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Fruit Prep for Making Jellies

Fruit Preparation for Making Jellies The water bath is the simplest method for canning and is suitable for most high acid harvests, including fruit and pickled vegetables. Free Printable Pressure Canning Steps in PDF The following instructions are for water bath canning the follow fruits, then how to process them in five easy steps! How to Prepare Each Fruit    Apple Wash, stem and cut into chunks. (Do not core.) Combine apples and three cups of water in a stainless steel or enameled Dutch oven. Cover and simmer for ten minutes. Crush and simmer five more minutes.    Berries Wash. Crush one layer at a time with a potato masher in a stainless steel or enameled Dutch oven. Cover and bring to a simmer. Simmer five minutes. Free PrintOut of  Cherries Dark Sweet Cherries Remove stems. Pit and chop. Cover and bring to a simmer in a stainless steel or enameled Dutch oven with six tablespoons of water and two tablespoons of lemon juice. Simmer ten minutes. Tart Red Cherries Remove s