to prepare (food) so as to prevent or slow down its decay: preserving meat. to prepare (fruit, etc.) by cooking with sugar, etc. to maintain and protect (game, etc.) for continued survival or for private use, …

Other forms: preserved; preserving; preserves When you preserve something, you maintain its condition, like trying to preserve your good health by exercising regularly and eating right.

Prolific fruit trees can often be your introduction to preserving. A lot of fruit and vegetables go to waste because places lack the facilities for processing and preserving. In a preserving pan, boil the sugar …

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