CANNING RECIPES
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Ladle into sterilized jars and follow the instructions for “How to use the Pressure Cooker for
CANNING” in this manual and process sealed jars for 5 minutes in a boiling water bath.
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When the unit has reached optimum pressure, it will begin to pressure-seal the mason jars.
The programmed time will begin to count down until it reaches zero.
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When time has expired, the pressure cooker will beep and automatically go to Keep Warm.
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The Keep Warm indicator light will illuminate. This indicates the Pressure Cooker is Naturally
Releasing the pressure. (See Notes & Tips #5)
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Open lid once pressure has completely released.
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Carefully remove jars using special canning utensils or tools. CAUTION: Jars are hot!
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Set jars on a towel or cooling rack and allow to cool completely in a draft-free location.
FIG PRESERVES
Ingredients
16 cups of fresh figs
1 Tbsp baking soda
12 cups boiling water
8 cups sugar
4 cups water
1 lemon, sliced
Directions:
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In a large mixing bowl place figs and sprinkle with baking soda. Pour the boiling water over
the figs and soak for 1 hour.
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Drain figs and rinse thoroughly with cold water. In a large pot combine the sugar and the 4
cups of water; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
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Add the figs and lemon slices to the syrup and cook over low heat for 1 hour, stirring
occasionally.
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Sterilize canning jars and lids in boiling water for at least 10 minutes.
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Carefully spoon figs into hot, sterilized jars and spoon syrup over figs, leaving 1/2 inch of head
space. Top jars with lids and screw bands on tightly.
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Follow the instructions for “How to use the Pressure Cooker for CANNING” in this manual and
process sealed jars for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
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When the unit has reached optimum pressure, it will begin to pressure-seal the mason jars.
The programmed time will begin to count down until it reaches zero.
-
When time has expired, the pressure cooker will beep and automatically go to Keep Warm.
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The Keep Warm indicator light will illuminate. This indicates the Pressure Cooker is Naturally
Releasing the pressure. (See Notes & Tips #5)
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Open lid once pressure has completely released.
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Carefully remove jars using special canning utensils or tools. CAUTION: Jars are hot!
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Set jars on a towel or cooling rack and allow to cool completely in a draft-free location.
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