Canning is an activity in The Sims: Hot Date, and The Sims 3 Store, and The Sims 4: Cottage Living that allows Sims to preserve fruit, vegetables and other produce. In The Sims and The Sims 3, canning is done using a canning station, whereas in The Sims 4, Sims instead use stoves for canning.

The Sims: Hot Date

Boggs Home Canning Center
How do you combine self-reliance, home cooking AND greed? With the Boggs Home Canning Center! Sims everywhere are going back to their homes and back to the basics in an effort to develop their character, their cooking skills- AND their bank accounts! So join the do-it-yourself bandwagon and experience the satisfaction of this avaricious homesteader's craft.
Game	The Sims: Hot Date
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§815
Object type(s)	Craft
	Money
	Skill
Size	1x2

Making preserves in The Sims: Hot Date raises a Sim's cooking skill. Once finished, Sims can either sell a box of six preserve jars for §18 or put it in their inventory^[TS:HD], which can then be given to other Sims as a gift.

The Sims 3 Store

Grandma's Canning Station
Do you have more harvestables than you know what to do with? Want to squirrel away some for those long winter months? Then Grandma's Canning Station is just the thing for you! Turn your favorite harvestables into a variety of Jams or just can them for later use! Let's jam!
Game	The Sims 3 Store
Buyability	Buy mode
Price in game	§1,200
Object type(s)	Craft
	Skill
	Appliance
Size	1x2

A canning station is available for purchase from The Sims 3 Store as part of the "Brunch at the Old Mill" set, for 1,700 SimPoints. It cannot be bought on its own.

Sims have the option of making preserves or jam of almost any harvestable in their garden, which can then be sold or eaten. Jams can be eaten on toast or scones.

Recipes

All of these recipes require at least the "Grandma's Canning Station" set that is available on The Sims 3 Store, and many of them also require at least one additional expansion pack or Store set alongside Grandma's Canning Station. They are not available with the food synthesizer^[TS3:ITF] even if the required sets and EPs are installed. All meals are known to be vegetarian, to require no Cooking level, and to be able to cook 24 hours a day.

If a jam, marmalade, or spread has been made, it can be clicked on from the Sim's inventory, from which it can be eaten with scones or toast (depending on the jam), which will be generated when the Sim walks over to a counter with the jam jar.

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Produce		Preserves		Jams, Marmalades and Spreads		EP
	Apple		Preserved Apple		Apple Jam	&Store
	Bell Pepper		Preserved Bell Pepper	(None)		&Store
	Garlic		Preserved Garlic	(None)		&Store
	Grapes		Preserved Grapes		Grapes Jam	&Store
	Lettuce		Preserved Lettuce	(None)		&Store
	Lime		Preserved Lime		Lime Marmalade	&Store
	Onion		Preserved Onion	(None)		&Store
	Potato		Preserved Potato	(None)		&Store
	Tomato		Preserved Tomato		Ketchup	&Store
	Watermelon		Preserved Watermelon		Watermelon Jam	&Store
	Corn		Preserved Corn	(None)		&Store
	Cucumber		Pickles		Relish	&Store
	Avornalino Grapes		Preserved Avornalino Grapes		Avornalino Grapes Jam	&Store	+	&EP01
	Cherimola Blan Grapes		Preserved Cherimola Blan Grapes		Cherimola Blan Grapes Jam	&Store	+	&EP01
	Cherries		Preserved Cherries		Cherries Jam	&Store	+	&EP01
	Cranerlet Nuala Grapes		Preserved Cranerlet Nuala Grapes		Cranerlet Nuala Grapes Jam	&Store	+	&EP01
	Gralladina Fran Grapes		Preserved Gralladina Fran Grapes		Gralladina Fran Grapes Jam	&Store	+	&EP01
	Meloire Grapes		Preserved Meloire Grapes		Meloire Grapes Jam	&Store	+	&EP01
	Plum		Preserved Plum		Plum Jam	&Store	+	&EP01
	Pomegranate		Preserved Pomegranate		Pomegranate Jam	&Store	+	&EP01
	Pomelo		Preserved Pomelo		Pomelo Jam	&Store	+	&EP01
	Renoit Grapes		Preserved Renoit Grapes		Renoit Grapes Jam	&Store	+	&EP01
	Carrot		Preserved Carrot	(None)		&Store	+	&EP05
	Banana		Preserved Banana		Banana Jam	&Store	+	&EP06
	Truffles		Preserved Truffles	(None)		&Store	+	&EP07
	Pumpkin		Preserved Pumpkin	(None)		&Store	+	&EP08
	Blackberry[n 1]		Preserved Blackberry		Blackberry Jam	&Store	(2)
	Blueberry[n 1]		Preserved Blueberry		Blueberry Jam	&Store	(2)
	Cocoa[n 1]		Preserved Chocolate		Chocolate Spread	&Store	(2)
	Eggplant[n 2]		Preserved Eggplant	(None)		&Store	(2)
	Lemon[n 2]		Preserved Lemon		Lemon Marmalade	&Store	(2)
	Orange[n 3]		Preserved Orange		Orange Jam	&Store	(2)
	Peach[n 1]		Preserved Peach		Peach Jam	&Store	(2)
	Pear[n 1]		Preserved Pear		Pear Jam	&Store	(2)
	Pecan[n 1]		Preserved Pecans		Pecan Jam	&Store	(2)
	Raspberry[n 1]		Preserved Raspberry		Raspberry Jam	&Store	(2)
	Strawberry[n 1]		Preserved Strawberries		Strawberry Jam	&Store	(2)

Gallery

Promo image for the Store set.

The Sims 4: Cottage Living

In The Sims 4: Cottage Living, canning was added as a hobby attached to the cooking skill. Sims can collect and grow various produce like fruit, vegetables, eggs, and mushrooms to preserve in small jars for storage. Players can do this by clicking on any oven or stove-top, and choosing the canning option. Sims must have the necessary ingredients for canning, regardless of whether the "Simple Living" lot challenge is enabled.

Most canning recipes produce 3 jars. The possible quality levels of canned goods are: Poor, Normal, and Excellent. Having high cooking skill, being inspired, and using high-quality ingredients can increase the quality and value of canned goods.

Recipes

Image	Name	Cooking Skill	Ingredients	Value	Notes
	Apple Jam	1	1 Apple 1 Sugar	§20
	Tomato Sauce	1	1 Tomato	§20
	Mushroom Conserve	1	1 Mushroom	§15
	Lovely Mushroom Conserve	1	1 Lovely Mushroom	§25	Gives a special moodlet.
	Spicy Mushroom Conserve	1	1 Spicy Mushroom	§30	Gives a special moodlet.
	Verdant Mushroom Conserve	1	1 Verdant Mushroom	§30	Gives a special moodlet.
	Charming Mushroom Conserve	1	1 Charming Mushroom	§30	Gives a special moodlet.
	Nightly Mushroom Conserve	1	1 Nightly Mushroom	§60	Gives a special moodlet.
	Meat Substitute	1	1 Mushroom, Aubergine, Soy Bean, or Faux Meat Cubes[TS4:EL]	§20
	Raspberry Jam	2	1 Raspberry 1 Sugar	§20
	Blackberry Jam	2	1 Blackberry 1 Sugar	§22
	Strawberry Jam	2	1 Strawberry 1 Sugar	§25
	Blueberry Jam	2	1 Blueberry 1 Sugar	§20
	Mayonnaise	3	1 Egg	§20
	Custard	3	1 Egg 1 Milk	§20
	Chocolate Syrup	3	1 Chocoberry	§20
	Lettuce Conserve	4	1 Lettuce	§45	Using a small, medium, or large lettuce will produce a batch of conserve of the same size.
	Aubergine Conserve	4	1 Aubergine	§49	Using a small, medium, or large aubergine will produce a batch of conserve of the same size.
	Pumpkin Conserve	4	1 Pumpkin	§60	Using a small, medium, or large pumpkin will produce a batch of conserve of the same size.
	Watermelon Conserve	4	1 Watermelon	§45	Using a small, medium, or large watermelon will produce a batch of conserve of the same size.
	Oversized Mushroom Conserve	4	1 Oversized Mushroom	§60
	Cowberry Jam	6	1 Cowplant Berry 1 Sugar	§150

Moodlets

Icon	Name	Effect	Cause	Description	Notes	EP
	Jam Sweet Jam	+1 Happy 2 hours	Eating Jam	The sweetness of the jam makes <Sim name> feel comforted and at easy, [sic] like coming back home.		&EP11
	Yuck!	+2 Uncomfortable 2 hours	Eating Mayonnaise	Why did <Sim name> decide to eat a spoonful of Mayonnaise? <He/She> doesn't know either.	Sims with the hidden "Hates Mayo" trait will receive this moodlet after consuming a jar of mayonnaise.	&EP11
	Mayo, My Love	+2 Happy 2 hours	Eating Mayonnaise	<Sim name> is the type of Sim to enjoy a spoonful of mayo.	Sims with the hidden "Likes Mayo" trait will receive this moodlet after consuming a jar of mayonnaise.	&EP11
	Yes You Can!	+2 Inspired 2 hours	Eating Excellent Canned Food	Such delectable quality in a simple canned good makes <Sim name> believe that, yes, <he/she> can!		&EP11
	I Got the Moos!	+2 Embarrassed 4 hours	Eating Cowberry Jam	<Sim name> feels something deep inside, something eager to be free... Moooooooooo!		&EP11
	Bad Aftertaste	+1 Uncomfortable 2 hours	Eating Poorly-Made Food	That food wasn't very tasty...	Sims may receive this moodlet if they consume a poor quality canned good.	&EP11
	A Nice Kick	+2 Happy 3 hours	Eating a Spicy Mushroom	The amount of spice was just right for <Sim name>.	Sims may receive this moodlet after consuming spicy mushroom conserve.	&EP11
	Too Hot to Handle	+2 Uncomfortable 2 hours	Eating a Spicy Mushroom	The spiciness in that mushroom was too much for <Sim name> to handle!	Sims may receive this moodlet after consuming spicy mushroom conserve.	&EP11
	Morel Support	+3 Focused 5 hours	Eating a Verdant Mushroom	Gardening with the help of this mushroom is no truffle at all.	Sims will receive this moodlet after consuming verdant mushroom conserve. While the buff is active, Sims will gain gardening skill (or mental skill if a child) at an increased rate.	&EP11
	Feeling like a Fungi	+3 Confident 5 hours	Eating a Charming Mushroom	Now is a good time to grow on people.	Sims will receive this moodlet after consuming charming mushroom conserve. Sims with this moodlet will have increased friendship gain from social interactions.	&EP11
	So Mushroom in my Heart	+2 Flirty 3 hours	Eating a Lovely Mushroom	That mushroom has made <Sim name> feel warm inside!	Sims will receive this moodlet after consuming lovely mushroom conserve.	&EP11
	Ink-cap Power Up	+2 Energized 5 hours	Eating a Nightly Mushroom	<Sim name> is so full of energy and ready to take on anything!	Sims will receive this moodlet after consuming nightly mushroom conserve, which gives them an energy motive boost similar to a cup of coffee.	&EP11

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