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Ensure delicious jams and preserves last longer by learning how to sterilize jars safely and effectively Why is it important to sterilize jars for your delicious preserves? A clean, sterilized jar is ...

Fill a large pot with water, cover and bring to a boil. Add the canning jars, lids and rings along with a set of tongs and a ladle and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes to sterilize. Cover the ...

Planning on canning some applesauce or pear butter or green-tomato chutney? Life just got easier. Theresa Loe of Living Homegrown recently confirmed that Jarden, the country’s largest manufacturer of ...