tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150369530381343686.post8255150595154604305..comments2024-03-27T02:22:24.458-07:00Comments on Chef Tess Bakeresse: Home Canning Safety. A Little 101 for BeginnersChef Tesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14056350814296556107noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150369530381343686.post-72513670002099008032011-12-06T22:11:13.039-08:002011-12-06T22:11:13.039-08:00Jackie did you use sugar or sugar free sweetener? ...Jackie did you use sugar or sugar free sweetener? Did you let the peels and water sit out overnight? That's a great step for ensuring it doesn't end up bitter. How long did you cook the jam. It can be overcooked and that will make it end up too thick. The fruit I use is rather juicy as well.Chef Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056350814296556107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150369530381343686.post-37491975921957656772011-12-05T20:07:18.318-08:002011-12-05T20:07:18.318-08:00I tried the orange marmalade recipe an it didn'...I tried the orange marmalade recipe an it didn't work at all. I can't figure out how it could with only 3/4 cup of water. Mine came out like bitter orange sludge. In looking at other recipes it seems they all call for at least 4-8 cups of water. Am I missing something or is there somethingissinh from te recipe? I would like to try again but am afraid of making the same mistake. Thanks for your help.Jackienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150369530381343686.post-75105387562561370442010-04-21T11:15:39.049-07:002010-04-21T11:15:39.049-07:00So, how do you check the seal for leaks? I wonder...So, how do you check the seal for leaks? I wondered this last year when I was doing all my canning. Is there a way to make sure it is 100% sealed? <br /><br /><br />(Very good info, btw!)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13621870577895839331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150369530381343686.post-71086902758093097712010-04-21T10:10:52.986-07:002010-04-21T10:10:52.986-07:00Excellent question Shae. After the initial setting...Excellent question Shae. After the initial setting period (I give mine 24 hours) without moving them, then the rims can be removed. I personally prefer taking the rims off to check the seals and be sure that it is well done. If there isn't any leakage or any evidence that they where canned improperly(foaming, discoloring, active bubbles or visible mold), I would say go ahead and use it. If you are worried about any FBI's boil the filling 15 minutes, or bake it in a pie (even better!).Chef Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056350814296556107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150369530381343686.post-86095905644357496492010-04-21T09:38:31.735-07:002010-04-21T09:38:31.735-07:00Question: we were given some canned apply pie fill...Question: we were given some canned apply pie filling that had just the sealed lids on top, but not the rims screwed on. What do you think. Are the rims that necessary?Shae Kohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09665926998158536743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150369530381343686.post-263020502425055032010-04-19T15:01:12.236-07:002010-04-19T15:01:12.236-07:00Thanks for your post on home canning. I have cann...Thanks for your post on home canning. I have canned, frozen and dehydrated for several years now. However when I returned to it after not canning for 10-15 years things had changed so much I took a class on home food processing that I'm sure saved many of my friends and family from sure death. I take a refresher course every three years. Anyone that is interested should call their local County Farm Agents office for more information. Thanks again.Beverly@Beverly's Back Porchhttp://beverlysbackporch.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150369530381343686.post-81100345991685924942010-04-19T12:25:30.139-07:002010-04-19T12:25:30.139-07:00Tee Hee! I laughed so hard reading that! Sorry swe...Tee Hee! I laughed so hard reading that! Sorry sweetie. I'm sure you can do some with frozen berries too...but seriously you'll be ready for canning season! Love ya!Chef Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14056350814296556107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150369530381343686.post-27049182975801989392010-04-19T12:02:37.610-07:002010-04-19T12:02:37.610-07:00I just wanted to send some GLARING your way becaus...I just wanted to send some GLARING your way because you have fruits available. GRRRRRR. We can't even transplant anything until the first week of June. And the Farmer's Markets don't open til the 4th of July. :( SAD SAD SADMeadowlarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17208672418814503032noreply@blogger.com