Can I reprocess applesauce that was processed correctly the first time?

This was my first year canning applesauce. My first batch was a little too thin for our liking, but I tweaked what I did a little, and the next two batches came out great. I have some apples left, but not enough to make it worth canning. I was wondering if I could open my first batch, add it to the apples I have remaining, and process like I normally would.

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Best Answer

Yes, that should work just fine.

When you are opening the first batch, it’s “the same” as a freshly made batch, at least from a food safety perspective.

As applesauce is not sensitive to longer cooking time (unless you are making apple butter, but that’s totally different and would need way longer times and evaporation), you are also fine taste wise.

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Why did my applesauce separate after canning?

It is common for applesauce to siphon from the jars when removed from the canner. The thinner the applesauce, the less siphoning there seems to be. Try to maintain a constant rolling, but gentle, boil while processing; large temperature fluctuations during processing forces product out of the jar.

How long do you process applesauce?

ApplesauceTable 1. Recommended process time for Applesauce in a boiling-water canner.Process Time at Altitudes ofStyle of PackQuart Size0 - 1,000 ftHotPints15 minQuarts20

Can you make applesauce one day and can it the next day?

Here you can see the applesauce starting to come out as well. Keep cranking and pushing the apples down. I usually don't make and can the applesauce in one day. I make the applesauce and then can the next day.

Can you can the next day?

General. Can food be re-canned if the lid does not seal? Safely processed home canned food can be re-canned if the unsealed jar is discovered within 24 hours.

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