Making Jam
When canning jam, we want to bring out the natural pectin which is the thickening
agent, rather than adding store bought pectin. The pectin can be forced to react using
citrus juice plus sugar to further sweeten the fruit and provide an additional thickening
agent. We make most jams using this procedure, regardless of the fruit:
agent, rather than adding store bought pectin. The pectin can be forced to react using
citrus juice plus sugar to further sweeten the fruit and provide an additional thickening
agent. We make most jams using this procedure, regardless of the fruit:
Our canning
techniques follow
USDA guidelines.
We use this guide
when recommending
processing times and
methods.
For more advanced
canners, the USDA's
guide is a bit
technical, but makes
a very handy tool for
the library.
techniques follow
USDA guidelines.
We use this guide
when recommending
processing times and
methods.
For more advanced
canners, the USDA's
guide is a bit
technical, but makes
a very handy tool for
the library.
For canning use the following techniques:
Canning Jams.
Processing with a Water Bath for 5 minutes at 212 degrees.
For elevations above 1,000 foot level see Altitude Time Adjustments.
After processing, remove from boiling water and place the jars on a towel, separated by 1” to cool
naturally as quickly as possible.
Labeling and Storing
Canning Jams.
Processing with a Water Bath for 5 minutes at 212 degrees.
For elevations above 1,000 foot level see Altitude Time Adjustments.
After processing, remove from boiling water and place the jars on a towel, separated by 1” to cool
naturally as quickly as possible.
Labeling and Storing
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