1-Wash jars to remove any foreign oils or soaps from packaging facility.

2-Sterilize jars by inserting them (gently!) into boiling water that is at a rolling boil for five minutes.

3-Prepare your fruit by making to taste with maple syrup, salt, or lemon, depending on which fruit you use.

4- Make sure fruit substance is at a hotter temperature so jars don’t crack from cold-to-hot expansion.

5- Once sterilized jars have been filled, allow the air to escape from the jars either by tapping the sides or carefully mixing the jars contents.

6- Using brand new lids, apply lids to top, then apply rings over lids.

7- Tighten rings, then go back and very slightly loosen them allowing air to escape when heating and sealing jars in next step.

8- Once water is at a boil, carefully place jars in for 15-20 minutes to seal them. Make sure the water is about 1 inch over the top of the jars to ensure the sealing is effective (Time sealing is dependent on size of jars).

9- Pull jars out of the boiling water pot with the appropriate tools and let sit to cool.

10- Label your jars with the name of contents, date, and batch number for quality control purposes.

11- Enjoy your homemade canned goods!