Homemade Canning and Preserving Recipes

Canning and preserving is one of those skills I wish I had learned sooner, and these homemade canning and preserving recipes make it so much more approachable than it sounds. Whether you want to put up a batch of summer jam or make a quick refrigerator pickle, there’s something here to get you started.

The Quick Refrigerator Dill Pickles are the recipe I recommend to anyone just getting into preserving — no special equipment needed and they’re ready in 24 hours. For something sweet, homemade jams and fruit preserves are a lovely way to save the best of the season long after it’s gone!

Canning and preserving resources:

• The USDA guidelines for home canning (the official source for doing it right!)
• My favorite canning tools
• My home canning process and more helpful links