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Canning Equipment and Supplies

Home canning can be fun and easy using your Granite Ware canner. Anyone can be a successful home canner using quality ingredients, following directions and tested recipes.

Canning is simply fruits or vegetables packed into canning jars, which are fitted with self sealing lids and heated to a temperature that kills dangerous organisms that could cause food spoilage in the jars. A water bath canner's use is limited to fruits, tomatoes, pickles, relishes, jams, jellies and marmalades. The high acid levels in these foods make it safe to can them in boiling water, whereas most vegetables are low in acid and need to be processed in a pressure canner which produces much higher temperatures.

The right equipment is essential to ensure a quality product. This includes your Granite Ware canner and a jar rack, a jar lifter, a wide mouth funnel, canning jars and lids. Use only standard canning jars and lids, and inspect carefully for chips or cracks. Lids are designed for one time use. Screw bands can be reused if they are in good condition, not bent or rusted.

12 jars per case with canning lids

All new canning jars with Plastisol lined caps for sealing in freshness and quality. Sizes are suited to all your canning needs. These caps are suitable for canning using the hot pack and water bath methods.

6 jars per case with canning lids

12 jars per case with canning lids

Canner Kettle 11 qt. $24.95
Canner Kettle 21 qt. $29.95
Canner Kettle 33 qt. $39.95
Canning Kettles are black porcelain on steel. The canning racks holds 7 jars.

What is the difference between jam, jelly, and preserves? The difference is what form the fruit is. For example, jelly is made with fruit juice, jam is made with fruit pulp or crushed fruit, and preserves are made with actual chunks of fruit in a syrup or jam. Our Jam and Jelly Kit is a great way to use the extra fruit from your garden, and have fresh jellies and jams all winter. Kit includes: 11-1/2 quart jar canner with rack, funnel, jelly strainer stand with one bag, canning lid lifter, jar lifter, silicone spatula, 7 one-pint canning jars with lids, and the booklet Jams, Jellies, and More.

12 jars per case with canning lids

All new canning jars with Plastisol lined caps for sealing in freshness and quality. Sizes are suited to all your canning needs. These caps are suitable for canning using the water bath method.

12 lids per bag

Jelly Strainer Stand with bag $7.95

6 lids per bag

Replacement lids for canning jars. These caps are suitable for canning using the hot pack and water bath methods.

Canning Jar Lifter $3.75
Get a firm grip on those scalding hot jars. The scissors style jar lifter makes moving jars a snap.

Canning Funnel $6.95
No more messy jars or counter tops, not to mention purple stains. This wide mouth funnel fits all standard canning jars making sure your hard work winds up in the can and not on you and the floor.

Canning Jar Rack $5.95
Proper sterilization of canning jars and lids is as important as the freshness of the food being processed. This stainless steel cradle fits 12-1/2 canning kettles and holds up to 7 one quart or one pint jars.

Canning Lid Lifter magnetic $1.95
Safely remove boiling hot canning lids from their sterile bath. The magnetic wand works with all metal lids.

Canning Lid Sterilizing Rack $10.95
The Canning Lid Sterilizing Rack holds 12 lids for safe sterilizing by placing into boiling water.

Jelly Strainer Bags $3.95
This is a set of two 6 x 9 reusable nylon bags for straining jelly, fruits, juices or soups. They are designed for use with any supporting or mounting device.

by Carol W. Costenbader - 347 page paperback - Storey Publishing

ISBN 978-1-58017-458-9

Learn the latest techniques for drying, freezing, canning, and pickling. Anyone can capture the flavors of fresh foods for year-round enjoyment. This book has 150 recipes and includes all the basics, with informative illustration, charts and tips.