Canning Basics
What is applied in canning
heat
What should always be included on jars after canning
the label
How long were the peaches boiled to seal the jar?
20 minutes
How high should the water be when you place the jar in the pot?
1-2 inches above the jar
How long should you boil the jars and lids to sterilize them?
About 10 minutes
How do you know if the jars properly sealed?
The lid will not pop
How long should the jars rest after they have been boiled
12-24 hours
After filling the jar what should you do?
Wipe off the rim of the lid
What is the difference between jam and jelly
Jelly is just the juice while jam includes the fruit
What is the difference between pressure cooking vs boiling water bath
pressure cooker will get hotter than the water bath
What types of foods should not be used for the water bath method
low acidic foods
What is the difference between hot packaging vs cold packaging
Hot packaging- the food is cooked
Cold packaging- the food is raw
What is headspace
the distance between the surface of food and underside of the lid
What is the food illness you can get from improper canning?
Botulism
What are at least 3 of the preservatives we used while canning?
sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, pectin, salt