Can you use the freshTECH jam and jelly maker to make jam/jelly than finish off with this canner?
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It has a recipe book that comes with it but you could just look at one of them that is close if you want to change it a little and be just fine, that is what I've done. I have made peach jam, blueberry jam, grape jelly and blackberry jelly this year with it and they all turned out great even though I used my recipes.
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Yes that's the way I did it because I bought both the jam and jelly maker and the new fresh TECH canner..
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I have a recipe to make tomato soup concentrate with the clear jell before canning it. Then again another recipe says to add it when you open the jar to reheat(that ones for chicken pot pie filling though).
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Yes you can virtually do anything with the Wildside Jar it just give you more room to work with inside and the 5th side of the jar let's the power of this blender mix your ingredients better. As usual, read the instructions and look at you tubes for advice.
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I can jam, and I would NOT EVER DEVIATE from tested recipes. Safety is my top priority. I know people do deviate, and that's why I got peach jam that exploded in my cupboard from a friend.Use Pomona's Pectin for setting jam with less or no sugar. I use it all the time, it's great.
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No. I put a canning funnel on my jar, and set the strainer in that. It works fine, but you would need to buy the canning funnel, if you don't already have one. Overall, I've been very happy with this product.
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No it doesn't work like that. You probably have to use that jelly rust product.
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I use this to make jams and jellies with very low sugar. I have never had a problem cooking it, or using it to add to a batch that is too large for a traditional box. Use low sugar boxes with this if you mix. I try to get the same brand as well, for consistency.
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Definitely yes. I do it this way all the time. I just double my recipe and put part of it in the jars and the rest in the container. It works fine each time I've done it. I think you'll be happy with the results.
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Yes, but you need an attachment to use canning jars. They make two options - regular and wide mouth. Each one is $10 and a great addition to this sealer.
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I wouldn't. Better to add flavored syrups to the finished product. Also avoid overly oily beans as they don't flow neatly through the mechanism.
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I'm sorry I don't know the answer to that question. I've never made freezer jam.
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Yes, you can use a VACUUM-type sealer that sucks all the air out of the jar -- I do it all the time. Food Saver® brand does it very well, as long as the unit is capable of sealing 'cannisters'.
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Yes, you can use any size jar you wish. Just remember to adjust the processing time to the size jar you are using. The directions give you some of these times. It is always a good idea to have a copy of the Ball Blue Book for canning & freezing to get the latest processing times. If there is a discrepancy, use your best judgement. These instructions say to process tomatoes 45 minutes. The Ball Blue Book says 80 minutes. I use 60 minutes because any longer causes problems with sealing in a water bath. This canner will not hold 7 of my old quart jars but for pints, you should be able to get about 10 or so jars in depending on shape. Good Luck!
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You could but it would be a waste of energy. The canner has a lot of mass and it all has to be heated. The porcelain canners have far less mass and are designed to heat up quickly (and their cost is minor). If it were me I would use the right tool for the right job. If you decide to do it anyway DO NOT SEAL THE LID.
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I think you could HOWEVER moisture might get inside the machine along with warmth and cause the Jelly Beans to stick together. I do not have a problem with gumballs because they have a harder outer crust. I would say "Give it a try" but have gumballs as back up. Hope this helps
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I tried using Clear Jel instead of classic pectin when canning blackberry jalapeno jam and it worked for that recipe. Not sure how it would work for any other recipes, though. Ball has recipes for Clear Jel.
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It is only used with the Java Jig. I got this because I had problems with the My K-cup clogging and not working correctly. I have never had a problem with the JavaJig.