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A Guide to Canning

Author: Mary DiSomma

Canning can seem intimidating, but this is my full proof method for preparing your jars, along with some of my favorite recipes!

Before beginning your preparation for home canning recipes, make sure to sterilize each glass jar you plan on using. I prefer to use the oven sterilization method (as opposed to the hot water method).

A Guide to Canning

An easy guide to preparing your jars for canning.

Yield: 4-6 Jars
Prep Time: 15 minutes 15 min
Cook Time: 10 minutes 10 min
Total Time: 25 minutes 25 min

Ingredients

4-6 glass jars
4-6 lids

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 275 degrees
Wash each canning jar or mason jar and lid with hot soapy water then rinse but don’t dry them.
Place each clean jar on a baking tray and place in the oven for 10 minutes.
Soak the lids in boiling water for five minutes.
Your jars and lids are now ready to use; however, always make sure to keep the jars warm until you are ready to fill them to ensure that they don’t break when a hot mixture or substance is added.

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