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I have distilled water that I purchased but would like to preserve it in glass canning jars for various purposes I received an email earlier this year...
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Asked June 27, 2024, 8:51 AM EDT
I have distilled water that I purchased but would like to preserve it in glass canning jars for various purposes I received an email earlier this year from an expert on the process, I lost it and would appreciate the how to process it again I’ll use the 8 ounce ball jars, I’ll need to know the headspace and process time. Pressure canning or boiling water bath canning.
Coos County Oregon
Expert Response
Hi, I was able to find the original response to your question. Here it is again:
...Here is the process for storing water in canning jars.
One effective way to store water is in clean canning jars. Fill clean
mason type quart or half-gallon jars with water, leaving 1 inch of
headspace at the top of the jars. Attach two-piece metal canning lids.
Fill a boiling water canner half full of water and preheat the water to approx. 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Place jars into the water bath. Add more boiling water if necessary so that jars are covered by 1 inch of water.
When water returns to a rolling boil, process jars for 20 minutes.
Remove jars from the canner and allow them to cool. After seals set, remove screw bands and place jars in storage.
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...Here is the process for storing water in canning jars.
One effective way to store water is in clean canning jars. Fill clean
mason type quart or half-gallon jars with water, leaving 1 inch of
headspace at the top of the jars. Attach two-piece metal canning lids.
Fill a boiling water canner half full of water and preheat the water to approx. 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Place jars into the water bath. Add more boiling water if necessary so that jars are covered by 1 inch of water.
When water returns to a rolling boil, process jars for 20 minutes.
Remove jars from the canner and allow them to cool. After seals set, remove screw bands and place jars in storage.
Thanks for contacting Ask Extension.
