Category Archives: Canning 101

Canning 101: How To Save Runny Jam

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Marisa

A while back, I wrote a piece all about how to ensure that your jam sets. However, even when you keep all those tips in mind, there’s still a chance that you’ll wind up with a poor set. Here’s what … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Defining The Terms

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Marisa

Last week, I wrote a post in which I rounded up some of the Canning 101 entries I’d previously published. At the end, I asked for suggestions as to other topic areas that you all felt needed some clarification. A … Continue reading →

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A Canning 101 Round-up

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Marisa

Last year, I started writing a bunch of posts under the heading “Canning 101″ to help address some of the questions I was getting. Now that we’re in the depths of canning season, I thought it was time to highlight … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How to Make a Recipe Yours

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Marisa

They say that there’s nothing new under the sun. And when it comes to canning recipes, that’s doubly true, particularly since it really is important to stick to tested recipes when you’re putting things in jars. I know that lots … Continue reading →

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Skip the Plastic in the Bulk Section, Use Jars Instead

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Marisa

I have been a bulk section shopper for most of my life. Growing up, my family was devoted to the bulk bins and it was always a great thrill when my mom would let me fill up the bags with … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How to Unstick a Stuck Ring

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Marisa

Back when I first started canning, I didn’t know that you were supposed to remove the rings from your jars once they were cool. This led to some very frustrating moments in which I went to open jars and found … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: The Shelf Life of Jam

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Marisa

For a lot of you, last year was your first summer of canning. If your initial foray was anything like mine (years ago now), you probably made a whole lot of jam. So much jam, in fact, that you are … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Pectin Verses Clear Jel

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Marisa

I recently got a question from a reader asking about the difference between pectin and Clear Jel. She was primarily curious because when she researched pricing, she found that Clear Jel was significantly less expensive than the pectin options she … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: How to Can Using Weck Jars + Giveaway

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Marisa

Recently, after panting after them for years, I finally broke down and ordered a dozen Weck jars*. For those of you not in the know, they are a brand of canning jar that is produced in Germany and is quite … Continue reading →

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Canning 101: Using Good Water + Giveaway

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Marisa

As many of you have come to know, water is often a primary player in canning. Most pickling recipes call to dilute vinegar by half. We can whole fruit by making a syrup of sugar and water. When I want … Continue reading →

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