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Using crops to craft artisan goods is one of the most lucrative strategies for earning money in Stardew Valley. While players often set up extensive systems for producing Jelly and Wine at higher levels, Preserves Jars are available early in the game, making them an excellent tool for even beginners to boost their profits.
Preserves Jars offer a wide range of uses and can produce various artisan goods. They help increase the value of fruits and vegetables and are crucial for maximizing the benefits of Fish Ponds. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to utilize Preserves Jars effectively in Stardew Valley.
Updated January 11, 2025, by Demaris Oxman: Stardew Valley's 1.6 update introduced exciting new possibilities for farmers, allowing many new items to be pickled. From the common Dandelion to the rare Purple Mushroom, these foraged items can now be placed in a Preserves Jar to enhance their value. This guide has been updated to include all the new ways to use this essential farm item.
Where To Get Preserves Jars In Stardew Valley
The recipe for crafting a Preserves Jar becomes available at Farming Level 4. To craft one, you'll need:
- 50 Wood
- 40 Stone
- 8 Coal
These materials are easily obtainable, making the Preserves Jar an ideal choice for players aiming to produce artisan goods quickly. Wood can be collected by chopping trees, Stone by breaking rocks with a pickaxe, and Coal can be efficiently farmed by defeating dust sprites in the Mines.
In addition to crafting, players can obtain a Preserves Jar by completing the Quality Crops Bundle (or the Rare Crops Bundle if using remixed bundles) at the Community Center. They may also be available from the Prize Machine in Mayor Lewis' house.
What Are Preserves Jars Used For In Stardew Valley?
Preserves Jars can transform a variety of items into artisan goods, with each item producing a different product. Choosing the Artisan profession at Farming Level 10 will boost the sale price of these items by 40%.
| Item | Product | Sell Price | Health/Energy | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruit | Jelly | 2x (base fruit value) + 50 | For edible fruit: - 2x base fruit energy - 2x base fruit health For inedible fruit (e.g., Coconut): - Health: 0.5x base fruit value - Energy: 0.225 base fruit value | 2-3 in-game days |
| Vegetable, Mushroom, or Forage | Pickles | 2x (base item value) + 50 | For edible items: - 1.75x base item energy - 1.75x base item health For inedible items (e.g., Pumpkin): - Energy: 0.625x base item value - Health: 0.28125 base item value | 2-3 in-game days |
| Sturgeon Roe | Caviar | 500g | - 175 Energy - 78 Health | 4 in-game days |
| Any Other Fish Roe | Aged Roe | 60 + (base fish price) | - 100 Energy - 45 Health | 2-3 in-game days |
Only Mushrooms and Forage items that provide positive energy when eaten, such as Chanterelle or Winter Root, can be placed in a Preserves Jar. Poisonous items like Red Mushroom and Holly cannot be pickled.
The sell price of the artisan goods is calculated from the base value of the item placed in the jar, unaffected by item quality. Therefore, using lower-quality produce in Preserves Jars maximizes profit.
Preserves Jars or Kegs?
Preserves Jars are often compared to Kegs, as both can transform fruits and vegetables into artisan goods. Preserves Jars are most profitable with fruits under 50g and vegetables/forage items under 160g in base value. They also process goods faster than Kegs. High-yield, low-value crops like Eggplants, wild foraged berries, Corn, and Tomatoes are ideal for making Jelly and Pickles.
Preserves Jars are the only way to enhance the value of Fish Roe, making them essential for Fish Pond setups. Mushrooms, which cannot be used in Kegs, also benefit from Preserves Jars, typically offering a higher profit margin than using a Dehydrator.
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