In one concise volume, you can learn—and master like a pro—all the ways to put up food in jars, from water-bath canning to pressure canning, from pickling to jam-making, and beyond!

Whether you are a gardener, a fan of farmers’ markets, or just someone who likes to browse the bountiful produce at the supermarket, canning and preserving are easy, fun, and affordable ways to enjoy fresh-grown foods all year long.

With clear, easy-to-follow instructions and color photographs, this book provides all the information you need to know to get started today, including:

• An overview of canning equipment
• Basic steps to canning foods safely and easily
• Recipes for preserving everything from tomatoes and jams to soups, sauces, and other hearty meals
• A special section on jam- and jelly-making using Pomona’s Pectin, which requires little to no added sugar
• Tips on how to find the freshest local produce

The recipes include lots of preparations, both savory and sweet, from blue-ribbon classics to new creations. Preserve and enjoy:

• Four variations on Tomato Ketchup
• Taco Sauce
• Green Tomato Chutney
• Spicy Dilly Beans
• Sweet and Spicy Ginger Carrot Coins
• Canned Haddock
• Chicken or Turkey Broth
• Creamy Squash Soup
• Strawberry Jam
• Blueberry-Vanilla Jelly
• Cherry-Port Preserves
• Apple-Raisin-Walnut Conserve
• And much more

This comprehensive book teaches beginners how to get started and gives seasoned veterans new techniques and recipes to try.