Food in Jars

Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round

By Marisa McClellan | Publisher: Running Press

About the book

Marisa McClellan's first book for accessible home preserving for jams, jellies, pickles, chutneys, and more, as seen on her beloved food blog Food in Jars.

Popular food blogger and doyenne of canning, Marisa McClellan, is using small batches and inventive flavors to make preserving easy enough for any novice to tackle. If you grew up eating home-preserved jams and pickles, or even if you're new to putting up, you'll find recipes to savor.

Sample any of the 100 seasonal recipes:

  • In the spring: Apricot Jam and Rhubarb Syrup
  • In the summer: Blueberry Butter and Peach Salsa
  • In the fall: Dilly Beans and Spicy Pickled Cauliflower
  • In the winter: Three-Citrus Marmalade and Cranberry Ketchup


Marisa's confident, practical voice answers questions and quells any fears of accidental canning mistakes, and the book is written for cooks of any skill level. Stories of wild blackberry jam and California Meyer lemon marmalade from McClellan's childhood make for a read as pleasurable as it is delicious; her home-canned food-learned from generations of the original \"foodies\"-feeds the soul as well as the body.

Editions of Food in Jars

Hardcover
ISBN 9780762441433
EBook
ISBN 9780762445073

Read an Excerpt

Marisa McClellan's first book for accessible home preserving for jams, jellies, pickles, chutneys, and more, as seen on her beloved food blog Food in Jars.

Popular food blogger and doyenne of canning, Marisa McClellan, is using small batches and inventive flavors to make preserving easy enough for any novice to tackle. If you grew up eating home-preserved jams and pickles, or even if you're new to putting up, you'll find recipes to savor.

Sample any of the 100 seasonal recipes:

  • In the spring: Apricot Jam and Rhubarb Syrup
  • In the summer: Blueberry Butter and Peach Salsa
  • In the fall: Dilly Beans and Spicy Pickled Cauliflower
  • In the winter: Three-Citrus Marmalade and Cranberry Ketchup


Marisa's confident, practical voice answers questions and quells any fears of accidental canning mistakes, and the book is written for cooks of any skill level. Stories of wild blackberry jam and California Meyer lemon marmalade from McClellan's childhood make for a read as pleasurable as it is delicious; her home-canned food-learned from generations of the original \"foodies\"-feeds the soul as well as the body.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Food in Jars about?

Marisa McClellan's first book for accessible home preserving for jams, jellies, pickles, chutneys, and more, as seen on her beloved food blog Food in Jars.

Popular food blogger and doyenne of canning, Marisa McClellan, is using small batches and inventive flavors to make preserving easy enough for any novice to tackle. If you grew up eating home-preserved jams and pickles, or even if you're new to putting up, you'll find recipes to savor.

Sample any of the 100 seasonal recipes:

  • In the spring: Apricot Jam and Rhubarb Syrup
  • In the summer: Blueberry Butter and Peach Salsa
  • In the fall: Dilly Beans and Spicy Pickled Cauliflower
  • In the winter: Three-Citrus Marmalade and Cranberry Ketchup


Marisa's confident, practical voice answers questions and quells any fears of accidental canning mistakes, and the book is written for cooks of any skill level. Stories of wild blackberry jam and California Meyer lemon marmalade from McClellan's childhood make for a read as pleasurable as it is delicious; her home-canned food-learned from generations of the original \"foodies\"-feeds the soul as well as the body.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Food in Jars?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Cookery / food and drink / food writing / cookbooks > Cookery: preserving and freezing

Where can I read a sample of Food in Jars?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780762441433

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Food in Jars?

Marisa McClellan

Who is the Publisher of the book Food in Jars?

Running Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Food in Jars is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780762441433) and ebook(ISBN 9780762445073)

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