
Pumpkin, squash, tomatoes, blackberries, figs, plums — at the time of year produce is available in abundant selection. By preserving these fresh fruits and vegetables in jams, pickles and the like, we can still descend to the delicious bounty far to the colder months. This ideabook stocks a few fantastic products to help make preserving produce easier. Enjoy!
— Meeta from What’s for Lunch, Honey
Pressure Cookers and Canners
Victorio 24 Quart Stainless Steel Double Steam Water Bath Canner – $84.98
A large pot such as this makes canning in large batches easy and fuss-free.
Etsy
15 Vintage Blue Ball Jar Pints by Mattlaurajones – $87
I completely adore these lovely vintage jars out of Ball. They seem so elegant in that wonderful shade of blue and are ideal for canning!
The Brand New Preserving Store
Set Elite® Stainless Steel Waterbath Canner – $79.99
This durable, elegant waterbath canner is equally efficient (thanks to heat distribution) and compatible with all variety of cooker tops.
Amazon
Graniteware 16 Quart Preserving Kettle – $24.74
A good kettle for jellies, jams and marmalades is essential. With this easy-to-clean version, conserve can be made in large batches.
storeitfoods.com
All-American 21.5 Qt. Stress Cooker/Canner – $219
This type of pressure-canning appliance is excellent for low-acid meals (like most vegetables and meat), which needs to be heated to a higher temperature in order to keep germs.
Meeta K. Wolff
Ball Canning Discovery Kit – $11.99
This is an excellent and inexpensive starter kit for people who are only learning the way to.
The Brand New Preserving Store
Ball® Secure Grip Jar Lifter – $10.99
Sturdy and simple — that’s what I love about these tongs. They fit in your hands and jars lift up with ease.
Fern’s Nutrition
Tribest Sedona Food Dehydrator – $369
This magnificent nine-tray food dehydrator is fully automated for total control over the drying process. The possibilities are endless for this system!
Ace Hardware
Presto® 7 Function Canning Kit – $20.99
This fantastic all-inclusive kit comes with attachment, tongs, bubble remover — all the basic tools needed for canning. Fantastic for those just starting out learning the way to.
Buy Hardware Supplies
“Fox Run” Food Press With Pedestal – $27.99
Straining fruit and vegetables for purees and soups straight into a jar is so easy with this bit of equipment. Really like the wooded pestle!
Deni
Deni Supreme Vacuum Sealer – $129.99
By vacuuming, the freshness of fish, poultry, vegetables and fruit is sealed in longer. One can purchase in larger amounts, vacuum package and freeze readily. What a wonderful way to generate food last!
Deni
Two Quart Ice Ceam Maker – $89.99
Nothing better than preserving fruit in ice cream, right? In only 20 minutes with simple ingredients you can enjoy a creamy, fresh and fuss-free deal with.
Harvest Essentials
5 Liter Stoneware Fermentation Crock Pot – $69
This stunning stoneware crock pot from Poland is ideal for pickling vegetables and fruit. It’s made from high quality materials and looks so good.
Harvest Essentials
Victorio Steam Juicer/Cooker – $109.95
A steam juicer, cooker and a roaster all in one! I really like machines that offer me a variety of possibilities and this one surely does.
Amazon
L’Equip FilterPro Food Dehydrator – $142.77
Known for high quality performance combined with modern design, this particular food dehydrator is not merely unique looking but a badly heavy-duty appliance.
Meeta K. Wolff
Philips Delizia Ice Cream Maker – GBP 24.79
My bowl for making ice cream takes up a good deal of the room in the freezer, so what I love about the Philips Delizia is that the small chilling disc can be frozen overnight when taking up minimal space. Ice cream can be made in a plethora of tastes without much fuss or preparation ahead.
Canning Supply
The Supreme Canning Funnel – $16.95
This durable canning funnel will last you for years. Since it’s constructed from stainless steel, it won’t dent like the aluminum types do.
Canning Supply
Canning Rack, Stainless Steel Basket – $26.95
I really like the basket design of the stainless steel canning rack for easy lifting. And the additional rings make certain that the jelly jars do not slide!
Meeta K. Wolff
Le Parfait Jars – $7.99
These canning jars out of French company Le Parfait have a lid mounted onto a wire hinge using a locking lever. The rubberized o-ring helps produce an airtight seal inside the jar which will hold till the lever is lifted.
WeckJars.com – $17.50
These classic tulip canning jars out of Weck are hardy and easy to fill.
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