And the forthcoming Instant Pot Max , which is slated to be released around May, will add another function to the popular small appliance: canning. But you might want to hold off before you start ...

These days I enjoy doing small batch canning as fruit and vegetables become ripe. For instance, when my tomatoes ripen, I make a small batch of sauce and then put up 8 to 10 jars of sauce at a time.

The best canning pots can hold up to seven or eight jars. To keep those jars from falling over or cracking open in the water bath, ... you may want small 4- or 6-ounce jars.

Then, remove the lid and allow the jars to rest in the canning pot for another 5 to 10 minutes. ... With a slotted spoon, add small batches of tomatoes to the boiling water.

Home-Canned Artichoke Hearts. 9 to 15 servings (makes 3 pints) This kitchen project delivers both flavor and texture, unlike any store-bought artichokes.

What pumpkins to use. Opt for small to medium-sized pumpkins, typically referred to as “sugar” or “pie” pumpkins. They usually weigh between 4 to 8 pounds.

Place your pot on the stove and turn the burner on high. Bring the water to a roiling boil and process the jars for 10 minutes to sterilize them at altitudes up to 1,000 feet.

First, decide whether you want to use boiling water and a bath canning pot (which you can nab for under $100 on Amazon) that comes with a rack to hold up the jars or a pressure canner (under $300).

Sometimes it’s good to cook by feel, tasting things as you go, throwing in a “why not” ingredient here, a dash of something else there. But canning is not one of those times. Hand-holding is ...

Philadelphia-based canning and jamming queen Marisa McClellan, of Food in Jars blog fame, swings through the Bay Area this week offering a series of classes, workshops, and book signings for fans of ...