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Home Canning Myth Buster: Beet Sugar vs Pure Cane Sugar

When I was learning to can, I had heard that you need pure cane sugar in order for your jelly to gel. But my mom said that my grandmothers who lived in Colorado where they made sugar from beets,  always used beet sugar and never had any problems. I didn't know which was right, but I knew I wasn't going to risk wasting a batch of jelly to find out. Well tonight while I was reading up on making jelly since I don't make it often and I always need a refresher, I saw this in my Ball canning guide. "Sugar helps in gel formation, contributes to flavor and serves as a preserving agent. Beet and cane sugar may be used with equal success."  That was an aha moment and a relief but I don't think I will try to argue the point with any old timers that still believe in the myth. Interestingly the article went on to say that you can substitute part of the sugar in a recipe with light corn syrup. It said for recipes without added pectin substitute 1/4 of the sugar and

Canning Recipe of the Week: Apricot Jam

Basic Apricot Jam Recipe 2 quarts crushed and peeled apricots... 1/4 cup lemon juice... 6 cups sugar... yield: about 5 pints... Combine apricots and lemon juice in a large sauce pot. Add sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Bring slowly to a boil. Cook rapidly to gelling point. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Remove from heat. Skim foam if necessary. Ladle hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Adjust 2 piece caps. Process 15 minutes in a boiling water bath canner. Buy these gift tags HERE

Home Canning Business Supplies: Bulk Cut your own Hang tags and package inserts from the Jelly Jar. #canningsupplies

Shelli Fitzpatrick saw this and thought of you! * Buy in bulk and save! These cut your own hang tags come in packages of 100 and can also be used as a package insert. To make your own economical hang tag just cut the top corners and punch a hole in the top center. Customize any of our Jelly Jar tags or labels for FREE! * Home Canning Business Bulk Cut Your Own Hang Tags Artwork designed by TheJellyJar . Made by Zazzle Invitations in Reno, NV. Sold by Zazzle . View Product   Love it. Snap it. Share it. #Zazzle We promise 100% satisfaction. If you don't absolutely love it, we'll take it back! Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | User Agreement | Contact Us © 2019 Zazzle Inc. All Rights Reserved. Zazzle Inc, 1800 Seaport Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94063 Zazzle, the Zazzle logo, and Zazzle Profi

Home Canning Supplies: Rustic Vintage Blackberry Jam Jar Label

Shelli Fitzpatrick saw this and thought of you! Custom homemade home canned blackberry jam food label. Dress up your homemade blackberry jam with this rustic vintage style label. Customize any of the Jelly Jar Store labels for FREE!" Home Canning Vintage Blackberry Jam Food Label Artwork designed by TheJellyJar . Made by Zazzle Paper in Reno, NV. Sold by Zazzle . View Product   Love it. Snap it. Share it. #Zazzle We promise 100% satisfaction. If you don't absolutely love it, we'll take it back! Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy | User Agreement | Contact Us © 2019 Zazzle Inc. All Rights Reserved. Zazzle Inc, 1800 Seaport Blvd. Redwood City, CA 94063 Zazzle, the Zazzle logo, and Zazzle Profile Cards are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zazzle Inc. in the United States and ot