When making jam I usually do six half-pint jars at a time. Will this work for me?
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You won't be able to fit six half-pint jars in it. I have gotten five in mine, but not six.
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The diameter of the "net" is roughly the same as a standard stock pot, so you can test to see if six jars would fit if you have one. You could do two seperate batches, though.
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Yes. I've opened smaller and "normal" sized jars single handedly. Large jars would likely be difficult with one hand.
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Hi Cathy. I used pint jars just fine. I'm sure half pint (jelly jars) will be fine as well. Have fun!
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I've used it with 4 oz standard and squat jars, 8 oz. jars, and with quart jars. All work well in this, although if you are doing a HUGE number of jars, you will need to process in progressive increments, as this only holds 7 jars and stacking is not recommended in waterbath canning.
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It's been a long time since I canned stuff. I vaguely remember you submerge the jars in boiling water for some period of time. If that's right you can put in 4 quart jars at a time.
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My Cambro 6QT fits in with enough room for 2 or 3 other jars. I can do two loaves out of them.
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I'm sure you can. I used it yesterday to process 8 oz jars. There is no way small jars can slide out. I am planning to buy another so I can stack in canning kettle.
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Check your instruction booklet! I know you can program it to make different quantities, it may just be set up to brew for 6. How that helps!
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Try a little at a time,It sounds like you packed it too much. But it should work with practice.
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I would think so, it will hold 6 or 8 quart jars. Not sure if half gallon jars will fit properly in the metal rack that comes with it for pint and quart jars. Personally, I would not buy this item again. It's too big, too heavy, will not fit properly on a large size burner. It has no handles because when filled with water it is so heavy, handles would break off.
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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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Count the jar spaces on the rack. 1 jar per space. If it does not have indicators you need to leave about a finger width between jars so it processes correctly.
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Here's an answer that I posted to a similar question: I've used a 2-qt Ball canning jar, which is too tall, but if you cover the Ball jar with a lid, then put a plastic baggie over the whole thing, it works! Alternatively, I've used a barrel-type pickle jar, which fits but only makes 46 oz. at a time. I actually brought the base of the machine with me to the grocery store, to find a pickle jar that would definitely fit.
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This is an excellent way to start canning. Includes recipes for 3 pint jar quantity. Go to the Ball website to see what you would need for general canning. I believe you need to elevate off of the pan bottom with a steamer at least.
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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, if she is going to preserve a large quantity of food, bigger is better. It will allow her to process more jars at once. Be sure to follow the ball canning instructions for time and pressure.
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I was able to successfully place 7 wide mouth jars (6 around the perimeter and 1 in the center). Hope this is helpful.