How to Water Bath Can!!

Canning is ESSENTIAL on the homestead!! Preserving the harvest does not have to be difficult or overwhelming. In this weeks video Sarah teaches you your very first canning recipe! How to make a very simple homemade jelly. This recipe not only makes delicious jelly but also gives you the confidences to try harder recipes coming up.

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To clarify the purpose of this video and series in general, I would like to add that this is a "skill building" video designed to teach new or beginning canners the skills needed to start canning. To illustrate these teachings, I have chosen this simple jelly recipe. The skills you gain from this video can be transferred to other recipes in the future. I understand that this recipe may not be for everyone (sugar vs. non-sugar, juice vs. real fruit). The purpose is to gain hands-on experience with canning. God Bless! ~Sarah

[siriannification]

These videos are the absolute best. You dont ramble too much and you have a wonderful listening tone to your voice. My ADD doesnt kick in. I always wanted to learn canning and other homestead basics. You and your hubby do a great job on your step by step examples. Only thing I need is to know Qt size of your stock pots. I sure miss MO. Im ready to pack it up and go back. Do you have need for a granny helper on your homestead?

[luanngriffin]

My mom used to keep the foam, chill it and we would spread it on toast for a special treat while we were waiting for the jelly to be done <3

[kimski]

I know this is an older video so you may not see this but THANK YOU! I've been freezing and dehydrating like a mad woman because I was intimated by canning process and what an incredibly SIMPLE recipe to use to get used to the actual process of canning without getting overwhelmed by the totality of everything all at once! Start simple and build the skills! I LOVE IT!

[amier]

Sarah you are a fantastic teacher! Thank you so much for this canning series!

[BernadetteSlater]

Sarah I love you so much, you’re such a patient and comprehensive teacher. I feel confident to start canning myself. The world needs more people like you - thank you.

[melindabrown]

Never knew how to make jelly before, tryed my first and it came out perfect thank you for your teaching .love to learn more so I watch you guys all the time my Husband says I have nothing better to do besides watching you guys .and he says it's about time that I learned something .we've been Married for 35 years and been together for 41 years and i always learn something new every time I watch your videos love you guys

[amberselhorst]

I just so happened to have bought that book on Amazon a few hours ago! Now I'm more excited to get it!

[missourigirl]

Sarah- just wanted to let you know you did a super job. I've canned for years and you u did a great job here. Trying to find time first canning video now. Keep up the good work. This is extremely helpful!

[pamelaremme]

Sarah it is so funny watching this video. You have come a very long way with your comfort on filming yourself. Lots of um and ahh's in this video and that is not in your current video's. Love your content. Just wanted to let you know you have come so far!!!

[turnleftdave]

Thanks for all your informational videos. Your stove was beeping and I was running around my kitchen looking for something I left on. Than I sat down and started to laugh. Love all your videos, bless your family!

[whitestone]

I've been following your channel for a month or so. I am always impressed by your thorough and articulate explanation on topics. This is why, at 62, I've come here to finally learn canning. Thanks for a great instructional video.

[tcstamper]

Thank you so much for your videos!!! I bought tomatoes in bulk from a local farm and wanted to can them. I’ve never canned and didn’t know what and how. I found your videos and have watched them over and over and I’m grateful for your experience and knowledge. Thank you, Sarah & Kevin!!

[Herschel]

Hi Sarah. I've been water bath canning for over 35 years and just started pressure canning last year. PC is so much easier and less scary than I thought. See, you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.
I believe that Ball has made the change about their pre-sterilizing lids and jars, because they now recommend water bath canning for ALL pickles, jams & jellies - this effectively sterilizes the bottles and lids, and also softens the gasket on the lid.
(In the past, it was O.K. to put high acid and high sugar foods in sterile jars, seal them, and they were done. I even have a few jelly jars i got from my mother, that were meant to be sealed with a layer of melted paraffin poured over the hot jelly. The lid didn't even screw on.)

[tomwells]

Thanks for breaking it down for us. Your a good teacher. hope all of you have a good weekend.

[barkerjeanie]

I truly enjoy your speaking
I love your personality
Please do not change because you explain and show what you are doing

[dreamweaver]

I can't express how much I appreciate this video! I've always wanted to learn to can and have been extremely intimidated and apprehensive about starting. Mostly the fear of things blowing up in my face has kept me from diving in like I normally do on other projects. After watching this, I feel that this will be a great starting point for me, so thank you Sara! I love you guys!

[Sueprises]

Hi Sarah! I've been binge watching lots of yours and Kevins' videos lately, I really enjoy the animals and the garden and now this nice and easy canning video. You are very good at giving instructions and I appreciate the time you both have taken to make videos to educate us ... I have learned alot from you both and I just enjoy your honesty and openness about everything you're sharing. Thank you for keeping me entertained during quarantine round 3 :)

[kerrihatz]

Sarah, you are such a sweetheart. Love your charm, upbeat personality. I never get bored watching your videos. Thank you for all your sharing.

[CKS]

So glad your canning videos promote safe canning, no shortcuts! Good for you!