When farmers' markets burst with just-picked local fruit and vegetables, it's time for home canners and jammers to get busy.If you've never preserved before but are canning-curious, these tips and ...

Pickles are a wonderful way to preserve summer’s bounty and level up everything from tacos to sandwiches with tangy, zesty ...

Cooling and sealing: Turn off heat and carefully remove jars and place on the counter (upright) to cool for 24 hours. The lids make popping sounds as vacuum seals form (they can seal and unseal ...

Transfer sliced peaches to a large bowl. Add the blackberries, flour, lemon juice and zest, salt and brown sugar and toss ...

When a vacuum seal in a Mason jar fails, air can enter the jar of food that you're canning, along with bacteria, mold spores, or yeast. These microorganisms can cause the food to spoil.

Only single-piece lids with a gasket along the threads of the screw top are available to fit the jar; canning requires the two-piece cap and collar setup found on other Mason jars to properly seal ...

Question: Can I reuse canning jar lids and rings?Answer: Screw-on Canning Rings may be reused unless they are showing signs of wear or rust. Canning Lids should not be reused as the adhesive ring ...

Learn top tips for preserving summer produce like tomatoes and berries through freezing, canning, drying, and fermentation to reduce food waste and save money.

For a long time I defaulted to the classic heavy hitter — mason jars. I probably would have happily continued to use them ...

The best vacuum sealers extend the shelf life of meats, veggies, and even sliced avocados. Here are our top picks for preserving food.