UW-Extension Offers Tips for Summer Canning
Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 -- 7:43 AM
(WRN) -If you're looking to preserve your summer harvests or make some jam, be sure you're doing it safely.If you're looking to preserve your summer harvests or make some jam, be sure you're doing it safely. State food safety specialist Barb Ingham says that while Grandma's old jam recipe might be nostalgic, you should find something a little more modern.
"It's a good idea for safety and for quality to stick to a recipe where you know that someone has actually gone into a research kitchen and has actually tested the recipe to make sure not only that you'll have a high quality product, but also a safe product."
Ingham says the UW extension has plenty of resources to teach you how to make all your tasty produce shelf stable.
"Not only does it make products safe if done correctly, but it's also a great way to preserve food at peak ripeness."
Ingham says canning your leftover produce is a good way to lock in that freshness for the future.
"It does require some special equipment depending on the type of product that you're hoping to can. Once you've invested the time and the energy, that product is shelf stable, so it can sit on your shelf and it doesn't need any special attention."
You can find a whole collection of recipes for everything from canned fruits and veggies to canning your venison online at the UW Extension's website. Just search for 'safe preserving'.
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