Water Bath Canning Recipes

Water Bath Canning (High Acid Foods)

High Acid foods are the easiest to preserve and are the most popular choice for fresh preservers young and old. With this method jars are processed at 212 degrees Fahrenheit above sea level - hot enough to kill harmful microorganisms that lead to food spoilage. The boiling point is as high as you need to go to can foods like fruits (with a pH 4.6 or lower) that contain enough acid to prevent further microbial growth.

You'll need:

a water bath canner, which is a large, deep pot that normally comes with a rack to easily remove jars.

Glass canning jars, lids and bands (always preserve food in jars with new lids.)

and to follow a tested recipe like the many found in the ball blue book or our online recipe list.