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How to Can is a free comprehensive app from MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine that explains how to can fresh produce using both water bath and pressure canners. Complete basic instructions plus timing details for over 20 crops make this tool a must-have for anyone who cans or wants to learn how to can.
Featured tools and content in our How to Can app:
-Basic canning instructions: First-time canners and experts alike will find useful information in our “Basics” section, which contains top canning articles from MOTHER EARTH NEWS. Learn how to get started with canning, how to adjust your process for different altitudes, how to use different canning methods, and more.
-Easy-to-follow instructions for canning popular crops: From apple butter and apricots to succotash and tomato sauce, our “Crops” section will show you how to can 40 crops and dishes. Altitude adjustments are included in each crop feature.
-Bonus! Connect to the internet on your mobile device and use the “News” section of our app to access recent blog feeds from the MOTHER EARTH NEWS website. Our latest content covering DIY projects, natural health, green homes and more will be right at your fingertips.
App Description
The How to Can app from MOTHER EARTH NEWS is a comprehensive app that explains how to can fresh produce using both water bath and pressure canners. Complete basic instructions plus timing details for over 20 crops make this free app a must-have for anyone who cans or wants to learn how to can. Produced by America’s leading magazine on self-sufficient living, the app’s instructions are adapted from authoritative canning advice from the United States Department of Agriculture and Jarden Home Brands, maker of the Ball brand home canning products, America’s leading supplier of canning jars, lids and supplies.
The Basics section will fully equip even the most novice of canners with all the information needed to get started canning. It provides the list of recommended equipment, safety guidelines, and detailed step-by-step instructions for both water bath and pressure canning methods.
The Crops section gives the quantity of produce you’ll need and the expected yield of canned goods to help you plan efficiently. Complete instructions are included — plus an easy-to-use chart detailing the proper processing times — for each crop and recipe. Included in the Crops:
Fruits: Canning Syrup, Apple Butter, Applesauce, Apricots, Berries, Cherries, Fruit Purees, Grape Juice, Peaches, Pears, Plums
Tomatoes/Tomato Products: Tomato Juice, Crushed Tomatoes, Whole or Halved Tomatoes, Spaghettis Sauce, Tomato Ketchup, Chile Salsa
Vegetables: Asparagus, Snap Beans, Beets, Carrots, Corn, Mixed Vegetables, Okra, Peas, Pumpkins and Winter Squash, Spinach and Other Greens
The Resources section will provide links to more books and sites to further hone your canning skills. Plus, you’ll find the best way to get quality home canning supplies and news from Ball Canning and Recipes.
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App Changes
- June 06, 2012 New version 1.2
- December 13, 2013 New version 1.3
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