How to Can Jam and Jelly

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Published 2010-02-23
Everyone can enjoy locally-harvested fruit year round with delicious homemade jams. Jams are easy to make at home and can be stored for up to a year. Following our simple instructions for making strawberry jam at home.

In this video we will be canning strawberry jam, but you can can all varieties of fruits for jams. First read through your recipe and make sure you have all of the necessary jars, seals and tools. Begin by heating the jars and lids in 180 degree water to sterilize them. Fill the canner half full with water to about 180 degrees, but not boiling.

Next, begin making the jam. You will need strawberries, pectin, lemon juice and sugar. Be sure to use the freshest and highest quality fruit possible. Remove the stems, and cut out the mold. Using a potato masher, mash the strawberries. Once mashed, measure out the amount specified in the recipe and put in a sauce pan. Gradually stir in the pectin and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a full boil, stirring constantly. Add the sugar. Return the measure to a rolling boil and once it is finished cooking, turn off the heat and remove the foam from the top.

Ladle the hot jam into the jar leaving about half an inch of space at the top. Place the lid and band around the top of the jar and place into the canner. Once the canner is full, lower the rack into the canner. Make sure the water level is 1"-2" over the cans. Let the jars sit in boiling water for 10 minutes. After 5 minutes remove the jars. Let the jars cool for 12-24 hours. Check the lids for a secure seal. If not sealed remove the band and lid and reseal/process. For fresh spreads all year round, consider making jams and jelly. For more videos like this visit www.Lowes.com/Videos.

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All Comments (21)
  • @kimberlymckee-lewis8676
    I have been canning for awhile and just needed to make sure I was getting to a rolling boil and this video clarified that question and taught me a couple more tips that I had forgotten. Well done video!
  • @spellguru1980
    After watching this video 2 months ago. I can't stop canning. Lol. I've canned like 191 cans of strawberry jam. I think I'm going to just give most of it away to the neighbors. Great info. Thank you so much of the video.
  • @conishkee
    12/5/23: Wow, this tutorial was right on point, and I got a lot from it. I'm about to make mixed berry jam now and wanted to get a few tips on how to go about it. Thank you so much and Happy Holidays!
  • @doomdigi5071
    Thank you for all your hard work. Great video. The family and I have never canned before but are excited once we watched your video. You made it so easy to understand. We cant wait to get started making our own, saving some money and giving alot away to friends and family. Nothing say I love you like home made goodness. Thanks again.
  • @geniusinexile
    I have been making jam for ove ra decade and I eat my jam after 4 years. havent had anything else older though, store them in a cool, dark place, that's the secret! :)
  • @brooksishot
    Great video. Liked the video and its easy step by step instuction.
  • @josiegirl1167
    Don't tilt the jars on the way out of the canner, This can prevent sealing.
  • @Dani-xe3rz
    Thank you, I'm planning to make some apple and ale chutney and wanted to preserve it :)
  • @MikeKobb
    This is exceptionally well done.  Very clear and methodical presentation.
  • @sarabeth721
    This video was so well done...very, very clear instructions Thanks so much!
  • @NolaGB
    Well done, but how do we know what fruit jams/jellies can go into a water bath and those that need pressure canning??