Simple Instructions for Water Bath Canning Fruits & Vegetables Water bath canning is the process most people use to can fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, and pickles at home. Unfortunately, the canners rarely come with directions, and the instructions in many canning books can be complicated and hard to follow. Home canning is a safe, economical way …
10 Easy Freezer Jam Recipes, No Canning Required Have you always wanted to make your own jam, but you are worried about the canning process? Or is the temperature just too hot to turn on the stove top? If either is the case, or if you just want a quick and easy way to make …
The Basics Of Canning Anything The canning process involves placing foods in jars or similar containers and heating them to a temperature that destroys micro-organisms that cause food to spoil. During this heating process air is driven out of the jar and as it cools a vacuum seal is formed. This vacuum seal prevents air …
Canning & Preserving Food for Beginners Spring, summer and fall seasons bring us plenty of produce and our garden is usually full to bursting with different fruits and vegetables that are in season. However what about winter? If you have more than enough produce at home, you can preserve some through canning. Many folks think …
Using Pallets to Build A Canning Pantry Cupboard This canning cabinet can be made using purchased lumber at your local lumber store, or can be made completely from recycled pallet boards for next to free! You can pick up pallets for cheap or free from local stores or craigslist. Remember to only get the heat treated …