Canning: A Beginner’s Guide

Preserving food in jars is one of the most satisfying ways to capture the season and savor the harvest all year long. With these guides, soon you’ll be stocking your pantry with jars of jams, tomatoes, pickles, and broth. Each post will walk you through the safest and wonderfully simple ways to get started canning your food at home.

Canning for Beginners

Start Here: Safe & Simple Home Canning

Before your begin your preservation journey, it’s best to learn the basics to ensure safety when canning with a hot water bath or pressure canner.

Preserving Food at Home | Beginner’s Guide to Canning, Drying, Freezing & More

Hot Water Bath Canning Recipes

Perfect for High-Acid Foods: Jams, Jellies, Pickles & More

Hot water bath canning is ideal for beginners and perfect for preserving fruits, tomatoes, and other high-acid foods.

Preserving Food at Home | Beginner’s Guide to Canning, Drying, Freezing & More

Pressure Canning Recipes

Safely Preserve Low-Acid Foods Like Broth, Vegetables & Meats

Pressure canning allows you to preserve hearty, shelf-stable meals safely— perfect for soups, beans, and home-butchered meats.

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Canning Tips by Season

Preserve the Harvest All Year Long

Plan your preserving schedule around what’s in season. These seasonal guides make it easy to know what to can and when.

SUmmer

  Spring  

Canning Recipes & Tips | Hot Water Bath & Pressure Canning for Beginners
Canning Recipes & Tips | Hot Water Bath & Pressure Canning for Beginners

winter

autumn

Preserving Food at Home | Beginner’s Guide to Canning, Drying, Freezing & More

Jams & Jellies

Sweet Spreads for Toast & Tea Time

Bursting with fruit and perfectly sweetened, these recipes include traditional jams, floral jellies, and old-fashioned favorites for every season.

Canning Recipes & Tips | Hot Water Bath & Pressure Canning for Beginners

Pickles

Crisp, Tangy & Shelf Stable

Whether you are after classic dill cucumbers or pickled onions and beans, these recipes will keep your pantry lively and bright.

Fruit PReserves & Butters

Preserve the Essence of Summer Fruits

These smooth, spreadable preserves make the most of your harvest.

Tomatoes

Canning Summer’s Most Useful Ingredient

From sauces to crushed tomatoes, there’s no pantry staple quite like canned tomatoes.

Canning Recipes & Tips | Hot Water Bath & Pressure Canning for Beginners

Salsas & Relishes

Bright, Flavorful Preserves for the Pantry

Salsas and relishes add brightness to meals and are perfect for summer canning projects.

Canning Recipes & Tips | Hot Water Bath & Pressure Canning for Beginners

Watch: Canning Videos

Step Into the Kitchen for Cozy Canning Days

Canning Recipes & Tips | Hot Water Bath & Pressure Canning for Beginners

Home canning is more than a method— it’s a rhythm, a memory, a way to savor the flavors of the garden through every season. I hope that you enjoy these recipes and guides to learn how to can your own homegrown food.