Stardew Valley: Everything You Need To Know About Preserves Jars

This Stardew Valley guide details Preserves Jars, a crucial tool for maximizing profits from crops and foraged goods. Crafting artisan goods is key to wealth in Stardew Valley, and Preserves Jars offer an early-game advantage.

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 receive one for 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:

Important Notes:

• Only energy-positive foraged items can be pickled.
• Sell price is based on the base item value, not quality. Use lower-quality produce for maximum profit.
• The Artisan profession (Farming Level 10) increases artisan good prices by 40%.

Preserves Jars vs. Kegs:

Preserves Jars are faster than Kegs but are most profitable for low-value fruits (<50g) and vegetables/forage (<160g). They're essential for processing fish roe and mushrooms, which Kegs cannot handle. High-yield, low-value crops like eggplants and foraged berries are ideal.

This updated guide includes the 1.6 update's addition of pickling many foraged items, significantly expanding the Preserves Jar's versatility and profitability. Maximize your farming profits by strategically utilizing this valuable tool.