Today, I am unboxing a Ball Electric Water Bath Canner that was a gift from my husband. I’m anxious to get canning…and free up my stovetop!

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More Water Bath Canning Videos
Learn more about Water Bath Canning with these videos that provide you with detail about the essential books, supplies, and canning salts, spices, and pectin that you’ll need.
Ready for canning recipes? The following videos provide you with step-by-step tutorials to getting started with Water Bath Canning. You’ll also find printable recipes that you can follow to create shelf-stable foods for your extended pantry.

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The Modern Pioneer Pantry
Simple ingredients, timeless techniques, and a well-stocked pantry. Discover over 100 nourishing recipes to preserve food and turn pantry staples into delicious, homemade meals. Build a wholesome, traditional pantry—just like a modern pioneer!
Water Bath Canning Recipes
How to Make No Sugar Strawberry Jam with Water Bath Canning Tutorial
Enjoy this sugar-free treat and also learn how to make it shelf-stable for long-term pantry storage.
How to Can Pears – NO SUGAR Recipe
Learn how to home can fruit for long-term storage in your pantry.
Bread and Butter Pickles Recipe with Water Bath Canning Tutorial
Make these crisp bread and butter pickles and learn how to make them shelf-stable for your pantry.
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Favorite WaterBath Canning Equipment
- Ball Electric Water Bath Canner and Multi-Cooker
- Canning Essentials Kit
- Canning Scoop/Ladle
- Ball Quilted 12-ounce Jelly Jars with Lids and Bands
- Ball Regular Mouth Lids and Bands
- Ball Regular Mouth Jar Lids
- Le Creuset Silicone Large Spatula Spoon
- Duralex Made In France Lys Stackable 10-Piece Bowl Set
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Recommended Reading
- The Modern Pioneer Cookbook
- The Modern Pioneer Pantry
- Ball Canning Back to Basics
- Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving: 400 Delicious and Creative Recipes for Today
- USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning
- The All New Ball Book Of Canning And Preserving
- Bernardin Guide to Home Preserving
- The River Cottage Preserves Handbook
- The Amish Canning Cookbook
- Preserving Today
- Jam On – The Craft of Canning Fruit












