Canning
Welcome to the Canning category—your resource for learning how to preserve food safely and confidently. Whether you're water bath canning sweet jams or pressure canning low-acid vegetables, these tutorials and recipes offer everything you need to get started and build a stocked pantry from your harvest.
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Easy Apple Jelly Recipe Made with Juice
Canning truly is for everyone, especially if you’re just getting started. This easy Apple Jelly recipe uses powdered pectin and apple juice, so you don’t even need fresh apples to make it! It’s a fantastic beginner-friendly recipe that shows just how simple and rewarding home canning can be. There’s something magical about pulling a jar of homemade jelly off the…
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How to Make Canned Tomatoes: Water vs. Juice Methods Explained
If you’re a gardener who plants tomatoes or someone who likes to buy tomatoes while they are in season or on sale, you HAVE to know this simple canning recipe to preserve that freshness all year. Canning tomatoes is one of the best ways to save them for later. I love using Canned Tomatoes in my recipes. Every time I…
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How to Make Apple Pie Filling and Preserve it Two Ways
This Apple Pie Filling is one of my favorite ways to use apples in the fall. My neighbor has a bunch of apple trees on his property, so we have made it a new tradition to pick a ton of apples every year that we can. We go over there with a few five-gallon buckets, and you can’t even tell…
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Simple Apple Butter Recipe & Waterbath Canning Tips
If you like fall flavors, you’re going to LOVE this Apple Butter recipe. A super sweet and thick butter with an apple cinnamon taste. You can pair it with toast, yogurt, granola, pancakes or waffles, biscuits, or use it as a glaze for roasted meats. This is a super-easy recipe that you can make if you have some extra apples…
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How to Rebatch Jelly That Didn’t Set Properly
If you need to rebatch jelly because it didn’t set, you’re not alone! I’ve been there too—frustrated when my low-sugar grape jelly refused to gel. All I wanted was a homemade jelly with less sugar, but it didn’t happen the first few times. Those kitchen mistakes, however, became a valuable lesson. Now, I’m sharing exactly how to rebatch jelly that…
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Make & Preserve Unsweetened Applesauce: A How To Guide
Applesauce is a staple in our house, and today I’ll show you how to make and preserve unsweetened applesauce. I love mine with cottage cheese, and my daughters eat it with their lunch several times a week. It’s one of those simple, wholesome sides that never gets old. The first time I made applesauce, I couldn’t believe how easy it…
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How to Pressure Can Diced Onions for Long-Lasting Flavor
There are a few different ways to preserve onions. If you don’t have a lot of space to keep whole onions throughout the winter or extra freezer space to keep frozen onions, consider Canned Diced Onions! This year, we had a GREAT crop of onions and decided to try canning! We froze a lot of diced onions and wanted to…
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Elderberry Syrup Recipe: Make It Once, Use It All Winter
Elderberry syrup is one of my go-to herbal remedies for cold and flu season, and I make it every year.It’s packed with immune-supporting goodness, comes together with just a few ingredients, and gives me peace of mind knowing what’s actually in it. Whether I’m pouring a spoonful for sniffly kiddos or tucking away jars for winter, this syrup is a…
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3 Important Reasons to STOP Storing Canning Jars With Rings
I know it seems kind of weird and your jars might look a little naked but there are a few important reasons to be storing canning jars WITHOUT the rings. This extra step is worth it for your family’s safety and piece of mind. If you’re looking for some canning recipes you’re in the right place! Check out my Black…
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Simple Canned Sweet Corn Recipe: Right off the Cob Flavor
Sweet corn is one of those things during the summer that I look forward to! Nothing beats fresh corn on the cob, except when you can have Canned Sweet Corn in the dead of winter and still enjoy that delicious flavor. Grab this simple pressure canner recipe a try and enjoy! This post contains affiliate links. This will not cost…