Making and Canning Apple Juice

[@jeffmartin693]

Nice!

[@smckee9063]

I have one of each, Fuji and Granny Smith, The squirrels (aka tree rats) got both of them and the ones the squirrels didn't get had apple maggot borers in them. I only had 3 apples from my trees that were edible. A friend from church gave me a box but I ate them raw. I have made apple juice before but prefer them raw. wish I had one of those juicers. they look like they work very well.

[@sowandtare]

Yep, sometimes your fruit gets eaten buy critters. The juicer works really well. I got it when I got a productivity bonus at work. Discountjuicers.com is where I got it from--he does KZbin videos so you can see which might be best for you.

[@happymrsbass]

Very nice! What was the brand of reusable lids you’re using? I need to invest in some, I have a bunch of the metal kind. Also, I love my Omega cold press juicer!

[@sowandtare]

Harvest Gard. They just got new suppliers for some of their materials, so they are super behind. But if you don't mind waiting, they have been great and customer service is excellent. From what I have heard, Tattler is basically exactly the same. It takes some practice with the reusable lids--not the same as the typical Ball lids. Practice by canning water--you don't waste anything, and you can always use easy-to-reach sterilized water, and if you need the jars, you can just dump the water. Keys are to do FINGER TIP tight...like basically super loose and when the jar moves, you stop turning, thoroughly heat the lids and gaskets, and remember to tighten 5-7 minutes after you take the jars out (the hardest part!). Only disappointing thing is that you don't hear that characteristic PING! :)

[@خلاديادريس]

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[@VeysPlace]

if you would have taken the seeds out, you could have fed the pulp to the quail and chickens. What exactly is that cold press juicer??

[@sowandtare]

That would have taken me a LOT longer...my worms have to eat too, Verna! :D I just added the juicer info to the description. Got it from Discountjuicers.com. Same guy who does OK Raw and Growing Your Greens KZbin channels. You can check out his videos to see what might work best for you. He does comparison videos--some are better for greens, some better for fruits, etc. The one I got was his all-around favorite (at the time; he may have updated by now) as a general all-purpose juicer: Omega VSJ843. Super easy to use and super easy to clean.

[@jasminmirza2996]

How long do I need to boil the jars in the water? I am totally new to this!

[@sowandtare]

To sterilize jars, it's 10 minutes in boiling water. For canning, the time depends on your what you are canning, the altitude of your location, and the size of your jar. Also, a note, because you mentioned you are new to canning, there are two types of canning: 1) water bath canning (like in this video) is for high-acid foods such as fruit, jams, and pickles; 2) pressure canning is for low-acid foods such as vegetables, meats, and soups--you need a pressure canner (not a pressure cooker) for this type of canning. 3) other types of "canning" such as pickled eggs are only safe when kept in the refrigerator and do not need to be water bath or pressure canned because it is not a shelf-stable food. I highly recommend the National Center of Home Food Preservation's website. That's where you can find canning methods that are tested to be safe (always double-check anything you see on KZbin with canning). The amount of time you should can for your altitude and jar size is on this website: nchfp.uga.edu/#gsc.tab=0 They also have a book you can buy if you want it in book form instead--same info as what's on the website, but the website is always up to date. Good luck and let me know if you have questions along the way!

[@arcticmommyNT]

@@sowandtare thanks for the detailed response! It is apple picking season, so am planning to juice apples with a juicer and then can with water bath. I will use 1 liter jars, so that’s why I was wondering how long I should boil the jars with the juice in it.

[@sowandtare]

@@arcticmommyNT Sounds awesome! If the jar is in between the sizes the website I gave above says, always do it for the size that is greater than what you have. We have pints, quarts, and half-gallon here in the U.S., so that's what the information I have is based on, so it looks like in your case, you would do the time for your elevation and half-gallon jars because a liter is more than a quart and less than a half-gallon. If you are canning in a stock pot, make sure to put something between the bottom of the jars and the pot. It can be as simple as a washcloth if you don't have a rack--but if you plan on doing a lot of canning, I do recommend getting a rack at some point--it's easier to deal with than a washcloth. Also, please remember your canning time starts once the jars are in and then the water has come back to a boil. Good luck, and let me know how it turns out! :)