What to Can, Preserve, and Eat in Winter
Don’t let the cold temps fool you, there is still a lot of wonderful fresh produce to enjoy in winter! Learn what to can, preserve, and eat in winter, as well as delicious recipes for seasonal produce.
It might be cold outside, but there is still a ton of delicious fruits and vegetables that are in-season during winter.
Whether you want to can, dry, freeze or just make incredible fresh meals, you’ll find amazing tutorials and recipes for using or saving all the goodness this season has to offer.
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. And head over to our list of What to Can in Spring, What to Can in Summer, and What to Can in Fall.
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 Fall
Canning Applesauce {Preserving Apples}
A step by step guide on Canning Applesauce with no sugar added. This easy to follow tutorial teaches you how to make applesauce for canning or freezing. This is the only recipe you’ll ever need to use for preserving apples at home.
Canning Apple Pie Filling {Low Sugar}
An easy step by step tutorial for beginners on Canning Apple Pie Filling. This simple guide teaches you how to preserve a low-sugar apple pie filling recipe in a water bath canner.
Canning Apple Butter {Crockpot Apple Butter}
Canning Apple Butter is an amazing way to preserve the apple harvest. Use your slow cooker for making incredible crockpot apple butter. This is the best apple butter recipe and it’s delicious on toast, yogurt, muffins, or oatmeal.
Freezing Apples the Easy Way
Learn all the tips and tricks for Freezing Apples to stock your freezer with this delicious fruit. Learning how to freeze apples sets you up for amazing baked goods, smoothies, and desserts all year long.
How to Make Dried Apples {Step by Step}
Dried fruit is such a delicious and healthy snack! Learn how to make dried apples in a food dehydrator or in the oven. Making dried apples is a great project for kids to try!
Cinnamon Apple Donuts {Whole Wheat Donuts}
These Cinnamon Apple Donuts are the best homemade donuts you’ll ever eat! Soft and pillowy and sprinkled with crunchy cinnamon sugar, you will love these perfect bites of baked apple donuts. They are so good you’ll never realize these are actually whole wheat donuts!
Healthy Cinnamon Apples - Steamed Apples {Vegan, Whole30}
Simple and sweet, these stovetop Healthy Cinnamon Apples are the perfect good for you comfort food. A bowl of cozy steamed apples are sugar-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and Whole30 compliant.
Cinnamon Pretzel Bites With Apple Syrup
Whip up a batch of Cinnamon Pretzel Bites for a quick and fun treat! An incredible homemade low-sugar apple syrup is the perfect dip to go with these delicious bites.
Healthy Apple Nachos (Paleo, Whole30, Vegan)
This easy recipe for Healthy Apple Nachos make an amazing appetizer, snack, or treat for kids or adults. Easy to make ahead, they are a sugar-free crowd pleaser.
Fluffy Whole Wheat Apple Pie Pancakes
A delicious family favorite, these healthy Apple Pie Pancakes are fluffy and kid-approved. Warm apples, cinnamon, and whole wheat make these pancakes irresistible.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frozen Broccoli in the Air Fryer
This Frozen Broccoli in the Air Fryer is an easy and delicious side dish that is ready in a flash! Perfectly roasted in the air fryer, this simple kitchen hack is a tasty and fast meal prep dish.
Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli {Vegan, Whole30, Paleo}
Save time and money by making Instant Pot Steamed Broccoli part of your weekly dinner rotation. It’s so easy to whip up this tender broccoli for a fast and healthy side dish.
Roasted Frozen Broccoli {Crispy Broccoli}
Save time and money by making Roasted Frozen Broccoli part of your weekly dinner rotation. It’s so easy to whip up this crispy broccoli for a fast and healthy side dish. You’ll be amazed at how affordable, simple, and delicious it is to roast frozen vegetables.
Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts {Whole30, Paleo, Keto}
This easy side dish of Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts is so delicious and healthy. Perfectly caramelized in the air fryer, these roasted and crispy brussels sprouts are Whole30, paleo, keto, and vegan. The perfect gateway brussel sprouts recipe for anyone new to trying this amazing veggie!
Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts
These Honey Sriracha Brussel Sprouts are so delicious! Perfectly caramelized with a sweet and zesty sauce, these roasted and crispy brussels sprouts will be a new favorite.
Roasted Frozen Brussel Sprouts {Vegan}
Save time and money by making Roasted Frozen Brussel Sprouts part of your weekly dinner rotation. It’s so easy to whip up this frozen brussels sprouts recipe for a fast and healthy side dish.
Crispy Butternut Squash {Vegan, Whole30, Paleo}
Learn how to cook the best Crispy Butternut Squash you’ve ever eaten! This baked and healthy side dish is paleo, Whole30 compliant, dairy-free, gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian.
Spicy Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
This Vegan Butternut Squash Soup is packed with flavor and sure to become a family favorite! A comforting and healthy butternut squash soup that can be made in under 30 minutes. Fast and convenient, this soup recipe uses frozen butternut squash to make it a fast weeknight meal.
Easy Butternut Squash Chili
This easy Butternut Squash Chili is a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will love. A ton of cubed butternut squash gives this chili a vitamin-packed boost. This tasty recipe also has Instant Pot, slow cooker, and meatless options.
Baked Butternut Squash Fries {Butternut Squash Chips}
Crispy and so delicious, Baked Butternut Squash Fries are a garlicky craveable snack or side dish. This healthy butternut squash fries recipe is Whole30 compliant, paleo, gluten-free, and vegan. You won’t believe how good these healthy french fries taste!
Air Fryer Butternut Squash {Vegan, Whole30}
Crispy and perfect, roasted Air Fryer Butternut Squash is a fast and delicious side dish. You’ll love that they’re Whole30 compliant, vegan, and vegetarian and packed with so much flavor! No air fryer? You’ll find oven-baking options as well.
Fried Cabbage With Bacon {Whole30, Paleo, Keto}
A speedy 10-minute low-carb dish, Fried Cabbage With Bacon is a stir-fry recipe that everyone will love! This delicious side dish is Keto, Paleo, and Whole30 compliant.
Air Fryer Egg Rolls {Easy Egg Roll Recipe}
Packed with shredded cabbage, Air Fryer Egg Rolls are an absolutely delicious appetizer or snack! Baked, not fried, this easy egg roll recipe is simple to make and cooks in only 9 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
Air Fryer Carrot Fries
Air Fryer Carrot Fries are a healthier treat that the whole family will love. These crisp and flavourful carrot chips are vegan and gluten-free. They're quick and easy to prepare and will be ready in under 30 minutes. Serve as a delicious side or an appetiser as is or with a side of spicy mayo.
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.
Baked Cauliflower Patties {Whole30, Paleo, Vegetarian, Keto, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
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.
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 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.
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.
Canning Chicken Broth
Canning Chicken Broth is an amazing way to preserve this delicious staple of so many homemade recipes. Homemade broth is a very simple, sustainable, and affordable process!
Instant Pot Collard Greens
Instant Pot Collard Greens with smoked turkey neck. These delicious southern pressure cooked greens are ready in under 1 hour and infused bold flavor.
How to Segment an Orange and Other Citrus
Learn how easy it is to segment an orange in this step by step tutorial. You too can make gorgeous clean-cut wedges of delicious citrus to use in salads, desserts, and snacks.
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.
Instant Pot Roasted Garlic {Pressure Cooker Garlic}
Every home cook should know how to make roasted garlic for amazing flavorful cloves, soups, dips, and spreads. Learn how easy it is to make Instant Pot Roasted Garlic, or use your toaster oven or oven.
How to Plant Garlic - Step by Step
Homegrown garlic is one of the easiest things to grow in a vegetable garden. Learn all the tips you need to know how to plant garlic in fall or spring.
Air Fryer Roasted Garlic Recipe
Air Fryer Roasted Garlic is so simple to make and even better, cooking it won’t heat up your house! Packed with flavor, roasted garlic cloves add a delicious and mellow garlic flavor to so many dishes. You’ll love how quickly this roasted garlic recipe comes together!
Kale Chopped Salad
This delicious Kale Chopped Salad is a powerhouse of veggies with a touch of {optional} bacon. A hearty make-ahead salad that is packed with so much flavor, it might just become your new favorite side dish.
Air Fryer Kale Chips
Air Fryer Kale Chips are an easy, healthy snack you can make in less than 10 minutes! With just a handful of ingredients including olive oil and salt, you’ll have this recipe on repeat in no time.
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.
Instant Pot Caramelized Onions
Instant Pot Caramelized Onions add a ton of flavor to any dish. Making this caramelized onion recipe in your pressure cooker cuts the cooking time in half compared with traditional cooking methods. You’re going to love how simple it is to whip up a batch of these tasty onions!
Crispy Fried Onions {Gluten-Free Fried Onions} - Whole30, Paleo, Keto
Instant Pot Caramelized Onions add a ton of flavor to any dish. Making this caramelized onion recipe in your pressure cooker cuts the cooking time in half compared with traditional cooking methods. You’re going to love how simple it is to whip up a batch of these tasty onions!
Canning Pears {Preserved Pears}
An easy step by step tutorial on Canning Pears. This easy recipe for preserved pears is perfect for newbies and experienced canners alike. Instructions include low-sugar and no-sugar options.
Drying Pears the Easy Way
Learn all about drying pears in a food dehydrator or in the oven. Dried pears are a delicious snack, or add them to baked goods and oatmeal for a tasty treat.
Homemade Pear Sauce
This cozy homemade Pear Sauce is so flavorful and made with little to no added sugar. You can make this recipe in a slow cooker or on the stovetop, and it can also be frozen or canned.
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.
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!
Freezing Potatoes {How to Freeze Potatoes}
Learn all the tips and tricks for freezing potatoes to save a ton of time and money. 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 Baked Potatoes
Learn the secrets to making the best Crispy Baked Potatoes in the oven! An easy make ahead dinner, these healthy crispy spuds are the perfect comfort foods.
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.
Fluffy Mashed Potatoes {Mashed Potatoes With Cream Cheese}
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.
Whole30 Mashed Potatoes {Instant Pot or Stovetop}
These are the best homemade Whole30 Mashed Potatoes ever! This easy recipe for delicious garlic mash is easy to make ahead of time. You’ll never even believe they are dairy-free and can be made in the Instant Pot!
Whole30 Potatoes - Skillet Fried Potatoes {Whole30, Gluten-Free, Vegan}
One of the best side dishes ever, Whole30 Potatoes are sure to be a family favorite. Great for breakfast or as a side for meals, these Whole30 skillet potatoes are vegan and gluten-free.
Easy Pickled Shallots
This quick Pickled Shallots recipe is a fast and easy way to create a delicious garnish for eggs, tacos, sandwiches, and more. This 10-minute flavor-packed recipe will become your new go-to homemade condiment.
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.
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes {Vegan, Paleo, Whole30}
These perfectly cooked Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are ready in less time than oven-baked. Simple and fuss-free, this air fryer vegetable recipe is great for a fast dinner or weeknight side dish.
Spicy Sweet Potato Fries {Whole30, Paleo, Vegan}
Learn the secrets to make perfect crispy sweet fries every single time! These Baked Spicy Sweet Potato Fries are a healthy and delicious Whole30, paleo, or vegan side or snack.
Chicken Gyro Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes (GF)
Ready for an amazingly healthy and fast weeknight one-pot meal? Chicken Gyro Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes combine spinach, feta, and a creamy Greek yogurt sauce for an unforgettable meal. Oven-baking instructions are included too.
Easy Greek Fries {Sweet Potato Feta Fries}
These easy Greek Fries are perfect for those nights when you need a fast one-pan dinner that is ready in only 25 minutes. All the delicious and healthy components can be found premade at grocery stores or made from scratch. A batch of feta fries is a delicious dinner, snack, or game day appetizer.
Crispy Turnip Fries {Whole30, Paleo, Vegan, Keto}
Crispy and healthy, you’ll love these smoky Turnip Fries! There is so much flavor in these low carb turnip chips, that even picky family members will ask for seconds. Baked turnips make for wonderful healthy french fries and are an easy Whole30, paleo, vegan, or keto-friendly side dish.