Vacuum Seal FRESH fruits and SAVE money!

[@YT4Me57]

I have a FoodSaver with attachments also, but last week I purchased a handheld jar sealer on Amazon for $28. It's a game changer! No more dragging out the bigger machine. I save that for meats and dry goods. I discovered that vacuum sealing lettuce works as well. I wash it, spin and pat it as dry as possible, chop it into bite sized pieces and pack it into a wide mouth jar. Once sealed, it lasts quite awhile.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

I bought it as well. Just be careful. I went back and checked the seal and most had popped open a month later.

[@tmontero8492]

I bought one as well and LOVE it! I grow and dehydrate herbs and this sealer is perfect to keep them fresh -- and for keeping leftovers fresh in the fridge.

[@ncshomevids]

@@YT4Me57 This is so valuable. Thank you!

[@MaryWindham-l4b]

​@@tmontero8492In the fridge for fairly near term use. I get that. Got any specs for longer term dry storage?

[@motherofthreeb6337]

​@@JustDoSomethingHomestead I haven't had any problems with mine with long-term sealing.

[@theresamarie1089]

Brilliant! It never occurred to me that I could vacuum seal fresh produce. This is a game changer for me. TY.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

You are very welcome!

[@sandijammes7761]

I save my undamaged canning lids for any sort of vacuum sealing. No need to use any new lids that way. I didn’t catch it, but if you didn't mention it... don't wash the fruit... especially berries. Wash them as you use them. They stay fresher that way too. Thanks for the video!

[@MaryWindham-l4b]

@@sandijammes7761 as long as you make them sterile and the seals are still good you can reuse them

[@kenr4709]

Thank you for this excellent description of how to vacuum seal jars. You made it very understandable the process to go through with the vacuum sealer for jars. I’ve listened to other explanations, and they rely on people watching, but for someone blind like me, I needed more of a description of the how it’s done, and what’s happening in the process, and you did that quite well. so thank you for your demonstration. 15:29

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Oh goodness. I’m so thankful my video was helpful. I’m a teacher by day so breaking things down into small steps comes easy to me. I hadn’t focused on what I was saying vs. what I was showing. I’m thankful I explained it where you found it helpful.

[@kenr4709]

Yes, that was very helpful that you broke the steps down, I would have liked to hear just one time the process of extracting the air out of the jar for 30 seconds the entire time that way I could hear what it sounded like when it was finished. But otherwise, yes, you were very descriptive, thank you so much!

[@backwoodsarkansas9155]

What I have found is the vacuum sealer will get higher pitched as it seals. Then it automatically will shut off when completed.

[@judykelley5023]

Wow, never knew this with fruit, how awesome, thank you! I can see this method extremly valuable if you like to make your own jam from harvestng from your own garden. As not all berries become ripe at the same time. This method wiil allow me to store my fruit as i continue to harvest for 2 more weeks and have a nice jam making day....yay!

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

I’m glad you found it helpful! Thanks for sharing.

[@bonnieruggieri7340]

Thank you so much for sharing this video. This has become a game changer for me. No more purchasing berries and have them rot in 2 days! Saving me so much money and aggravation. Thanks again 😊

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Awww. I’m glad! It really helps us to save food from going bad.

[@missychan63]

You can buy the little jar sealer caps and then just use a brake bleeder that you get at any Auto parts store. You'll need to get the hose but that can be found at a hardware store. That way when the power is out, you can still hand seal your jars.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

I have that one as well. I’ll try to do a video on it soon! They work great when you don’t have electricity. Thanks for sharing!

[@MaryWindham-l4b]

@@missychan63 thank you for that one. For that matter I always wondered if you could pull it off with a blow dryer.

[@shewolf2584]

I don't remember what brand my vacuum seal machine is but I bought it about 20 years ago. It came with a jar attachment that could do both sizes of jars.

[@coolstamper]

WOW…I didn’t know this. Sooooo many times I’ve purchased strawberries and within 2-3 days, they’ve gone bad. I will certainly try this!!! TYFS 💕🌸💕

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

You are VERY welcome!

[@hinessite896]

This technique works well also for mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, green beans and other items.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

GREAT ideas! Thanks for sharing!!

[@jude7321]

Sometimes you'll get a jar that just won't seal but you can put two lids on there and then seal it, then just remove the top lid and put the ring on. I have the small handheld sealer and it works awesome and cost me 20 bucks about 2 years ago, they're a little more than that now. I got it on Amazon. Also if you have the canisters the handheld sealer will work on those too. When I'm canning flour, spices, cornmeal or something powdery like that, I put a cupcake paper liner in the mouth of the jar, above the flour, etc, to keep the dust from coming up and clogging the sealer. The little sealer works great and it takes up basically no space. Just tuck it away into a corner or put it in a drawer. God bless y'all Jude, from Kentucky ✝️🐴🇺🇸⚒️🇺🇸❣️

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Thanks for your wonderful comment! I’m a tad bit behind in getting back to you. Thanks so much for watching.

[@MaryWindham-l4b]

@@jude7321 or you could just do a ten minute Bain Marie.

[@mariannedebrizzo3575]

New to your site, Thank You for this info. I didn’t know I could seal fruit in jars. I like the idea of the small jars for fruit. Thanks for the info. 😀❤️🙏

[@novampires223]

I use a product called Fresh Paper, it's paper with spices in it that really slow down the rotting process. Much easier😊😊

[@webdarling]

Love my foodsaver! One secret, tho, you don't have to vacuum seal them, just sort any questionable fruit, put it in GLASS jar and toss in the fridge. I have blueberries I've had for over a month that are still good. It also works for veggies like mushrooms. Thanks for the demo!

[@nomanejane5766]

Fruit does not last a month without vacuum sealing or storing them in airtight containers with a paper towel or something.

[@BindiTheBoxer1]

I just purchased a handheld sealer from Amazon after I threw away half a box of strawberries. Totally doing this going forward. Thank you so much sharing.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Strawberries store so well this way. So do berries and grapes.

[@MrTimmmers]

I have a large vacuum container from Aliexpress, and a 20 pound sealer with suction attaachment , put the jars in the container, vacuum them all at once, even use normal jars if they have a seal in the lid. Don't need mason jars. That kit, 50 dollars over there on amazon.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

I searched all over Amazon looking for this product. I couldn’t find it. Comparable ones were hundreds of dollars.

[@the415giant]

can you do the same with oranges? peel them, separate the slices and put them in jars?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

@@the415giant You can but honestly they last longer unpeeled.

[@melodyvoss4074]

I just did this but I added a bit of paper towel on the bottom. Seems to absorb water on the bottom

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

This is a GREAT tip! Thanks for sharing!!

[@missysunshine2660]

I heard a tip that if you put the paper towel at the top of the jar and store upside down it makes it easier to change the towel if needed.

[@melodyvoss4074]

@@missysunshine2660 thank you for the new tip. I have MS & fibromyalgia, so a lot of brain fog. I always try to make my life easier but dah moment not thinking this could be made even easier

[@lindas.8036]

Thank you for the video. I use a vac sealer A LOT! I am curious why you put the rings on the jars. It's not needed if they are vac sealed.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

I’m continually asked this: 1. If my jar is bumped, it’ll keep the lid on. 2. If I have a false seal, my product won’t go stale. 3. The pressure from the ring helps keep it sealed. 4. I have a MILLION rings. It’s easier to store them on jars.

[@gardengrowngroceries]

@@JustDoSomethingHomesteadThat seems to make a lot of sense. So many people recommend NOT keeping the ring on because if the seal fails it’s harder to tell. I also have a gazillion rings laying around because I haven’t used them. I may change my ways!

[@susanhunt2739]

I am new to your channel. I am going to get a vacuum sealer. Can you show how to open and reuse lids. I am new to all of this sorry if a dum question. Learning

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Well sure. I’ll add that to this Sunday’s video.

[@gigigreer6453]

Can you vacumn seal homemade granola.

[@sueshuman3679]

Why do you put the ring on after vacuum sealing?

[@juneauesque]

What a great idea! Have you tried vacuum sealing meat that you don't want to freeze because you'll be using it in a few days?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Yes, but not in jars. We use the vacuum sealer itself and put in their clear bags.

[@Wickedsugarspice]

Wow that’s a good idea

[@Wickedsugarspice]

I need to update my vacuum sealer lol it’s just seals not vacuums however I just bought the electric jar Sealer but that’s doesn’t help with my meat . I’ll get there tho . .. Thank You for the info .

[@katiemccann7967]

In your raspberry example, you opened it the next day to use some. If you don't vacuum it again wouldnt they go bad just as quickly? Does that make sense what i am asking? It seems like you would want to vacuum seal again after use? I am new to this. Thanks for the help

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

I do re-vacuum in between uses. That’s why I use small containers. They don’t actually go bad. But they do collect moisture and clump. So to keep it powdered, you need to keep them sealed.

[@lindas.8036]

What do you mean by "keep it powdered"?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

@@lindas.8036 hmmmm. I thought I was answering about why reseal my dried raspberry powder. I’m sorry. I reseal all my fresh fruit each time I open the lid.

[@lisander-lopez]

@@JustDoSomethingHomestead Ok but does your second previous answer still remain for FRESH fruit? "But they do collect moisture and clump" Does the texture of the fresh fruit change when re-vacuum sealing? (Great video BTW!)

[@ncshomevids]

Awesome! Things go bad so fast here where it's humid! It's annoying! Do cubed melons work?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

@@ncshomevids The biggest enemy to cut melons is actually the juice. When watermelon sits in its own juice for just a couple days it starts to look translucent and taste bad. So to extend the life, I cut the melon, put it in a half gallon canning jar, and place a paper towel on top. Then seal it and put it in the fridge upside down. Replace the paper towel at least once a day as it soaks up the juice. It works to keep the juice off the melon plus you’re removing pieces from the top of the jar first that have been touching the paper towel. Works great

[@ncshomevids]

@@JustDoSomethingHomestead That sounds like a great idea! Living in WV has so much humidity. I've never had things go bad so fast!

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

@@ncshomevids yep. I live in WV with high humidity.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

@@ncshomevids yep. I live in WV with high humidity.

[@312countrygirl]

Have you ever vaccum seal like onions, radishes, celery and carrot? to put in the refridge?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

I do vacuum seal all those items. They’ll last longer. But it definitely needs to be refrigerated. Great question!

[@gigigreer6453]

Can you vacumn seal homemade granola bars

[@1940sDream]

I love this. Thank you!

[@djcozart2209]

Could you put a link up for the wide and regular mouth attachments from Amazon please?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Sure! Upgrade Canning Sealer Kit for Mason Jars - Jar Sealer Set with Hoses Compatible with FoodSaver Vacuum Sealers - For Regular & Wide Mouth Jars (White) a.co/d/2nO7VyE

[@djcozart2209]

@@JustDoSomethingHomestead Thank you so much! Going to order now and tomorrow I will purchase the 5200 at my Walmart! Thank you for your videos, too!

[@LenaTurner8]

TySm lots of great information

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@Candyapplebone]

This is great i just bought a dehydrator and was looking for what i could do with it

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

There is soooo much you can do with dried foods.

[@312countrygirl]

I wonder if you have ever vacuumed seal bananas? and if you do, how long would they last? and Avocadoes

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

The only bananas I have vacuum sealed I had dried and made into fruit powders. Those last years. I don’t know about fresh. We tend to eat them pretty quickly here. I’ve never bought an avocado. Maybe another commenter knows.

[@gobarb26]

I tend to use my bags more than the jars for avocados. You have to be careful or they will get smashed. I usually cut them in half and take out the seed. Then I put them in a bag and seal them on light pressure. I think I will try to use a jar on my next avocado. @@JustDoSomethingHomestead

[@barbara31655]

Do you have a link for the jar opener? I have one that came with my jar sealer attachments but it doesn't work well at all.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Yes! It is Kichwit Jar Opener for Weak Hands, Bottle Opener, Easy to Use (Red & Black) from Amazon. There are 3 types of openers for less than $10.

[@cherylcabral4]

Do you have the name of the jar opener or a link. I need that badly?

[@roxanajordan9507]

I can't wait to try this!

[@wannellalawson4001]

Great video. I need know name of your Foodsaver machine. Thanks

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Mine is the Foodsaver FM5200. It’s on sale right now on Amazon. I actually bought mine years ago at Walmart.

[@webdarling]

Her pictures are the exact machine i have. If it doesn't say Food Saver it's not the real thing

[@beefstew4698]

@@JustDoSomethingHomesteadis the white thing you put on top of the jar called a bottle stopper?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

@@beefstew4698 nope. The name on it is FoodSaver Jar Sealer. But you can look up vacuum sealer attachments on Amazon.

[@beefstew4698]

@@JustDoSomethingHomestead thank you!

[@elizabethhawthorne5905]

How long will they stay fresh?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

There are too many variables for a one size fits all answer. Grapes last longer than berries. Blueberries last longer than raspberries. How long were they on the store shelf? What temperature is your fridge? Even how long was it from the store to your fridge? Any of these factors can completely change the outcome.

[@MizAngelWolf]

I seal in any jar by using the Foodsaver canisters.

[@312countrygirl]

Oh, But I have a small refridg and can't at this time untill we can move somewhere else.

[@ladonnaowens710]

I have a food saver also with the jar adapter. How long would ground coffee keep in a vacuumed jar?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Not especially long. I’ve had it at a year and it was perfect. By year two it was starting to taste old.

[@mother8696]

Buy coffee beans.. they keep a much longer time

[@susandrwiega4342]

Can you use any plastic lids from other items

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

To vacuum seal? No. To not remove the air you can definitely put any lid on it but it won’t have the benefits of vacuum sealing.

[@2bearms]

Can the same method be done with peaches

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

If you slice them they’ll turn brown. If you leave them whole, not many will fit. I’ve never tried it though.

[@judyvicente2797]

Why can’t I wash it first before vacuuming the fruit?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

The moisture makes them ripen faster.

[@judyvicente2797]

@ thank you so much for your reply! 😊

[@virginiadionisio4231]

Love her content! Hate how she talks to us like we're kindergarteners! Lol!😂 but o well!

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

lol. I’ve been a teacher for 30+ years and it just happens I started with kindergarten. Thanks for watching!

[@pennyvecchio6239]

Hope I do not sound silly but if for some reason the fruit is going to go bad before being eaten, can I just pop the jar in the freezer or should I open the seal and vacuum seal in a bag first?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

That’s not silly at all. Personally I’d open the jar and freeze the fruit in a freezer bag. I’ve frozen in jars before and if it gets bumped or dropped the jars often shatter.

[@donnagrifford7142]

Was wondering 💭 if U've tried vacuum sealing watermelon chunks! 🤷‍♀️

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

I have not. But it would probably work well.

[@jude7321]

@donnagrifford I was just thinking the very same thing. I love watermelon and cantaloupe too.

[@motivatedandinspired]

How long will they last?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

There are TONS of variables: type of fruit, what temperature is your fridge, how old was your product when you sealed it, are there preservatives on it, and even how many times did you open and reseal your container. Fruits like blueberries and grapes seem to store the longest. I’ve had them last for weeks. Raspberries are short lived. If you raise your own fruit, you can get it sealed faster than if you’re buying them.

[@motivatedandinspired]

@@JustDoSomethingHomestead thanks. I was ignorant about fruits having preservation on them

[@sherryrohde6861]

I ordered the hand vacuum sealer on Amazon so I don’t have to get my food saver out.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

I’ve learned that whatever works best for you is what’s most important. Thanks for watching!

[@jude7321]

@sherryrohde6861 I have one and I love it. It takes up no space and you can just tuck it in the drawer.

[@victoriaroberts7837]

Should I add an oxygen absorber in the jar to help prevent the fresh fruit from going bad?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

I don’t with fresh fruit. The vacuum sealer will remove the air.

[@ilahens]

New to vacuum sealing - any risk of botulism with this method? I thought it grew in moist no-oxygen environments but assume the cold temp prevents it from growing - yet is it zero risk? My research either comes up inconclusive or that the fridge has to be kept BELOW 37.4 degrees F to prevent spores from growing, which is quite close to fridge temps and some people run their fridges hotter or they get hotter with introduction of hot foods that haven’t cooled down, etc. I know risk is minimal just wondering if you have any interesting research.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Well. In life there is nothing that has zero risk. We just ate out for the first time in months. We both got food poisoning. I got E. Coli. Sometimes when I can, the food doesn’t seal and goes bad. I vacuum seal and my crackers still go stale. I buy food and it makes us sick and gets recalled. So all I can say is to do what’s best for you. This is to extend the refrigerated life of fresh foods.

[@carolynmoody9460]

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[@gabrielclark549]

Could I use this for Hummus and other bean spreads?

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

It is recommended that you vacuum seal in bags and freeze to store hummus for up to 6 months. I personally have never eaten hummus so I haven’t gone beyond recommendations.

[@joy7822]

How long does the fruit last when vacuum sealed.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Each fruit is different. Typically twice what it normally would although grapes and strawberries last even longer.

[@312countrygirl]

So, I will put them in plastic jars (Mason jars) or other air tight jars

[@Ray-h7x8e]

Air is the enemy.

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

It sure is.

[@paulettehall4614]

Wow 2 whole weeks yahoo. That's sarcasm

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

Wow Great comment yahoo. That’s sarcasm.

[@f11.network]

is it possible to preserve yogurt or parfait in a mason jar? can someone advice me ? has anyone tried how much time do you think it could preserve? thanks in regards

[@JustDoSomethingHomestead]

I’m honestly not sure. I’m hoping someone else can help you. Great question!