What's inside the canning journal
- Canning Batch Record
- Canning Log
- Pantry Inventory
- Recipe Card
- Canning Supplies
- Preserving Calendar
- Jars Given
- Notes
See every page
All 12 pages of the US Letter version, exactly as they print. Tap a page to see it larger.
- 1. Cover
- 2. This Journal Belongs To
- 3. Contents
- 4. Canning Batch Record
- 5. Canning Log
- 6. Pantry Inventory
- 7. Recipe Card
- 8. Canning Supplies
- 9. Preserving Calendar
- 10. Jars Given
- 11. Notes
- 12. Thank you page
Who this canning journal is for
This journal is for home canners preserving jams, pickles, sauces, salsas and vegetables. It suits beginners following tested recipes for the first time and experienced canners stocking the pantry each harvest. Careful records of every batch, including date, method and processing time, support safe canning, help you rotate jars and show what to make more of next year. It also helps families sharing canning days, since everyone can see recipes, tasks and yields in one place.
How to use your canning journal
Record each batch with recipe, method and processing time. Log every canning session. Keep the pantry inventory current. Save recipes. Track jars, lids and supplies. Plan around the harvest, and note jars given as gifts. Label every jar with contents and date, use older jars first and note which recipes the family loved so you can plan next season's batches.
Formats included
A4 PDF
For printing in most of the world (210 × 297 mm).
US Letter PDF
For printing in the US and Canada (8.5 × 11 in).
Digital PDF
Hyperlinked tabs for tablets and PDF annotation apps.
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Free downloadCanning Journal questions
Can I record processing times?
Yes. Other pages in the 12-page canning journal include "Canning Batch Record", "Canning Log" and "Pantry Inventory", so related notes stay together. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Is there a pantry inventory?
Yes. Look for the "Pantry Inventory" page in the 12-page canning journal. Print the A4 or US Letter PDF as often as you need, or write in the digital version on a tablet. Every page is undated, so you can start any day and reprint a page whenever it fills up.
Should I use tested recipes?
Yes. Always follow tested, reliable canning guidelines. Other pages in the 12-page canning journal include "Canning Batch Record", "Canning Log" and "Pantry Inventory", so related notes stay together. Download it free, print only the pages you need and add more copies of any page later.
Is the Canning Journal really free?
Yes, the Canning Journal is completely free for personal use. Download the 12-page PDF without an account or email address, print it at home as often as you like and share the page link with friends. FolarraStudio is free to use. In the future, a few clearly labeled ads may help keep it free.
What size is the Canning Journal?
The Canning Journal comes in A4 (210 x 297 mm) and US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches), plus a hyperlinked digital PDF for tablets. Choose the file that matches the paper in your printer and print at Actual size or 100%, so nothing is cut off. Both paper sizes have the same 12 pages.
