[Nfb-krafters-korner] upcoming class: notes on jams and jellies

Tue Jul 19 23:02:43 UTC 2016

Thanks, Nella.

That makes sense. I grew up doing canned fruits and pickles, so maybe that's 
why the 1/2 inch stuck in my head. I've never read ooks on canning.
I also like your adaptation of letting the jam cool before putting it in the 
jars, and then processing for a short time. I have worked with the hot jam, 
but sugar burns are nasty. Yikes. I never thought of doing your method. 
Thanks for that.

We have a lot of ripening blackberries around now, so this might just 
inspire me to get some. They're thorny to pick, so perhaps that's a task to 
deligate. (wink)

Jean

-----Original Message----- 
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Jean, the book I used said 1/4 for jams and jellies and I think it was 1/2
for pickles.  It seems to me that different recipes gave different
distances.  I even saw a couple that said 1/8, that's a little too close for
me.

Most of the recipes gave a distance so I would just follow it.

I use my 3 gal stock pot, I have a canner, but it is quite large.  I think
it will hold seven quarts at once.  I can put 6 pints in the stock pot.  I
think 8 or 9 of the little jelly jars can fit in it.  I've even used the
smaller 2 gal pot for the little jelly jars.

The main reason for using enamel or stainless steel is because if you are
canning using salts and vinegars you can have a reaction with the metals.
This can affect the taste and color of your food.

Nella

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Yes, they did. Nice job. I grew up canning things at home, and then used to
make a few jams and pickles on my own. i haven't done that in years. You
inspire me to buy a new canner or large stock pot. I appreciate the idea of
how to use a regular stock pot for smaller batches or smaller jars. We just
got an induction stove, so i had to get rid of my old trusty large pots that
weren't compatible. But stainless steel would definitely work.

Thanks for the great notes.

BTW, I have always heard that your product should be 1/2 inch from the top,
not 1/4. Is 1/4 inch enough hed room in your experience?

Jean

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Did my notes come across the list?

  I can't see the ones I send, so don't know if it actually got posted.

nella
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Knit along snowflakes

Come Create a Winter Wonderland

Class name: knit along snowflakes

Craft category: loom knitting

Class type: phone

Instructor: Karen

(Click on the instructor's name above to contact her/him for questions
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Class date: Thursday, August 25, 2016

Time if applicable: 8 p.m. eastern

Sign up deadline: August 18, 2016

Class description: This class will teach you how to make a beautiful knitted
snowflake using a 12-peg round knitting loom.

Skill level: beginner plus.

Know how to make I-cord and the flat knit stitch. If you took my beginner
spool knit ornaments class last year, you are all set. If you are new to
loom knitting and would like help with practicing these techniques, contact
me before class so you can knit along during the session.

Supplies Needed:

.         12-peg flower loom

.         worsted weight yarn in white

.         liquid starch such as Sta-Flo

.         tapestry needle

.         scissors

Where can you get supplies?

Supplies can be purchased at major retailers such as Wal-Mart and Michaels
or your favorite craft shop

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