recipes bring back happy memories of our grandmothers. One taste of these preserves or pickles and you'll...


    7 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Canning

    Canning mistakes not only waste your time, but they can be dangerous, too! Luckily, each one of these mistakes is...

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    7 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Pickles

    Who doesn't love pickles? Here's how to avoid the most common mistakes when you're making pickles at home.


    14 Surprising Foods That Make Great Pickles

    We've all had pickled cucumbers and perhaps green beans, but the list of foods you can pickle is practically endless!


    Our Favorite Canning Recipes

    When your garden starts going gangbusters, get out those Mason jars! We've got dozens of ways to preserve berries, tomatoes,...


    How to Make Pickled Onions—and How to Eat ‘Em

    Learn how to make sweet, tangy pickled onions with our quick step-by-step guide.


    Cinnamon Apple Jelly

    1 review

    When I host a Christmas sit-down dinner, I adhere labels on small jars of this jam to use as place...


    Basil Jelly

    6 reviews

    We grow lots of basil for our local farmers market, and this is a unique way to use it. The...