Canned jams and jellies make great gifts for the holidays....

If I got canned food as a gift in the holidays I would publically scream at the gift-giver. I want electronics, not food (unless it's candy)!

I made strawberry jam once; it turned out pretty good.

I used to pick my own strawberries and raspberries and make jam with them. I also like to can tomatoes. They are so much better to use in the winter then those tomatoes you buy in the store that are tasteless and hard as rock.

Twinmama - I have never had any cranberry jelly. What time of the year do you make that and where do you get enough cranberries to make it?

Canning is a good way to preserve foods but personally, I am just scared to try that. I am scared that I won't do it properly and one mistake is very critical as this can cause botulism. *sigh*