GeorgiaGal
Registered: 07/05/09
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Right now I have peaches in the steamer. I want to can the juice and save to make jelly/jam this fall. My question is: Once I pour the hot juice into the canning jars and seal, do I still need to process in a water bath canner?
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Dheila
Mehu-Liisa Products Owner
Registered: 11/18/08
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The official word (via Cooperative extension service) is yes. Then you will be absolutely sure of no contaminations. I cannot offer any other advice about this topic officially as the extension services are the best reference for canning issues of sterility.
Now, with that said, I have never water bathed after drawing the juice off. I keep all my tools very clean as well as the counters and stove top. Then I boil my lids and bands for at least 15 minutes and keep my jars in 250 degree oven for at least 20 minutes before filling. I have never had a problem unless a seal goes bad in which case water bathing wouldn't have made a difference.
Let me know if that helps.
Daniel
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