Italian-style tomato sauce is a simple, classic seasoned tomato sauce commonly made in home kitchens. It combines smooth tomato purée with finely chopped onion, celery, and carrot, plus garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes for depth. With a jar of this sauce and a box of pasta, spaghetti night is effortless. This recipe … Read more

Green tomato preserves are a traditional Italian conserve made from thin slices of unripe tomatoes cooked in a honey-and-vanilla syrup with fresh lemon for brightness. The slices become tender and translucent while keeping their shape, creating a glossy preserve that is delightful on morning toast, biscuits, or paired with a soft, creamy cheese. This recipe … Read more

Peach jalapeño jam balances ripe summer peaches with fresh green jalapeños to produce a sweet spread with a gentle, lingering heat. The peach flavor hits first, followed by a warm, rounded pepper note. One jar is enough to turn a block of cream cheese and a stack of crackers into an effortless appetizer or to … Read more

Canning Mississippi pork roast lets you preserve a slow-cooker favorite for the pantry. Tender pork shoulder is packed with sliced pepperoncini, pepper brine, and dried ranch-style herbs so a jar becomes dinner in minutes: heat with a bit of butter, shred, and serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, rice, or a soft roll. This recipe has … Read more

Pickled cherry peppers are packed into jars whole, so each pepper retains its round shape and absorbs tangy brine. They’re simple to prepare with a water bath canner, and the result is a pantry of flavorful peppers ready to stuff, slice onto sandwiches, or snack on straight from the jar. This recipe has been reviewed … Read more

Pear honey is an old-fashioned Southern spread that contains no actual honey. Pears are cooked slowly until they become clear and golden, developing a thick, pourable texture that resembles honey. It’s a delicious way to transform a large pear harvest into a jarred spread for biscuits, toast, or desserts through the winter. This recipe has … Read more

Mirabelle plum jam is a clear golden jam with a honeyed sweetness and a thick, spoonable texture that sets without any added boxed pectin. Mirabelles are tiny, intensely sweet plums with naturally high pectin, so this jam gels quickly and tastes bright and fresh. This recipe has been reviewed for safety and accuracy by a … Read more

Elderberry marmalade transforms a late-summer elderberry harvest into a jarred preserve with thin slices of lemon and orange suspended in a deep, jewel-colored spread. It sets without boxed pectin because the whole citrus provides pectin and acid, and the result is a smooth, rounded preserve where the elderberry flavor is brightened by a clear citrus … Read more

Black raspberry jam is a delicious way to preserve this short-season summer fruit. This small-batch recipe uses just a few ingredients and sets without boxed pectin. This recipe has been reviewed for safety and accuracy by a Master Food Preserver certified through the University of Cornell Cooperative Extension. Black raspberries, often called blackcaps, are a … Read more

Eggplant caponata is a Sicilian sweet-and-sour eggplant relish. This tested canning recipe preserves that bright, savory-sweet flavor on the pantry shelf all year. Open a jar and spoon it onto crusty bread or toss it with hot pasta for a quick antipasto or an easy dinner in minutes. This recipe has been reviewed for safety … Read more