Turn this summer's fruit into shelves you're proud of, one fearless jar at a time
Make jams, jellies, pie fillings, and more with little or no refined sugar and no store-bought pectin. The Fruit to Jar System gives you 23 tested recipes and 7 step-by-step videos that walk you through every jar safely, even if you have never canned before.
- Low-sugar and no-sugar options
- No artificial dyes or preservatives
- Old-fashioned flavor with modern, tested safety
Picture your pantry this winter
Rows of shelf-stable fruit you put up yourself, ready whenever you are, with no run to the store for overpriced berries. A fresh-baked pie on the table in under 30 minutes in the middle of winter, because the filling is already on the shelf. Low-sugar, dye-free jams and syrups your family asks for by name, with nothing fake in them.
And underneath it all, the quiet confidence of knowing exactly how to preserve fruit safely, with no fear of spoiled jars and no wondering if you did it right. That is what a well-stocked pantry gives you. It starts with one small batch this week.
Your shortcut to a safe, shelf-stable fruit pantry
For a limited time, the Fruit to Jar System is just $27 (regularly $69). Stop wondering if you are doing it right, and start filling your pantry with home-canned fruit that is safe, delicious, and free of questionable ingredients. Here is what is inside:
- 23 tested recipes for jams, jellies, pie fillings, syrups, and more, without store-bought pectin or cups of refined sugar
- 7 step-by-step video tutorials that walk you through each recipe, no guesswork needed
- Printable labels that look beautiful on your shelf, or make a perfect homemade gift
- Safety charts and plain-English tips from a 5th-generation canner and teacher
- Instant access so you can start preserving today, even if you have never canned before
Last year, I was making jam while watching and pausing Melissa's instructional videos. I was nervous and stressed. This is now year two of making jam and it was a breeze. This year I was confident and had learned what to look for.Autumn
Hi, I'm Melissa, and I know what it's like to juggle it all
Wife, mom, homesteader, author, business owner. Like you, I wear a lot of hats, and I know what it is to want to feed your family well even when life throws a curveball.
Over a decade ago, a mudslide wiped out the only road to our local grocery store. At the same time, my husband's hours were cut at work. And yet our pantry stayed full, because we had already learned how to grow and safely preserve our own food. Even once the road reopened, his hours stayed reduced for nearly a year, and we never once worried about how we would eat. Our shelves were lined with jars of food I knew was safe, nutritious, and completely store-free.
That experience changed everything for me. It is why I have spent the last 20-plus years teaching families how to preserve their own food safely, confidently, and without overwhelm. Now I want to help you do the same, one safe, delicious jar at a time.
Easy, delicious staples for your pantry
From low-sugar jams and jellies to silky fruit butters, pie filling, and shelf-stable fruit and syrups, you will learn to can for snacks, bread, biscuits, dessert, cake fillings, and more. Here is a small sampling of the 23 recipes waiting for you.
Jam & jelly
- Low-sugar and no-sugar recipes
- Jams and jellies without store-bought pectin
- A master jam method with safety notes
- Troubleshooting if it will not set
Canned fruit
- How to can fruit safely
- Spices for fun, delicious flavors
- Low-sugar or no-sugar options
- My fruit canning chart
Pie filling
- How to can homemade fruit pie fillings
- The only safe thickener for canning
- Easy stewed tomatoes
- Which pie fillings you cannot safely can
Fruit butter
- How to test if it is set and ready to can
- Easy flavor options
- My favorite fruit butter recipes
- Smooth, spreadable results every time
Sugar in canning
- The role of sugar, and when it is safe to omit
- The exact steps to take if you leave it out
- How to keep it safe and still set well
Sugar free
- How to make sugar-free jams and jellies
- No artificial sweeteners required
- Real fruit flavor that lasts on the shelf
I am really appreciating the time and effort Melissa has put into these canning lessons. I have canned for 45 years and there was so much I didn't know. Thank you, Melissa!Cynthia
Canning doesn't have to be complicated
You want to preserve your own food, but maybe you are nervous you will do something wrong. Maybe you have read the botulism horror stories. Maybe you are just tired of watching fresh fruit go soft on the counter before you figure out what to do with it. And on top of all that, you do not want more sugar, dyes, or GMO ingredients in your family's food.
You are not alone, and you are not doing it wrong. You just have not had someone you trust to show you the way. Fruit to Jar is that step-by-step system. It shows you exactly how to turn fresh fruit into shelf-stable jars of jams, jellies, pie fillings, and syrups, using low-sugar or no-sugar methods without store-bought pectin, safely and without hours of confusing research. This is where your canning confidence begins.
Low sugar
Many of my jams and jellies are low sugar and skip store-bought pectin, cutting both your cost and your sugar.
Minimum prep
Tips to keep prep time short without sacrificing safety, like how to peel pears without a knife.
Confidence
Know how to tell if your jam, jelly, or fruit butter is set before you ever jar and can it.
Start to finish
From terms and equipment to step-by-step instructions and my supply resource page, it is all here.
Beginner ready
Never canned before? I have walked hundreds of first-time canners through this, many now putting up over 400 jars a year.
Time saving
Holiday baking is simple with pie filling ready on the shelf. Surprise guests? Pour a jar in a pan, add a brown betty topping, and bake.
I loved this section. It greatly reduced my fears about botulism. Now I realize it is not about the seal, it is about acidity and correct processing. Thank you, Melissa!Mary J.
Try it with zero risk
The Fruit to Jar System comes with my 15-day happiness guarantee. Get inside, look around, make your first batch. If it is not the right fit, email us within 15 days for a full refund. The only thing you stand to lose is the fruit going soft on your counter.
Frequently asked questions
You get digital access to the Fruit to Jar System, which shows you the exact steps to safely can fruit at home right now. It is much more than recipes: you also get printable resources with my custom-designed jar labels, the recipes, how to test for thickness, and the safety procedures. Best of all, you get the support, know-how, and motivation to take control of your family's food and pantry.
The Fruit to Jar System will:
- Walk you step by step through safe water bath canning of fruit products
- Give you 7 video tutorials with 23 recipes and notes
- Show you how to make each recipe safely, with time-saving tips
- Break down the terms, safety, and equipment for water bath canning
- Help you build a shelf-stable pantry of homemade food for quick, easy meals
It is designed to quickly give you a solid foundation of canning safety so you can start putting up fruit, jams, jellies, and pie fillings right away. It is perfect for anyone who wants shelf-stable food at their fingertips, less time searching for safe recipes, less store-bought food, and traditional skills that will serve their family for years. It is probably not right for anyone who considers using tested recipes an overstep, or who thinks there is nothing wrong with GMOs in their food.
The Fruit to Jar System is open to everyone, no matter where you live. I have students all over the globe.
Because you cannot safely can dairy or flours at home, most recipes will not contain common allergens. If you are allergic to a specific fruit or spice, you can omit it or skip that recipe.
It is normally valued at $69. During this sale you can grab it for just $27.
This is not a book, it is a complete system that walks you through every step of canning your own fruit at home. It includes 7 videos and 23 safe canning recipes with detailed instructions and resource lists. All materials are delivered digitally in video and PDF format, and you can print all the recipes and written tutorials.
Right away. You create your login at checkout and you are in immediately.
I am confident you are going to love the Fruit to Jar System, along with the many customers who have gone through it. But if for any reason you are not satisfied, you are covered by my 15-day happiness guarantee.
Thank you for sharing all you have learned. I love how thorough, concise, and orderly your teaching is. I just started this course and it has been a pleasure, and I am glad to find a source that teaches visually, with all the information I need in one place. I am excited and not overwhelmed anymore at the prospect of canning. Thank you!Jamie S.
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