It’s no wonder more people reach for can openers than for canners. No matter how wonderful the jams, jellies and pickles it produces, this decidedly old-fashioned method of preserving the harvest ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Canning is a time capsule. It’s a way to hold on to the bright acidity of tomatoes and luscious sweetness ...

Fill the shelves of your pantry with food straight from your garden. Canning requires ust a few basic tools, including a water bath or pressure canner, empty jars and lids, and a jar lifter for ...

Just like seed catalogs help backyard gardeners weather the long cold winter, canning books help preserving types get through the planting season. Apple blossoms bring to mind jars of spicy apple ...