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Summer In A Jar

 

Canning Basics

Learn everything you need to know to start canning—method, ingredients, equipment, and how to keep your food delicious and safe to eat.

Berries & Cherries

Condense the joys of summer’s diminutive orbs of sweetness into jar after jar of dynamite deliciousness.

Totally Tomatoes

Transport the summer garden’s quintessential flavor into year-round pleasure.

Scent of Citrus

Squeeze the zesty essences of lemons, oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit into sunny jars.

Happy Couples

Practice your matchmaking skills by combining meant-for-each-other flavors in jams, jelly, salsa, and spreads.

From Down Deep

Dig into the earthy goodness of preserved beets, carrots, radishes, and onions.

Tropical Treasures

Turn to the tropics in the winter. Mangoes, papayas, pineapples, and bananas are ripe and ready year-round.

First Blush

Savor the golden glow of peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots with these inspiring recipes.

Row Crops

Preserve the enticing tastes of three family-favorite veggies—corn, green beans, and peppers.

Apples & Pears

Stir the fruits of fall into these delectable delights.

From the Herb Garden

Snip fresh, fragrant herbs to create one-of-a-kind jellies, compotes, and sauces.

From the Vine

Fill your pantry with the terrific tastes of produce from late-summer’s climbers and ramblers.

Meant for Giving

Jar handcrafted liqueurs, preserves, and vinegars to share with those you love. Superb recipes and charming packaging ideas pave the way.

Troubleshooting

Check out these charts for answers to the most common canning questions.

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