If you google canning books, the lists can become overwhelming. Don't be.
My Food Preservation Bible is Putting Food By.
Why do I call it so? Because the recipes are easy to understand, and it covers more than canning. It covers freezing, drying, AND canning.
I also own several copies the Ball Blue Book.
Most of the recipes include illustrations. I especially appreciated the sketches of how to blanch tomatoes when I was learning.
Another popular & informative book is the Better Homes & Gardens Canning and Preserving Recipes.
And finally, ask you family members for their favorite recipes. An Oklahoma favorite is Sand Plum Jelly. In the North East, Red Currant Jelly is a lusted favorite. Other regional recipes you find may include rhubarb, oriental squash, or grape pie. Just ask! Most canners are more than happy to share their heavenly deliciousness on a recipe card.
There are many more canning books out there. These are the ones that I can vouch for being comprehensive and handy.
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