Canning Recipes

Meyer lemon curd is a vibrant, sweet fruit curd that is not to be missed during the winter months. Take advantage of the short window of time when meyer lemons are available and make this homemade curd in less than 20 minutes. What is fruit curd? Fruit curds are generally a mixture of fruit juice …

Do you have a lot of plums? A plum tree or perhaps you’ve been shopping at Costco and brought home a ton of plums? Learning how to make plum jam is the first step in using an abundance of plum jams. Finding uses for plum jam is the next step that I hope to help …

This is a guide to high altitude canning. Did you know that your elevation affects the process of canning preserves? You may need to adjust your processing time when using boiling water bath canning and the amount of pressure when using pressure canning. Whether you are a seasoned expert or a new beginner, learning how …

Pear butter isn’t “butter” in the true sense of the word. Dairy free, this fruit butter is apple butter’s cousin– a deeply spiced puree of fruit easily made in the Slow cooker, Instapot or Crock Pot. What is pear butter? Pear butter, or any fruit butter, is a smooth puree of fruit that has been …

Ginger Pear Jam is a small batch, old fashioned homemade jam made with no added pectin.  Ginger and pear come together to make a warmly spiced jam. Use this pear jam on toast, with meats, or as a substitute for applesauce.     This post was originally published in November 2012 and was updated in November …

Peach season is winding down this month– grab this seasonal fruit while you can and store its goodness for months to come by making jams, jellies and this peach butter. This recipe for peach butter or mango butter is easily made in a crock pot, slow cooker, or Instant Pot. Only a few ingredients are …

Pectin is an ingredient that may be necessary to add to homemade preserves to help your jam set. Learn what fruit have the most pectin. What is Pectin? Fruit pectin is a starch that is naturally present in fruits and berries and when heated, it helps provide structure so that your jellies and jams will …

Canning supplies are the first step in making homemade preserves. Once you stock your kitchen with this list of basic canning equipment you’ll be ready to transform your fresh fruit or frozen fruit into homemade preserves. Making jams, jellies, curds, marmalades, and other fruit spreads at home is a rewarding process. By crafting your own …