Stardew Valley: Guide to Preserves Jars

This Stardew Valley guide details Preserves Jars, a crucial crafting item for boosting profits from crops and foraged goods. Updated for the 1.6 update, it covers all new pickling options.

Obtaining Preserves Jars:

The recipe unlocks at Farming Level 4, requiring:

• 50 Wood
• 40 Stone
• 8 Coal

These materials are readily available early in the game. You also get one by completing the Quality Crops Bundle (or Rare Crops Bundle in remixed games) and may find them in the Prize Machine.

Preserves Jar Uses:

Preserves Jars transform various items into artisan goods:

Inedible fruit Jelly: Health: 0.5x base value; Energy: 0.225x base value Inedible pickle: Energy: 0.625x base value; Health: 0.28125x base value

Only energy-positive foraged items can be pickled. Quality doesn't affect the final sell price; use lower-quality produce for maximum profit. The Artisan profession (Farming Level 10) adds a 40% bonus to all artisan goods.

Preserves Jars vs. Kegs:

Preserves Jars are faster than Kegs but are most profitable for fruits under 50g and vegetables/forage under 160g base value. They're essential for Fish Roe processing and are a superior option for increasing the value of mushrooms. High-yield, low-value crops like eggplants and foraged berries are ideal candidates.