Savor Summer with These 6 Canning Recipes

DURAND, Mich., – Don’t worry, summer isn’t over yet! But as we near the end of the growing season, fresh fruits and vegetables become abundant. Whether you grow your own produce, or you buy it from a farmers market, now is the perfect time to savor summer with these 6 canning recipes. Canning allows you to preserve the fresh tastes of fruits and veggies to enjoy all year long!

1. Dilly Beans

Green beans are thriving this time of year. If they’re growing in your garden, don’t let them go to waste! Try this recipe for dilly beans, or pickled green beans to use up your excess!

2. Canned Tomatoes

Tomatoes are plentiful during August. Take advantage of the excessive fresh produce and take the opportunity to can some tomatoes! It’s a great way to preserve and infuse flavor. You can use them throughout the year for soups and sauces! Follow this recipe!

3. Bread and Butter Pickles

Cucumbers are another bountiful vegetable this time of year. August is the perfect time to make pickles! Try this recipe for bread and butter pickles! They’re sweet and delicious, and perfect with any sandwich.

4. Frozen Sweet Corn

August is prime sweet corn time! Although this recipe isn’t for canning corn, freezing corn is a great way to preserve its freshness. Follow the instructions for perfectly blanched bags of corn.

5. Peach Preserves

This recipe is super simple, and very different from the generic jam or jelly recipes. Use these peach preserves for sauces and desserts any time of the year.

6. Zucchini Relish

This recipe is a really interesting and delicious way to utilize the abundant zucchinis that pop up this time of year! Try zucchini relish on your next hot dog or hamburger and we don’t think you’ll be disappointed.

Whether you grow your own fresh goodies, or you frequently visit the farmers market, August is the perfect time to savor summer with these 6 canning recipes! Enjoy the fresh taste of summer produce all year long! While you’re gearing up to get canning, don’t forget to give your car some attention too! August is National Brake Safety Awareness Month, so be sure to schedule a service appointment at Graff Chevrolet in Durand.

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