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Siwsan

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6. Give it a try! Make some jam, first. If it doesn't seal - just freeze it

Sun May 21, 2017, 02:36 PM

May 2017

That was my plan because I was convinced I'd screw up the process. But I just checked, and all of the jars sealed.

I used a big pot and had enough water to cover the jars by 1". The instructions said to boil the filled jars for 10 minutes, so I boiled them for 12, just to be sure.

I am going to invest in buying a canning pot with a rack that will make getting things in and out of the boiling water MUCH easier and safer than what I went through, that's for sure!

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I made my very first batch of jam, ever, today - Rhubarb-Ginger. It is pretty tasty! [View all] Siwsan May 2017 OP

This made me smile miss-nasty May 2017 #1

I remember my mom always sealed the jars with paraffin wax Siwsan May 2017 #4

Quit that!!!! Wellstone ruled May 2017 #12

Pretty! irisblue May 2017 #2

I usually make a freeze ratatouille. Maybe I'll try to can some, this year Siwsan May 2017 #5

I'm still stuck in intimidated by the whole process Phoenix61 May 2017 #3

Give it a try! Make some jam, first. If it doesn't seal - just freeze it Siwsan May 2017 #6

Thanks for the encouragement Phoenix61 May 2017 #7

Rhubarb Ginger? That sounds so exotic and wonderful Cicada May 2017 #8

It is an amazing compliment to the rhubarb Siwsan May 2017 #10

Sounds delicious! I love rhubarb. I used to make elderberry livetohike May 2017 #9

Jam making does tend to bring up some lovely memories, doesn't it. Siwsan May 2017 #11