Canning Basics

Learn the essential steps of safe home canning with these beginner-friendly guides. From understanding headspace and sterilizing jars to testing seals and choosing the right method, these canning basics will help you get consistent, reliable results every time.

New to canning? Learn Pressure Canning 101 with this beginner-friendly guide covering supplies, safe methods, what foods need pressure canning, and common mistakes to avoid. Perfect for first-time canners. New to canning? Learn Pressure Canning 101 with this beginner-friendly guide covering supplies, safe methods, what foods need pressure canning, and common mistakes to avoid. Perfect for first-time canners.

If you want to preserve vegetables, soups, meats, beans, and hearty homemade meals, learning pressure canning is one of the best kitchen skills you can develop. Pressure canning allows you to safely preserve low-acid foods that cannot be processed in a regular water bath canner. Once you understand the basics, it becomes a practical way…

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Need to know how many strawberries are in a pint, quart, or pound? This easy strawberry equivalents chart makes measuring simple for canning, freezing, and baking. A must-save guide for strawberry season! Need to know how many strawberries are in a pint, quart, or pound? This easy strawberry equivalents chart makes measuring simple for canning, freezing, and baking. A must-save guide for strawberry season!

It’s strawberry season—and if you’ve ever brought home a flat of fresh strawberries, you know how quickly you need to figure out what to do with them! I used to just grab a carton or two at the grocery store, but once I started buying strawberries in bulk from local farms, I needed a quick…

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Not sure if your jars sealed properly? Learn 3 easy ways to test canning jar seals and make sure your food is safe to store. Not sure if your jars sealed properly? Learn 3 easy ways to test canning jar seals and make sure your food is safe to store.

Cooling your jars and knowing how to test canning jar seals are two of the most important steps in the canning process. A properly sealed jar is what keeps your food safe for long-term storage—so it’s important to check your seals before putting jars away. If you’re new to canning, be sure to read my…

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Not sure how much headspace to leave when canning? Learn the correct amounts for jam, fruit, and more to get perfect seals every time. Not sure how much headspace to leave when canning? Learn the correct amounts for jam, fruit, and more to get perfect seals every time.

When you’re canning jams, fruits, or other foods, one small detail can make a big difference: headspace. Leaving the correct amount of headspace helps your jars seal properly and prevents problems during processing. If you’re new to canning, be sure to read my water bath canning for beginners guide and see the canning supplies you…

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When it comes to home canning, properly sterilizing your jars is an important step to help ensure safe, long-lasting results. Sterilizing jars helps eliminate bacteria and microorganisms that can lead to spoilage. The process is simple and only takes a few extra minutes, but it can make a big difference in your final results. If…

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