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Canning is an incredibly gratifying and simple process. I love to give home canned jams and preserves as Christmas gifts and this is the prime time of year with fruit in abundance. Whats more, canning ...

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 — ...

A jar funnel is incredibly helpful when canning. (Canninginfowarehouse.com) These detailed basic instructions for canning and preserving are used with permission from "Pickles and Preserves: a Savor ...