A complete guide to water bath and pressure canning with step-by-step instructions and safety tips.
From jams and pickles to marinara sauce and indulgent desserts like apple pie in a jar.
Enjoy complete family-friendly recipes ready when life gets busy, from hearty stews to flavorful chili.
About The Essential Canning Cookbook
Discover 75+ recipes that preserve the best of every harvest, from classic jams to gourmet preserves and time-saving Meal-in-a-Jar dinners. Chef and slow-living advocate Molly Bravo offers foolproof basics for beginners and advanced tips for experienced canners and homesteaders.
Meet Molly Bravo, Your Canning Expert
Chef and slow-living advocate Molly Bravo brings years of preserving experience to this complete guide, offering an easy-to-learn approach to food preservation that connects you with traditional methods while meeting modern health and sustainability goals.
What People Are Saying
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As one of the first reviewers, I have to say this book is a GAME-CHANGER for food preservation! I've always been intimidated by canning safely, but this guide makes it accessible and confidence-building, even for beginners. As a mom in Montana with short growing seasons, I am happy to see the book is perfect for anyone focused on self-sufficiency and homesteading. It's packed with clear, actionable information, from water bath to pressure canning. The practice recipes are fantastic for building skills quickly. I'm especially excited about the tomato recipes, apple pie filling, soups, stocks (fish stock!), and pickles. Being able to preserve green beans, corn, potatoes, and even mixed greens is incredible! The sections on canning meat and pumpkin safely are worth the price alone. The index is a lifesaver, searchable by ingredient or recipe, making it easy to use whatever I have from my garden or oin the kitchen. The gorgeous photography and seasonal organization are a huge plus. This book is an absolute must-have for anyone wanting to: -Save money & enhance food security -Eat healthier & reduce food waste -Preserve your harvest sustainably -Have a well stocked kitchen if grid is down Knowing our harvest will be safe and available, even when a storm hits and we lose power, gives us incredible peace of mind. My mom and sister loved it so much they bought copies too, and we are having a canning party to share ingredients and stock our pantries together! It's already transformed how I plan meals. If you're looking for a beginner-friendly, empowering way to preserve food, BUY THIS BOOK! Highly recommend!
First Reviewer on Amazon
A must-have canning guide from a dear friend and true inspirational earth angel! I am so grateful to have learned from Molly, not only as a friend but also through her incredible recipes and canning wisdom. She brings heart, history, and creativity into everything she makes, and this cookbook is no exception. The instructions are clear and approachable, whether you’re brand-new to canning or have been filling jars for years. Molly has a gift for making preserving food feel joyful instead of intimidating. Every recipe feels like a conversation with a trusted friend in the kitchen—practical, thoughtful, and delicious. Beyond the recipes, what shines through is Molly’s deep love for community and sharing food. I’ve been lucky enough to taste her creations firsthand, and I can say with certainty that they always nourish both the body and the spirit.
Ben Lomond, Ca
Well I’m not sure I’d be able to actually can some of these things as I would just end up eating them right away they look so good (hello jams)! Lovely pictures and you can feel the author’s love and passion for the craft. I also like that she included some everyday recipes like stews and soups. Overall it’s a really nice book that takes you back to simpler times and helps you appreciate the joy in food preparation and preserving. Even if you never do canning, the recipes and pictures are worth the purchase!
Amazon Review
As one of the first reviewers, I have to say this book is a GAME-CHANGER for food preservation! I've always been intimidated by canning safely, but this guide makes it accessible and confidence-building, even for beginners. As a mom in Montana with short growing seasons, I am happy to see the book is perfect for anyone focused on self-sufficiency and homesteading. It's packed with clear, actionable information, from water bath to pressure canning. The practice recipes are fantastic for building skills quickly. I'm especially excited about the tomato recipes, apple pie filling, soups, stocks (fish stock!), and pickles. Being able to preserve green beans, corn, potatoes, and even mixed greens is incredible! The sections on canning meat and pumpkin safely are worth the price alone. The index is a lifesaver, searchable by ingredient or recipe, making it easy to use whatever I have from my garden or oin the kitchen. The gorgeous photography and seasonal organization are a huge plus. This book is an absolute must-have for anyone wanting to: -Save money & enhance food security -Eat healthier & reduce food waste -Preserve your harvest sustainably -Have a well stocked kitchen if grid is down Knowing our harvest will be safe and available, even when a storm hits and we lose power, gives us incredible peace of mind. My mom and sister loved it so much they bought copies too, and we are having a canning party to share ingredients and stock our pantries together! It's already transformed how I plan meals. If you're looking for a beginner-friendly, empowering way to preserve food, BUY THIS BOOK! Highly recommend!
First Reviewer on Amazon
A must-have canning guide from a dear friend and true inspirational earth angel! I am so grateful to have learned from Molly, not only as a friend but also through her incredible recipes and canning wisdom. She brings heart, history, and creativity into everything she makes, and this cookbook is no exception. The instructions are clear and approachable, whether you’re brand-new to canning or have been filling jars for years. Molly has a gift for making preserving food feel joyful instead of intimidating. Every recipe feels like a conversation with a trusted friend in the kitchen—practical, thoughtful, and delicious. Beyond the recipes, what shines through is Molly’s deep love for community and sharing food. I’ve been lucky enough to taste her creations firsthand, and I can say with certainty that they always nourish both the body and the spirit.
Ben Lomond, Ca
Well I’m not sure I’d be able to actually can some of these things as I would just end up eating them right away they look so good (hello jams)! Lovely pictures and you can feel the author’s love and passion for the craft. I also like that she included some everyday recipes like stews and soups. Overall it’s a really nice book that takes you back to simpler times and helps you appreciate the joy in food preparation and preserving. Even if you never do canning, the recipes and pictures are worth the purchase!
Amazon Review
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