Preserving Corn
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5 Ways of Preserving Corn. Canning, Dehydrating, Relish, Freezing and Jelly.
How to preserve corn
Canning Corn
Canning corn is a great way to preserve your harvest. I like the flavor of home-canned corn too. Canning corn from your own garden or another local grower is still better than store-bought canned sweet corn.
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Dehydrating Corn
Dehydrating corn is super easy! And I was pleased with my results: dried sweet corn.
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Freezing Corn
Learn how to freeze corn, either on the cob or off the cob, as sweet kernels. I have to admit that freezing corn results in a fresher dish on your table than canned corn.
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Corn Relish
This corn relish recipe can be preserved in a water bath canner because it is a pickled item.
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Corn Cob Jelly
Corn cob jelly sounds weird, but, hey, if you add enough sugar even corn cobs can turn out tasty! :). This recipe is made with Sure-Jel Brand Pectin.
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How to Hang Dry Corn on the Cob
Air drying corn on the cob is one of the simplest, most traditional ways to preserve a harvest.
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A Quick FAQ – Can I use a water bath when canning corn?
“Can you can corn with just a waterbath?” It depends. If you want to can plain corn, yes, you really do need a pressure canner. Learn why all vegetables should be processed with a pressure canner.
However, if you are pickling your corn (see the corn relish recipe below) the added vinegar makes it just fine for a water bath.
A bonus video is at the very bottom with our easy way to strip the corn off the cob! If you’ve got a lot of corn to take care of you need this trick. My husband came up with this method and it works great!
