How to Can Sweet Potatoes

Step 1

Peel the sweet potatoes and rinse off excess dirt.

Step 2

Boil or steam the sweet potatoes for 10-15 minutes and remove the skins.

Step 3

Dice no more than 1 1/2 inches thick.

Step 4

Pack into hot, clean jars. Leave 1 inch headspace.

Step 5

Mix sugar and water in a large pot and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Ladle boiling syrup over sweet potatoes, leaving 1 inch headspace.

Step 7

Remove air bubbles with canning knife. DO NOT use a metal utensil as it can cause the jar to break under pressure.

Step 8

Add lids and rings.

Step 9

Process quarts for 1 hour and 30 minutes or pints for 1 hour 5 minutes, at 10 pounds pressure in a pressure canner. See altitude chart if you are above 1000 feet of elevation.