Preserving foods for the fall and winter was part of good housekeeping in Victorian days, regardless of which side of the Atlantic one was on. Although canning jars ("Mason jars") were invented in 1858, these still were not common in the Victorian household until nearly the turn of the century, so other methods were often used to preserve foods.

Directions for Preserving Fruits, etc. (Godey's, 1863)

Directions for Preserving Fruits, etc. (Godey's, 1867)

On the Curing of Hams & Bacon (Godey's, 1867)

Potted Meats (Godey's, 1867)

Notes on the Storage of Root Crops, by George Gray, Head Gardener, Ewell Castle, Surrey (Floral World, 1873)

Preserving, Etc. (Godey's, 1873)

Talks with Women: Our House - The Store-Room, by Jennie June (Demorest, 1874)

On putting up household supplies for the winter.

Preserved Provisions, by Phillis Browne (Girl's Own Paper, 1884)

How to cook and serve tinned and potted foods.

The Preservation of Food (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1886)

The Preserving of Whole Fruits, by P. Howard Davis (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1887)

September Stores [Canning & Preserving], by Laura Willis Lathrop (1888) (Ingalls' Home Magazine, 1888)

Recipes for the housekeeper during the preserving and pickling season.

How I Furnished My Store Cupboard (Cassell's Family Magazine, 1891)

On stocking up one's storage cupboard or pantry with essential cooking supplies, such as mint sauce, ketchup, mushroom ketchup, walnut ketchup, and celery vinegar.

On Canning Vegetables and Fruit, by Dora de Blaquière (Girl's Own Paper, 1897)

Preserving and Conserving; Aromatic Herbs and Spices, by Lucy Yates (Girl's Own Paper, 1898)

How to can and preserve fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Fall Fruits, by Lucy Helen Yates (Girl's Own Paper, 1901)

Tips on storing away various foods for winter.

• See Jams, Jellies, Preserves & Pickles for more recipes for preserves.