I wish I'd had this book when I started canning a few years ago! Absolutely perfect for a beginner, or if you are looking for a refresh after a little time away like me. I tried the peach preserves recipe and found it easy to follow and turned out great. Already cracked open a jar and it was delicious - my kids and husband devoured it. Looking forward to trying the garden vegetable sauce recipe as well.---- Emily Evans, NetGalley Reviewer

The book's greatest strength is its brilliant design. The layout is both beautiful and incredibly intuitive, taking what is often presented as dense information--the science, safety procedures, troubleshooting--and making it clear and easily digestible. It is thorough without ever feeling overwhelming.---- Erica Baxter, NetGalley Reviewer

Learning how to do canning properly (and safely) has been something I've wanted to learn for years now. I've watched YouTube videos, read articles online, and yet none have been as easy to follow and thorough as this cookbook. Essential is in the name, for good reason. The plethora of information within this cookbook is timeless!---- Gianna Azbill, NetGalley Reviewer

This book is really diving into the canning food prepping trend that has really been gaining popularity. I liked that it's so informative and yet interesting so it makes this book highly essential. The recipes it provides are easy to read and follow for any one's kitchen setting.---- Nedy Saloera, NetGalley Reviewer

This excellent book includes introductory notes on the basics of canning, which fruits and vegetables can be done with a water bath, and other foods that require a pressure canner. The cookbook is divided into seasons and includes foods throughout the year to keep up canning skills and keep jars of wonderful foods on the shelf. Anyone who wants to build their canning skills will want to immediately pick up and read this book before setting aside food in their pantry.---- Karen Hancock, NetGalley Reviewer

This was such a fun introduction to canning. It gave all in depth info you need without sounding like a textbook. I love the way it was divided into sections and the photos where all beautiful.---- Rosh Script, NetGalley Reviewer

What I especially appreciated about the recipes is that you do not have to be a master cook/chef in order to do them. So often the recipes for these types of foods involve ingredients that are impossible to find or techniques that require training/experience. These recipes all sound delicious and I think I could actually make them. Two big thumbs up for this cookbook!---- Rachel Richwine, NetGalley Reviewer

Publisher: Cider Mill Press

Pub date: 2025-08-05

Length: 208 pages