Canning meals in a jar is a great way to have delicious homemade prepared food ready to heat and eat, all right from your pantry shelf. It's one thing to use canning to put up
Canning can be an intimidating process at first. But if you follow these easy beginner canning recipes, you’ll be well on your way.
Canning baked beans is a simple way to enjoy homemade baked beans right off the pantry shelf (without heating up the kitchen).
Just because your farmer's market is closed and your garden bed is empty doesn't mean there isn't anything to put up! Even though the winter months can seem gloomy, you can cheer yourself up by canning some sunshine in a jar. January is citrus canning season after all! Browse our recipe collection below for jam, jelly, curd, marmalade & more! We even included some no-pectin & Low Sugar recipes using Pomona’s Universal Pectin. Enjoy! Did you know that citrus fruit is a great source for natural pectin? Many “no pectin added” recipes use lemon juice to make the jam or jelly gel. While the juice has plenty of pectin, citrus seeds have a lot more. This makes them perfect if you want to skip store-bought pectin and also save some money at the same time. Practical Self reliance has a great article on how to make pectin from citrus seeds. Marmalades Most citrus fruit is loaded with natural pectin. Marmalade recipes take advantage of that by adding the peels and pulp to create a natural gel (as opposed to using store-bought pectin). The cook time is a bit longer on marmalade since it takes time to extract the natural pectin. You will be rewarded for your patience in the kitchen, I promise! Just take note, there may be a slight bitter flavor in the marmalade due to the pith being added. This often balances out if the recipe adds a good bit of sugar. And the texture is amazing! Add to biscuits, scones, or ice cream. Three Citrus & Vanilla Bean Marmalade Orange, lemon, & grapefruit, oh my! This vibrant Three Citrus & Vanilla Bean Marmalade canning recipe is perfect to get rid of the winter blues. It highlights three citrus fruits while adding beauty and real flavor with whole vanilla beans. This marmalade would make a great DIY holiday gift. Use our free printable tags and labels to decorate your jars for gift-giving. Orange Mandarine Prosecco Marmalade Spiced Blood Orange Marmalade Orange Flower and Pistachio Marmalade Orange Chili Pepper Marmalade Gingered Orange Lemon Zucchini Marmalade Peach-Orange Marmalade without added pectin Rhubarb and Orange Marmalade Lemon Lime Marmalade Quince Meyer Lemon Marmalade Honey Lemon Marmalade Meyer Lemon Grapefruit Marmalade Double Meyer Marmalade (Lemons & Rum) Makrut Lime Marmalade Kumquat Marmalade Grapefruit Jalapeño Marmalade Recipe Orange-Grapefruit-Ginger Marmalade Clementine Rum Marmalade Three-Citrus Marmalade Low Sugar Peach + Citrus Marmalade with Pomona’s Pectin Low Sugar Triple Citrus Marmalade with Pomona’s Pectin Low Sugar Orange Chocolate Marmalade with Pomona’s Pectin Low Sugar Ginger Cranberry Orange Marmalade with Pomona’s Pectin Our Cute Orange Marmalade Canning Label adds a sunny touch to home canned citrus. Handwrite your text on this blank label and use for jam, jelly, juice, & more. Jams It must be jam cuz jelly don’t shake like that! Here’s a plethora of citrus jams perfect for topping biscuits, scones, or fingerprint cookies. Your sunny jars will be comforting in the winter months, but of course can be enjoyed year round. If you want to reduce sugar in your diet, try the Pomona’s Pectin recipes at the bottom of the list. Meyer Lemon Jam with Mint and Honey Orange Thyme Jam Tangerine Jam with Ginger and Vanilla Cranberry Orange Jam Blood Orange Jam Clementine Jam Citrus Smash Jam Gingered Citrus-Rhubarb Jam Honey-sweetened Grapefruit Jam Grapefruit Jam Pink Grapefruit and Vanilla Bean Jam Blueberry Cara Cara Orange Jam Damson Plum-Orange Conserve No Pectin Orange Jam with Warm Spices Low Sugar Orange Jam with Pomona’s Pectin Low Sugar Orange-Pineapple-Rhubarb Jam with Pomona’s Pectin Low Sugar Pineapple, Lime + Coconut Jam with Pomona’s Pectin Zests Did you know that you can add zests to canned citrus and baked goods to give them a pop of flavor! Just try to remove as much of the bitter white pith as possible. You can also dry zests to use later in baking recipes. They are perfect added to cupcakes and lemon squares. Curds Curd is perfect stirred into yogurt, used as a cupcake filling, or baked in a tart shell. It also makes a great dessert eaten straight out of a jar. While the USDA says it’s safe to can curds, most people seem to prefer freezing them for longer term storage instead. Canned curds need used within 3 to 4 months (anything longer may lead to browning or separation). For short-term storage, curds can be refrigerated up to a week. You can freeze curds for up to a year without quality changes. For anyone intimidated by the traditional double-boiler process, there is an easy microwave curd recipe on our list. Say whaaaat? Yep, microwave. Zesty Lime Curd Canning expert Marisa McClellan whipped up this zesty lime curd recipe for us just in time for citrus season. It has just a few dollars worth of ingredients and not much of an investment in time. Lemon Curd Canned Lemon Curd Orange Curd Chocolate Tangerine Curd Honey Sweetened Meyer Lemon Curd Preserved Lemons and Lemon Curd Easy Microwave Citrus Curd Shop for Custom Kraft Apothecary Canning Labels in our shop. These rustic labels can be customized for any unique, special canned good you create. Condiments Not every citrus canned good has to be sweet or zesty. Chutneys are warm and spicy, great for fall meals. Add to oatmeal, biscuits, or eat straight out of a jar. You can also dress up a burger with chutney instead of ketchup. That would be very "adult" of you. Give it a try! Lemon Chutney Orange Rhubarb Chutney Cranberry Orange Chutney Rhubarb, raisin and orange chutney Spicy Lemon Pickles Sunshine Citrus Dessert Sauce Meyer Lemon Syrup Meyer Lemon Confit Nectarine Conserve with Lemon, Raisins and Walnuts Jelly It’s peanut-butter-jelly-time! Peanut-butter-jelly-time! And now I can’t get that dancing banana GIF outta my mind. OK, I digress. You can add these citrus jellies to grown-up style PB&Js and ice cream, or use as a glaze for pork chops. Creamsicle Jelly Orange Jelly Spiced Orange Jelly Meyer Lemon Lavender Jelly Lemon Jelly with optional Jalapeño pepper added Lime-Mint Jelly Grapefruit-Rosemary Jelly (reduced sugar recipe) Low Sugar Pineapple Orange Jelly with Pomona’s Pectin Mint-Lemon or Lime Jelly with Honey with Pomona’s Pectin Misc Fruit Recipes Basic fruit, preserves, candied, vinegar, beverages, & more, oh my! The salts and beverages will be perfect for your next party and charcuterie board. Canning Mandarin Oranges Canning Honey Orange Slices Canning Grapefruit Salt Preserved Lemons Salt Preserved Grapefruit with Black Pepper and Cloves Homemade Citrus Salt Lemon Cilantro Salt Lavender Preserved Lemons Limoncello Grapefruitcello and Orangecello Meyer Lemon Ginger Concentrate Cherry Limade Concentrate Homemade Orange Soda Syrups Homemade Simple Syrup from Fresh Tangerines or Oranges Blood Orange Flavored Vinegar Citrus-Flavored Extracts Candied Citrus Peels Lemon-Fermented Honey Lemon Peel Powder Ways to Use Citrus Peels Hey, don’t toss those peels! There are a plethora of uses for your citrus peelings. Use them to make homemade citrus vinegar cleaner, deodorizers & potpourri, cat repellant (yes please!), and even jewelry & home decor. Read our blog post on how to use citrus peels in your kitchen, home, & garden. Fun Fact! Did you know? It is thought that all navel oranges came from one genetic mutation to a Selecta orange tree, sometime between 1810 to 1820. Since the mutation left the fruit of the plant sterile and seedless, every navel orange tree that has been grown since is the result of cutting and grafting. So the next time you enjoy a nice, juicy navel orange, just remember that you are eating a 200+ year old clone. Mmmmmmm… succulent clone… Follow us on Instagram for more fun facts. Shop our Citrus Canning Label Collection. Our orange, lemon, and lime gingham canning labels are available for jelly, marmalade, limes, preserves, curds, and blank so you can handwrite your own text. Follow our Citrus Canning Pinterest Board for even more recipes! Sign up for our newsletter to get free printables, gardening tips, recipes, product updates, & a 10% off coupon on your first order of canning labels in our shop.
Pressure-canned sloppy joe filling is an easy ground beef canning recipe with a lot of flavor. A jar on your pantry shelf means a quick heat-and-eat meal on a busy weeknight.
Oranges are easy to can at home using a simple water bath canner.
Are you looking for the best home canning recipes? This is the ultimate list of canning recipes and resources! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced canner, this list is for you!
Pressure-canned sloppy joe filling is an easy ground beef canning recipe with a lot of flavor. A jar on your pantry shelf means a quick heat-and-eat meal on a busy weeknight.
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This recipe yields a richly flavored and tomato-dense paste, perfect for canning in small jars so you can enjoy the taste of summer-fresh tomatoes all year round.
Pickled dilly beans are a real treat, and many would argue that they're much better than regular pickled cucumbers. Make dill pickled green beans at home and find out for yourself! My first dilly beans
Rhubarb jelly captures the taste of the spring rhubarb harvest in a jelly for year-round enjoyment.
Rhubarb juice concentrate is an easy way to preserve the flavor of rhubarb in a convenient easy to use juice concentrate.
Taco soup is an easy ground beef canning recipe that comes together quickly, and saves a lot of time on busy weeknights.
This simple blackberry jam is a no pectin and low sugar recipe. All you need is blackberries and a small amount of sugar to make a tasty homemade blackberry jam.
Mushrooms are a low-acid food which means they require a little bit of special treatment in canning, but this white wine vinegar dressing does the trick in the tastiest way possible. These marinated mushrooms make use of Italian herbs, zesty garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper. Nibble straight from the jar or add to salads, antipasto plates or charcuterie plates. These are surprisingly easy to pull together for such a flavorful bite!
Oranges are easy to can at home using a simple water bath canner.
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This is a great article about preservation but not just rice and beans. Have you given any thought to preserving real meat? When you have meat on a shelf you have something that imparts massive levels of nutrients and has the ability to sustain you longer.
Cherry limeade concentrate is a delicious homemade drink concentrate that you can keep right on your pantry shelf for when you need it.
Canning sausage potato and kale soup means you have a delicious comfort food meal in a jar ready to go at a moment's notice. This particular recipe is similar to Olive Garden's "Zuppa Toscana" and even better when served with a splash of cream.
Preserving eggs is an old fashioned skill and it's making a comeback as more people take up raising chickens in their backyards. Believe it or not, there are literally dozens of ways to preserve eggs
These pickled cherry tomatoes taste like pizza because they're made with minced garlic, oregano and salt! It's such an easy way to preserve lots of cherry tomatoes! Store in the refrigerator or can to keep for longer. This recipe makes (4) pint jars or (2) quart jars of pickled cherry tomatoes.
See how to preserve your garden's harvest without canning! Canning is not your only option when it comes to storing your fresh vegetables!
This strawberry honey butter is an easy and delicious recipe for homemade preserves. Fresh strawberries and honey make it so much better than store bought jam! This recipe makes 4 half pint jars.
How-to instructions for canning berries like blackberries, blueberries, currants, dewberries, elderberries, gooseberries, huckleberries, loganberries, mulberries, raspberries…
This recipe is the best homemade pizza sauce for canning you’ll ever need! It is delicious, full of flavor, and super easy to make.
Canning grapes is an easy way to preserve grapes past their short harvest season.
Oranges are easy to can at home using a simple water bath canner.
Canning pie filling means you have easy desserts just waiting to happen, right on your pantry shelf. Just open the jar, fill the pie shell (or cobbler pan), and bake. Home-canned pie fillings are a
Canning soup is an easy way to put ready-to-eat meals right on your pantry shelf. It's one thing to can up your garden produce in neat jars, each one beautifully preserved in glass from the
Cajun red beans (or Louisiana Red Beans) are a flavorful dish with classic creole flavors. Canning the beans means you can have a quick weeknight meal, just add cooked rice!
Chicken pot pie filling is a hearty chicken stew that can be served as is, or baked into a quick pot pie for a delicious dinner in no time.
Canning strawberries is an easy and versatile way to put up the berry harvest. While strawberry jam may be tasty on toast, canning whole strawberries means you preserve the whole fruit for use in pies,
Canning sausage potato and kale soup means you have a delicious comfort food meal in a jar ready to go at a moment's notice. This particular recipe is similar to Olive Garden's "Zuppa Toscana" and even better when served with a splash of cream.
This recipe for pressure-canning ground pork sausage is great for having cooked pork sausage ready to go for my favorite meal - biscuits and gravy!
Common canning mistakes need to be fixed before you or someone else gets sick! I see a lot of these canning mistakes repeated over and over!
Food preservation methods go way beyond the modern techniques we use today. Older techniques like salting, fermenting, and dehydrating have their place, even in modern kitchens. Learn about all the different ways you can extend
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