24 Christmas Canning Recipes
Inside: a collection of cozy canning and preserving recipes that you can make in winter and make great gifts.
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The holidays are a surprisingly fun time for canning, because being cozy and busy in the kitchen feels fun and exciting.
christmas jam
The classic has to be number one, of course! I always use frozen strawberries and everything else is in season. You’ll LOVE the fragrance of orange, spice, and berry in your kitchen.
Spiced Elderberry Syrup
The perfect gift to help everyone out during cold and flu season. This is yummy and soothing mixed in hot tea, include a little note about how to use it!
Blood Orange Marmalade
This marmalade is sweet and bitter with the flavor of blood oranges and a hint of ginger. Tastes great on toast or (yes!) glazed over chicken.
Classic Applesauce
Plenty of sugar, cinnamon, and spice, give these great holiday flavor even though they might seem like a fall recipe at first.
Pepper Jelly
Red, green, and festive! I like to include a little card about how to serve it (poured over cream cheese as a dip) so that they can serve it for New Year’s Eve.
pear butter
This pear butter is smooth, rich, and has a cozy fall flavor. It’s slow-cooked with warm spices until perfectly thick and spreadable. Amazing on toast or biscuits.
candied jalapeños
Just because they’re red and green! These bring the perfect blend of sweet and spicy to any dish. They feature fresh jalapeños simmered in a tangy syrup, creating addictive bites with a kick. Try them on burgers, tacos, or paired with cheese for a bold appetizer!
Spiced Apple Rings
Firm tart apple slices simmered in a sweet cinnamon-clove syrup WITH a secret and tasty ingredient. Very pretty in the jar so they work well in a gift basket.
sugarplum jam
This is a sweet, fruity spread with a hint of holiday spice made from ripe plums, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s a festive treat perfect on toast, stirred into yogurt, or even served with cheese. This jam brings a cozy, magical taste to your holiday breakfasts and snacks!
Cranberry Sauce
Beautiful, bright, tart, and only available in winter makes this one perfect for the holdays.
Slow Cooker Pumpkin Butter
This isn’t actually a CANNING recipe but it is preserving and you can put in jars! Sweet and spiced, perfect for the holidays.
Butternut Squash Soup
Seems a bit weird, right? But this is a great gift because it’s actually a meal in a jar. You just open, puree, heat with cream, and you have a truly delicious butternut squash soup base.
spiced cherry preserves
These rich and flavorful preserves combine sweet cherries with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. This recipe adds a festive touch to toast, pastries, or a holiday cheese board. A cozy, spiced treat that’s delicious all winter long!
german red cabbage
This recipe is a sweet, tangy side dish cooked in one pot on the stovetop. It’s a classic, flavorful recipe made with red cabbage, apples, onions, and a hint of vinegar. Perfect with hearty dishes like roast pork or sausages, it brings a vibrant color and cozy taste to any meal!
pickled brussels sprouts with red pepper flakes
This is a tangy, spicy treat that packs a punch. Crisp Brussels sprouts are infused with vinegar, garlic, and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes, making them perfect for snacking or adding to charcuterie boards.
christmas tree pine needle jelly
This is a fun, seasonal spread with a light, fresh taste from real pine needles. It’s a unique way to bring winter flavors to toast or pair with cheese.
Spiced Elderberry Syrup (With Canning Instructions)
Mix in tea during cold and flu season for a little boost. Makes 6-7 pints.
mulled wine jam
This jam is a cozy, spiced spread that brings all the flavors of festive mulled wine into a jar. Made with rich red wine, warming spices, and a hint of citrus, it’s perfect on toast, pastries, or paired with cheese.
orange curd
Made with fresh orange juice, zest, and just the right sweetness, it’s perfect for spreading on toast, filling pastries, or topping yogurt.
caramelized onion and thyme compote
This savory, sweet spread is made with slow-cooked onions and fresh thyme. It’s delicious on toast, burgers, or served alongside cheese for a flavorful boost.
pomegranate jelly
Pomegranate jelly is a bright, sweet spread made from fresh pomegranate juice. It’s perfect on toast, with crackers, or as a glaze for meats. This jelly is easy to make.
Cowgirl Candy
Pineapple and jalapeño might sound weird, ESPECIALLY a candied version in a jar. But this will be one of your absolute favorite things: serve it over crema cheese, dip crackers in it, use it as a pizza topping, and brush the liquid on chicken before grilling.
Pear Preserves
Sweet and spiced with a beautiful deep amber color, this recipe is perfect for winter.
Apple Butter
We love giving this as Christmas gifts because it’s such a crowd-pleaser… everyone loves and understands apple butter!
I hope this list has given you some inspiration! Whether you’re looking for gifts or just a fun and seasonal way to stock your pantry, there’s something here for everyone.
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