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Canning Fruit

Step 6: Boiling Water

Step 6: Boiling Water

Bacteria that live on fruit are killed off at 160 degrees, so boiling water will eliminate all of it. Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle, and then fill your jars. Seal your lids. The tops should be sucked down, if you have a good vacuum seal.

Step 1: Stone FruitsStep 2: Jars and LidsStep 3: PeachesStep 4: CherriesStep 5: ApricotsStep 6: Boiling Water

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