Explore an easy way to preserve fruits and vegetables.
Water bath canning is a common method for preserving high-acid foods at home. In this webinar you will explore proper techniques to safely preserve high-acid foods such as pie filling, pickles, salsas, jams, and jellies with electric countertop and stovetop water bath canners. Illinois Extension canning experts will demonstrate how to fill canners and heat water to the proper temperature, load a canner with jars, and process jars safely. You will learn how to preserve pie filling with a tested recipe and come away with resources to support a safe canning season.
Presented by: Susan Glassman, Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator
This webinar was originally recorded on June 8, 2023.
Timestamps (clicking these will take you to the original video on our YouTube channel):
2:42 Main goal of food preservation
3:51 Saving money with food preservation
5:30 Foodborne illness starts at home, those at-risk
6:39 Handwashing
7:31 Acidity of foods
11:55 Canning methods
15:10 Electric Water Bath Canner
19:19 Canning Equipment
21:56 Cleaning Water Bath Canners
22:44 4 P’s of Food Preservation; Plan, Prepare, Process and Put it Up
30:36 Video of Electric Water Bath Canner – Apple Pie Filling
35:18 Apple Pie Filling Tips
36:51 Approved sources for recipes
38:00 Questions from participants