Start Jamming! Top Picks for Preserving the Harvest

Our 9 favourite things for all of your canning needs.

As fall quickly approaches, it’s time to preserve those perfect summer fruits and vegetables. Here are our top picks for preparing, storing and serving everything from sweet jams and marmalades to savoury chutneys and pickles. Because of its shallow design and heat-responsive material, the Mauviel Hammered Copper Jam Pan ($280) is perfect for cooking all your jams, jellies, and preserves. williams-sonoma.com.This Funnel ($13) from Ikea’s new HEMSMAK collection will make transferring preserves from the stovetop to the jar clean and simple. ikea.ca.The height of this Fido jar ($14) makes it the perfect container for storing tall pickled vegetables like green beans and asparagus. trudeaucorp.comWe love the unique shape and golden screw-on lids of these Le Parfait glass jars (from $8). It’s a modern take on a classic preserving tool. westelm.com.  Weck Mold Jars (from $40), with their short stature and wide tops, are easy to stack and help to free up space in your fridge and pantry. williams-sonoma.com. These tags ($3) are a great way to add personality and fun to the average glass jar. ikea.ca.Say goodbye to handwritten labels and stickers. If you’re often gifting filled jars to family, friends and neighbours, you’ll love this personal embosser (from $40). williams-sonoma.com. Who said you needed to serve preserves right out of the jar? Indigo’s White Marble Dip Bowl ($18) and gold serving spoon will add a touch of style to any charcuterie plate. indigo.ca.Crate and Barrel’s Teak Branch Spreaders ($35) are perfect for scooping and spreading the perfect amount of preserves on everything from flakey pastries to crispy crostinis. crateandbarrel.com.