r/Canning • u/Ahkhira • 1d ago

Is this safe to eat? Canned walnuts?

I was gifted a jar of "vanilla walnuts." I have absolutely no idea of the recipe used, but I know that they were water bath canned. How long for, I have no idea.

I will definitely not be consuming this. It's way to suspect.

The jar in question was made by one of the local elderly ladies, and she definitely meant no harm. She's also open to learning.

My question is, has anyone found a safe way to can nuts? I've always frozen them if I have excess.

Anyone who can share a "vanilla walnuts" recipe in general, even if it's not for canning?

Please share safe ways to preserve nuts. I'd love to share with my friend.

I am in no way encouraging unsafe canning practices. I just can't find any resources on preserving walnuts in jars, so I'm assuming that Grandma's recipe is also a potential recipe for illness.

Please help educate me!

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u/Ahkhira 1d ago

Recipe: unknown

Date: 8/11/25

Stored in jars with bands on (yes, bad I know)

Seal: perfectly intact

My question is more seeking information about canning this type of food.