How to Water Bath Can Jam - Without a Water Bath Canner!

If you want to can jam, but can't get a hold of a water bath canner, here's how you can do it!

Most of the supplies you need for canning jam just might already be in your kitchen!

This is NOT a step-by-step tutorial on canning jam, but will show you how you can improvise with what is available.

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SUPPLIES YOU NEED:
For a complete list of supplies and a closer look at what jars are best I've got it compiled on my website here:

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[michellenorris]

That was so helpful to a beginner canner. Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[florawillis]

You can use any pot and, folded kitchen towel in the bottom of pot. Can also put part of towel between the jars.

[smileynumber]

Thanks so much! I was just looking at getting into this recently, since I have been making some small batches, and today was thinking I might have to get a canner... no idea I can't even use them on my stove! Likely saved me a ton of headaches! And as it turns out, I have the same big stainless pot as you, so this was even more helpful. Thanks again!

[HosannaSookra]

I can't believe I'm about to turn 35 this month and I only now learned of this method of preserving my fruits and veggies. Thanks a million!!!

[mentalalchemysubliminals]

This was the most helpful beginner video! You explain and teach so well! Pls make more videos 😊❤

[christyhill]

Thank you, thank you! I’ve never made jelly and this was so helpful because I don’t have a canner and don’t want to have to invest in one. I was wondering if I could use my 14qt stock pot instead and you confirmed that I could and explained it thoroughly.

[dgarnett]

You’re an amazing help to me. I have 16 cups nan king cherries in freezer, and problably same amount on next ripe bush. Learning now for doing this winter, or when time. Mmm I can’t wait. Thank you dearly. Don’t need another pot.
I’ll boil for 10-15 minutes I think when full 1 inch from top. ❤❤❤ love it

[ashleywilkerson]

True story!! I broke my glass top water bath canning yesterday!! I wish I had seen this video before I started canning. 😪

[broncochick]

This will help me a lot. The canning pot is too heavy for me after 4 shoulder surgeries.

[reyngoudhomeschool]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you :)

[jos]

Very excellent. Most practical and helpful! Thank you so much.

[AKProverbsWM]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have been on a search for a way without spending more money.

[ChristineSorrento]

I'm canning for the first time. Do these methods work for vegetables, stews, etc?

[melissanadlman]

I’m new to canning. Is this video simply to sterilize jars before putting jam in or is this video about boiling AFTER jelly is in the jars?

[hopeburbo]

thanks for the info, Im new to this and came accross your video, you talked about the replacement of your stove, what about getting a Noodle Board?

[tradcathpat]

Great information!!! I don't have room for a canner but I do have a question....does the pot HAVE to be stainless? I have a 6 qt. pot but it's non stick. I don't think it has a coating. I think it has Quantanium nonstick cooking surface is reinforced with titanium. Thank you!!

[crystaleshimmel]

Does it have to be stainless steel on the exterior of the pot? Mine has a coating on the exterior

[peepla]

I am canning 3 jars at a time so this video really helps. I don't make a lot.

[blessedlifechannel]

does it have to be stainless steel or could I use whatever stockpot I have?

[momepenni]

I liked it. I usually do open kettle, not bath. My questions now is on