What to Can, Preserve, and Eat in Spring
Spring – the time of year when all gardeners feel so much hope and promise! Learn what to can and preserve in spring, as well as delicious recipes for seasonal produce.
The spring is a wonderful time for preserving because produce is fresh and delicious! Whether you want to can, dry, or freeze, you’ll find amazing tutorials and recipes for using all the goodness this season has to offer.
You’ll also love our guides on What to Can in Winter, What to Can in Summer, and What to Can in Fall.
If you are new to canning, you’ll want to check out this list on Canning Supplies and Equipment to make sure you’re getting started off on the right foot. If canning is not your jam, check out this post on How to Freeze Fresh Fruit and Vegetables.
What to Can, Preserve, and Eat in Spring
Learn what to can and preserve in spring, as well as delicious recipes for seasonal produce.
How to Freeze Asparagus
Learning how to freeze asparagus is a great way to preserve this super short season vegetable. A freezer stash of frozen produce opens the door to amazing and speedy meals.
How to Cook Frozen Asparagus
Once you know how to cook frozen asparagus, you’ll make it part of your weekly dinner rotation. It’s so easy to roast frozen asparagus for a fast and healthy side dish all year long.
Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto
This delicious Instant Pot Asparagus Risotto is a simple weeknight dinner that is packed with amazing flavor. Ready in a flash, this pressure cooker risotto eliminates the long cook time and constant stirring of a stovetop version.
Air Fryer Asparagus {Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Keto}
Once you taste Air Fryer Asparagus, you’ll never make it any other way! Deliciously tender and perfectly crisp, air fried asparagus is a simple Whole30 side dish that is also vegan, keto-friendly, paleo, and gluten-free.
Instant Pot Asparagus {Vegan, Whole30, Paleo, GF, DF}
Save time and money by making Instant Pot Asparagus for a quick and healthy side dish. It’s so easy to whip up this perfect pressure cooker asparagus in a flash. No pressure cooker? You’ll also find non-Instant Pot cooking methods.
Canning Beets {How to Can Beets}
Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how simple Canning Beets can be. Having plain canned beets on hand means healthy side dishes can be ready in a flash.
Freezing Beets the Easy Way
Learn all the tips and tricks for Freezing Beets to stock your freezer with this amazing healthy vegetable. Learning how to freeze beets is a great way to preserve this versatile crop without needing any special equipment.
Hasselback Roasted Beets With Goat Cheese {Vegetarian}
These Hasselback Roasted Beets With Goat Cheese are a fun and new way to enjoy this delicious vegetable! They’re so easy to make, but you’ll love the “wow” factor you get when you set them on the table.
Refrigerator Pickled Beets {Quick Pickled Beets}
Refrigerator Pickled Beets are a fast and easy way to preserve this delicious and healthy vegetable! Quick pickled beets just like grandma used to make but without the canning. These easy pickled beets are an amazing side dish, quick snack, or addition to salads.
Instant Pot Beets {Pressure Cooker Beets}
Make tender and nutritious pressure cooker beets in under 20 minutes. This recipe will teach you how to cook delicious Whole30 and paleo beets in the Instant Pot.
Air Fryer Roasted Beets {Vegan, Whole30, Paleo}
These Air Fryer Roasted Beets are an easy and delicious side dish that is ready in a flash! Perfectly caramelized in the air fryer, these simple roasted beets are Whole30, paleo, and vegan/vegetarian.
How to Freeze Carrots
Learning how to freeze carrots is a great way to preserve this essential ingredient that is a staple of so many comforting recipes. A freezer stash of frozen produce opens the door to amazing and speedy meals.
Canning Carrots {How to Can Carrots}
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn how simple Canning Carrots can be. A key ingredient for so many comfort foods, once you know how to can, your favorite soups/stews, and roasts can be ready in a flash. Pressure canning carrots is so much easier than you would expect.
Easy Carrot Mash {Vegetarian, Whole30, Paleo}
A cozy bowl of this Carrot Mash is an easy and fast weeknight side dish. They’re a delicious potato-free option that goes well with so many main dishes. Mashed carrots are a simple vegetarian side that can easily be made vegan with one ingredient swap.
Roasted Frozen Cauliflower {Vegan, Whole30, Keto}
Save time and money by making Roasted Frozen Cauliflower part of your weekly dinner rotation. It’s so easy to whip up this toasty cauliflower for a fast and healthy side dish.
Quick Pickled Cauliflower {Spicy Pickled Cauliflower}
Quick Pickled Cauliflower is a fast and easy way to preserve this tasty and healthy vegetable! Enjoy this delicious and fast spicy pickled cauliflower without the hassle of canning. This pickled cauliflower recipe is amazing as a side dish, quick snack, perfect for a cheese board, or as an addition to salads.
Baked Cauliflower Patties
Healthy, crispy, and delicious, these Baked Cauliflower Patties are a Whole30 compliant, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb delight. This easy side dish is packed with flavor and is a tasty way to get more vegetables into your meals.
Freezing Cauliflower {How to Freeze Cauliflower}
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing cauliflower to stock your freezer with this delicious vegetable. Learning how to freeze cauliflower is a great way to preserve without needing to know any special kitchen skills.
Air Fryer Cauliflower {Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Keto}
Light, delicious, and crispy, Air Fryer Cauliflower is the perfect side or snack for fast healthy eating. Top with your favorite spices or sauce for an easy Whole30, paleo, vegan/vegetarian, or keto recipe.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower {Vegetarian}
Zesty Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower is a delicious appetizer, side dish, or snack! Thanks to the air fryer, this easy buffalo cauliflower bites recipe is simple to make and cooks in only 9 minutes. No air fryer? You’ll find oven baking instructions as well.
Freezing Celery {How to Freeze Celery}
Learn all the tips for Freezing Celery to save yourself time and money. A stash of frozen celery in your freezer can easily be added to soups, casseroles, and other hot dishes for fast meals that can quickly be thrown together.
How to Freeze Garlic the Easy Way
Learn all the tips and tricks on How to Freeze Garlic to save yourself time and money. A stash of frozen garlic in your freezer can easily be added to main dishes, soups, and sauces for quick meals that the whole family will love.
Dehydrating Garlic
Dehydrating Garlic is such a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple! Learn how to make dried garlic in a food dehydrator or in the oven.
Freezing Ginger {How to Freeze Ginger}
Learn all the tips and tricks for Freezing Ginger to save money and prevent food waste. A freezer stash of frozen ginger opens the door to amazing meals packed with flavor.
Freezing Onions {How to Freeze Onions}
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing onions to save a ton of time and money. Learning how to freeze onions (diced, green, sliced, rings, and whole) is a great way to preserve this delicious staple of so many recipes. A freezer stash of frozen onions opens the door to amazing and speedy meals.
Spicy Pickled Onions
These quick pickled red onions are the best way to add a punch of flavour to burgers, tacos, salads, and more. I love making homemade spicy pickled onions. It takes only a handful of ingredients, a few minutes of hands-on time, and is an easy low sugar recipe you’ll make again and again.
Canning Peas {How to Can Peas}
Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how simple Canning Peas can be. Having canned peas on hand means your favorite soups, stews, and side dishes can be ready in a flash.
Freezing Peas {How to Freeze Peas}
Learn all the tips and tricks for Freezing Peas to extend the harvest. Learning how to freeze peas is a great way to preserve this delicious springtime veggie without needing to know any special kitchen skills (like canning).
Canning Potatoes {How to Can Potatoes}
Follow this step by step tutorial to learn how simple Canning Potatoes can be. Having canned potatoes on hand means your favorite soups, stews, side dishes, and roasts can be ready in a flash.
Freezing Potatoes {How to Freeze Potatoes}
Learning how to freeze potatoes for side dishes, soups, and fast meals is a great way to preserve this staple of so many recipes.
Crispy Ranch Air Fryer Potatoes
Crispy and perfect, these roasted Ranch Air Fryer Potatoes are a fast and delicious side dish. You’ll love that they’re Whole30 compliant, vegan, and vegetarian and packed with so much flavor!
Whole30 Potato Soup {Instant Pot Potato Soup}
A cozy bowl of comfort food, Whole30 Potato Soup is a healthy and simple dinner. This dairy-free potato soup one of the easiest and most delicious soup recipes you’ll ever make! Instant Pot potato soup is a fast weeknight meal.
Instant Pot Potato Salad {With Mayo Free Options}
This loaded Instant Pot Potato Salad is the dish that everyone will love. This recipe has mayo-free options for a healthier potato salad and is the perfect make-ahead side dish for your next BBQ. No pressure cooker? You’ll also find stovetop instructions include in the post.
Crispy Baked Potatoes
Learn the secrets to making the best Crispy Baked Potatoes in the oven! An easy make-ahead dinner, these healthy baked potatoes are the perfect comfort food.
Quick Pickled Radishes
Ready in about 2 hours and even better the longer they sit, these are crisp, tangy and a little spicy! Great on an appetizer tray, sandwiches, salads or even just for snacking!
Freezing Rhubarb {How to Freeze Rhubarb}
Learn all about freezing rhubarb to preserve this delicious short-season vegetable. A freezer stash of frozen rhubarb is great for creating amazing desserts and other dishes all year long.
Strawberry Rhubarb Sauce Recipe
This delicious strawberry rhubarb sauce recipe is one of the favorite tastes of spring.
Rhubarb Cordial
A simple to make fruit cordial. Dilute to taste with still or sparkling water
Freezing Spinach {How to Freeze Spinach}
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing spinach to save a ton of time and money. Learning how to freeze spinach for smoothies, soups, and sauces is a great way to preserve this healthy staple of so many recipes.
Freezing Strawberries {How to Freeze Strawberries}
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing strawberries to extend the harvest. Freezing fresh strawberries is a great way to preserve this wonderful summer fruit without needing to know any special kitchen skills (like canning). If you have a freezer and a knife, you too can learn the best way to freeze strawberries!
Low-Sugar Strawberry Jam {Canning Strawberry Jam}
Canning strawberry jam is so much easier than you think! Low-Sugar Strawberry Jam is a delicious and fresh-tasting spread for yogurt, toast, or dessert recipes. Homemade strawberry jam is a treat for the whole family and is an amazing way to preserve the harvest.
Sugared Strawberries {Macerated Strawberries}
Delicious Sugared Strawberries is a simple recipe to showcase this wonderful summer fruit. Macerated strawberries are incredible on baked goods, pancakes, yogurt, and so much more.
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam {Low-Sugar}
Homemade Strawberry Rhubarb Jam is a delicious spread for toast, yogurt, or dessert recipes. Thanks to the low-sugar recipe, this jam tastes fresh and bright, just like real fruit.
Strawberry Puree {Homemade Strawberry Sauce}
Fresh flavorful Strawberry Puree is a great recipe to showcase this wonderful summer fruit without needing to know any special kitchen skills (like canning). It’s incredible on baked goods, pancakes, yogurt, and so much more. You’re going to love this bright and delicious fruit sauce.
Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe
The freshest tasting jam you’ve ever had, this Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe is so simple to make. Just three ingredients and 20 minutes, and you’ll have homemade strawberry jam made by your very own two hands. Like a boss.
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe
The only thing better than local strawberry season is making Creamy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream! Fresh, bright, and full of flavor, this is the best strawberry ice cream you’ll ever make at home. No ice cream maker? No problem!
Gluten-Free Crisp {Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp}
This gluten-free crisp is the best Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp you’ll ever eat! So easy to make, this rhubarb crisp captures all the amazing flavors of summer in one delicious dish. Made with a to die for gluten-free crumble topping, this crisp can also be made dairy-free or vegan.
Freezing Swiss Chard {How to Freeze Swiss Chard}
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing swiss chard to save time and money. Learning how to freeze swiss chard for frittatas, casseroles, and soups is a great way to preserve this healthy garden staple.
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My daughter is getting a flat of strawberries delivered today from a local strawberry booth to make jam. I guess they aren’t considered essential? I wanted to can pickled asparagus when it was rock bottom priced but the store limited to 2 bunches. I’m afraid it will be hard to get ample amounts to preserve from my regular suppliers. We will see.
Maybe because it is related to food production they can stay open? How cool that they are delivering!
Strawberry season doesn’t start until June here. You must be in a warm area. Lucky duck. 🙂
I have heard that people are finding curbside pick up service by looking at their local farmer’s market website.