In Lancaster County, you could call spring the start of canning season. Now, there’s a new option to preserve fruits and other high-acid foods. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have ...

Wash and rinse jars and screw bands. Heat jars in simmering water or on the rack of the steam canner. Prepare atmospheric steam canner or boiling water bath as described below for processing. Prepare ...

This spring, the University of Wisconsin-Madison published research showing that atmospheric steam canners may be used to safely can naturally acidic foods such as peaches, pears and apples, or ...

For decades home food preservers have been told that boiling water-bath canners were the only approved way to process high acid foods (fruits, pickles, jams and jellies). The main reason for the ...

Steaming is an ideal method for preparing light meals. Food cooks in almost no time while remaining moist and flavorful. There's no need to run out and buy any special equipment. For most recipes, a ...