What is in a jar?

When summer is at its best, it's worth saving a little for later.

Here you'll find recipes that turn fruits, berries, and vegetables into jams, pickles, and simple preserves that bring summer back on quiet winter days.

Nothing rushed, nothing complicated - just patience, a bit of sugar or salt, and time doing its work.

One jar at a time, and a little piece of summer stays with us.

Recipes to Preserve the Season:

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.

allseasonsonaplate

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.

allseasonsonaplate

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.

allseasonsonaplate

Aug 172 min read