Preserving Recipes

Homemade apple butter could not be easier to make—it just takes a little patience! The result is a sweet, aromatic...

This is a great topping for ice cream, and—since it's thicker than sweetened berries—it's nice over sponge cake or shortcake,...

Pickled beets are a sweet and tangy addition to salads, sandwiches, burgers and charcuterie plates. Once you learn how to...

For a beautiful jelly to give as a gift or to enjoy yourself, this one can’t be beat. It's impressive,...

Although I've been canning for years, I've never found a good apple pie jam recipe, so I created this one....

My daughter makes this marmalade every spring when rhubarb's abundant. Our family enjoys her gift…a refreshing departure in flavor from...

One year, I decided I wanted to make a wild berry jam but couldn't find a recipe, so I invented...

This sweet and spicy jalapeno jelly makes for the perfect dip, condiment or appetizer!

You can make tangy and delicious pickled peppers at home—our guide will walk you through the process.

With a hint of apple and cinnamon, this apple jelly spreads cheer from breads to bagels to muffins. Its rosy...

"We live on the farm where my husband was raised," shares Rita Pischke of Whitemouth, Manitoba. "Whenever we find wild...

Look no further than this easy refrigerator pickles recipe when you want pickles in a flash. Crispy, crunchy, sweet and...

This deliciously different green jelly gets its flavor from an unusual source: savory rosemary. The herb adds a refreshing zip...

You can enjoy a small batch of these sweet crunchy pickles anytime without the work of traditional canning methods. They're...

This is a marmalade I make for our church bazaar every fall. It always sells out in no time at...

This treasured dill pickle recipe is like an old friend. These crispy spears have a slightly salty, tart flavor with...

Here's a fruit spread that captures the best tastes of late summer. I like that it's low in sugar and...

I've made this jam for many years and no one has been able to guess the secret ingredient —tomatoes! Everyone...

"Back when my children were young, I put up about 100 jars of jams and jellies each summer, including this...

For a change of pace, give this yummy jelly made from frozen orange juice a try. I've given it as...

Dried apricots, crushed pineapple and grapefruit juice create a memorable jam. The juice is what makes the jam taste so...

A dear family friend made these pickles for decades. I've adapted the recipe a bit over the years, but in...

This holly-green jelly won a Best of Show at the county fair and I was so thrilled. Flavored with lime,...

Strawberry rhubarb jam will become your go-to summer treat following the spring rhubarb season. Fortunately, jarred rhubarb jam with strawberries...

These crisp crunchy slices, seasoned with celery seed and mustard seed, have a sweet-sour taste that everyone is sure to...

You'll definitely capture the flavors of summer with this chunky, luscious toast-topper. Best of all, this jam freezes well for...

I sold jars of this sweet berry jam at craft fairs. It's a wonderful way to preserve summer gems. —Bernadette...

This mild salsa recipe for canning helps keep summer goodness stocked in the pantry year-round.

Pickled sweet peppers are a great way to give a quick boost of flavor and crunch to sandwiches, meat dishes,...