Stardew Valley: Everything You Need To Know About Preserves Jars

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Making handcrafted items from your farm produce is one of the most effective methods to generate income in the game Stardew Valley. Although it’s typically a skill that becomes more accessible at higher player levels, the tools for creating and selling these goods are available early on, allowing even beginner players to capitalize on them effectively.

As a passionate Stardew Valley player, I’ve discovered numerous ways to utilize Preserves Jars, each leading to the creation of unique artisan goods. These jars not only amplify my earnings from farming fruits and veggies but also make Fish Ponds more rewarding. Here’s a rundown on how these handy items function within the game.

Where To Get Preserves Jars In Stardew Valley

The recipe for Preserves Jar is received at Farming Level 4, and requires the following materials:

  • 50
  • 40
  • 8

Each of these materials is quite accessible to find, making the Preserves Jar an excellent option for players aiming to produce a substantial amount of artisanal goods quickly. For instance, wood can be obtained by cutting down trees, while stone can be gathered by breaking rocks with a pickaxe. Additionally, coal can be found using this method, but it’s most efficiently farmed by slaying dust sprites in the Mines.

Alongside earning it, players can obtain a Preserves Jar as a prize upon finishing either the Quality Crops Set or the Remixed Rare Crops Set in the Community Center. Additionally, there is a chance to get these jars from Mayor Lewis’ Prize Machine at his residence.

What Are Preserves Jars Used For In Stardew Valley?

Items suitable for storing in a Preserving Jar are listed below. Each one contributes to creating unique artisan products. If a player selects the Artisan career path upon reaching level 10 in Farming, the selling price for every item on this list will experience an uplift of 40%.

Item Product Sell Price Health/Energy Processing Time
Fruit 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 2 x (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 500g
  • 175 Energy
  • 78 Health
4 in-game days
Any Other Fish Roe 60 + (base fish price)
  • 100 Energy
  • 45 Health
2-3 in-game days

Only edible mushrooms and forage items with a positive energy impact upon consumption, such as Chanterelles or Winter Roots, can be stored in a Preserving Jar. Toxic items like the Red Mushroom and Holly, which drain energy instead, are not suitable for pickling due to their poisonous nature.

The cost of items in the jar is determined by their basic value, irrespective of their quality. For instance, a preserves jar containing jelly made from a high-quality apricot will have the same worth as one with jelly from an ordinary apricot. Therefore, it’s recommended for players to put their lowest-quality produce into Preserves Jars to achieve the highest potential increase in profit.

Preserves Jars or Kegs?

In a similar vein, Preserves Jars and Kegs share a commonality, serving as vessels for crafting homemade goods from fruits and vegetables. It’s more advantageous financially to fill Preserves Jars with fruits whose base worth is less than 50 grams, and vegetables or foraged items whose base value is below 160 grams. Furthermore, it’s important to mention that the processing speed of artisan goods in Preserves Jars outpaces Kegs significantly. When it comes to making Jelly and Pickles, high-yield crops with low base values are typically preferred, such as Eggplants, wild berries, Corn, and Tomatoes.

Artisan fish roe can only be enhanced by using Preserved Jars, thus boosting its worth. This makes them indispensable in any fish pond setup, as they provide an excellent means for your fishing abilities to yield substantial benefits. Meanwhile, mushrooms cannot be stored in kegs. Instead, the Preserves Jar and Dehydrator are the sole methods to elevate their value, with the Preserved Jar usually providing a higher return on investment.

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2025-01-13 04:04