How To Can Jam And Jelly, The Usda Way
  1. Wash and rinse all fruits thoroughly before cooking

  2. Crush soft fruits or berries; cut firmer fruits into small pieces

  3. Add water to fruits that require it

  4. Put fruit and water in large saucepan and bring to a boil

  5. Strain through a colander, then strain through a double layer of cheese­cloth or a jelly bag

  6. Measure fruit juice, sugar, and lemon juice according to the ingredients and heat to boiling

  7. Boil over high heat to the jellying point

  8. Remove from heat and quickly skim off foam

  9. Fill sterile jars with jelly, leaving ¼-inch headspace

  10. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel

  11. Adjust lids and process

  12. Wash and rinse all fruits thoroughly before cooking

  13. Remove stems, skins, and pits from fruit; cut into pieces and crush

  14. Add sugar and bring to a boil while stirring rapidly and constantly

  15. Continue to boil until mixture thickens

  16. Remove from heat and skim off foam quickly

  17. Fill sterile jars with jam, leaving ¼ inch headspace

  18. Wipe rims of jars with a dampened clean paper towel

  19. Adjust lids and process

Course🧅Condiment

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🥫Preserve

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions📆Everyday🎁Gift

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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