Preserves is a term used to describe a variety of methods used to store food for long periods of time. JAMS, JAM, CANS, corns, CURES, keeps, SALTS, saves, embalms, RETAINS, maintains, and wilderness areas are all examples of ways to preserve food. JAMS and JAM are made by boiling fruit with sugar, while CANS are used to store food in airtight containers. Corns, CURES, and keeps are all methods of preserving food through salting or drying. SALTS and saves are also methods of preserving food, while embalms and RETAINS are used to preserve food through pickling. Maintains is a method of preserving food through fermentation, while wilderness areas are used to protect natural resources and habitats.