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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.
How to Freeze Asparagus
Learning how to freeze asparagus is a great way to preserve this short season vegetable. A freezer stash of frozen asparagus opens the door to amazing and speedy meals.
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How to Roast 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 tasty side dish all year long.
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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 Instant Pot risotto eliminates the long cooking time and constant stirring of a stovetop version.
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Air Fryer Asparagus Recipe
Once you taste air fryer asparagus, you'll never make it any other way! Deliciously tender and perfectly crisp, this air fryer asparagus recipe is a simple and speedy side dish.
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Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Perfectly grilled and tender, this bacon wrapped asparagus in the air fryer is so tasty and easy to meal prep.
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Easy Instant Pot Asparagus
Make perfect Instant Pot asparagus for a quick and tasty side dish. It’s so easy to whip up this easy pressure cooker asparagus in minutes.
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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 tasty side dishes can be ready in a flash.
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Freezing Beets
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing beets to stock your freezer with this amazing vegetable. Learning how to freeze beets is a great way to preserve this versatile crop without needing any special equipment.
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Tender Air Fryer Beets Without Foil
These air fryer beets are an easy and delicious side dish that is ready in a flash! Perfectly caramelized in the air fryer, these simple roasted beets will become a go-to recipe.
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Hasselback Beets With Goat Cheese {Vegetarian}
These roasted beets are a fun and new way to enjoy this delicious vegetable!
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Refrigerator Pickled Beets
Refrigerator Pickled Beets are a fast and easy way to preserve this delicious vegetable! Quick pickled beets just like grandma used to make but without the canning.
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20-Minute Instant Pot Beets
Make these tender and tasty Instant Pot beets in under 20 minutes. Learn to cook delicious beets in a pressure cooker for quick weeknight side dishes.
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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, now your favorite soups/stews, and roasts can be ready in a flash.
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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 carrots opens the door to amazing and speedy meals.
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Mashed Carrots
A cozy bowl of mashed carrots is an easy and fast weeknight side dish. They're a delicious potato-free option that goes well with so many main dishes.
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Air Fryer Carrots
These air fryer carrots are an easy and delicious side dish that is ready in a flash! Perfectly roasted in the air fryer, these simple air-fried carrots are super tasty and so simple to make.
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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.
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Roasted Frozen Cauliflower
Save time and money by making roasted frozen cauliflower part of your weekly dinner rotation. It’s so easy to whip up this crispy cauliflower for a fast and tasty side dish.
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Pickled Cauliflower
This quick pickled cauliflower is a fast and easy way to preserve this tasty vegetable! Enjoy these delicious and fast spicy cauliflower pickles without the hassle of canning.
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Air Fryer Cauliflower Recipe
Light, delicious, and crispy, air fryer cauliflower is the perfect side for fast meals. You’ll love that cauliflower in the air fryer is simple, vegan, vegetarian, and packed with flavor!
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Instant Pot Cauliflower
Save time and money by making Instant Pot cauliflower part of your weekly dinner rotation. It’s so easy to whip up this tender steamed cauliflower for a fast and tasty side dish.
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Crispy Cauliflower Fritters
These crispy cauliflower fritters are super easy and so tasty. This simple side dish is packed with flavor and is a tasty way to get more vegetables into your meals.
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Teriyaki Tempura Cauliflower
These air fryer cauliflower tempura bites are so deliciously crispy.
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Freezing Celery {How to Freeze Celery}
A stash of frozen celery in your freezer can easily be added to hot dishes for fast weeknight meals.
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Freezing Garlic
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing 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.
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Dehydrated Garlic Recipe (2 Ways)
This dehydrated garlic recipe 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.
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How to Make Garlic Powder
Learn how to make garlic powder to preserve this delicious pantry staple! Homemade garlic powder is an incredible zero-waste addition to your spice cabinet.
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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.
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Easy Pickled Ginger
Pickled ginger adds an irresistible sweet and spicy taste to any meal—and now you can make it at home! Yes, you already love it as a condiment for sushi, but it's also excellent for adding zip and pep to stir-fries, meal bowls, and even cocktails.
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How to Freeze Onions
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing onions to save 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.
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Dehydrated Onion Recipe (2 Ways)
This dehydrated onion recipe is such a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple! Learn how to dry onions in a food dehydrator or in the oven.
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How to Make Onion Powder
Learn how to make onion powder to preserve this delicious pantry staple! Homemade onion powder is an incredible zero-waste addition to your spice cabinet.
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Canning 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.
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How to Freeze Peas
Learn the tips and tricks for freezing peas to extend the harvest. Learn how to freeze fresh peas to preserve this springtime veggie with or without blanching.
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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.
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How to Freeze Potatoes
Learn all the tips and tricks for how to freeze potatoes to build a freezer stash of this versatile vegetable. Freezing potatoes is a great way to preserve without needing to know any special kitchen skills.
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Crispy Air Fryer Diced Potatoes
Crispy and perfect, these roasted air fryer diced potatoes are a fast and delicious side dish. Flavored with dried herbs and seasonings, these are the roasted ranch potatoes of your dreams.
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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.
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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.
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Gluten-Free Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
This is the best gluten-free strawberry rhubarb crisp ever! Made with an incredible gluten-free crumble topping, this strawberry rhubarb dessert can easily be made dairy-free or vegan.
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How to Freeze Spinach
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing spinach to save time and money. Learning how to freeze spinach for smoothies, soups, and sauces is a great way to preserve this tasty staple of so many recipes.
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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).
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Frozen Strawberries in Syrup
A batch of frozen strawberries in syrup is a wonderful thing to have in your freezer stash. You can enjoy them all year long on desserts, pancakes, waffles, and so much more.
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Sliced Sugared Strawberries (Just 2 Ingredients)
Delicious sliced sugared strawberries are a simple recipe to showcase this wonderful summer fruit. Macerated strawberries are incredible on baked goods, pancakes, desserts, yogurt, and so much more.
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Homemade Strawberry Syrup
Made with fresh summer berries, you're going to love this delicious strawberry syrup. This is a delightful homemade treat for pancakes, waffles, baked goods, drinks, and more.
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Homemade Strawberry Puree (Fresh or Frozen Strawberries)
Learn how to make homemade strawberry puree! This easy recipe showcases the amazing flavor of strawberries and can be made with both fresh or frozen berries. This strawberry sauce is incredible on baked goods, pancakes, drizzle into yogurt, and so much more. Ready in just 20 minutes!
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Strawberry Simple Syrup
Learn how easy it is to make your own strawberry simple syrup for desserts, cocktails, tea, and lemonade. You’ll love the amazing flavor of strawberry syrup for drinks and more.
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Strawberry Freezer Jam Recipe
This strawberry freezer jam recipe is so simple to make. Just three ingredients and 20 minutes to your own homemade strawberry jam.
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Canning Strawberry Jam
Canning strawberry jam is a delicious, low-sugar, and fresh-tasting spread for toast, yogurt, or dessert recipes. Homemade strawberry jam is an amazing way to preserve the harvest and is a treat for the whole family.
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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.
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Strawberry Waffles
This simple fruit waffles recipe is light, crispy, and made from scratch.
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Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
The only thing better than 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; you'll find alternative instructions in the post!
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Freezing 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 tasty 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.