Generally, the process begins by sterilizing canning jars in boiling water. Then, once you’ve filled them with hot jam or ...

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People who live in Minnesota and North Dakota often joke that are two seasons: winter and road construction. I would like to add third: canning. And those who go along with me on this know that we're ...

There are two steps to canning. First, you must sterilize the jars; then you process them when they are filled. 1. To sterilize, wash the jars, lids and screw bands in warm, soapy water. Rinse. Set ...