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I would like to can some cranberry juice. Have the recipes calling for adding the whole uncooked berries, some sugar and water to the jar then water ...
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Cranberry juice #852094
Asked October 04, 2023, 1:09 AM EDT
I would like to can some cranberry juice. Have the recipes calling for adding the whole uncooked berries, some sugar and water to the jar then water bath canned safe. This method seems far simpler to cooking the berries and straining the juice but I want to be safe. Please advise.
Washington County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi Viveca,
Great question! Cranberries are hollow inside and dry until cooked. I couldn't find a research-based resource using whole berries in the jar. This tells me that it's not a safe option. My guess is that the hollow interior of a cranberry provides a place for air to become trapped, which can contribute to the potential for mold, and bacteria to grow. I recommend cooking the cranberries and straining the juice.
We really appreciate you contacting us, as recipes on the internet may not be safe. Always double-check a recipe with a tested, research-based resource, such as any state university's Extension publications, (I'm attaching a link for the OSU publication, Preserving Cranberries SP50-929)
The National Center for Home Food Preservation,
and Ball. Ball and Bernardin are the same company, so I also included Bernardin's Cranberry Juice recipe.
I hope this helps!
Warmest regards,
Buffy Rhoades
Great question! Cranberries are hollow inside and dry until cooked. I couldn't find a research-based resource using whole berries in the jar. This tells me that it's not a safe option. My guess is that the hollow interior of a cranberry provides a place for air to become trapped, which can contribute to the potential for mold, and bacteria to grow. I recommend cooking the cranberries and straining the juice.
We really appreciate you contacting us, as recipes on the internet may not be safe. Always double-check a recipe with a tested, research-based resource, such as any state university's Extension publications, (I'm attaching a link for the OSU publication, Preserving Cranberries SP50-929)
The National Center for Home Food Preservation,
and Ball. Ball and Bernardin are the same company, so I also included Bernardin's Cranberry Juice recipe.
I hope this helps!
Warmest regards,
Buffy Rhoades
