an over-abundance of fruit in the garden may leave one with an excess of fresh produce. To be able to avoid
waste, why not take the full advantage of the season's harvest and preserve nature's goodness in the form
of delicious jams? Economical benefits, along with the gratification of creating homemade jams with no
additives make for a low cost, healthier option. Canning might be enjoyed by people of every age
group!
Most commonly used are typically 4oz jelly jars or 8 oz jelly jars during the canning process, which can
usually be found online, or at your local supermarket/superstore. While picking a jar to use for preserves, make sure to select jars free from chips or cracks, as
the high temperatures the glass will be subjected to can cause breakage.
Two piece jar lids are recommended, as they create a vacuum seal while canning, preventing the risk of
food expiration. This vacuum seal helps prevent microorganisms from growing in the jar and contaminating the
food. Paraffin or wax sealing is no longer deemed satisfactory in the preservation process, seeing that
holes or leaks allow the possibility of airborne molds or contaminants to get in the jar. One piece lids are also used, however, they are recommended for one time
use only.
Abide by safe food handling practices and take special care to guarantee
everything is adequately sanitized, beginning with your hands. Start with settin up
the jars for use. Wash your 4oz jelly jars or 8 oz jelly jars (depends upon how much jam you want on preparing or have
prepared) with warm, soapy water, rinsing well. You have to keep
these jars dry after washing them for the jams to prevent from spoiling too soon.
The following can often be used to properly sterilize your jars:
Boiling-Water Canner Process
Place the open jars upright into a boiling-water canner rack. Fill the
canner and jars with hot water, filling to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Add lids to water, and also bring to a
boil, sterilizing for 10 minutes. Remove jars and lids using sanitized tongs (sterilize by submerging the ends of the tongs in
boiling water for several minutes).
Fill jars by using hot, prepared
jam mixture, leaving a 1/4 space from top. Put lids on jars and
tighten. You should wipe
excess jam off jars as well as put them back into the boiling-water canner, processing them in boiling
water approximately 5 minutes.
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You are on your way to enjoying your very own jams at home! Use 4oz jelly jars or 8oz jelly jars to store homemade creations in your pantry for future use, or for thoughtful gifts for friends and relatives. Enjoy experimenting with numerous recipes available, and most importantly, have fun!
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