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    Home » Preserves and Pickles

    Preserves and Pickles

    Canning and preserving is one of my favorite ways to make the most of seasonal produce. From jams and pickles to easy water bath recipes, you'll find simple, safe, and delicious ways to stock your pantry and enjoy homemade goodness year-round.

    • A jar of homemade salsa for canning sits on a table with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, a jalapeño, tortilla chips, and other jars of salsa in the background.
      Salsa {for Canning}
    • A slice of bread with carrot cake jam sits on a white plate next to a jar of jam and a spoon, with fresh carrots and more jam jars in the background.
      Carrot Cake Jam
    • A glass jar filled with light orange pear preserves sits next to a fresh pear, with another sealed jar partially visible underneath.
      Old Fashioned Pear Preserves {for canning}
    • A jar and a small bowl of slow cooker applesauce are on a wooden board, surrounded by fresh apples and cinnamon sticks. A spoon is placed in the bowl.
      Slow Cooker Applesauce {Canning Safe}
    • A small white ramekin with blueberry compote and granola, a glass jar of blueberry compote, scattered blueberries, and a spoon rest on a wooden board with a striped cloth in the background.
      Blueberry Compote
    • A jar of the delicious, simple blackberry preserves sits on a wood cutting board next to bread covered in jam.
      Blackberry Preserves {for canning}
    • A blue plate has a block of cream cheese topped with raspberry jalapeno jam and surrounded by crackers and sliced fresh peppers, and there are several jars of homemade preserves.
      Raspberry Jalapeño Jam {for canning}
    • An open jar of pickled green beans sits on a wooden cutting board.
      Pickled Green Beans {for canning}
    • mixed berry jam with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries.
      Mixed Berry Jam {for canning}
    • Slow Cooker Blueberry Butter {for canning}
    • A glass jar filled with homemade apple pie jam is being filled through a metal funnel, with apples and empty jars in the background.
      Apple Pie Jam {for canning}
    • A jar of light brown pear butter fruit spread with a spoon, surrounded by crackers, brie cheese, cinnamon sticks, and two sealed jars in the background.
      Slow Cooker Pear Butter {for canning}
    • A spoon scooping rich apple butter from a glass jar, with fresh apples, a slice of bread, and a potted plant in the background.
      Slow Cooker Apple Butter {for canning}
    • tomato chutney on cheese and crackers
      Tomato Chutney {for canning}
    • the best pickled beets recipe
      Pickled Beets {for canning}
    • An open jar of blueberry rhubarb jam with a spoon inside sits on a wooden board next to slices of bread and butter, with sealed jars of jam in the background.
      Blueberry Rhubarb Jam {for canning}
    • mango jam
      Mango Jam {for canning}
    • Glass jars filled with Balsamic Onion Jam, one open with a spoon inside, next to a plate with crackers and a dollop of preserves.
      Balsamic Onion Jam {for canning}
    • strawberry jalapeno jam
      Strawberry Jalapeno Jam
    • Close-up of preserved lemons—lemon halves packed in a glass jar with visible salt and liquid at the bottom, prepared for preservation.
      Preserved Lemons
    • four citrus marmalade with oranges lemons and limes
      Four Citrus Marmalade {for canning}
    • how to water bath can at home safe canning and preserving
      How To Do Water Bath Canning
    • Holiday Jam
      Holiday Jam {for canning}
    • Jalapeño Pepper Jelly
      Jalapeño Pepper Jelly {for canning}
    • homemade cranberry sauce for canning
      Cranberry Sauce for Canning

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    Elizabeth Jordan-Flight of Jam Jar Kitchen smiling in her home kitchen while preparing a rhubarb dessert, wearing a cozy cream sweater and striped apron surrounded by baking ingredients.

    Hi, I'm Elizabeth!

    I’m a self-taught home cook, preserving enthusiast, and mama of two sharing approachable, flavor-packed recipes made with love. I believe food should be joyful, a little messy, and always worth gathering around.
    Welcome to my Jam Jar Kitchen. I’m so glad you’re here!

    • A jar of homemade salsa for canning sits on a table with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, a jalapeño, tortilla chips, and other jars of salsa in the background.
      Salsa {for Canning}
    • A glass dessert cup filled with rich cookies and cream ice cream, topped and surrounded by crunchy chocolate sandwich cookies.
      Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
    • A delicious bowl of broccoli bacon salad with dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and a creamy dressing, served with a spoon.
      Broccoli Bacon Salad
    • A bowl of creamy shrimp salad with herbs, garnished with fresh dill, surrounded by rectangular crackers on a white surface.
      Shrimp Salad

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    A percentage of all proceeds made by The Jam Jar Kitchen blog are donated to Preserve International to fund empowerment programs for women small-scale farmers in northern Uganda. Join our mission to fight hunger and seasonal poverty through innovative post harvest and food preservation technology and training!

    A group of South Sudanese refugee women trained by Preserve International stand smiling in aprons and headscarves next to a bright green Sparky Dryer, celebrating their success in food preservation and small-scale agribusiness.

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    • A plate of Grilled Bell Peppers, featuring roasted red and yellow peppers with beautifully blackened grill marks on their skins.
      Easy Grilled Bell Peppers
    • A glass jar of Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta topped with pomegranate seeds and a mint sprig, with scattered pomegranate seeds on the white surface nearby.
      Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
    • A close-up of a spoonful of creamy Baked Mac and Cheese, showing melted cheddar cheese and perfectly cooked elbow pasta.
      Baked Mac and Cheese
    Elizabeth Jordan-Flight of Jam Jar Kitchen smiling in her home kitchen while preparing a rhubarb dessert, wearing a cozy cream sweater and striped apron surrounded by baking ingredients.

    Hi, I'm Elizabeth!

    I’m a self-taught home cook, preserving enthusiast, and mama of two sharing approachable, flavor-packed recipes made with love. I believe food should be joyful, a little messy, and always worth gathering around.
    Welcome to my Jam Jar Kitchen. I’m so glad you’re here!

    • A steaming bowl of borscht with shredded beets, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprig of dill, as a spoon lifts a portion of the vibrant soup from the bowl.
      Borscht
    • A ramekin of classic Crème Brûlée topped with blackberries, raspberries, and mint sits on a plate, with a spoonful of silky custard resting beside it.
      Crème Brûlée
    • A slice of bread with carrot cake jam sits on a white plate next to a jar of jam and a spoon, with fresh carrots and more jam jars in the background.
      Carrot Cake Jam
    • A close-up of a spoon holding several garlic cloves in a bowl of oil, with more garlic cloves visible submerged in the oil, showcasing the rich texture of homemade garlic confit.
      Garlic Confit

    Our Mission:

    A percentage of all proceeds made by The Jam Jar Kitchen blog are donated to Preserve International to fund empowerment programs for women small-scale farmers in northern Uganda. Join our mission to fight hunger and seasonal poverty through innovative post harvest and food preservation technology and training!

    A group of South Sudanese refugee women trained by Preserve International stand smiling in aprons and headscarves next to a bright green Sparky Dryer, celebrating their success in food preservation and small-scale agribusiness.

    Never miss a recipe!

    Sign up to The Jam Jar Kitchen Newsletter to receive new free recipes every month!

    • A flavorful Grilled Portobello mushroom Burger featuring a juicy portobello cap, roasted red pepper, red onion slices, and fresh leafy greens on a toasted bun.
      Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers
    • Three Strawberry & Lime White Chocolate Blondies, studded with white chocolate chunks and pieces of dried fruit, are stacked on parchment paper, with a lime wedge and scattered dried fruit pieces nearby.
      Strawberry & Lime White Chocolate Blondies
    • A bowl of fresh Pico de Gallo made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños, surrounded by tortilla chips and garnished with cilantro.
      Fresh Pico de Gallo

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