Peach lemonade concentrate captures the bright, sun-warmed flavor of ripe summer peaches in a jar, so you can enjoy a glass of peach lemonade any time of year — even in the depth of winter when fresh fruit is scarce. This recipe has been reviewed for safety and accuracy by a Master Food Preserver certified … Read more

Sweet dill pickles strike a pleasing balance between bright, garlicky dill pickles and the sugary warmth of bread-and-butter pickles. The result is a thin, crunchy chip that reads as sweet and sour with a clean dill note throughout. These pickles disappear from a relish tray and transform an ordinary ham sandwich into something eagerly anticipated. … Read more

Canning Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate is a simple way to preserve summer raspberries and enjoy a bright, fruity lemonade any time of year. The concentrate is vivid, refreshingly tart-sweet, and tastes like real fruit—not powdered mix. This recipe has been reviewed for safety and accuracy by a Master Food Preserver certified through the University of Cornell … Read more

Tomatillo canning recipes are one of the best ways to preserve the bright, tangy flavor of this small husked fruit. With their tart, citrus-like taste, tomatillos are a natural fit for Mexican-inspired staples such as salsa verde, green enchilada sauce, relish, pickles, and hearty chili verde. If you grow tomatillos at home, even a few … Read more

Cherry tomato canning recipes make the most of a plant that keeps producing all summer. A handful of vines can yield more fruit than you expect by midsummer, and because cherry tomatoes are sweeter and quicker to prepare than slicing varieties, they make some of the most delicious jars for the pantry. Though many people … Read more

Safe canning recipe changes let you personalize tested canning recipes without risking food safety. Whether you want less sugar in jam, milder peppers in salsa, or a clove of garlic in dill pickles, research-backed guidance shows which adjustments are safe and which make a jar unsafe. Once you learn the few core rules behind that … Read more

Yellow plum jelly captures the honeyed, golden flavor of ripe yellow plums in a clear, glossy spread that brightens toast, biscuits, and cheese boards long after plum season ends. If you have a tree or a market haul of extra yellow plums, making jelly is a lovely way to preserve that delicate flavor for months. … Read more

Fig canning recipes are a great way to preserve a short harvest — fresh figs bruise easily and only stay ripe for a few days. In warm regions like California they ripen all at once, and canning lets you capture that honeyed flavor before it spoils. A few fresh figs are a treat, but a … Read more

Roasted cherry tomato sauce concentrates the bright, sweet flavor of small tomatoes into a smooth, shelf-stable sauce ideal for pasta, pizza, or winter comfort dishes. Roasting intensifies the tomatoes’ natural sugars and adds depth; a food mill (or a fine-mesh strainer) removes skins and most seeds while preserving the juices and roasted flavor. The result … Read more

Dill pickled cherry tomatoes are a bright, herb-forward way to preserve an abundant harvest. A classic dill pickle brine with mustard seed and shallot highlights the natural sweetness of cherry or grape tomatoes, turning them into excellent cocktail garnishes, cheese board accents, or straight-from-the-jar snacks. This recipe works with either cherry or grape tomatoes; grape … Read more