5 Basic Garden Canning Recipes

Canning is a wonderful way to preserve the best of your garden and enjoy fresh, homemade flavors all year round. Whether you’re new to canning or a seasoned pro, these 5 basic canning recipes are easy to follow and full of delicious possibilities. From pickles to relishes and sauces, you’ll have fun stocking up your pantry with wholesome, flavorful foods that your family will love.

If you have been following my blog for a while you’ll know that my family and my husband’s family canned garden-fresh fruits and vegetables. I have heartwarming memories of my mother and I preparing the wax seal for her raspberry jelly. My husband has many memories of helping his mother for years with the heirloom family’s homegrown tomatoes

Canning Whole Foods from the Garden

Here is a quick reference to all our family canning recipes on the blog. You will enjoy them as they are packed with sunshine and fresh flavor. And I know if you have not canned food you may be a little timid about starting the process.  I know you can be successful in preparing and canning seasonal fruits & vegetables for your family.

While canning your own homegrown fruits and vegetables it’s not a necessity these days, with our newfound emphasis on healthy living, it is a way to ensure your family has only the freshest foods available during the winter months.

Just remember to keep everything clean and as long as you water bath all of your jars they will keep for a year or so.  You also can make these recipes and put the water-bathed cooled jars in the refrigerator to eat in a week or two.

As long as the top lid is sunken in, the vacuum seal has held.  Any jar that has a bloated up top needs to be disposed of immediately and not eaten. 

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Refrigerator Dill Pickles

Try these Quick and Easy Refrigerator Dill Pickles. They’re delicious straight from the fridge and ready in just three days! Whether you grow your own pickling cucumbers or grab some from the farmers market or grocery store, this recipe is a simple way to add wholesome, homemade goodness to your family’s meals—without any preservatives or hard-to-pronounce ingredients. Even the kids will love them!

Green Tomato Relish or Piccalilli

Check out the Traditional Green Tomato Relish or Italian Piccalilli – Piccalilli is a classic, old-fashioned relish made from green tomatoes and any leftover garden veggies. This savory, pickle-flavored condiment has a hint of spice and was often served during Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. It’s packed with nutrients from fresh veggies and makes the perfect dip for crackers or chips during the colder months. It also pairs wonderfully with turkey or ham!

Free Printable Labels for Your Jars

This is the sticker paper I used, and it is a great price for 100 sheets.

This is the Cricut that I love for perfect labels and fun & easy crafts.

Canning Garden Tomatoes and Family Spaghetti Sauce

Click Here for the full recipe and instructions for canning your own fresh tomato sauce.  This simple recipe uses just tomatoes, salt, and lemon juice—no added chemicals! It’s perfect for spaghetti sauce, salsa, sloppy joes, or any tomato-based dish. If you’re looking for a wholesome way to feed your family, homemade canned tomatoes are a great place to start. While it takes a bit of time, the fresh, clean flavor is worth it. I’ve also included the Buonpane family’s traditional Italian spaghetti sauce recipe, which you can make using your own canned tomatoes or store-bought ones for a delicious, clean meal.

Italian Canned Pickled Hot Peppers

Click here for the easy canned Italian Pickled Hot Peppers recipe. You can adjust the heat level to your liking by adding more or fewer hot peppers to the mix. Canning is a fun and simple way to make sure your family enjoys fresh, clean food all year round. These pickled peppers are delicious on toast or as a flavorful addition to a fluffy omelet!

Easy Corn Relish

Click here for the complete recipe, with two options—one for a savory relish and one for a sweeter version . You’ll be glad you made this when winter comes, and you’re craving something sweet and fresh-tasting on a salad or with your burger. I use my electric pressure cooker to quickly par-cook the corn—just 6 minutes, and it’s ready to take off the husk! This way, you have full control over the ingredients your family eats and

I hope you enjoy these recipes! If your family has any favorite canning recipes, I’d love to hear about them. Feel free to send me any questions you have—I’m always happy to help!

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