These easy canning recipes celebrate the best of summer fruit with tried-and-true jams and jellies you’ll want to make again and again – plus free printable labels to make them gift-ready.
Canning might seem intimidating at first, but it’s much simpler than you think and the results are so worth it. These easy canning recipes are straightforward, beginner-friendly, and perfect for making the most of summer produce.
They're also incredibly giftable. If you're planning to share your homemade jams or preserves, check out my homemade food gifts post for printable labels and packaging ideas.
1. Strawberry Freezer Jam
This 30‑minute Strawberry Freezer Jam is perfectly sweet, freezer-stable for up to a year, and incredibly easy to make. You can also make it in your Instant Pot!
2. How to Can Peaches
A step-by-step water‑bath tutorial that walks you through How to Can Peaches so you can savor summer all year. Also check out our article about How to Peel Peaches.
3. Pepper Jelly
Sweet and gently spicy, this Pepper Jelly is perfect over cream cheese with crackers and when combined with this printable label, makes a wonderful holiday gift.
4. Blackberry Jam
Turns fresh blackberries into a smooth, flavorful Blackberry Jam that’s so easy to make and perfect for toast or gifting.
5. Hot Honey
A 5-minute Hot Honey recipe using pantry staples to make honey with a sweet heat. It's perfect drizzled over pizza, avocado toast, or cornbread. Print this cute label for holiday gift giving.
6. Peach Chutney
This Peach Chutney is ready in 25 minutes with peaches, dried fruit, ginger, and spices. It's delicious on meats, charcuterie, sandwiches, or wraps. Freeze for up to 4 months in a freezer-safe container.
7. Peach Freezer Jam
Peach Freezer Jam is made with fresh or frozen peaches, sugar, and pectin. It requires no special equipment and stays fresh in the freezer for up to a year. Print this label for holiday gifting.
8. How to Make Canned Tomatoes
A step-by-step guide to canning tomatoes. Great for preserving summer flavor and simplifying winter cooking.
9. Orange Marmalade
Uses just four ingredients to create a bright, easy Orange Marmalade. It's great on toast or as a glaze for meats and yogurt.
10. Raspberry Freezer Jam
A no‑cook Raspberry Freezer Jam recipe that uses four simple ingredients to preserve pure raspberry flavor for up to a year in the freezer. It makes a great gift when paired with this printable label.
11. Applesauce
A cozy, naturally sweet homemade Applesauce you can preserve for later- perfect for baking, snacks, lunch boxes, and breakfast. Also, try our Instant Pot Applesauce recipe.
12. Chia Seed Jam
This 10-minute Chia Seed Freezer Jam can be made with any fruit, and it has no added sugar. It makes a delicious and unique holiday gift with this printable label.
Canning & Freezer Supplies You May Need
A few essentials help streamline canning and gifting:
- Half‑Pint Jam Jars – Perfect size for sharing or everyday indulgence.
- Canning Jar Lifter – Keeps your hands safe when handling hot jars.
- Stainless Steel Water Bath Canner – Essential for preserving high-acid recipes like fruits.
- 8‑Cup Food Processor – Excellent for prepping large quantities of fruit quickly.
- Sticker Labels – Great for gifting packs—see labeling ideas in my homemade gifts post.
- More Canning Supplies – Explore other trusted tools I use regularly.
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