Canning Carrots, Quart Jars
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- Published on March 15 2011
- Written by David Blackburn (All Rights Reserved)
We raw pack carrots, which makes them easier to can. It's best to use smaller carrots, because large ones can be fiberous.
Also see canning carrots in pint jars.
| 1 Quart | 2 Quarts | 3 Quarts | 4 Quarts | 5 Quarts | 6 Quarts | 7 Quarts | 8 Quarts | |
| Carrots | 2-1/2 lbs. | 5 lbs. | 7-1/2 lbs. | 10 lbs. | 12-1/2 lbs. | 15 lbs. | 17-1/2 lbs. | 20 lbs. |
| Boiling Water | as needed | |||||||
| Canning Salt (Optional) | 1 tsp. per pint | |||||||
Yields will vary based on how you cut the carrots.
- Use only perfect carrots.
- Wash, peel and rewash carrots.
- Slice, dice or cut into 1/2¨ x 2¨ lengths.
- Add optional salt to each canning jar.
- Can carrots using raw pack method with 1" headspace and then add boiling water, maintaining 1" headspace.
- Process using a pressure canner for 30 minutes for quart jars at 11 pounds for a dial gauge or 10 pounds for a weighted gauge.
- For elevations above 1,000 foot level see Altitude Time Adjustments.
- After processing, place the jars on a towel, separated by 1" to cool.
- Labeling and Storing
Equipment Needed:
- Pressure canner, Presto (Best Value)
- Pressure canner, All-American (Best Quality)
- Lifting tool
- Canning funnel
- Large stove-top pot
- *Jars and lids
- Clean Cloth Towels
- Paper towels
- *See manufacturer's instructions
These instructions are adapted from the United States Department of Agriculture's Complete Guide to Home Canning.
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el, quarter and remove the seeds.Combine water, spices, sugar, lemon juice and cornstarch in a large, heavy pan and slowly bring to a boil, stirring continuously to avoid lumping of cornstarch.Add fruit and bring up to simmer, cooking for about five minutes, stirring continuously.
Canning Carrots, Quart Jars