The Ball Blue Book of Preserving

My Aunt Katie, mom, and I are all avid canners.  So were both of my grandmothers.  This simple, straight-forward book has been my family’s standard reference for generations.  The text is straight forward, the advice is safe, there are helpful trouble-shooting sections, and the recipes are basic and terrific.  Once you get them down and understand the canning principles, you can start experimenting with your own concoctions.  But even if you adhere strictly to the book, your stuff will turn out beautifully.  Updated editions are almost always available through hardware stores, or any other store the sells canning supplies.