With a little time and know-how, you can stock your pantry and delight your friends with homemade treats. Capture the taste of summer strawberries at their sweetest in a Classic Strawberry Jam or turn fresh cucumbers into pickles that will be enjoyed all year long. This book shows you how easy home canning can be, and is now available in an expanded edition with 16 new recipes. The Basics of Preserving chapter covers all you need to know about equipment, food safety, and success at every stage of the canning process. More than 150 recipes bring canning into the 21st century with clear instructions and small, manageable yields. With this comprehensive cookbook, cut down on the sugar and salt in canned foods from the grocery store and fearlessly make your own pickles, chutneys, relishes, jams, and jellies.
