Water bath canning for beginners: the COMPLETE guide (no special equipment necessary!)

Today, I'll be your guide to mastering the art and science of water bath canning! In this first video of my three-part canning series, I'll take you through the complete process, equipping you with all the knowledge and skills you need to preserve the flavors of the season.
👀 FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO
🛁 Stainless Steel Water Bath Canner with Rack: geni.us/r9wPV
📕 Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving: geni.us/bTGX8A9
🎗️ Canning Essentials Accessory Set: geni.us/IBlH1
🍝 Immersion Blender: geni.us/SimpleImmersionBlender
🔌 Electric Single Burner Cooktop: geni.us/ElectricCooktop
🫙 Weck .5 Liter Jars: geni.us/UeBCX
📚 SOURCES
🧪 Tested Safe Modifications: [nchfp.uga.edu/publications/ug...](pierce.extension.wisc.edu/fil...)
📕 Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving: geni.us/bTGX8A9
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:32 Jars, Lids & Rings
02:23 Equipment & Alternatives
04:07 Nice-to-Haves
07:04 Food Safety
9:04 Classic Apricot Jam
11:36 Raspberry Jam with Pectin
13:38 Frequently Asked Questions
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[@goldenscales]

I can't wait for the next video in the series. I'm 61 and new to the game, so I'm trying to catch up! Lol.

[@allieprivate4013]

I’m new to canning, and I simply love this awesome video! Thank you so much! Keep going, the best to you! 🥰

[@makinggardenmagic]

So glad to hear that, thank you for watching! 💚

[@WorldOfWonder66]

I'm so glad your video popped up for me to watch. This is wonderful information. Thank you

[@makinggardenmagic]

You’re so welcome!

[@charlesledbetter1912]

Best canning video I have watched. Thank you.

[@makinggardenmagic]

Wow, thank you! So glad you found it helpful!

[@pamjuliani9179]

Great Video! Very easy to follow along and understand.

[@makinggardenmagic]

Glad to hear that, thank you!

[@Durpydurp4488]

Love this video, great for total newbies like me. My canning for beginners book wasn’t totally clear on a couple of points, but you cleared it up.

[@makinggardenmagic]

That’s so good to hear, thanks for watching!!

[@makinggardenmagic]

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[@AhselAnneCrochet]

Very informative! Thank you 😊

[@msa3595]

Great work! Thank you so much.

[@makinggardenmagic]

Thank you for watching!

[@FavorKreations]

Thanks for all the helpful information in this video. New subscriber! Keep up the great work.

[@makinggardenmagic]

Thanks so much!! I really appreciate the encouragement

[@user-gw6mr7hd7h]

Hey, new here! Thank you. super easy to follow along!

[@makinggardenmagic]

So glad to hear that, and welcome! :)

[@aideecontreras7657]

Great video!! Thank you

[@jslive4now]

Hi! Question.. wanting to make some pepper jams.. new to all this.. your video said add 10 mins per 1000 feet above sea level.. I'm at 3200 feet so I would boil for 42 mins?? Just want to confirm.. thank you Ps. Appreciate your video!!

[@makinggardenmagic]

Oops, I meant to say 1 minute for every 1000 feet above sea level! I will see if I can correct that, in the meantime this should give you a good idea! The NCHFP would suggest 15 minutes: nchfp.uga.edu/how/can_07/golden_pepper_jelly.html

[@jslive4now]

Thank you for your help!! 😊

[@makinggardenmagic]

Thank you for spotting that mistake, I appreciate it!

[@patriciabeetschen1329]

Any you just do freezer jam?

[@makinggardenmagic]

Yes! I love freezer jam too, just depends on how much room I have in my freezer :)