Q. What Equipment to I need to Make Freezer Jam?
A. You will need a large bowl, large spoon, freezer containers, small saucepan, fruit, food chopper or potato masher, sugar, and pectin.
If you are thinking of making freezer jam not too much special equipment is required. You probably have most of the items needed in your kitchen. The main things you will want to make sure you have on hand are freezer containers, your fruit, sugar, and pectin.
You will want to chop your fruit in a food chopper or smash it with a potato masher. Jam has bits of fruit in it so don’t over process your fruit.
Then combine the fruit and the amount of sugar that is called for in your recipe in a large bowl. Mix it together using a large spoon. In most recipes, you will allow the sugar and fruit to sit for about 10 minutes, stirring every couple minutes.
Meanwhile, prepare your pectin as directed in your recipe. Normally, you will add it to some water about ¾ cup in a small saucepan. After you have prepared the pectin add it to your fruit and sugar mixture and stir for about 3 minutes.
Then, you can spoon your jam into your freezer containers. You will want to let them sit at room temperature for 24 hours before placing them in the freezer. Remember, to label them with the contents and the date prepared. When you are ready to use just thaw in the refrigerator and then enjoy!
And if you would like more information about canning and canning supplies please visit our website at http://www.jrkfamilyoutdoors.com/canning You can receive 18 free videos that answer many questions about home canning just by signing up for our newsletter.
By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3, and owner of JRK Family Outdoors
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Canning Supplies – 3 Do’s and Don’ts When Home Canning
If you are new to home canning this year, like so many other people, you will want to follow these simply do’s and don’ts.
Do’s
1. Always Use Canning Jars and Brand New Lids – It is important to that you use jars that are specifically designed for canning. Also, make sure you use brand new lids. You can reuse canning jars and bands from year to year, but always use brand new lids to ensure a proper seal.
2. Always Check the Jars for Cracks and Chips – Before you use any canning jar, make sure you inspect it for any cracks or chips. Pay close attention to the rim of the jar. If there is a chip on the rim you will not get a proper seal after processing the jar.
3. Always Label Your Canned Goods – After your canned goods have cooled and they are ready to be stored, make sure you label each jar. Write the contents and the date canned on the lid with a permanent marker or on a canning label.
Don’ts
1. Never Pour Hot Liquid into a Cold Jar – You will need to heat your canning jars before pouring your hot contents into the jar. If you don’t it is a good chance you will break the jar.
2. Never Adjust the Recipe - Following your recipe when canning is crucial for getting the best results. Using the proper amount of sugar in a jam or jelly recipe is very important. And always process jars the correct amount of time to give you a safe finished product. Make sure to adjust processing time based on your altitude.
3. Never Over-Tighten the Bands – When you are screwing on the bands before processing, be sure not to over-tighten them. You will want to adjust them just so they are finger tight. A good way to make sure you do not over-tighten the bands is to screw them on using only your thumb and one finger.
So, as you can see, if you follow these do’s and don’ts you will have a successful canning season.
And if you would like more information about canning and canning supplies please visit our website at http://www.jrkfamilyoutdoors.com/canning You can receive 18 free videos that answer many questions about home canning just by signing up for our newsletter.
By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3, and Owner of JRK Family Outdoors
Do’s
1. Always Use Canning Jars and Brand New Lids – It is important to that you use jars that are specifically designed for canning. Also, make sure you use brand new lids. You can reuse canning jars and bands from year to year, but always use brand new lids to ensure a proper seal.
2. Always Check the Jars for Cracks and Chips – Before you use any canning jar, make sure you inspect it for any cracks or chips. Pay close attention to the rim of the jar. If there is a chip on the rim you will not get a proper seal after processing the jar.
3. Always Label Your Canned Goods – After your canned goods have cooled and they are ready to be stored, make sure you label each jar. Write the contents and the date canned on the lid with a permanent marker or on a canning label.
Don’ts
1. Never Pour Hot Liquid into a Cold Jar – You will need to heat your canning jars before pouring your hot contents into the jar. If you don’t it is a good chance you will break the jar.
2. Never Adjust the Recipe - Following your recipe when canning is crucial for getting the best results. Using the proper amount of sugar in a jam or jelly recipe is very important. And always process jars the correct amount of time to give you a safe finished product. Make sure to adjust processing time based on your altitude.
3. Never Over-Tighten the Bands – When you are screwing on the bands before processing, be sure not to over-tighten them. You will want to adjust them just so they are finger tight. A good way to make sure you do not over-tighten the bands is to screw them on using only your thumb and one finger.
So, as you can see, if you follow these do’s and don’ts you will have a successful canning season.
And if you would like more information about canning and canning supplies please visit our website at http://www.jrkfamilyoutdoors.com/canning You can receive 18 free videos that answer many questions about home canning just by signing up for our newsletter.
By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3, and Owner of JRK Family Outdoors
Monday, August 3, 2009
Canning Supplies Q & A – Which Canning Supplies Can I Use from Last Year?
Q. Which Canning Supplies Can I Use from Last Year?
A. You can safely use canning jars and bands year after year. However, always use new lids when home canning to get a proper seal.
Canning jars can be used again and again. You will want to inspect them before each use for any cracks or chips, especially around the rim of the jar. If you have any old canning jars that are colored do not use them for canning. They probably have lead in them because that is how they used to make the colored glass.
Canning bands or rings, as they are sometimes called, can also be used from season to season. You will want to make sure they have not been bent. Test each one to make sure it screws on to a canning jar properly and it will be good to use again this year.
Canning lids should never be reused for canning. You will always want to use brand new lids when doing your home canning. You can, however, use old used lids when dry-packing in jars that you use for vacuum sealing.
Reusing your canning supplies is a great way to save money. Saving money is one of the main benefits of preserving your own food. If you give some of your canned goods to family and friends for gives throughout the year, don’t be afraid to ask for the jars back when they are finished. They will certainly understand and they probably won’t use them anyways unless they do home canning themselves.
And if you would like more information about canning and canning supplies please visit our website at http://www.jrkfamilyoutdoors.com/canning You can receive 18 free videos that answer many questions about home canning just by signing up for our newsletter.
By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3, and Owner of JRK Family Outdoors
A. You can safely use canning jars and bands year after year. However, always use new lids when home canning to get a proper seal.
Canning jars can be used again and again. You will want to inspect them before each use for any cracks or chips, especially around the rim of the jar. If you have any old canning jars that are colored do not use them for canning. They probably have lead in them because that is how they used to make the colored glass.
Canning bands or rings, as they are sometimes called, can also be used from season to season. You will want to make sure they have not been bent. Test each one to make sure it screws on to a canning jar properly and it will be good to use again this year.
Canning lids should never be reused for canning. You will always want to use brand new lids when doing your home canning. You can, however, use old used lids when dry-packing in jars that you use for vacuum sealing.
Reusing your canning supplies is a great way to save money. Saving money is one of the main benefits of preserving your own food. If you give some of your canned goods to family and friends for gives throughout the year, don’t be afraid to ask for the jars back when they are finished. They will certainly understand and they probably won’t use them anyways unless they do home canning themselves.
And if you would like more information about canning and canning supplies please visit our website at http://www.jrkfamilyoutdoors.com/canning You can receive 18 free videos that answer many questions about home canning just by signing up for our newsletter.
By: Rhonda Percell – Wife, Mother of 3, and Owner of JRK Family Outdoors
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Canning Supplies – 3 Must Have Canning Supplies to Do Home Canning
Home canning is very popular these days. Many people are trying to save money on their food bill by growing their own produce and some just want to can their own food because it is healthier for their families. If you are new to home preserving you will need a few supplies. The basic equipment that you will need include canning jars, lids, bands, ingredients for your recipe, some saucepans, spoons and ladles, boiling water canner or pressure canner, and a couple towels. You will also want to have the following three canning tools.
Jar Lifter – A jar lifter is the most important canning supply to have. It is hard to replace or substitute for this great tool. It allows the user to lift canning jars out of the hot water. It makes moving hot jars easy and safe. It is by far the most recommended canning tool.
Large-mouth Funnel – Another tool you will want to have is a large-mouth funnel. This will allow you to fill your canning jars with ease. Just ladle your contents into your canning jars using the funnel and have less of a mess to clean up later.
Magnetic Lid Lifter – The magnetic lid lifter is a nifty little canning tool. It easily retrieves lids out of hot water without burning your hands. The magnet grabs a hold of both lids and bands making your home canning process easier.
So, as you can see having these three great canning accessories while doing your home canning will make the whole process easier and safer, especially a jar lifter. These tools can be found in most canning kits.
And if you would like more information on home canning please visit our website at http://www.jrkfamilyoutdoors.com/canning Sign up for our newsletter and receive 18 free video answering many questions you may have about canning.
Jar Lifter – A jar lifter is the most important canning supply to have. It is hard to replace or substitute for this great tool. It allows the user to lift canning jars out of the hot water. It makes moving hot jars easy and safe. It is by far the most recommended canning tool.
Large-mouth Funnel – Another tool you will want to have is a large-mouth funnel. This will allow you to fill your canning jars with ease. Just ladle your contents into your canning jars using the funnel and have less of a mess to clean up later.
Magnetic Lid Lifter – The magnetic lid lifter is a nifty little canning tool. It easily retrieves lids out of hot water without burning your hands. The magnet grabs a hold of both lids and bands making your home canning process easier.
So, as you can see having these three great canning accessories while doing your home canning will make the whole process easier and safer, especially a jar lifter. These tools can be found in most canning kits.
And if you would like more information on home canning please visit our website at http://www.jrkfamilyoutdoors.com/canning Sign up for our newsletter and receive 18 free video answering many questions you may have about canning.
Canning Supplies – The 3 Big Benefits of Home Canning
This year many people may be considering canning for the first time. Here are three big benefits of home canning.
The number one benefit of home canning is saving money. Many people did a small garden for the first time this spring. They put some seeds in the grow hoping to save money on their grocery bill but now they may be wondering what to do with all that home-grown goodness. Canning is a great way to preserve that food for use all year long. Even if you don’t have your own garden and produce, you can still buy produce when it is in season from either the grocery store or local farmers and save money. Just buy in bulk and preserve the food via canning for later use.
The second benefit of canning is you can monitor the quality of food you feed your family. When preserving your own produce, you can determine how much sugar or salt goes into the canned goods. You can also eliminate many preservatives as well. This makes the food you are giving your family much healthier.
The third big benefit of preserving your own foods is making great gifts to give throughout the year. It is a lot of fun and can save you money by giving a basket full of canned foods you preserved yourself as a gift. Specialty items, such as burgundy wine jelly or maple walnut syrup, make wonderful housewarming gifts. A variety basket of your canned goods would also make great teacher appreciation or holiday gifts.
So, as you can see there are many benefits to home canning. You can save money, provide healthier food for your family, and make great gift baskets.
And if you would like more information about canning and canning supplies please visit our website at http://www.jrkfamilyoutdoors.com/canning You can receive 18 free videos that answer many questions about home canning just by signing up for our newsletter.
The number one benefit of home canning is saving money. Many people did a small garden for the first time this spring. They put some seeds in the grow hoping to save money on their grocery bill but now they may be wondering what to do with all that home-grown goodness. Canning is a great way to preserve that food for use all year long. Even if you don’t have your own garden and produce, you can still buy produce when it is in season from either the grocery store or local farmers and save money. Just buy in bulk and preserve the food via canning for later use.
The second benefit of canning is you can monitor the quality of food you feed your family. When preserving your own produce, you can determine how much sugar or salt goes into the canned goods. You can also eliminate many preservatives as well. This makes the food you are giving your family much healthier.
The third big benefit of preserving your own foods is making great gifts to give throughout the year. It is a lot of fun and can save you money by giving a basket full of canned foods you preserved yourself as a gift. Specialty items, such as burgundy wine jelly or maple walnut syrup, make wonderful housewarming gifts. A variety basket of your canned goods would also make great teacher appreciation or holiday gifts.
So, as you can see there are many benefits to home canning. You can save money, provide healthier food for your family, and make great gift baskets.
And if you would like more information about canning and canning supplies please visit our website at http://www.jrkfamilyoutdoors.com/canning You can receive 18 free videos that answer many questions about home canning just by signing up for our newsletter.
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