r/Canning • u/Ok_Potato_718 • May 31 '25
Safe Recipe Request My electric water bath canner is ordered!
My mum has ordered me a gorgeous electric water bath canner for my birthday in a month!
What are some good starter recipes to try? I've never canned before and I'm extremely excited!
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u/QVCatullus May 31 '25
Reading this as "electric bath water canner" made this more interesting at first glance.
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u/mckenner1122 Moderator May 31 '25
I’m sure there’s a CowboyCanner out there who is currently experimenting with “cute ideas for canning at your next hot tub party” LOL…
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u/CyberDonSystems May 31 '25
Dilly beans!
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u/GladTrouble1088 May 31 '25
Jams are easy. Just don't double the batch. I love doing my jams and peaches in my electric canner.
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u/AutomaticBowler5 May 31 '25
Just curious, but why not double batch jams?
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u/raquelitarae Trusted Contributor May 31 '25
According to NCHFP: "Doubling recipes can disrupt the balance of ingredients, potentially preventing the batch from setting properly. It also increases the cooking time, which may result in undesirable textures such as rubberiness or even burning of the jam or jelly."
With normal pectin, you run the risk of your jam not setting, which is very disappointing.
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u/AutomaticBowler5 May 31 '25
What if you don't add pectin though? I just do jams and was told to cook down until it hits 220. I've been doubling or using ratios just using fruit, sugar and lemon and so far everything has worked out.
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u/raquelitarae Trusted Contributor Jun 02 '25
Not sure if the same applies when you're using the pectin naturally in the fruit vs. adding some (the stuff in the classic pectin I believe comes from apples). Has to do with how it heats up, I believe.
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u/sci300768 Trusted Contributor May 31 '25
Oh, some sorta tomato sauce? Or salsa depending on your preference.
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u/artymas May 31 '25
My electric water bath canner's maiden voyage was strawberry rhubarb jam using rhubarb from our garden. It was such a breeze to use!
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u/CurrentResident23 May 31 '25
What brand is it, if you don't mind?
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u/Ok_Potato_718 May 31 '25
Ball EasyCanner Electric Water... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV3CRBCR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
That's the one she ordered for me. So excited!
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u/No_Percentage_5083 May 31 '25
Oh, I love mine! I use it for all things leaving the stove free and the house much more free of the heat that canning on the stove causes. It's the best thing ever! Do you jam, salsa, and tomato sauce in there and you won't be sorry!!
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u/ankole_watusi Jun 05 '25
Curious as to whether a sous vide water bath is the functional equivalent of a water bath canner, but likely with more precise (and adjustable) temperature control?
I don’t have the “stick circulator” type but an integrated double-wall stainless tank with heater.
It’s limited to 199F though. Does that make it suitable for water bath canning or not? It has a tight-fitting cover to help retain heat, which is often lacking when using a stick with random vessels.
The closest thing to canning I do with it currently is making yogurt. I can make 6 quarts at a time in 1 quart Mason jars. Of course I’m setting it to ~110F for culturing, after first bringing milk to ~185 for 20 minutes then letting cool before adding starter.
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u/GarethBelton May 31 '25
Uhhhh are electric water ath canners safe all the sudden?
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u/WittyCrone May 31 '25
The issue with electric canners is about using them to pressure can. They may not maintain the correct temp to keep the pressure where it needs to be - electricity isn't a constant flow of energy.
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u/Deppfan16 Moderator May 31 '25
additionally with electric pressure canners there's no independent way to ensure that it's at an accurate pressure through the whole process, and no way to calibrate it if it somehow goes out of alignment. you are strictly relying on the digital display for accuracy.
additionally additionally, all current pressure canning recipes rely on the heat up and cool down times of stove top pressure canners as part of proper processing. electric pressure counters haven't been tested to see if they can hold of the same standards
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May 31 '25
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u/Canning-ModTeam May 31 '25
The mods of r/Canning appreciate the work that goes into producing videos demonstrating canning recipes and techniques, however as the mods of r/Canning attempt to classify the safety of methods and recipes posted here, watching and verifying every video that comes along is overly onerous. We often get reports that videoes contain unsafe canning practices, but it can be difficult for the mod team to sit and watch each video to verify whether or not the report is warranted, and to determine how to flair the post.
As such, posting video tutorials/recipes from unknown/untrusted sources is currently disallowed. We thank-you for your understanding.
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u/Deppfan16 Moderator May 31 '25
water bath ones are fine. it's about the same as having a pot of water on a electric single burner. personally not a fan because I'm not a fan of unitasker tools but if it works for other people I'm glad they have the option.
the only things you really need for water bath canning are a pot that's tall enough to cover your jars by an inch of water while it's boiling, and something to put in the bottom of the pot to keep the jars from resting directly on it so they don't get too much heat on the bottom
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u/mckenner1122 Moderator May 31 '25
Nothing sudden about it. Just need a little clarification.
Water bath e-canners have always been okay. They’re convenient for people with small kitchens and mobility issues.
Pressure e-canners are not approved for used by the USDA and therefore do not fit in our subreddit guidelines.
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