During the dreary days of winter, when the produce shelves are barren, Barbara Smith reaches into her cupboard and pulls out a jar of summer. It can be as simple as a few canned tomatoes or peach ...

Home canning, like raising your own vegetables, has taken on new meaning and urgency during the pandemic. Last spring, people who hadn’t planted a garden in years — or perhaps ever — started growing ...

In a previous column, I discussed how to preserve your fruit crop by freezing or dehydrating it. Since I am also a certified master food preserver, I thought I would use this column to discuss canning ...

Whenever you use a canned side dish, there's always room for some improvement. The trick is not only identifying what ingredient would improve it, but also the ingredient's form. Peach preserves have ...

The convenience of canned pie fillings makes them desirable as a kitchen staple, not only for pies, but also for a quick fruit crisp or fruit-filled coffee cake. Besides their excellent flavor, ...

A century ago, most homes had a pantry or cellar lined with glass jars filled with preserved fruits and vegetables. While it’s no longer a vital skill for most Americans, canning has gained popularity ...