Canning 101: How to master the basics of home food preservation

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What to do with your preserved food?

You can store properly canned foods in the pantry for up to 1 year. That means, you can preserve peach pie filling in July to enjoy the delicious dessert at Christmastime, make pickled asparagus in April for a tangy addition to winter meals, or prepare some spicy salsa in late summer/early fall for the best homemade accompaniment to tortilla chips any time of year. Home canning also provides you with plenty of delicious DIY gift ideas for friends and family. 

Now it's your turn to try some recipes!