6 Canning Recipes to Try in August

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., – August is the peak time for produce! You may have noticed your garden goes crazy this time of year! If you don’t have your own garden, farmers markets become very plentiful near the end of the growing season. In an effort to hang on to a little bit of summer, we’ve created this list of 6 canning recipes to try in August.

1. Bread and Butter Pickles

Cucumbers are plentiful in August, making it the ideal time for canning pickles. Try this recipe for bread and butter pickles. They’re perfectly sweet and crunchy, and make the perfect addition to any sandwich or snack.

2. Dilly Beans

If you have green beans in your garden, you’ve probably noticed they’re practically jumping off the plants. Take this opportunity to make some homemade dilly beans! Dilly beans is just another name for pickled green beans! Try this recipe!

3. Canned Tomatoes

Tomatoes are another bountiful bit of produce to take advantage of this time of year. Canning tomatoes is a great way to preserve freshness and infuse flavor. Canned tomatoes can be used all throughout the year for soups and sauces. Try this recipe!

4. Peach Preserves

If peaches don’t scream “August!”, nothing does! This simple recipe is different than the classic jam or jelly and can be used for sauces and desserts!

5. Frozen Sweet Corn

Although you may be able to can sweet corn, freezing it is a great alternative to preserve its fresh flavor. This recipe gives great instructions for blanching and seasoning before bagging and freezing.

6. Zucchini Relish

Zucchini relish is a great way to use up those zucchinis piling up in the garden. Don’t let any produce go to waste! Follow this recipe and use zucchini relish on your hot dogs or hamburgers instead of regular pickle relish. Check out this recipe!

Even if you don’t grow your own produce, now is a great time to head to the farmers market and pick up some of your favorite fruits and veggies. These 6 canning recipes to try in August are a great way to savor the taste of summer until it comes around again! As you’re thinking of how to prepare your favorite produce to last all year, don’t forget to keep your vehicle in mind as well! Extend the life of your car or truck by scheduling a service appointment at Serra Traverse City!

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