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jmanghamom 06-08-2011 06:44 PM

The only thing I use my steam canner for is to can green beans or other vegetables that don't have any acid content. I have canned tuna when I had fresh albacore.

Pats8e8 06-08-2011 07:06 PM


Originally Posted by jbrother
I thought a steam caner was used for low-acid foods only, like green beans, meats and the like. Am I wrong?

You are thinking of a pressure canner, they are used for low acid foods. A steam canner is used for high acid, jellies, jams, juices, and pickled products that have vinegar added.

Pats8e8 06-08-2011 07:07 PM


Originally Posted by jmanghamom
The only thing I use my steam canner for is to can green beans or other vegetables that don't have any acid content. I have canned tuna when I had fresh albacore.

Ditto, you are thinking of a pressure canner, not a steam canner, see the other answer please.

Fran Juern 06-08-2011 07:52 PM

I've never made any jelly using waterbath ????

linhawk 06-08-2011 08:03 PM

It is all hot and seals itself.
Freezer jams are really good too. (Strawberry) yum

Katiequiltsalot 06-08-2011 11:34 PM

Have you tried rhubarb & strawberry freezer jam? Both in one jam, it even has pineapple in it.I have a great recipe for it.

Ann L 06-09-2011 01:54 AM


Originally Posted by Willa
I just filled the clean jars to almost 1/8 inch full then make sure rim is clean and put lid and ring on. The heat seals it when it cools. Has always worked for me.

I do this as well, only I turn mine over until cooled. Or I use parafin on top of my jelly like my mom did.

talkn58 06-09-2011 11:55 AM

If you want to try a good jelly- try the strawberry lemon -recipe is on the pkg insert with 'Ball Original Fruit Pectin' It is better than strawberry rhubarb and EZ to do!!
In agreement with everyone else--just boing bath for jellies -- Have fun it is time to start making jellies

gangles 06-10-2011 07:18 PM

I never water bath my jellys. If a jar doesn't seal it is refrigerated until used or given to a grateful neighbor. I have never lost a jar of jelly in over 40 years of making jelly.


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