Each season yields a delectable bounty of fresh fruit.
Often over-
zealous shopping for groceries or an over-abundance of fruit in the garden could leave one with an excess
of fresh produce. To circumvent waste, why not get the most of the season's
harvest and preserve nature's goodness by making delicious jams? Economical benefits, along with the gratification of creating homemade jams with no
additives make for a low cost, healthier option. Canning can be quite enjoyed by people of nearly every age!
Mostly used usually are 4oz jelly jars or 8 oz jelly jars in the canning process,
which could 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 usually are proposed, as they create a vacuum seal while canning, blocking 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 regarded adequate in the preservation
process, since holes or leaks allow the possibility of airborne molds or contaminants to penetrate the
jar. One piece lids are also used, however, they are recommended for one time
use only.
Adhere to safe food handling practices and take special care to make sure
everything is correctly sanitized, beginning with your hands. Begin with preparing the jars for use. Wash your 4oz jelly jars or 8 oz jelly
jars based on how much jam you intend on preparing or have prepared) with warm, soapy water, rinsing
well. You'll want to keep
these jars dry after washing them as a way to prevent the jams from spoiling too soon.
The
following might be used to properly sterilize your jars:
Boiling-Water Canner Process
Position the open jars upright into a boiling-water canner rack.
Fill the canner plus jars with hot water, filling to at the least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Put lids to water, and 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 up jars along with hot,
prepared jam mixture, leaving a 1/4 space from top. You can 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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