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Ingredients

• ✓ jar
• strawberry
• orange juice
• white sugar
• orange zest
• chia seed
• lid

Instructions

1. 1 Place strawberries in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add orange juice, sugar, and orange zest. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
2. 2 Add chia seeds and stir to combine. Simmer until jam starts to thicken, about 5 minutes more. Use a potato masher to break up large pieces for a smoother texture. Cool completely; jam will continue to thicken as it cools. Pour into the jar and refrigerate.

By France Cevallos

Ingredients

• ✓ jar
• lid
• olive oil
• rosemary
• oregano
• red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1 Pour 3/4 cup olive oil into each jar. Place rosemary in one jar, oregano in another, and crushed red pepper flakes in the third. Screw lids on to seal.
2. 2 Pour 4 cups water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and place jars in the water. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 0 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3. 3 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 3 minutes.
4. 4 Remove the lid and let jars cool for 30 minutes before handling. Strain oil into bottles and seal.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Ingredients

• ✓ jar
• red bell pepper
• plum tomato
• garlic
• onion
• red wine vinegar
• basil
• sugar
• salt
• lid
• band

Instructions

1. 1 Roast red peppers, tomatoes, garlic and onion under a broiler or on a grill at 425 degrees F, turning to roast all sides, until tomatoes and peppers are blistered, blackened and softened and garlic and onion are blackened in spots. Remove from heat.
2. 2 Place pepper and tomatoes in paper bags, secure opening and let cool about 15 minutes. Allow garlic and onion to cool. Peel garlic and onion. Finely chop garlic. Set aside. Finely chop onion, measuring 1/4 cup. Set aside. Peel and seed peppers and tomatoes. Place peppers and tomatoes in a food processor or blender, working in batches, and process until smooth.
3. 3 Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
4. 4 Combine pepper and tomato puree, garlic, onion, vinegar, basil, sugar and salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture thickens and mounds on a spoon, about 20 minutes.
5. 5 Ladle hot spread into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe rim. Center hot lid on jar. Apply band and adjust until fit is fingertip tight.
6. 6 Process in a boiling water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

By Ball

Ingredients

• ✓ jar
• peach
• habanero pepper
• white sugar
• brown sugar
• whiskey
• cider vinegar
• lemon juice
• white vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Combine peaches, habanero peppers, white sugar, brown sugar, whiskey, cider vinegar, lemon juice, and vinegar in a large pot and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
2. 2 Bring to a boil; cook for 20 to 25 minutes. Drop a teaspoon of jam onto a plate. If it is thick and doesn't run, it is done. If it runs, cook for 5 minutes more.
3. 3 Ladle jam into jars. Wipe the rims and seal. Cool to room temperature. Keep refrigerated.

By Brad Jones

Ingredients

• ✓ jar
• lid
• band
• cucumber
• onion
• canning salt
• vinegar
• sugar
• mustard seed
• turmeric
• celery seed
• ginger
• peppercorn
• pickle crisp granules

Instructions

1. 1 Immerse the pint jars in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2. 2 Combine cucumbers and onions in a large bowl, layering with canning salt: cover with ice cubes. Let stand for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Drain; rinse; drain again and set aside.
3. 3 Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, ginger, and peppercorns in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add drained cucumbers and onions; return to a boil.
4. 4 Pack cucumber mixture and liquid into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Add rounded 1/8 teaspoon pickle crisp granules to each jar. Remove air bubbles. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
5. 5 Process in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.
6. 6 Remove the jars from the canner and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Ball

Ingredients

• ✓ jar
• apple
• water
• granulated sugar
• cooking starch
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• apple juice
• water
• lemon juice
• lid
• band

Instructions

1. 1 Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars and lids in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Set bands aside.
2. 2 Blanch apple slices, working with 6 cups at a time, in a large pot of boiling water for 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm in a covered bowl.
3. 3 Combine sugar, ClearJel®, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large stainless steel saucepan. Stir in apple juice and cold water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, and cook until mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Add lemon juice, return to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Drain apple slices and immediately fold into hot mixture. Before processing, heat, stirring, until apples are heated through.
4. 4 Ladle hot pie filling into hot jars leaving 1 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe rim. Center lid on jar. Apply band until fit is fingertip tight.
5. 5 Process jars in a boiling water canner for 25 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Remove jars and cool. Check lids for seal after 24 hours. Lid should not flex up and down when center is pressed.

By Ball

Ingredients

• ✓ jar
• lemon juice
• red wine vinegar
• shallot
• salt
• black pepper
• olive oil
• lid
• cannellini bean
• cherry tomato
• kale
• salt
• parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk lemon juice, red wine vinegar, shallot, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly drizzle in olive oil, whisking constantly until dressing is combined.
2. 2 Line jars up in an assembly line fashion. Divide beans evenly between the jars. Spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons dressing over the beans. Add 8 tomato halves to each jar.
3. 3 Sprinkle kale with salt and lightly massage until leaves are slightly softened and starting to turn a brighter green color, 20 to 30 seconds. Divide kale between the jars, packing it down tightly to squeeze out air pockets.
4. 4 Top each salad with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Place lids on jars and refrigerate. Pour salad out into a bowl and toss when ready to eat.

By France Cevallos