12 Steps to Canning Apricots

Step 10, Set Jars on Paper to Cool

When the timing on the steam canner has been completed, remove the jars using a jar lifter and place them on some newspapers to cool. Separate them an inch apart to cool. We put paper towels under the news paper so the newspaper print will not transfer to the Formica. Allow them to cool overnight. Here Bernice rests after a hot morning of canning. Paul then fixes dinner for her. In the picture you can see the 14 quarts of preserves, 6 quarts of apricot nectar and 9 pints of apricot jam we have canned this day.