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Juicy ripe peaches, sweet garden peas, crabapples from the
tree in the back yard... so many wonderful foods that are so easy to
preserve to enjoy in the months to come. The following information is
provided to help ensure the foods you preserve are safe and good quality. Be
sure to read the
Important
Preserving Information 2008 before you begin and Contact
Us if you have questions or need further information..
All recipes are in *.pdf format
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1001 -
3000 ft (305 - 914 m)
3001 - 6000 ft (915 - 1829 m)
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Edmonton |
2201 ft |
(671 m) |
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Banff |
4534 ft |
(1382 m) |
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Fort McMurray |
1001 ft |
(305 m) |
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Calgary |
3557 ft |
(1084 m) |
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Grande Prairie |
2149 ft |
(655 m) |
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Jasper |
3470 ft |
(1058 m) |
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Lloydminster |
2129 ft |
(649 m) |
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Lethbridge |
2983 ft |
(909 m) |
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Peace River |
1102 ft |
(336 m) |
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Red Deer |
2822 ft |
(860 m) |
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In most home canning recipes, recommended processing
times for boiling water canners are given for elevations of 0 - 1000 ft
(sea level - 305 m). When using a boiling water canner at altitudes
higher than 1000 ft (305 m), sterilizing and processing times must be
extended. Air is thinner at higher elevations, so water boils at
temperatures lower than 212°F (100°C). These lower temperatures are
less effective in destroying microorganisms, therefore, increased
processing times are necessary to ensure the safety of home canned foods
preserved at higher altitudes.
The processing times given on this website are for Alberta
altitudes of 1001 - 3000 ft (305 - 914 m). For higher altitudes of
3001 - 6000 ft (915 - 1829 m), add 5 minutes to sterilizing time for jars
and to processing times shown unless stated otherwise .
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