14 Savory + Sweet Winter Recipes for Canning
Fill your pantry with some cozy, homemade goodness this winter. These winter recipes for canning range from hearty soups to spiced fruit butter. There are plenty of ideas to get you started. Canning is a great way to capture and enjoy the season’s flavors all year.

In short, this list has everything you need to make your winter a little more delicious, one jar at a time.
Chicken Pot Pie Filling Canning Recipe, Dinner In a Jar
This recipe comes from the new Ball Book of Preserving, but we’ve left out the mushrooms and used raw packing instead of hot packing. It’s simple to make and gives you 7 quart jars, perfect for quick dinners served with sourdough rolls or cheddar biscuits!
Canning Ham and Bean Soup
Canning ham and bean soup at home gives you quick and easy healthy meals from your pantry.
Canning Chili con Carne
I prefer to can chili con carne in wide-mouth jars because it’s thick. Wide-mouth pint jars are great for quick lunches when we don’t have leftovers. I also cook it in a large pot that makes about 32 pints.
Honey Orange Slices
This easy and tasty recipe preserves honey-soaked orange slices in syrup so that you can enjoy the fresh orange flavor all year. The syrup adds a nice citrus touch to hot or iced teas and pairs well with meats like chicken, ham, and many desserts!
Can Jam: Lime Curd for Water Bath Canning
This lime curd has a nice flavor. It’s not as sharp and tangy as traditional lemon curd but more gentle and subtle.
Cranberry Orange Marmalade
Tart cranberries, sweet oranges, and bitter orange peel are cooked with sugar and cinnamon and then turned into a chunky Cranberry Orange Marmalade. This lets you enjoy the flavors of fall all year long.
Canning Fish
Canning is a great way to preserve and extend the shelf life of many foods, including fish and seafood. By following safe preparation and storage steps, you can keep nutritious, high-quality protein ready to use.
Can Grapefruit Juice
Canning grapefruit juice is super easy, and when you make it yourself, you know exactly what’s in it—no preservatives!
Canning Pineapple
A simple, step-by-step guide for canning pineapple. This easy recipe works well for both beginners and experienced canners, with options for low-sugar or no-sugar versions.
Cranberry Sauce for Canning
This homemade cranberry sauce is made without pectin and is safe for water bath canning. It’s the perfect whole-berry cranberry sauce for your Thanksgiving and Christmas meals!
Champagne Jelly
This Champagne Jelly recipe turns your favorite sparkling wine into a tasty spread for breakfast. Made with three ingredients, it goes great with croissants or a charcuterie board.
Caramelized Onion Jam
Caramelized onion jam is a tasty, savory jam perfect for sandwiches, burgers, or a charcuterie board. You can safely use water bath canning or make a small batch to keep in the fridge.
Small Batch Sweet Spiced Pickled Parsnips
This recipe shows you how to make yummy parsnips that taste sweet and spicy. You’ll slice the parsnips and onions and cook them a little bit. Then, you’ll put them in jars with spices. A unique mix of vinegar and sugar goes over the parsnips. Keep the jars in the fridge and enjoy!
FAQs
Yes, but it’s pretty simple! You’ll need a canner (either a waterbath canner or pressure canner, depending on the recipe), mason jars, lids, and a jar lifter. You can get these items online or at most kitchen supplies stores. Check out my beginner canning supplies list to make sure you have everything you need.
You can reuse the jars if they are in good condition without any chips or cracks. However, using new lids each time is essential to make sure you have a proper seal. The bands (the part that screws on) can be reused as long as they’re in good shape.
After your jars have cooled, press down in the center of each lid. You’re good to go if the lid doesn’t pop back up! If it does pop, that jar didn’t seal properly, and you should store it in the fridge and use it soon.
Most home-canned goods will last about a year if stored in a cool, dark place. Be sure to label and date your jars to know when they were made!
Yes, many recipes have low-sugar or no-sugar options. However, sugar helps preserve color and texture, so reducing it might slightly change the final product.
Water bath canning is excellent for high-acid foods like fruits, jams, and pickles. Pressure canning is necessary for low-acid foods like meats, soups, and some vegetables because it gets hotter and kills harmful bacteria that could spoil the food.
No, dairy and eggs aren’t safe to can at home due to the risk of bacterial growth. Stick with safe canning recipes for the best results.
I hope this list of winter recipes for canning has inspired you to get creative in the kitchen and start stocking up your pantry with homemade goodness. There’s nothing like the feeling of popping open a jar of your own preserves on a cold winter day!

By Katie Shaw
Katie lives in Virginia with her husband, three daughters, a chocolate lab, and over thirty chickens. She loves creating simple tutorials for sourdough, bread, and soap. Her recipes, articles, and YouTube videos reach millions of people per year.