The Beginner's Guide to Canning

The can-do guide to water bath and pressure canning for beginners—from Diane Devereaux, The Canning Diva®!

For many people, canning conjures up memories of cozy kitchens filled with fresh, flavorful produce, ready to be preserved. Whether you're picking up this time-honored tradition again or just starting out, this canning book for beginners teaches you everything you need to know about water bath and pressure canning, with plenty of recipes for jams, pickles, vegetables, soups, and more.

Start with an easy primer lesson that lays out all the essential information about small batch canning and then give it a go with some foolproof recipes like Low-Sugar Berry Jam and Dilly Beans. From there, put your new knowledge to work with 90 step-by-step recipes that are sure to tickle your taste buds.

learn all about canning for beginners:

Safe & practical—Explore the nuts and bolts of preserving food properly, including a look at the necessary equipment, ingredients, and fundamental rules of safe canning.

Savor the seasons—With dozens of delicious, easy-to-follow canning recipes, it's so easy to preserve seasonal flavors to enjoy all year round, like Apple-Peach Butter and Simple Spaghetti Sauce.

Spread the love—A whole chapter is dedicated to delicious, giftable treats, like Rhubarb Chardonnay Jam, Raspberry-Chocolate Ice Cream Topping, and Pepper Jelly.

Can you preserve it? Yes, you can, with the ultimate canning book for beginners.

Diane Devereaux is The Canning Diva®, a nationally syndicated food preservation expert, television presenter, instructor, mother of two, and author of The Complete Guide to Pressure Canning and Canning Full Circle: From Garden to Jar to Table.