Late summer is one of the busiest times of year in Amish kitchens.
Garden tomatoes are ripening by the basketful. Cucumbers seem to multiply overnight. Peaches, sweet corn, beans, and berries are ready for picking. Across Ohio, families are gathering the season’s harvest and preserving it for the months ahead.
For generations, canning has been a part of everyday life in Amish and Mennonite communities. Long before grocery stores stocked fresh produce year-round, families relied on jars filled during the summer to carry them through fall and winter.
Today, that tradition is still going strong.
At Troyer’s Dutch Market, canning season brings a renewed appreciation for simple foods, family recipes, and the satisfaction of preserving the harvest. Whether you’re stocking your pantry with ready-to-enjoy favorites or preparing to preserve your own fruits and vegetables at home, you’ll find plenty of inspiration in our market.
A Tradition Passed Down Through Generations
For Amish families, preserving food has always been about making the most of what the season provides.
When gardens and orchards are at their peak, families work together to prepare foods that can be enjoyed long after summer has passed. Rows of jars filled with pickles, jams, relishes, fruits, and vegetables have become a familiar sight in pantries throughout Amish communities.
While modern conveniences have changed many aspects of daily life, the value of preserving the harvest remains much the same. It’s about gathering around the kitchen table, sharing family recipes, and enjoying the fruits of hard work throughout the year.
A Taste of Summer, Any Time of Year
Not everyone has the time to spend days canning, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on those traditional flavors.
Our shelves are stocked with pantry favorites inspired by the same recipes and preservation methods that have been enjoyed for generations. From sweet spreads at breakfast to pickles served alongside sandwiches and cookout favorites, these simple foods bring a little taste of summer to every meal.
Pickles, Relishes & Preserved Vegetables
Whether you’re topping a burger, building a charcuterie board, or serving dinner, preserved vegetables add flavor to almost any occasion.
Popular favorites include:
- Sweet Baby Dill Pickles
- Bread & Butter Pickles
- Sweet Pepper Relish
- Chow Chow
- Pickled Beets
- Pickled Eggs
- Corn Relish
Jams, Jellies & Fruit Butters
Made with traditional recipes and quality ingredients, these pantry staples are perfect for toast, biscuits, sandwiches, and baking.
You’ll often find selections such as:
- Strawberry Rhubarb Jam
- Red Raspberry Jam
- Grape Jelly
- Apple Butter
- Peach Preserves
- Seasonal Fruit Spreads
Salsa, Sauces & More
Looking for something with a little extra flavor? Our pantry shelves often include a variety of salsas, relishes, pasta sauces and specialty preserves that pair perfectly with family meals and gatherings.
Getting Ready for Canning Season
For many families, August means more than enjoying fresh produce—it’s time to start preserving it.
Whether you’re making homemade salsa, canning tomatoes from the garden, preparing pickles, or creating batches of your favorite jam, having the right ingredients and supplies on hand can make all the difference.
At Troyer’s Dutch Market, you’ll find a variety of canning essentials, pantry staples, and ingredients that help bring family recipes to life. From first-time canners to those carrying on traditions passed down for generations, canning remains a rewarding way to make the most of summer’s harvest.
More Pantry Favorites to Discover
Preserving the harvest goes beyond jars.
We also carry a variety of pantry staples that celebrate the same tradition of enjoying seasonal flavors year-round. One customer favorite is our selection of shelf-stable pies from Troyer’s Home Pantry.
Available in a variety of fruit flavors, these pies offer a convenient way to enjoy a homemade-style dessert whenever the craving strikes. No refrigeration is needed until opened, making them a popular addition to pantries, gift baskets, and family gatherings.
Combined with our jams, jellies, relishes, and canned goods, they’re an easy way to keep your pantry stocked with comforting favorites throughout the year.
Stop In and Explore Our Pantry Selection
As canning season gets underway, there’s no better time to celebrate the flavors that make summer special.
At Troyer’s Dutch Market, you’ll find a growing selection of jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, canned goods, shelf-stable pies, and other pantry favorites inspired by generations of Amish and Mennonite food traditions.
Inventory changes throughout the year, so each visit may bring something new to discover.
Long after the gardens are put to rest and the first snow begins to fall, the flavors of summer can still be found around the table.
