When summer rolls around, I always find myself reaching for a few old fashioned canning recipes that I know everyone at the table will enjoy. This roundup brings together classic canning recipes that are simple to make and perfect for preserving the best of the season, whether you’re stocking the pantry or preparing homemade gifts.
Summer produce has long been a favorite in my kitchen, especially during the height of harvest season when fruits and vegetables are at their peak. It’s the kind of food preservation tradition that feels right for slow weekends, family kitchen days, and those cozy moments that remind you of grandma’s house.
I’ve gathered some of the best grandmas canning recipes and old fashioned recipes for canning here, including familiar classics that home cooks return to year after year. These are dependable, traditional ideas that feel comforting, nostalgic, and easy to incorporate into your seasonal preserving routine.
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Canned Strawberry Jam
When strawberries are in season, it’s time to stock your pantry with homemade Canned Strawberry Jam. Let me walk you through the steps to ensure you have safe and fresh-tasting jam all year long.
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Canned Strawberry Preserves
This strawberry preserves recipe only calls for 3 ingredients, and it takes 15 minutes to make them. No pectin needed! This is a small-batch recipe, but you can easily quadruple the recipe – you just have to increase the cooking time.
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Canned Raspberry Jam
Use this easy to follow small batch Raspberry Jam recipe to transform your summer raspberry harvest into jars of stunning ruby red jam.
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Canned Blackberry Jam
Canned Blackberry Jam is a sweet, tangy fruit spread made from blackberries, sugar, and pectin, preserved for long shelf life.
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Canned French-Style Blueberry Jam
This blueberry jam recipe comes together with only five simple ingredients. And while canning may sound like a lot of work, it's actually pretty simple, resulting in a small batch of jam to be enjoyed later!
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Canned Peach Preserves
All you need is 2 ingredients to make delicious peach preserves, which pair perfectly with a warm and fluffy Southern biscuit.
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Canned Apricot Preserves
Apricot Preserves are easy to make and capture the magic of summer fruit. The thyme and vanilla add a subtle layer of flavor to enhance the already fantastic apricot goodness.
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Canned Pear Preserves
This is Grandma's recipe for pear preserves. She grew up in rural NC and always made these for the family.
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Canned Apple Butter
Make the smoothest apple butter with the easiest technique! This delicious & flavorful caramelized spread has notes of cinnamon and cadamom.
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Canned Crabapple Jelly
This crabapple jelly recipe comes to the rescue when you have lots of crabapples and looking for apple recipe ideas!
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Canned Grape Jelly
Homemade grape jelly never tasted better. Learn how to make and can grape jelly using a traditional water bath method.
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Canned Plum Jam
This two-ingredient plum jam recipe is really a cross between plum jam and plum preserves. It’s awesome paired with breakfast pancakes or crepes.
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Canned Cherry Preserves
These cherry preserves are great on toast for breakfast, the perfect spread to add to your meat and cheese board, or a delectable sauce for ice cream.
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Canned Rhubarb Jam
Citrus and fruit come together to make this delicious jam that’s perfect for spring.
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Canned Rhubarb Strawberry Jam
This homemade strawberry rhubarb jam shines with delicious sweet-tart flavors and vibrant color! No commercial pectin needed to make it set.
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Canned Tomato Jam
Summer Tomato Jam bottles up the all the delicious flavor of ripe summer tomatoes so you can enjoy it year-round.
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Canned Dill Pickles
Put all those garden cucumbers to good use with this easy Homemade Canned Dill Pickles Recipe!
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Canned Bread and Butter Pickles
These traditional bread and butter pickles are simple to create and packed with amazing flavor.
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Canned Sweet Pickle Relish
Bright, zesty pickle relish loaded with crunchy cucumber bits, tangy vinegar zing, and a touch of sweetness, which is perfect for leveling up burgers and hot dogs!
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Canned Chow Chow Relish
Chow chow relish is a staple Southern condiment. This recipe utilizes the last of the summer’s harvest of green tomatoes, cabbages, bell peppers, and onions and preserves it for the coming months.
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Canned Green Tomato Relish
This sweet and sour Green Tomato Relish is the perfect way to use up end-of-season, green garden tomatoes.
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Canned Pickled Beets
These Pickled Beets are the perfect combination of sweet, tangy and spice! This recipe is safe for water bath canning.
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Canned Pickled Peaches
Enjoy peaches all year long, with this pickled peaches recipe. Whether you’re looking for spiced peaches or classic Southern flavors, this pickled fruit recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.
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Canned Watermelon Rind Pickles
we love these watermelon rind pickles that leave the slightest bit of red flesh for a beautiful color and taste experience!
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Canned Corn Relish
This homemade Sweet Corn Relish recipe is easy to make and is deliciously versatile! Enjoy the taste of Summer corn all year long!
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Canned Spiced Pears
An easy step-by-step tutorial on Canning Pears. This easy recipe for preserved pears is perfect for newbies and experienced canners alike. Instructions include low-sugar and no-sugar options.
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Canned Pickled Green Beans (Dilly Beans)
Tangy, crunchy pickled green beans are easy to make at home! You just need a few ingredients for this crisp summer fave.
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Canning Peaches
An easy step-by-step tutorial on Canning Peaches. This recipe for how to preserve peaches is perfect for beginners and experienced canners alike. Instructions include low-sugar and no-sugar options.
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Canned Pears
If you're looking for a straightforward, easy canning recipe, then this recipe for how to can pears is the one for you!
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Canned Applesauce
Learn how to can applesauce at home with this easy, no-fuss recipe! Perfect for beginners and a great way to use up fresh fall apples. No sugar needed, just apples and water.
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Canned Pickled Okra
Learn how to can Homemade Pickled Okra with this complete guide that goes from making brine to processing jars. A classic southern favorite!
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Canned Pepper Jelly
Beautiful in color & sweet with heat; this homemade hot pepper jelly recipe is perfect for entertaining when served on the top of cream cheese. Follow these easy steps to make it in your kitchen!
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Canned Fig Preserves
This simple homemade fig preserves recipe contains only five ingredients. But the flavor is undeniably delicious. Whip up a batch today!
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Canned Damson Plum Preserves
Sweet and a little bit tart, these old-fashioned Damson Plum Preserves require just 3 ingredients and no pectin!
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Canned Pickled Crabapples
Spiced crab apples pickled in apple cider: a recipe from a chef’s restaurant perfect for serving with a holiday pork roast.
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