Research on food preservation is ongoing – recommendations may have changed over the years if you've been canning for a while. Please refer to the National Center for Home Food Preservation for the most current recommendations.
Topics on this page:
Apples & Pears
Peaches
Kiwi & Strawberries
- Kiwi Daiquiri Jam
- Kiwi Strawberry Jam
- Strawberry Jam
- Strawberry Balsamic Freezer Jam
- Strawberry Lemon Marmalade
Figs
Grapes
Citrus
- Candied Citrus Peel
- Grapefruit Freezer Jelly
- Grapefruit Marmalade
- Grapefruit Papaya Preserves
- Orange, Cranberry, and Pear Jam
- Orange Marmalade
- Spiced Orange Jelly
Melons
- Candied Watermelon Rinds
- Honeydew and Lemongrass Freezer Jam
- Melon Jam
- Pickled Cantaloupe
- Pickled Watermelon Rinds
- Zesty Watermelon Jelly
Nuts
Herbs
- Fresh Herb Jelly
- Gingered Red Pear Rosemary Jam
- Lime Mint Jelly
- Apricot Lavender Jam
- Lavender Infused Strawberry Freezer Jam
- Lavender Wine Jelly
Unexpected Jams and Jellies
- Carrot Cake Jam
- Carrot Pineapple Orange Marmalade
- Carrot Cranberry Conserve
- Garlic & Red Pepper Jelly
- Roasted Garlic Jelly
- Double Onion Marmalade
- Red Onion Marmalade
- Golden Pepper Jelly
- Habanero Gold Jelly
- Honeyed Apricot-Jalapeno Jam
- Jalapeno Jelly
- Rhubarb Chardonnay Freezer Jam
- Rhubarb Orange Chutney
- Rhubarb Orange Jam
- Rhubarb Strawberry Jam
- Gingered Zucchini Marmalade
- Zucchini - Pineapple