Generally, the process begins by sterilizing canning jars in boiling water. Then, once you’ve filled them with hot jam or ...

Want to try home preserving but not sure where to start? Our expert advice will help you turn out jams, jellies, and pickles like a pro. This time of year, with markets overflowing with gorgeous ...

Canning potatoes at home is a safe and simple way to preserve your harvest for long-term storage. Since potatoes are a low-acid food, they must be pressure canned to prevent the growth of botulism.

To paraphrase William Shakespeare: “To can or not to can. That is the question.” Actually, if you’re like me it’s not much of a question. Of course you are going to can! There is no other option. I ...

Peach season will soon end in Lancaster County, but don't worry - things can still be peachy around here. It's not quite like picking them fresh off the tree, but canning sure comes close. The process ...

Every year when the beets start piling up on my counter, I know it is time to make pickled beets. This is one of my favorite ways to stretch the harvest, add bright color to winter plates, and keep ...

STROUDSBURG, Pa. — It’s blueberry season, and what better way to enjoy the harvest than by learning how to preserve it? Home and Backyard is diving into canning, showing you how to turn fresh-picked ...