Canning Berries

Step 1

Start by preparing jars and getting water in the canner heating. You want the canner hot, but not boiling, when the jars are ready to be processed.See full water bath canning instructions here.   Make a light or medium syrup if desired.

Step 2

Fill jar 1/4 full with syrup (or water or juice if no sugar is desired).

Step 3

Fill half of the jar with berries, gently tapping to settle.

Step 4

Fill remaining space with berries leaving 1/2” headspace.

Step 5

Cover berries with hot syrup, leaving 1/2” headspace.

Step 6

Remove air bubbles. Wipe the rim clean and place on your seal and ring. Place the jar in the canner. Proceed to fill all jars. Process according to the chart below.

Step 7

Barely cover berries with water or syrup and bring to a boil.

Step 8

Drain, reserving the resulting juice.

Step 9

Fill jar with berries and cover with juice from boiling, leaving 1/2” headspace.

Step 10

Remove air bubbles. Wipe the rim clean and place on your seal and ring. Place the jar in the canner. Proceed to fill all jars. Process according to the chart below.