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Jams, Jellies, and Preserves with No Added Pectin - SP 50-777
When making jams, jellies, and preserves from fruits that contain natural pectin, it’s not necessary to add additional pectin. This publication provides basic steps for making fruit spreads without added pectin.
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Low Sugar Jams & Jellies/Fruit Spreads - SP 50-765
Low and no sugar jams and jellies are becoming very popular as people are changing their diets and reducing their intake of sugar. This publication gives tips on how to make low sugar jams, jellies and fruit spreads.
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Uncooked Freezer Jam - SP 50-763
Freezer jams are prepared without cooking. The consistency of the jam is not dependent on the cooking process. They are easy to make and use little equipment.
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Storing Food for Safety & Quality - PNW 612
This publication provides comprehensive information about home storage of food, including pantry staples, meats, vegetables, fruits, leftovers, home-canned food, and food stored for emergencies. Includes detailed tables listing storage times and optimal storage conditions for most kinds of foods.
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Dates on Food Products
Dates on food labels help you judge how long the product will be at top quality (good flavor, texture, odor and nutritional value).
Featured Question
Are one piece lids approved?
Are one piece lids approved for water bath canning? I was wanting to switch to one piece plastisol lined canning lids for jam- the continuous thread type not lug. are they acceptable for products sold at farmer's markets or at our farm store?
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How do I turn my grapes into raisins?
I want to know the steps to make raisins from grapes I have grown.
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Is canning with fresh lemon juice a safety risk?
I used fresh squeezed lemon and lime juice for canning salsa in water bath. is that ok?
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Can I use Stevia for canning?
My husband is now a type 2 diabetic. I cannot have artificial sweeteners. I would like to find a way to can fruit without doing it one way for him and a different way for me. I've been using Stevia with fruit I am putting up in the freezer. Can I also use Stevia instead of sugar with the fruit I am...