Canning Fresh PEARS | Water Bath Canning | EASY Syrup

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Altitude Adjustments for Water Bath Canning:
1,001 to 3,000 feet, increase processing time by 5 minutes.
3,001 to 6,000 feet, increase processing time by 10 minutes.
6,001 to 8,000 feet, increase processing time by 15 minutes.
8,001 to 10,000 feet, increase processing time by 20 minutes.
Our canning process meets modern recommended methods. Check out this website, healthycanning.com, for more information.
FAQ: What is the shelf-life of home-canned goods?
As long as the lids/seals are intact to the jars and there is no evident content spoilage (discoloration, foam, froth, malodorous, or any other obvious signs), they are good for many months or years. "Looks good, smells good, is good". We have eaten our home-canned foods that are upwards of 10 years old from the original processing date. When in doubt, throw it out.
#canning #foodpreservation #homesteading
Our portable burner is made by Cadco/Broil King, a solid cast burner in stainless housing. Model PCR-1S, 1500 watts, commercial cooking appliance. Purchased from Amazon.
Why we store our home canned goods without the bands/rings on the jars:
1. The rings are designed to keep the lid on during the processing and cooling phases of canning. Beyond that, they serve no purpose. The lids/seals are held on by suction, not the bands/rings.
2. If the bands/rings are left on the jars, this could result in a false seal, causing the contents to spoil.
3. Bands/rings eventually rust if left on the jars, making them quite difficult to remove.
4. It's a proper technique and a safety issue.
REAL food has blemishes. It should not look like it’s on display at the museum or fanciest of grocery stores. Eat "ugly" pears, they’re not pumped full of chemicals nor modified in any way.

[@ParkerFaith]

I appreciated your post dearly, and for keeping the pear skins on, since it seems too many people peel off an excellent source (skins specifically) of fiber and antioxidants.

[@pathoward5721]

Thanks 🙏 for your information ❤😊

[@ByFaithAlone13]

Question: can you post the recipe for your fall pear cake please.

[@angelisajimenez3915]

Thank you

[@patriciahamm6442]

Wild pears is what we grew up on and mother always canned 🍐 🍐 🍐 Beautiful videos and educational

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Hard to beat the “wild” fruit in which God gives you. Thanks for leaving us a nice comment!

[@lusnorthernhome3410]

Gram always said you must take the peels off.

[@ourblessedhomestead]

Thanks for sharing! My kids keep picking pears from a tree on our property and insisting that I can them. I guess I need to get to it lol.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Awww, bless their hearts. Get on it! You all will enjoy them. Thanks for watching!

[@nikkilittle2207]

Thank u for this video i have a pear tree in my yard and now that i am learning how to can i can do that to save food for my family instead of them all going to waste thank u

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

You’re welcome! Let us know if you have any questions.

[@lindakettner271]

Thank you for this video!
I am new to canning and am learning so much. I didn't know how to can pears..as they do not grow here. But now will be able to get some and can them! Your jars look beautiful and delicious!!!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Happy to hear you are learning this vital life skill. We’ve been home canning for 26 years now and love it! Please let us know how we can help you succeed with your new canning journey. We appreciate you watching!

[@thejaxson6222]

Hi thanks for ALL your videos I so enjoy them. What brand of water bath canner are you using please I've never I never seen one with a see through lid. I love it thank you in advance for answering.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Hey There! Our water bath canners are Ball brand stainless steel water canners. We have 2 of them and upgraded from the traditional speckled ceramic coated canners several years ago (no regrets). They have heavy/thick bottoms and heat up faster while maintaining heat more consistently.

[@thejaxson6222]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving Cool thank you for your reply and testimony of them. I'll start looking here of late I've not come across the old speckled ones even. My canners are one of my biggest regrets selling when we downsized.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@thejaxson6222 we ordered the canners from Amazon a few years ago. I bet you do regret that decision, we would never want to be without any of our canners, especially in times like now. Hope you find one!

[@ByFaithAlone13]

Question: can you do any berries like this? I saw no for apples because they shrink, loved the applesauce video.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

You can fill jars with clean raw berries, shaking gently while filling the jars. Add hot syrup to each jar leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Process jars in a water bath canner for 15 minutes (pints), 20 minutes (quarts). Adjust time as necessary for elevations >1,000 feet.

[@twisterdude100]

great! thank you! will this work for other fruits, apples, peaches, etc? i only waterbath so far and would love to can some fruit! thanks!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

This WILL work for other fruits! Enjoy and thanks for watching.

[@twisterdude100]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving great! thank you!

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@twisterdude100 something to note: with apples, precook them in a simple syrup for about 5-10 minutes before jarring. Pack jars firmly. Apples are quite porous and will cause jars to float in the water bath if you don’t do this. We will be making a video on canned apples this week. Be sure to watch for it! This does work best with heavy fruits such as pears and peaches though.

[@raerussell8116]

Would it be ok to can them with no sugar at all?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Sugar is added to retain the natural sweetness of the fruit. Using only water will result in a less than desirable taste. You can process some with sugar and a few without to see for yourself what you like.

[@cherylrobinson1747]

Can you can apples this way? And other fruits?

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Apples, no. They should be slightly pre-cooked or they’ll shrink significantly and you’ll wind up with half-filled jars once canned. Here’s a video that you may find useful on how we can apples. CANNING APPLES Recipe | Preserving Homestead Orchard Apples | Water Bath Canning
th-cam.com/video/_y4woo1Qa-M/w-d-xo.html

[@cherylrobinson1747]

Ok, thank you!!

[@cathyjoc]

Does anyone know what type of pear that is? I have the same tree out back. Just wondering.
Great video. Tu.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Here’s what we know: It’s literally called a wild pear (pyrus pyraster). Originated in Central Europe. It is considered an ancestral pear tree compared to other varieties. Known in the USA as a European wild pear.

[@cathyjoc]

Why Thank You! I just did my first cans. Only 500 pairs left on the tree. I need more jars.