while canning jam or jelly can you put peanut butter inside the jar with it? can both together?

I like to give jam as gifts and it would be neat if i could put peanut butter with it inside the jar. Is this safe or not? Thank you for your time. :)

Best Answer

Commercial peanut butter is shelf stable for several months in your pantry, however it is not acidic enough for home canning. When you remove most of the air in home canned goods you are actually setting up a good environment for botulism to grow. Botulism can’t thrive in an acidic conditions, that is why a low ph is essential for safe home canning.

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Can you fill a canning jar half full?

Yes, leaving the specified amount of headspace in a jar is important to assure a vacuum seal. If too little headspace is allowed the food may expand and bubble out when air is being forced out from under the lid during processing.

Do you let jam cool before putting lids on?

Straightaway, place a waxed disc over the surface, then seal with a lid. Wipe the jars with a warm, damp cloth. Don't put the labels on until the jam is cold \u2013 otherwise the heat will prevent them sticking properly and they'll fall off for sure. Store in a cool, dry and preferably dark place.

Do you have to refrigerate after canning?

As long as the jars were processed in the canner for the specified amount of time and they sealed, they should be fine. If, however, the loss is excessive (for example, if at least half of the liquid is lost), refrigerate the jar(s) and use within 2 to 3 days.

How long can jam sit before canning?

Give the jam 24-48 hours to set up (because truly, sometimes it can take that long for pectin to reach the finished set). If it still hasn't set, it's time to determine how much jam needs to be recooked. You don't want to remake more than 8 cups (4 pints) at a time.

How to Can Jam and Jelly

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