Preserving the Seasons: A Guide to Canned, Jammed, Frozen, Dehydrated, Freeze-Dried, Quick-Pickled, and...

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Holly Capelle

Preserving the Seasons

A Guide to Canned, Jammed, Frozen, Dehydrated, Freeze-Dried, Quick-Pickled, and Infused Produce,...

Holly Capelle

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Simon Element
16 September 2025

Quick & easy cooking; Preserving & freezing

Straightforward best practices for canning, jamming, infusing, drying, dehydrating, freezing, freeze-drying, and quick-pickling all in one place! With 100+ recipes for using what you preserved.

Preserving the Seasons provides clear and safe best practices for preserving herbs, fruit, vegetables, and edible flowers. It is one-stop shopping for the simplest and safest methods: jamming, infusing, drying, dehydrating, freezing, freeze-drying, and quick-pickling.

Highlights include:

- 100+ recipes such as dry rubs, marinades, pie fillings, that use what you’ve preserved.

- Expert tips and lists of equipment needed for each preserving method.

- Hundreds of full color photographs that guide and inspire.

- A comprehensive list of herbs for botanical teas and an exhaustive guide to edible flowers with preserving and usage notes. (Think: Compound butter! Cake decorations!)

- Original recipes for jams and jellies, such as Wild Violet jelly and Spiced Raspberry Jam.

- Ideas for infusing salt, sugar, honey, oil, and vinegar to elevate cooking.

- A user-friendly index that quickly helps you find ways to preserve and enjoy your bounty.

Organized by preserving method, each section covers detailed information for best practices, along with troubleshooting and storage tips. Here, too, are delicious recipes that help you serve what you’ve preserved: Rosemary Citrus Bundt Cake that uses dehydrated oranges; herb blends like Greek Seasoning Blend to enliven meat and poultry; Any Stone Fruit Preserves, perfect in homemade ice cream; Quick Pickled Pepper Slices for burgers and tacos—and anything else; a Peach Slab Pie that brings summer any day with frozen peaches.

By: Holly Capelle
Imprint: Simon Element
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 203mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 1.082kg
ISBN: 9781668026298
ISBN 10: 1668026295
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 16 September 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Holly Capelle is an expert home preserver and cook. She is beloved for her @BigFamilyLiving Instagram where she showcases a gallery’s worth of exquisite preserves, dehydrated powders, jams, oils, honey, flowers, and more that line her shelves.

Reviews for Preserving the Seasons: A Guide to Canned, Jammed, Frozen, Dehydrated, Freeze-Dried, Quick-Pickled, and Infused Produce, Herbs, and Flowers (A Cookbook)

“If you want to learn how to be more connected to your food and become more self-sufficient, or if you have a desire to build up a pantry and learn to safely preserve fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers, Preserving the Seasons is the cookbook for you. Holly Capelle also includes an entire section filled with inspiring recipes using the magnificent ingredients created throughout the earlier chapters. This cookbook is loaded with unique recipes, stunning colorful photos and Holly’s highly creative and loving perspective on life and family.” -Stephanie Thurow, author of Can It & Ferment It, WECK Small-Batch Preserving, WECK Home Preserving and co-author of Small-Scale Homesteading “Holly Capelle's book is the perfect blend of inspiring and practical, and it’s one of the most comprehensive guides to home food preservation that I’ve seen. It’s the perfect addition to any homesteader’s library!” —Abigail R. Gehring, editor of Back to Basics, Homesteading, Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Living, and The Essential Guide to Self-Sufficient Living