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We may earn a commission from links on this page. It used to be that in addition to cooking the jam or sauce going into the jars, you had to spend a lot of time prepping the jars: sterilizing them, ...

To sterilize and seal jars for canning: Unscrew the ring bands from the canning jars, remove the lids and wash both thoroughly with soap and hot water. Arrange the jars in a large pot or baking pan ...

A deeply philosophical question. But seriously, doesn't it take time? Isn't it complicated? Aren't there safety risks? The idea behind canning is to preserve the very freshest, ripest summer foods — ...

Want to try home preserving but not sure where to start? Our expert advice will help you turn out jams, jellies, and pickles like a pro. This time of year, with markets overflowing with gorgeous ...

Heat a large pot of water until it boils. With a paring knife, quickly cut around the stem end of the tomato. (Most people slice an "X" into the bottom of the tomato before blanching and peeling ...