Four canning tips for great jams and jellies
1. Pick ’em right
When picking berries, keep in mind these fruits have high water
content and are very fragile. So, use smaller containers when
picking them so the berries do not get crushed under their own
weight.
2. Rinse, don’t soak
Due to their fragile nature, the berries should be lightly “rinsed”
to remove surface dirt. Do not allow them to sit in water for very
long because they tend to take on more water and will become
mushy.
3. Firm and ripe
When selecting berries for jellie