CHECK jars to make sure there are no nicks, cracks, uneven rims or sharp edges which may prevent sealing or cause jar breakage. Always use new lids. Bands can be reused. Wash jars, lids and bands in hot, soapy water. Rinse well. Dry bands to prevent rusting. PREPARE boiling water bath canner by filling half-full […]
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Did you hear? Sharon from Simply Canning has released the 2nd edition of her book. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the Simply Canning Book and the value it brings to home canners! About Simply Canning Sharon Peterson, the woman behind Simply Canning, began her canning journey for the same reason many […]
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This post will help you understand the differences between the regular mouth commercial canning lids we carry. Choosing the best commercial canning lids for your product is crucial whether you personally supervise the production or use a co-packing facility. Be sure to discuss the limitations of the line equipment if you are using a co-packer. […]
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Summer is coming to a close and fall has arrived! The season has come for winter squash to mature in gardens and farmers’ fields. Sharon, from Simply Canning, shares her recipe and some tips to pressure can winter squash, such as butternut and pumpkin. Simply Canning, is a great resource for information on canning safety, […]
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Simply Canning, is a great resource for information on canning safety, recipes, canning tips and how to’s. The articles are easy to read and understand, The information is valid for a newbie & veteran canners. If you haven’t checked it out, yet…you should! Sharon Peterson, the woman behind Simply Canning, is sharing her Apple Pie Filling […]
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Updated – January, 2022 Pressure canning is a different preserving method than water bath canning, and not all jars are designed, tested, and approved for pressure canning. This post will discuss which jars are safe for pressure canning. Pressure canning is the only method recommended safe by the U.S.D.A. for preserving low-acid foods such as […]
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Apple pie is one of my favorite things to make during these autumn months….along with Apple Crisp! I’d been wanting to can some Apple Pie Filling for a long time, but I was intimidated by my visions of the sticky mess and the large amounts of sugar. Honestly, I really don’t mind preparing fresh apples […]
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This Cranberry Conserve recipe from Ball Fresh Preserving is refreshingly simple – in ingredients and in the mechanics of it – and so delicious! I had one jar that wouldn’t fit into my stock pot I was using for a water bath canner, and we enjoyed some of the conserve on slices of sharp cheddar. […]
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