What is in a jar?

There’s something special about opening a jar you made yourself. The flavors of the season are still there, waiting for you a few weeks or months later.

From tomatoes and watermelon to plums and other seasonal favorites, these recipes are simple ways to preserve something delicious for later.

Preserving the season

Watermelon Rind Jam

An unusual homemade jam made from watermelon rind, with a delicate citrus aroma and beautiful golden pieces of translucent rind. A delicious way to turn something usually discarded into a wonderful dessert.

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Sep 142 min read

Marinated tomato stuffed with fresh herbs and garlic

Marinated Tomatoes with Fresh Herbs and Garlic

Juicy seasonal tomatoes stuffed with fresh parsley, cilantro, dill, and garlic, then marinated in a balanced sweet-and-tangy brine. A flavorful homemade alternative to traditional salted tomatoes.

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Sep 142 min read

Crisp lightly salted cucumbers served on a plate with sliced cucumbers and a jar in the background

Russian-Style Lightly Salted Cucumbers

Crisp, garlicky Russian-style lightly salted cucumbers made for summer. Ready in about a day, these quick refrigerator pickles are perfect with potatoes, sandwiches, burgers, or straight from the jar.

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Aug 232 min read

Strawberry Rhubarb Compote

A sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb compote made with fresh fruit and just enough sugar. Delicious over pancakes, cakes, ice cream, or homemade doughnuts.

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Aug 232 min read

Homemade yellow plum jam with a spoon and jars in the background

Golden Plum Jam

Sweet yellow plums slowly cooked in sugar syrup until tender and golden. This traditional summer plum jam is made in several short cooking stages to preserve the fruit and create a rich, beautiful syrup.

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Aug 172 min read