
Strawberry Limoncello Jam
This is one of my top-selling jams at the farmers market during the spring. It's amazing over a scoop of fresh vanilla ice cream, on a toasted waffle, or served with fresh goat cheese and crackers. —Krystal Wertman, Humble, Texas

Watermelon Rind Preserves
This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...

Citrus Cantaloupe Butter
This sweet, chunky cantaloupe butter gets its warm spice flavor from the cinnamon. Orange sections and lime juice give it...

Easy Pickled Vegetables
This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These...

Canned Nectarines in Honey Syrup
Nectarines are in season for such a short time, you'll want to do whatever you can to extend the season....

Ginger Blueberry Jam
When I was very young, I watched my grandma make this jam in the kitchen. As I sneaked blueberries to...

Bourbon Peach Jam
Bourbon has been popular at our house since we visited the Kentucky Bourbon Trail a few years ago. Every bite...


The Best Marinara Sauce
I developed this marinara sauce recipe with a friend to make the most of a bumper crop of tomatoes. Now...

How to Make Pickled Okra (Refrigerator and Water Bath Canning)
Pickled okra is a classic dish that packs a flavorful crunch. We'll show you two simple ways to make this...

Make Canning Easy with 20 Freezer Jam Recipes
Capture the flavors of summer with these freezer jam recipes made with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and more. Best of all—no...


Best Ever Sweet Pickles
I pack away homegrown cucumbers every summer. This recipe is based on the pickled veggies in Brown Eggs and Jam...


Canning 101
Is there anything better than homemade pickles or canned tomatoes you grew yourself?! Our simple how-to guide will have you...


62 Timeless Canning Recipes Only Grandma Knew to Make
These vintage canning recipes bring back happy memories of our grandmothers. One taste of these preserves or pickles and you'll...

7 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Canning
Canning mistakes not only waste your time, but they can be dangerous, too! Luckily, each one of these mistakes is...

Raspberry Mint Jam
I have so much mint growing in my yard that I add it to almost everything. What a revelation it...

Autumn Pepper Relish
This colorful relish is a favorite with friends and family because it tastes amazing on just about everything. I like...

Sweet & Smoky Salsa
I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I...

Quick and Easy Strawberry Jam
This is an easy and tasty way to use up a freshly picked quarts of summer strawberries. It makes about...

Kickin’ Red Pepper Jelly
Peppers grow like wild fire in our hot Missouri summers. That's when I make spicy jelly to give as gifts...

Green Tomato Jam
As the tomato season draws near and you have a bumper crop of green tomatoes on your vine, reach for...

Spicy Plum Sauce
My flavorful fruit sauce is delicious over pork or poultry. The pepper gives it a little kick you usually wouldn't...

Raspberry Peach Jam
When my jam won a first-place pink ribbon at our local county fair, I was overjoyed but it's not the...

Bill’s Apple Butter
Since retiring, I have more time to tend to our 75 apple trees and to experiment in the kitchen. I...

Flavorful Strawberry-Rhubarb Jam
I consider this strawberry-rhubarb jam summer in a jar! It's a soft-set jam that tastes great spread on sandwiches, toast,...

Slow-Cooked Peach Salsa
Fresh peaches and tomatoes make my salsa a winner over store-bought versions. As a treat, I give my coworkers several...



Hot Pepper Jelly
We enjoy this fiery hot pepper jelly spread on crackers with cream cheese. It also makes a terrific holiday gift....

Apricot Amaretto Jam
This thick, chunky apricot jam was my grandma's recipe; it's lovely to make something for my family and friends that...

Strawberry-Basil Vinegar
The mild, fruity flavor of this strawberry vinaigrette complements any tossed salad. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Raspberry Lemonade Concentrate
Here's a concentrate that allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage any time of year. Sweet raspberries balance the...

County Fair Cherry Pie
This cherry pie is so easy! I'm a teacher and a Navy wife, so simplicity and quickness are both mealtime...

Tomatillo Relish
I have a very hearty tomatillo plant in my garden. To use up the abundant produce, I decided to make...