Vintage Canning Recipes
Last updated on May 6th, 2026
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Rand McNally Canning & Preserving (1976) is a book about home food preservation published by Rand McNally, an American publishing company known for creating maps and travel guides. This vintage cookbook was created in the 70’s when homesteading and back-to-basics living was popular. This book covers traditional methods for canning jams, jellies, along with freezing and preserving tips. Here is an original recipe for dutch apple butter.
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Ball Blue Book Easy Guide to Tasty, Thrifty HomeCanning and Freezing (1969), is a beloved cookbook filled with nostalgic recipes for jams, conserves, vegetables and more! This vintage cookbook helps guide home cooks with canning practices established by the Ball Company in their original Ball Blue Book, that has been in print since 1909. This cookbook walks through the equipment, methods, and in-depth steps to help home cook learn from the best.
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