Each one season produces a yummy bounty of fresh fruit.
Sometimes over-zealous grocery shopping or an over-abundance of fruit in the garden can leave one with an
excess of fresh produce. To prevent
waste, why not make the most 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 is usually enjoyed by people of any
age!
Most frequently used are generally 4oz jelly jars or 8 oz jelly jars during
the canning process, which often can 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 puts a stop to microorganisms from growing in the jar and contaminating the food. Paraffin or wax
sealing is no longer thought to be suitable in the preservation process, as holes or leaks allow the
possibility of airborne molds or contaminants to go into the jar. One piece lids are used, however, they are
appropriate for one time use only.
Stick to safe food handling practices and
take special care to make certain everything is effectively sanitized, beginning with your hands. Begin with preparing the jars for use. Wash your 4oz jelly jars or 8 oz jelly jars (depending on how much jam you plan on
preparing or have prepared) with warm, soapy water, rinsing well. You must keep these
jars dry after washing them so as to prevent the jams from spoiling too soon.
The following is known to properly sterilize your jars:
Boiling-Water Canner Technique
Place the open jars upright into a boiling-water canner rack. Fill up the canner
in addition to jars with hot water, filling to a minimum of 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Add lids to water, and also bring to a
boil, sterilizing for 10 minutes. Take away jars and lids employing sanitized tongs (sterilize by submerging the ends of the tongs
in boiling water for several moments).
Fill jars by using hot, prepared
jam mixture, leaving a 1/4 space from top. Place lids on jars and tighten. Wipe
extra jam off jars and place back into the boiling-water canner, processing them in boiling water for
about 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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